Introduction :

Situated near the Western Ghats and hedged inby the hills, Pathanamthitta is a treat to the eye with its vast, unending stretches of forests, rivers and rural landscapes. Blessed and enriched by nature thev districts is famous for its scenic beauty, fairs and festivals.

Pathanamthitta engrossed in the hilly terrain of Kerala can rightly be called the headquarters of pilgrimage tourism in the state. sabarimala, an important Hindu pilgrimage centre attracts crores of pilgrims from the different parts of India and the state.

Physiography :

Like most other districts in Kerala, Pathanamthitta also consists of three natural divisions namely the low land, middle land and high land. The high land stretches through the western Ghats, descends tom the middle land in the centre down to the middle land of coconut gardens in the Western borders of Alleppy district. Achan Kovil, Manimala and Pamba are three important rivers that flow through the district. Forests cover more than 50% of the total area of the district. Timber is the most important forest produce in the district.