PATHANAMTHITTA

Gavi

Gavi is 14 km south west of Vandiperiyar, 28 km from Kumily, near Thekkady. Gavi is inside the Ranni reserve forest. Gavi is a part of Seethathode Panchayath in Ranni Taluk. Gavi is part of the Periyar Tiger Reserve, and the route can be covered by car from Vandiperiyar

Adavi

Adavi brings you close to nature in all its quietude and fragility through its eco tourism offering by KFDC. The picturesque stretch of forest region is located 10km from Konni, on the banks of the river Kallar. Visitors can choose between short and long boat rides. Adavi is best explored on coracle rafts.

Konni

Konni Elephant training centre in Pathanamthitta district is the most prominent elephant training centres in Kerala. It attracts visitors in large numbers throughout the year. One of the major attractions here are the giant wooden cages used to house the elephants.

Sabarimala

The Sabarimala Temple is a famous Hindu temple in Kerala, India, dedicated to Lord Ayyappa.The temple is located on a hilltop in the Western Ghats, 3,000 meters above sea level, in the Pathanamthitta district of Kerala.The temple's origins are debated, but some believe it was founded by Lord Parshuram.The pilgrim season is from November to mid-January, and the temple is closed for the rest of the year except for the first five days of every Malayalam month. The two main events of the pilgrim season are Mandala pooja and Makaravilakku.The temple is one of the largest annual pilgrimage sites in the world, with an estimated 10 to 15 million devotees visiting every year.