Pambar River (Kerala)
| Pambar River | |
|---|---|
| Physical characteristics | |
| Source | |
| • location | Talaiyar at |
| • coordinates | 10°8′N 77°7′E / 10.133°N 77.117°E |
| • elevation | 2,073 metres (6,801 ft) |
Amaravathi River at | |
• coordinates | 10°21′2″N 77°14′14″E / 10.35056°N 77.23722°E |
• elevation | 473 metres (1,552 ft) |
| Length | ~31 kilometres (19 mi) |
Pambar River originates near Anamudi in Idukki district of Kerala state in South India.
Route
It traverses Turner's Valley in
44 in Kerala that flow eastwards. It is joined by seasonal rivulets and a few perennial streams originating from sholas in the upper reaches.[1]
The Pambar merges with the
Kaveri River near Karur.[citation needed
]
Waterfalls
The spectacular Thoovanam Waterfalls lie on the Pambar River deep within the Sanctuary. This breathtaking cascade is a major tourist attraction. Guided trekking from Karimutti Forest Station can be arranged.
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Pambar River nearSH 17 -
Thoovanam falls view from State Highway 17 in Kerala -
Zoom in view of Thoovanam falls
References
- ^ Kerala Forest department, Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary, Management Plan (2002-2011) 2.5. Water sources Archived 2013-01-13 at archive.today
- ^ Blue Yonder Holidays Pvt Ltd, Chinnar, the real treasure trove, retrieved 8/30/2007 Koottar Tree House Archived 15 October 2008 at the Wayback Machine
External links
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