Things to do in Koodal, Kerala
Koodal is the second largest town in Konni Taluk at Pathanamthitta District, located in Kerala state, India.Koodal Situates On Main Eastern Highway.
29 places to visit in and around Koodal, best known first. Tap a place for directions, or let Turkart turn them into a day-by-day plan.
- 1Oorali Appooppan Kavu
The Oorali Appooppan Kavu is an ancient temple located on the banks of the Achankovil River in Kalleli in the Pathanamthitta district of Kerala, India.
Wikipedia - 2St. Ignatius Monastery Manjinikkara Wikipedia
- 3Mahadeva Temple, Kalanjoor
Mahadeva Temple, popularly known as Thrikkalanjoor Sree Mahadeva Temple, is a Hindu temple. It is 80 kilometers to the south-west of the Sabarimala temple on the Punalur-Muvattupuzha highway in Pathanamthitta district, Kerala, India.
Wikipedia - 4St. George Orthodox Church, Chandanapally
St. George Orthodox Church, Chandanapally, also known as Chandanapally Valiyapally, is a prominent parish of the Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church, located in the village of Chandanapally in Pathanamthitta district, Kerala, India.
Wikipedia - 5St. Mary's Orthodox Syrian Cathedral, Thumpamon Wikipedia
- 6Thattayil Orippurathu Bhagavathi Temple
Orippurathu Bhagavathy Temple is a 1200 year old ancient Hindu temple in Thattayil, near Adoor in Pathanamthitta in Kerala. It is one of the most famous Bhagavathi temples in Central Travancore.
Wikipedia - 7St. Mary's Orthodox Church, Avaneeswaram
Avaneeswaram is a small village located on Kunnicode-Pathanapuram road in Kollam district, Kerala. It is about 7 kilometers south of Pathanapuram town and 36 kilometers from Kollam.
Wikipedia - 8St. Thomas Orthodox Cathedral, Kadampanad Wikipedia
- 9Aluvamkudi Sree Mahadeva Temple Wikipedia
- 10Poovattoor Bhagavathy Temple Wikipedia
- 11Kadakkad Sree Bhadrakali Temple Wikipedia
- 12Pazhakulam Punthalaveetil Temple Wikipedia
- 13Kadampanad Bhagavathy Temple Wikipedia
- 14Malayalappuzha Devi Temple · in Pathanamthitta Wikipedia
- 15Madathilkkavu Devi Temple · in Pathanamthitta Wikipedia
- 16Kottarakkara Sree Mahaganapathi Kshethram · in Kottarakkara Wikipedia
- 17Sree Rakthakanda Swamy Temple · in Pathanamthitta Wikipedia
- 18Mount Tabor Monastery, Pathanapuram · in Pathanapuram
Mount Tabor Monastery, also known as Mount Tabor Ashram is an Indian Orthodox monastery, in the city of Pathanapuram. It was established in the year 1929 by Thoma Mar Dionysius.
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- 20Sree Bhuvaneswary Temple, Valamchuzhy · in Pathanamthitta
Sree Bhuvaneswary Temple, Valamchuzy is one of the oldest temples in Pathanamthitta, South India.
Wikipedia - 21Pattupurakkavu Bhagavathi Temple · in Elavumthitta Wikipedia
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- 23Thumpamon Vadakkumnatha Temple · in Elavumthitta Wikipedia
- 24Thazhoor Bhagavathy Kshetram · in Pathanamthitta
Thazhoor Bhagavathy Kshetram is a 300-year-old Hindu temple on the banks of the Achankovil river in Vazhamuttom, Pathanamthitta District in Kerala. The Devi is the main deity here.
Wikipedia - 25Sacred Heart Malankara Catholic Church, Mylapra · in Pathanamthitta
Sacred Heart Malankara Syrian Catholic Church or referred as S H Church is located in the village of Mylapra, near Pathanamthitta, on the road side of the Main Eastern Highway in the Indian state of Kerala.
Wikipedia - 26St. George's Church, Mylapra · in Pathanamthitta
Mylapra Valiyapalli or St. George Orthodox Church, Mylapra, referred to as Chakkittayil palli is a pilgrim center located in the village of Mylapra, in the India state of Kerala.
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- 28Sree Indilayappan Temple · in Kottarakara Wikipedia
- 29St. John's Orthodox Church, Kadammanitta · in Pathanamthitta Wikipedia
Best time to visit Koodal
Best weather: Dec–Feb.
| Month | Average | Rain | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | Pleasant | 25°C | 16 mm |
| Feb | Pleasant | 27°C | 25 mm |
| Mar | Hot | 29°C | 62 mm |
| Apr | Hot | 28°C | 129 mm |
| May | Rainy | 27°C | 233 mm |
| Jun | Rainy | 26°C | 303 mm |
| Jul | Rainy | 25°C | 245 mm |
| Aug | Rainy | 25°C | 211 mm |
| Sep | Rainy | 25°C | 234 mm |
| Oct | Rainy | 25°C | 326 mm |
| Nov | Rainy | 25°C | 219 mm |
| Dec | Pleasant | 24°C | 56 mm |
Long-term monthly averages for the area, from NASA POWER. Festivals and crowds are not counted; check before you book.
How to reach Koodal
- Nearest railway station: Kuri (KIF), 13 km away.
- Nearest airport: Thiruvananthapuram International Airport (TRV), 75 km away.
Straight-line distances; the road is longer. Check trains and flights before you travel.
What a 3-day trip to Koodal costs
- Budget: about ₹2,800–₹5,500 per person
- Mid-range: about ₹7,000–₹13,800 per person
- Comfort: about ₹16,000–₹30,300 per person
A rough estimate for 2 adults sharing a room: stay, food, local travel and entry tickets, from typical price ranges (not live prices). Getting to Koodal is not included.
Compare Koodal with nearby towns
| Town | Distance | Best weather | Places to see | 3 days, mid-range, per person |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Koodal | – | Dec–Feb | 29 | ₹7,000–₹13,800 |
| Pathanapuram | 7 km | Dec–Feb | 29 | ₹7,000–₹13,800 |
| Konni | 11 km | Dec–Feb | 35 | ₹7,000–₹13,800 |
| Adoor | 13 km | Dec–Jan | 40 | ₹7,000–₹13,800 |
| Mannadi | 14 km | Dec–Jan | 30 | ₹7,000–₹13,800 |
Distances in a straight line from Koodal; trip costs are rough estimates (not live prices). Tap a town for its own page.
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Questions travellers ask
What are the best places to visit in Koodal?
The best known are Oorali Appooppan Kavu, St. Ignatius Monastery Manjinikkara, Mahadeva Temple, Kalanjoor, St. George Orthodox Church, Chandanapally, St. Mary's Orthodox Syrian Cathedral, Thumpamon.
When is the best time to visit Koodal?
Best weather: Dec–Feb.
How do I reach Koodal?
Nearest railway station: Kuri (KIF), 13 km away. Nearest airport: Thiruvananthapuram International Airport (TRV), 75 km away.
How much does a 3-day trip to Koodal cost?
Budget: about ₹2,800–₹5,500 per person; Mid-range: about ₹7,000–₹13,800 per person; Comfort: about ₹16,000–₹30,300 per person. A rough estimate for 2 adults sharing a room: stay, food, local travel and entry tickets, from typical price ranges (not live prices). Getting to Koodal is not included.
Sources: places from Wikipedia, Wikidata, Wikivoyage and OpenStreetMap; weather from NASA POWER; stations and airports from Wikidata. Last checked Oct 2026.