It was the Maveli kings who ruled this region. Before this there existed a kingdom called Oodanad. This was also called Oonattukara. The region north to Desinganadu ( Kollam) consisted of places including Mavelikara, Karunagappally and Karthikappally taluks. Kayamkulam king was the ruler. Kandiyoor mattom was its first capital. Later it was shifted to Eruva and then to Krishnapuram. In 1746 Marthandavarma conquered the land and it was annexed to Travancore. Hindu culture gained dominance during this period followed by Buddhism.After colonization, Christianity also prevailed here. Mahatma Gandhi came to Mavelikara to attend a meeting on 19th January 1934. Gandhiji’s reception was in Thattarambalam Sree Chitrolsava Mandiram

It was the Maveli kings who ruled this region. Before this there existed a kingdom called Oodanad. This was also called Oonattukara. The region north to Desinganadu ( Kollam) consisted of places including Mavelikara, Karunagappally and Karthikappally taluks. Kayamkulam king was the ruler. Kandiyoor mattom was its first capital. Later it was shifted to Eruva and then to Krishnapuram. In 1746 Marthandavarma conquered the land and it was annexed to Travancore. Hindu culture gained dominance during this period followed by Buddhism.After colonization, Christianity also prevailed here. Mahatma Gandhi came to Mavelikara to attend a meeting on 19th January 1934. Gandhiji’s reception was in Thattarambalam Sree Chitrolsava Mandiram

By Air:Thiruvananthapuram International airport is 115 kms away and is closer than the airport at Nedumbaserry. By Rail: Mavelikkara railway station is a halt for trains like Vanchinad Express, Parasuram Express, Cape Mumbai Express, Kanyakumari Express, Bangalore Express, Chennai Mail, Venad Express and Amritha Express. By Road: Mavelikara is close to NH 47, National Highway and is connected to all the cities of Kerala by private as well as State Transport buses.

Nearest airport : Thiruvananthapuram - 115 km
Nearest railway : Mavelikkara - 0 km
Nearby tourist place :
Nearest major towns : Kayamkulam - 13 km

By Air:Thiruvananthapuram International airport is 115 kms away and is closer than the airport at Nedumbaserry. By Rail: Mavelikkara railway station is a halt for trains like Vanchinad Express, Parasuram Express, Cape Mumbai Express, Kanyakumari Express, Bangalore Express, Chennai Mail, Venad Express and Amritha Express. By Road: Mavelikara is close to NH 47, National Highway and is connected to all the cities of Kerala by private as well as State Transport buses.

This town lies on the bank of the Achankovil river.

This town lies on the bank of the Achankovil river.

Tropical Climate

Tropical Climate

Chettikulangara Kettukazhcha, Statue of Seated Buddha

Chettikulangara Kettukazhcha, Statue of Seated Buddha

September.May

September.May