Pathanamthitta, one of the youngest districts of Kerala covers around 2642 sq. kms. out of which about 1390.73 sq.kms. comes under forests. Water fiestas of the district represents its name as Pathanamthitta means an array of houses on the river side. It is a destination full of natural and scenic beauty. The major attractions of Pathanamthitta which force the tourists to visit this place are its religious shrines, the cultural training centers & mountain ranges.