Rakshasanpara in Pathanamthitta to transform from conservation landmark to tourism spot

January 24, 2026

Published - January 24, 2026 08:01 pm IST - Pathanamthitta Three decades after inspiring a landmark conservation movement under the guidance of philosopher Nitya Chaitanya Yati, Rakshasanpara, a scenic rock formation on the forest fringes of Pathanamthitta, is set to feature on the district’s tourism map. According to officials with the Department of Tourism, construction work on the tourism project will begin in February, with Kerala Electrical and Allied Engineering Co. Ltd (KEL) and Habitat entrusted with the execution.

Rakshasanpara in Pathanamthitta to transform from conservation landmark to tourism spot

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To mark the project’s initiation, a delegation led by Konni MLA K. U.
Jenish Kumar and Pathanamthitta District Collector S.
Prem Krishnan visited the site on Friday, accompanied by Tourism department officials.
“Habitat has been allocated ₹1 crore, while KEL will receive ₹1.763 crore for the construction.
The project will include pathways, toilets, multiple viewpoints, a cafeteria, a memorial for Nitya Chaitanya, and a library, along with other tourist amenities,’’ the MLA said.

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Rakshasanpara in Pathanamthitta to transform from conservation landmark to tourism spot

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Rakshasanpara in Pathanamthitta to transform from conservation landmark to tourism spot

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