Pambar River

Pambar River
Basin
Main source	Talaiyar at 10°8′N 77°7′E / 10.133°N 77.117°E
Source elevation	2,073 metres (6,801 ft)
River mouth	Amaravathi River at 10°21′2″N 77°14′14″E / 10.35056°N 77.23722°E
Mouth elevation	473 metres (1,552 ft)
Country	Idukki District, Kerala India
Physiognomy
Length	~31 kilometres (19 mi)

The Pambar River originates in the Anaimudi Hills in Idukki District of Kerala state in South India.

Route

It traverses Turner’s Valley in Eravikulam National Park and flows into the Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary through the Taliar Valley between Kanthalloor and Marayoor Villages and eastwards through the sanctuary. The Pambar, Kabani and Bhavani are the only rivers of the 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 Chinnar River at Koottar where a comfortable tree house accommodation is available.^[2] The Chinnar forms the interstate boundary along the northwest edge of the sanctuary and becomes the Amaravati River in Tamil Nadu, reaches the Amaravathi Reservoir and Dam and eventually joins the Kaveri River near Karur.

Waterfalls

Thoovanam Waterfalls
Thoovanam Waterfalls
Location	Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary
Coordinates	10°17′13″N 77°11′17″E / 10.286978°N 77.18803°E
Elevation	1,400 feet (430 m)

• 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 near SH 17

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  Thoovanam falls view from State Highway 17 in Kerala

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  Zoom in view of Thoovanam falls

External links

1. Kerala Forest department, Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary, Management Plan (2002-2011) 2.5. Water sources
2. Blue Yonder Holidays Pvt Ltd, Chinnar, the real treasure trove, retrieved 8/30/2007 Koottar Tree House