Manimala

Located on the banks of Manimala River, Manimala is a small town in Kottayam District of Kerala. It is 10 km south-east of Karukachal.

Holy Magy Forane Church and St Mary's Church are two main shrines here. Bishop Kurialacherry Nature Cure and Yoga Centre is 5 km from Manimala.

Kangazha, Cheruvalli, Mundakayam (east), Elamattur and Ranni are among the surrounding towns. One going to Sabarimala from Kottayam passes through Manimala.

The nearest airport is Cochin International Airport, 72 km north. Kottayam Railway Station is the nearest railhead.