Located on the banks of the Meenachil River, Bharananganam is 4 km from Pala and Plassanal. The village is surrounded by beautiful hills and plantations that grow rubber, tea, and spices. Visitors can take nature walks and trekking trips in the surrounding hills and enjoy the natural beauty of the area.
Saint Alphonsa's Tomb
Bharananganam is home to the tomb of Saint Alphonsa, a Catholic nun who was canonized as a saint by the Vatican in 2008. Her tomb is located at the St. Mary's Church in Bharananganam, which is visited by thousands of devotees every year. Bharananganam church is also a popular destination for tourists who are interested in learning about the life and teachings of Saint Alphonsa.
Other Attractions
Apart from the St. Mary's Church, Bharananganam is also home to a few other ancient churches and temples, including the Aruvithura Bhagavathy Temple, Bharananganam Sree Krishna Swami Temple, the St. George Orthodox Church, and Assisi Ashramam, run by Order of Friars Minor Capuchin (OFM Cap.) missionaries.
Bharananganam is easily accessible by road and is located about 34 km from Kottayam town. The best time to visit the village is during the winter months, from November to February, when the weather is cool and pleasant.
Popular Educational Institutions
Bharananganam is renowned for its elite institutions.
St.Joseph's College of Engineering and Technology
Alphonsa Residential School (ARSB) is the first ICSE syllabus school in Kerala and is named after Saint Alphonsa
Sacred Heart Girls High School
St. Mary's Boys High School
Assisi, Institute of Foreign Languages: German, English, French, Italian
How to Reach
Nearest Railhead: Kottayam Railway Station, about 32 km
Nearest Airport: Cochin International Airport in Kochi is about 78 km away.
