Lahai, Kerala
| Lahai Ranny Perunad | |
|---|---|
| Plantation | |
  Lahai Location in Kerala, India | |
| Coordinates: 9°22′7″N 76°54′25″E / 9.36861°N 76.90694°ECoordinates: 9°22′7″N 76°54′25″E / 9.36861°N 76.90694°E | |
| Country |
 India |
| State | Kerala |
| District | Pathanamthitta |
| Elevation | 910 m (2,990 ft) |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Malayalam, English |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
| PIN | 689662 |
Lahai is a settlement in the northeastern part of Pathanamthitta district, Kerala state, India.
Geography
It is about 3,000 ft (910 m) above sea level. It is at .[1]
Demographics
With average population of 3000 people. The major revenue is Lahai Rubber estate which was established by British in early 1900 with 10,000 acres (40 km2) of land.
Location
Lahai is a naturally beautiful landscape with tropical rain forest of Ranny Division. The Sabarimala forest begins from Lahai. Most important fact is that the uphill road to Sabarimala ends at Lahai and become level road all the way to Sabarimala.
The famous Sabarigiri Hydro Project in 1960s had built heavy equipment transportation road to Moozhiyar Power House. This road now exclusively used by pilgrims to Sabarimala.
Lahai is a historical place in many regards. The Sabarimala Thiruvabharanam comes to Lahai Forest Bungalow, stays overnight and continues to Sabarimala.
The famous St. Thomas Pilgrims' Church, Nilackkal is 10 miles (16 km) away from Lahai Junction.