Vamanapuram River

River in India

Vamanapuram River Kallar, Poovampaarayar, Attingalar Kollampuzhayaru

Native name	വാമനപുരം നദി (Malayalam)
Location
Country	India
State	Kerala
District	Thiruvananthapuram
Physical characteristics

Source
• location	Chemunjimotta hills
• elevation	1,860 m (6,100 ft)

Mouth	Anjengo Lake
• location	Kadakkavoor
Length	88 km (55 mi)^[1]
Basin features
Cities	Palode Vamanapuram Attingal Chirayinkeezhu
Bridges	Kallar bridge Ponnamchundu bridge Suryakanthi bridge Palode bridge Aanakulam iron bridge Chellanchy bridge Cheppilode iron bridge Aruvipuram bridge Vellumannady bridge Vamanapuram bridge Ayilam bridge Poovanpara bridge Kollampuzha bridge Pulimoottil Kadavu bridge

Vamanapuram River is an 88 km (55 mi) long river in southern Kerala that flows through the northern parts of Thiruvananthapuram district. It is also the longest river in Thiruvananthapuram district. The river is also known as "Kollampuzhayaru" and "Attingalaru".The two tributaries of this river are the Upper Chittar & Manjaprayaar streams which originates near Ponmudi hill station.

Course

The river originates in the Chemunjimotta hills (alt. 1860m) hills on the southern side of the Western Ghats, and flows entirely through Thiruvananthapuram district of Kerala. It course ends in Anjengo Lake (Anchuthengu Lake) near Chirayinkeezhu. The river flows along Attingal municipality, Karette, Palode, Vithura and Kallar. Thiru Aaraattu Kavu Devi Temple, Kollampuzha that is connected with Travancore royal family is situated on the banks of this river.^[2]

The Meenmutty Falls is situated in the upper course of this river.

Significance

The river is a major source of water for Municipalities of Attingal and Varkala.^[3] There is boating available in the lower course of river near Chirayinkeezhu.^[4] There is considerable tourism activities in the upper course of river especially at Meenmutty Falls and Thavakkal waterfalls.^[5]

Vamanapuram Irrigation Project

It was envisaged in 1970's but couldn't materialize due to opposition from people.^[6] It is the only river in the district without a dam and there are currently plans to build a regulator in the river by Kerala Water Authority.^[7]^[8]

References

^ http://puzhakal0.tripod.com/river.html Rivers of Kerala
^ "Thiruvarattu Kavu Temple at Attingal | Temples in Kottayam | Kerala Temple Architecture". Temples of Kerala. Retrieved 23 October 2021.
^ "Better days in store for Vamanapuram river". The Hindu. 27 April 2019. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 23 October 2021.
^ "DTPC plans boat service linking lakes in Thiruvananthapuram". Deccan Chronicle. 19 July 2017. Retrieved 23 October 2021.
^ "Waterfalls, snowy mountains and much more… the abandoned tourism of Vithura". Mathrubhumi. Retrieved 23 October 2021.
^ "Better days in store for Vamanapuram river". The Hindu. 27 April 2019. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 23 October 2021.
^ "KWA preps to tackle water crisis". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 23 October 2021.
^ Jisha Surya (21 November 2018). "Vamanapuram river: A rejuvenation plan for Vamanapuram River | Thiruvananthapuram News - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 23 October 2021.

Hydrography of Kerala

Rivers

Lakes, dams
and reservoirs

Waterfalls

Beaches

Boats

Types	Chundan Vallam Kettuvallam Palliyodam Uru
Races	Vallam kali Payippadu Vallam Kali Triprayar Boat Race Kandassankadavu Boat Race Aranmula President's Trophy Boat Race Nehru Trophy Indira Gandhi Champakulam Moolam Sree Narayana Jayanthi