Punalur — Travel Guide
Punalur is a small scenic town located on the borders of Tamil Nadu and Kerala. The town is known for being the pioneer in bringing Kerala’s industrial revolution that happened with the setting up of the Punalur Paper Mills. The river Kallada flows through Punalur. The place derives its name from ‘Punal’ meaning water in Tamil and Malayalam and ‘Ooru’ meaning place. Hence it translates into “town of water”. The administrative headquarter of the Western Ghats is situated here and is known as Pathanpuram Taluk, which is another gateway to the Western Ghats. This town is also known as the ‘lap of the Western Ghats’. It is the fifth largest city in the south.
The best time to visit October to March.
By Air
Nearest airport is Thiruvananthapuram International Airport.
Punalur - 56 km away
By Train
Punalur is well connected to other major cities of the country via regular trains.
Shopping in Punalur is an absolute delight. After a day of some fine sightseeing and other activities, it’s but natural to indulge in a little bit of shopping. Explore the shops and the markets of Punalur to find the most famous of its offerings. Buy souvenirs and other gifts for yourself and your friends and families – after all shopping in Punal
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