Nearby attractions
Paddy fields in upper Kuttanad, about ½ Km Kumarakom backwater, about 37Km Chakkulathukavu Temple, about 12 Km Sri Vallabha Temple Thiruvalla (famous for Kathakali), about 8 Km Edathua church, about 15 Km Paakkil Sastha Temple, about 15 Km Panachicaud Saraswathy Temple, about 13 Km Thrikodetanam Narasimha Temple, about 4 Km Parayil church, about 3 Km Mar Kurialasserry Museum

DAY 1: Konni Elephant Cage
Konni is a popular training centre for elephants in Kerala. Located in the district of Pathanamthitta. It is major centre of tourist attraction in Kerala, and attracts visitors in large numbers throughout the year. Situated about 11 Kms from Pathanamthitta, the main attraction at the elephant-training centre at Konni is the huge cages built of wood to house elephants. This massive wooden cage is locally known as Aanakkoodu and can accommodate three to four elephants at a time.

Kattathipara in Kokkathodu
Located a few kilometres away from Konni, Kattathipara is particularly attractive with its gigantic rocks and the triple-echo phenomenon. The enormous array of rocks that tell the legend of a hunter and his mistress attract hordes of tourists every year.

Contour Rock
It’s a single huge rock about 8 Acres, near to resort. It’s Beautiful in sunset and for trekking it’s the best place.

DAY 2 GAVI (Full day)
Gavi Eco-Tourism a project of the Kerala Forest Development Corporation has caught the attention of tourists, mostly from European countries. The project is exclusive in many respects and the majority who visited were nature lovers and adventure tourists. Over a short period of time visitors to Gavi gradually increased, especially after 'Alistair International' the world acclaimed tourism major recently listed it among the leading eco-tourism centres and one of the must see places in India. A highlight of the Gavi eco project is the involvement of the local populace in its activities as guides, gardeners and cooks. This will provide livelihood for the locals and also will help to create awareness on conservation of nature. Gavi offers its visitors activities like trekking, wildlife watching, and outdoor camping.

Location: Contour Jungle Resort Nearest Railway
Station : Chengannur Nearest Airport : Trivandrum Other Distances Kovalam : 100 Kms
Periyar : 130 Kms
Kumarakom : 90 Kms
Kochi : 150 Kms
Munnar : 240 Kms
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Pilgrim Package
Kerala has a strong temple culture, and the temples of Kerala are noted for their austerity and strict adherence to age old worship protocols. Five temples of Kerala, dedicated to Vishnu (Krishna) are connected with the Mahabharatam. Legend has it that the Pandava princes set out on a pilgrimage throughout India, after installing Parikshit as the ruler of their vast empire. During their tour of Kerala, the five brothers built a temple each. These temples are figured in the 108 secret Vishnupadams. These are,

THIRUCHITTATTU (DHARMAPUTRA) TEMPLE
It is one of the ancient temples in Alappuzha located at Chengannur. Dedicated to Lord Vishnu, the temple is associated with the Pandava’s eldest brother, Dharmaputra. It is believed that Dharmaputra built this temple to seek pardon for his deed which led to the death of his guru Dronacharya.

THIRUPPULIYUR (BHIMA)
Legend has it that Bhima the Pandava prince built this temple and worshipped Vishnu here. A colorful legend regarding the Saptarishis and a great famine that occurred in this area is associated with this temple.

THIRUVARANMULA (ARJUNA)
| Legend has it that Arjuna built this temple, to expiate for the sin of having killed Karna on the battlefield, against dharma.( killing an unarmed enemy) It is believed that this was the place where Vishnu revealed the knowledge of creation to Bhrama, from whom the Madhukaithapa demons stole the Vedas. The temple has four towers over its entrances on its outer wall. The eastern tower is accessed through a flight of 18 steps. Descending 57 steps through the northern tower, one can reach the holly Pampa River.

THIRUVANVANDUR (NAKULA)
Legend has it that Nakula the Pandava prince built this temple. Narada is believed to have been blessed here with the duty of preaching the truth to humanity. Vishnu is said t
o have created a text describing the protocol to be adopted for worshipping him, at this shrine.

THIRUKKODITTAANAM (SAHADEVA)
Legend has it that this temple was built by Sahadava of the Pandavas. It is believed that this village was ruled by Rukmangata, a king of the solar race. This temple has a vritta (circular) vimanam. Several murals (possibly from the 17th century) adorn the walls of the sanctum, portraying images of Shiva Tandavam, Karatarjuniyam, Vinayaka, Sasta, Yoganarasimha, Rama Pattabhishekam, Mahisasuramardhini, Mohini, Venugopala, Anantasayanam etc. The temple structure dates back to the 11th century. There are subshrines to Narasimha and Dakshinamurthy here. The Narasimha image is said to date back to the Vijayanagara period. The wood carvings and murals date back to the 16th through 18th centuries. Inscriptions from the period of Bhaskara Ravivarman (10th century) are seen in this temple.

DAY 1

Pick up from nearest Railway Station or Bus Station

Night Stay at Contour Resort

DAY 2

Travel Starts Morning 5.30AM

Destination	Arrival	Departure
Thiruchittattu	6.30   AM	7.30   AM
Thiruppuliyur	8.15   AM	9.15   AM
Thiruvaranmula	9.30   AM	10.00 AM
Thiruvanvandur	10.20 AM	11.00 AM
Thirukkodittaanam	5.30    PM	6.15    PM

DAY 3
After breakfast check out from the hotel with a surprise and sanctimonious gift and proceed for Railway/Bus station drop

Other Temples can be visited

Sreevallabha temple, Thiruvalla(One of the 108 Vishnupadam)

Anjaneya Temple, Kaviyoor

Subramanya temple, Perunna

Mahadeva temple, Vazhappally

Mahadeva temple, Chengannur

The remarkable aspect of the Bhagwati temple at Chengannur is that the phenomenon of the goddess getting her periods still continues though the deity is cast in the five metals (panchaloha).

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