Konni : It is the gateway to the forest bordering the district. In the past , wild elephants caught from the forests were brought here and put in wooden cages known as Anakoodu to be tamed and trained for work. Plans are a foot to develop a safari park here. It is situated 11kma away from Pathanamthitta.

Sabarimala Sree Dharmasastha Temple: A well known pilgrim centre of Kerala, Sabarimala lies 191kms away from Thiruvananthapuram and 210kms away from Kochi (Cochin). The holy shrine dedicated to Lord Ayyappa is situated 914metres above sea level amidst dense forests in the rugged rerrains of the Western Ghats. Lord Ayyappa is looked upon as the guardian of mountains and there are several shrines dedicated to him  all along the Western Ghats. The festivals here are the Mandala Pooja, Makara Vilakku (December/January), and  Vishu Vilakku (april). The temple is also open for pooja on the every Malayalam month. The vehicle go only up to Pamba and the temple which is situated five kms away from Pamba can be reached only by trekking.

Aranmula: Aranmula is situated on the banks of the rinver Pamba, 10kms away from Chengannoor on the Thiruvananthapuram -Kottayam route. The Krishna temple here attracts a number of devotees and is an important pilgrim centre. The annual commemmoration of the the installation of the diety, Parthasarathy falls on the last day of the weak long celebrations to the Onam festival. A Snake Boat Race is held here as part of the festival during Augest/ September.

Sree Vallabha Temple, Thiruvalla: the 400 hundred year old temple on the banks of the River Manimala is the only one in Kerala where Kathakali ia performed as a ritual offering every night.
Parumala: Mar Gregorios Metropolitan, a Saint of Malankara Orthodox Church is burried here. This is also a famous Christian pilgrim centre . The orma perunnal (Remembrance Day) is celebrated during November every year. The nearest railway station is  Thiruvalla.   

Gavi (40kms from Kumily): the bamboo grove in the middle of Anavachal in Gavi has eco-lodges and a center of experiential learning. Trekking, bird-watching and boating are other leisure options available here. Forest Development Corporation provides tented accommodation and boating facilities.

Perumthenaruvi Falls: The river Pamba plunges down a rocky path into a ravine about 100 ft below. This splendid natural waterfall is popular as a picnic spot. 

Kakki Reservoir: Set in sylvan background, Kakki reservoir is a tourists delight. The splendid artificial lake offers exilarating boating experience. The surrounding forest abound with tigers , elephants, deers and monkeys.