Punalur

Punalur, lying along the border of Tamil Nadu and Kerala, derives its name from two words one Tamil and one Malayalam. Tamil word 'punal' means water and Malayalam word 'ooru' means place together making Punalur the place of water. Indeed the river Kallada flows right through the heart of the city with the famous suspension bridge hanging over it, stretching for 400 metres across its width. The river and the lovely woods of pineapples, peppers, cinnamons and other spices and many different species of fauna, as well as flora, make this place a perfect getaway for a short trip. Not just for the peace lovers, Punalur has exciting adventure sports and exotic jungle experiences in the Thenmala Ecotourism Park for those with an adventurous heart.