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Punalur
Punalur is a town and a municipality in Kerala in India.
Punalur at a Glance
Why Punalur?
The highlights, landmarks and experiences that make this destination worth visiting.
- Punalur Suspension Bridge
- Suspension Bridge
- Jetayu Para
- Achencoil
- Pattazhi
Punalur at a Glance
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Places to Visit
- Punalur Suspension Bridge: The Punalur Suspension Bridge, located in Punalur, India is a 400-foot (120 m)-long 19th-century motorable bridge in Kerala, which was built by Travancore Government and is now a historical attraction.
- Suspension Bridge: Erected in 1877, is the only one of its kind in south India and it is 400 ft long.
- Jetayu Para: Legend says Jatayu, the giant bird in the epic Ramayana, fell after failing in its attempt to stop Ravana from taking sita away. Ideal place for trekking.
- Achencoil: An important pilgrim center. Famous for its Sastha temple with a Sastha installed several centuries before the Christian Era.
- Pattazhi: Famous for its ancient Bhagavathy temple.
- Aryankavu: Aryankavu is a village located in the Kollam district of the Indian state of Kerala. It lies close to the border between Kerala and Tamil Nadu near Thenmala.
Things to Do
- Fishing at Kallada River: Fishing at Kallada River is worth a visit while in Punalur.
- Thenmala: Thenmala is worth a visit while in Punalur.
- Achencoil: An important pilgrim center. Famous for its Sastha temple with a Sastha installed several centuries before the Christian Era.
- Anchal: Known for its cattle market.
- Kunnicode: Famous as Muslim pilgrim center.
- Jetayu Para: Legend says Jatayu, the giant bird in the epic Ramayana, fell after failing in its attempt to stop Ravana from taking sita away. Ideal place for trekking.
Sightseeing Places
- Punalur Suspension Bridge: The Punalur Suspension Bridge, located in Punalur, India is a 400-foot (120 m)-long 19th-century motorable bridge in Kerala, which was built by Travancore Government and is now a historical attraction.
- Suspension Bridge: Erected in 1877, is the only one of its kind in south India and it is 400 ft long.
- Jetayu Para: Legend says Jatayu, the giant bird in the epic Ramayana, fell after failing in its attempt to stop Ravana from taking sita away. Ideal place for trekking.
- Achencoil: An important pilgrim center. Famous for its Sastha temple with a Sastha installed several centuries before the Christian Era.
- Pattazhi: Famous for its ancient Bhagavathy temple.
- Aryankavu: Aryankavu is a village located in the Kollam district of the Indian state of Kerala. It lies close to the border between Kerala and Tamil Nadu near Thenmala.
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Punalur Suspension Bridge
The Punalur Suspension Bridge, located in Punalur, India is a 400-foot (120 m)-long 19th-century motorable bridge in Kerala, which was built by Travancore Government and is now a historical attraction.
Suspension Bridge
Erected in 1877, is the only one of its kind in south India and it is 400 ft long.
Jetayu Para
Legend says Jatayu, the giant bird in the epic Ramayana, fell after failing in its attempt to stop Ravana from taking sita away. Ideal place for trekking.
Achencoil
An important pilgrim center. Famous for its Sastha temple with a Sastha installed several centuries before the Christian Era.
Pattazhi
Famous for its ancient Bhagavathy temple.
Aryankavu
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Thenmala
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- When to Visit: Climate-based guidance for choosing your dates.
- Getting Around: How to reach and move around.
- Budget & Practical Tips: Costs and safety notes from local guidebook sources.
How to Reach
- By Air: The nearest airport is Thiruvananthapuram International Airport (TRV), about 60 km from Punalur.
- By Train: The nearest railway station is Punalur Railway Station, about 1 km from central Punalur.
Best Time to Visit
- Summer: Summer in Punalur (Apr, May, Jun) averages 24–31°C with about 288 mm of rain per month.
- Monsoon: Monsoon in Punalur (Jul, Aug, Sep) averages 24–30°C with about 288 mm of rain per month.
- Post-monsoon: Post-monsoon in Punalur (Oct, Nov) averages 23–30°C with about 314 mm of rain per month.
- Winter: Winter in Punalur (Dec, Jan, Feb) averages 22–32°C with about 43 mm of rain per month.
Weather
- Summer: Average highs of 31°C and lows of 24°C.
- Monsoon: Average highs of 30°C and lows of 24°C.
- Post-monsoon: Average highs of 30°C and lows of 23°C.
- Winter: Average highs of 32°C and lows of 22°C.
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History
- Summary: Punalur is a town and a municipality in Kerala in India.
- Overview: Punalur is a town and a municipality in Kerala in India.
- Modern History: Construction of the bridge began in 1871 and was completed in 1877. The work was supervised by the Scottish engineer Albert Henry. The bridge was constructed by the Travancore government to provide a crossing over the Kallada River and improve communication between Punalur and the surrounding forested areas. At the time, the region was an important route for the movement of agricultural produce and other goods.
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Significance
Construction of the bridge began in 1871 and was completed in 1877. The work was supervised by the Scottish engineer Albert Henry.
Historical Significance
Construction of the bridge began in 1871 and was completed in 1877. The work was supervised by the Scottish engineer Albert Henry.
Frequently Asked Questions
Punalur is most comfortable in December, when average daytime highs stay at or below 32°C and rainfall is low. The hottest month is March (average high 35°C) and the wettest months are February, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November.
The nearest airport is Thiruvananthapuram International Airport (TRV), about 60 km away. The nearest railway station is Punalur Railway Station, about 1 km away. See the How to Reach page for road, rail and air details.
Main attractions include Punalur Suspension Bridge, Suspension Bridge, Jetayu Para, Achencoil and Pattazhi.
A stay of 1 day covers the main sights. Ready-made 1-day and 2-day itineraries are linked on this page.
Average highs range from 29°C to 35°C over the year, with about 2548 mm of rain in total.
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