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	Land of forests and temples Area: 2731 sq. km Population: 12,31,577(2001 census) Altitude: 500 - 1000 mt. above sea level Pathanamthitta, a hilly terrain of pristine beauty is the land of temples, rivers, mountain ranges and coconut groves. More than fifty per cent of the total area of this is covered by forests. popular as the headquarters of pilgrim worship in Kerala. The district is frequented by visitors from India and abroad often for its water fiestas, religious shrines and the cultural training centre. Sabarimala, the famous temple of lord Ayyappa situated atop a hill near river Pampa is the most famous pilgrim centre of Hindus in Kerala.Pathanamthitta is bordered by the Western Ghats on the east, Kollam district on the south, Alappuzha district on the west and Kottayam and Idukki districts on the north. Other interests here are: Perunthenaruvi, Kaviyoor, Aranmula, Niranam, Malayalapuzha, Sabarimala, Thiruvalla, Mannadi, Cherukolpuzha, Manjanikara Church, Maramon, Omallur, Kadamanitta, Konni, Muloor Smarakam, Kodumon Chilanthiyambalam, Pamba, Parumala, Vasthuvidya Gurukulam, Parumala etc.