Kerala TourismKonni and Adavi
Konni is an attractive town with lush pastures and hills on the banks of river Achakovil situated at a distance of 11 km from Pathanamthitta. It is surrounded by pepper and clove plantation. It is a famous timber trade and elephant training centre. Its vast area of lush green forests make it the eco-tourism hub of Pathanamthitta district and has projects like Ancient and present elephant shelters, photo gallery, etc, to provide different experiences to the visitors.
Kaviyoor Rock Temple
Kaviyoor Rock Temple is an ancient temple carved on a massive rough rock, situated around 28 km from district headquarters and dedicated to Lord Shiva. This temple has a lot of archaeological importance because of its similarity to Pallava-style architecture. The 8th-century monument as well as stone sculptures and carved rooms of the temple are well preserved by the archaeological department. The temple is visited by historians and travellers besides devotees. The nearest Thiruvalla railway station is 4 km away.
Gavi
Gavi is an Eco-Tourism project of the Kerala Development Corporation located at a distance of 109 km from Pathanamthitta surrounded by cardamom plantation, tropical forests, hills, valley, grasslands, spectacular waterfalls, and tea plantation. It has magnificent wildlife, flora, various bird species. It offers activities like trekking, wildlife watching, outdoor camping in specially built tents, and night safaris. It is a part of the Periyar Tiger Reserve and serves as a base camp for deep jungle trekkers, bird watchers, nature lovers, and research students, etc. An eco-tourist lodge in the village is located in front of a splendid lake providing a beautiful look at the lake and adjoining forest.