PATHANAMTHITTA
Pathanamthitta is a district of Kerala inland from the backwaters. It is a rural area and not much visited by tourists so if you like to venture off the beaten track then this place will suit you nicely. It also works as a good journey break between the beaches and mountains. A major attraction to this area is Parthasarthi Temple at Aranmula on the banks of the Pamba River. This temple is dedicated to Lord Krishna and attracts thousands of devotees. What makes this temple special is that it has been declared as an international tourism destination and this means that non-Hindus are allowed inside the temple complex. This is very unusual in Kerala and for foreign visitors a visit to a temple normally means having to travel outside Kerala.