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The Pamba originates at Pulachimalai hill in the Peerumedu plateau in the Western Ghats at an altitude of 1,650 metres (5,410 ft). Starting from the Idukki district and traversing a distance of 176 kilometres (109 mi) through Pathanamthitta and Alappuzha districts, the river joins the Arabian Sea through a number of channels.
Sabarimala Trek is an important trek route to Sannidhanam, the abode of Ayyappan. It covers a distance of about 46 kilometres (29 mi) through the mountainous terrains and thick forests which are inhabited by many wild animals. It is believed that Ayyappa used this path in his expedition to kill Mahishi, a demoness.
Attathodu Tribal Colony: A remote tribal settlement is situated near Nilakkal named Attathodu, on the banks of river Pamba. Majority of the tribals here belongs to Malapandaram (hill pandaram) community, commonly seen in the sacred forests of Sabarimala. People here engages in small scale agriculture and relays on the forest products. [16] [17]
[87] [88] While cleaning Pamba river Sabarimala Sanndidhaanam clean is their primary objective, [89] the broader vision is to spread the message of greenness and cleanliness beyond Sabarimala. [90] Some of the salient aspects of "Punyam Poonkavanam" project includes: [91] Not using soap and oil while bathing in the holy Pamba River.
Thiruvalla is the nearest railway station located at a distance of 58 km (36 mi). [1] It's located on the banks of Pamba River and Kakkad River. Perunad is located on the main road to Sabarimala, the Mannarakkulanji-Chalakkayam State Highway.
It flows through a place also named Azhutha (near Kalaketti Temple), which is on the Sabarimala trek route from Erumeli to Sabarimala. The river Pamba, ultimately flows around 180 kilometres (112 mi) through towns and villages Ranni, Cherukolpuzha, Kozhencherry, Maramon, Aranmula, Chengannur, Parumala, Neerettupuram, Kavalam, Nedumudi and ...
Sabarimala, a pilgrim centre, is 33 km (21 mi) from there. Both state-run and private buses operates there. Bus services are commonly from places like Mukkoottuthara, Erumely, Koruthodu, Mundakkayam, Changanassery and Kottayam. During Sabarimala pilgrimage, thousands of pilgrims passes through Kanamala via Neriyamangalam-Pamba state highway .
The distance from Ranni to Sabarimala is 60 kilometers. A motorable road is built from Ranni to Pampa, valley of Sabarimala hills. Sabarimala Sree Dharmasastha Temple, [2] Malikappuram Temple are situated in one side of this hills. [3] [4] Sabarimala is a part of periyar tiger reserve and Western ghats. The height of Sabarimala from mean sea ...