Pathanamthitta is a combination of two words – Pathanam and Thitta – which mean an array of houses on the river side. It is presumed that the regions presently under the District were formerly under the Pandalam reign which had connections with the Pandya Kingdom.
Pathanamthitta district is known as the Headquarters of Pilgrimage Tourism, of the Kerala State. Situated near the Western Ghats and bordered by the hills, Pathanamthitta district is a treat to eyes with its vast unending stretches of forests, rivers and rural landscapes.
Blessed by nature, the district is famous for its scenic beauty, fairs and festivals. Gavi is an Eco-Tourism a project of the Kerala Forest Development Corporation located in Pathanamthitta district, Kerala.
Adavi is a major tourist destination in Konni, Kerala situated in the banks of Kallar river. Eco-tourism project in Adavi is jointly launched by Kerala Tourism Development Corporation and Department of Forests and Wildlife, Kerala.
Come to the elephant-training centre at Konni. You wouldn’t realize hours flying by as you watch the naughty little pranks a calf makes while it is taken to the river for a bath. For more excitement, get in to a bowl boating (Kotta Vanchi) at Adavi and sail through the water rimmed with lust green forest on either side.
