Fast Fasts About Adoor
Located in the State of : Kerala
District: Pathanamthitta
Famous for : Temples
Languages Spoken: Malayalam
Best Time to Visit Adoor: All through the year
Average Temperatures at Adoor: Summer 25 to 45°C, Winter 16 to 25°C
STD code of Adoor: 04734
Situated in the Pathanamthitta district of Kerala, halfway between the cities of Trivandrum and Ernakulam. The town of Adoor is also famous for its rich and bustling culture, and it is one of cultural capitals in the state of Kerala. However, the town has got national and international fame for housing the Parthasarathy Temple: Also called the Sree Parthasarathy Temple, this temple is dedicated to the main deity Lord Krishna, who is also known by his other name ‘Parthasarathy’ which literally translates into ‘the charioteer of Arjuna’. This temple is the oldest temple in the region that is dedicated to Lord Krishna.
There are many other prominent temples in and around Adoor, thus making it an important destination for pilgrims and tourists alike. Some of the other noted temples in Adoor are Sreedharma Sastha Temple in Chennampallil, the Maha Vishnu Temple in Elamannoor, the Trichenda Mangalam Mahadeva Temple in Peringanad, and the Sreenarayanapuram Temple in Manakala. After exploring the temples of Adoor, you can pay a visit to Chandanapally Valiyapally Church, which lies around 10 kilometers away from Adoor. There are many other churches in the region as well that are of religious and historical importance, including Adoor Immanuel Marthoma Church and St. Mary’s Orthodox Church.
How To Reach Adoor
Reaching to the town of Adoor is easy, as many buses are available from all the nearby regions. You can also opt for trains and flights to the city of Kochi, from where you can travel to the town of Adoor through bus.
By Air: Kochi International Airport is the nearest major airport, which is about 125 kms away from the town of Adoor. The airport is served by many flights from major cities of India and also some international destinations.
By Train: The nearest railway stations in the city of Kochi are the Ernakulam Junction and Ernakulam Town railway stations. Ernakulam Junction is a major station that has frequent trains to all cities including New Delhi, Trivandrum, Mangalore, Patna, Trichy, Chennai and Mumbai.
By Bus: Buses are available to the town of Adoor from Trivandrum, Ernakulam, and Kochi. You will easily be able to avail buses to Adoor from all the following destinations including Kayamkulam, Punaloor, Pathanamthitta, Kottarakkara, Guruvayoor, Chavara, Kollam, and Karunagapally. Bus fares for local travel (within the state) may cost around Rs 50 to 100. Both air conditioned and non air conditioned buses will be available from Bangalore to Adoor. Non air conditioned coaches will cost around Rs 600/ per trip, while air conditioned coaches will cost around Rs 750/.
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