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Punalur is
a city and a municipality in Kollam district in the southern
state of Kerala, India. It is situated 45 km north-east of
Kollam and 75 km north of Thiruvananthapuram, located at
76.92 °E 9.00 °N, 34 meters above sea level. Some notable
locations in the town include the Punalur Paper Mill Ltd., a
paper Industry established in 1888 by a British Nationale
and currently under the control and management of Mr. Kunal
Dalmia and the Punalur suspension bridge, which crosses the
Kallada River.
Nearest airport is at Thiruvananthapuram. Punalur Railway
Station is located on the Kollam-Shencotta railway line.
Some of the famous nearby places are Kottarakara, Anchal,
Kulathupuzha, Ampalamkunnu.
Some of the tourist spots near Punalur are Thenmala,
Palaruvi Water Falls(35 km). Thenmala Ecotourism is only 21
km away from this township. Punalur is on the western edge
of Agasthyamalai Biosphere Reserve.
Main agricultural products of this township include rubber,
black pepper, and other spices. The chief commodities of
export here are the hill produces, pine-apple, pepper
products, plywood and timber, etc
Attractions
Palaruvi Water Falls
A water fall which explores ' tonalities of white '
beautifying more with the chirps of birds and greenery
harmonizing the whole mystery with the mist clad blue hills
Punalur - Suspension Bridge
The suspension bridge at punalur is the only one of its kind
in south India. Built in 1877 by Albert Henry across the
Kallada River, this huge bridge was suspended by three spans
and was used for vehicular movement. Construction took more
than six years. Now the bridge is only of archeological
interest. Punalur is the head quarters of Pathanapuram taluk.
A historical extravaganza much appeared for its
architectural brilliance built by Britisher's in the late
19th century.
Thenmala
One of chief timber exporting site to all over India,
largerly engulfed by rubber and tea plantations
Thenmala Dam
An eco-tourist spot, witness breath taking moments on its
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