Karamana river is a river flowing through the Thiruvananthapuram city, Kerala, India and its 10 km from the city. The river starts from the southern tip of the Western Ghats at “Agastyar Koodam”. The river flows 68 km westward and merges into the Arabian Sea at Thiruvallom-Karumam area near Kovalam.The land of Karamana is made fertile by the river.The famous karamana jumamasjid is in karamana. You can see this river on the Kanyakumari-Thiruvananthapuram Highway ( National Highway 47), the place is dotted with numerous temples. Major point of attraction here is the Karamana Boat Club, Karamana Mandapam, Mata Amritanandamayi Math (1.5 km), Madan Thampuran Temple, Sastha Temple and Shiva Temple. The Karamana River crosses the highway at Thiruvallam, 12 kilometers from Kovalam on the Kovalam-Trivandrum route.Karamana River is 17 th largest river in Kerala.Boat races are conducted during every onam.The Karamana river has the distinction of having two dams on it despite its relatively short length. These are the Peppara Dam meant for irrigation on the upper reach of the river, and the Aruvikkara Dam, meant for irrigation
Location info:
Address: Karamana, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India.
District: Thiruvananthapuram district.
Nearest City: Kanyakumari, Madurai, Kochi , Kollam and Trivendrum.
Best time to visit: August to March.
Climate/Weather:
The climate is of tropical humid type with an oppressive summer and The maximum temperature is 34 °C and the minimum temperature is 21 °C.
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See some visiting places near to this river, some are Karamana Boat Club, Karamana Mandapam, Mata Amritanandamayi Math (1.5 km), Madan Thampuran Temple, Sastha Temple and Shiva Temple and Karamana bridge.
Interesting things to Visit:
Thiruvallam Backwaters:Thiruvallam Backwaters is Situated just 6 kms from Thiruvananthapuram, the capital city of Kerala, Thiruvallam is a popular tourist Backwater destination. This serene backwater stretch is also very popular for its canoe rides. Killi and Karamana are the two rivers that come together at Thiruvallam to offers its spectators a breathtaking view. A temple dedicated to Parashurama, the legendary founder of Kerala, is also located here.Karamana Sri Sathyawaagishwara Temple:This places is situated at the center of Sivan Kovil Street, Karamana, Thiruvananthapuram. One of the famous temple in Kerala, in which Lord Siva incarnated as Sathyawageeshwar.Agasthyakoodam:Agasthyakoodam is the highest peak in southern Kerala at an altitude of 1,890 m.It forms part of Western Ghats and the Agasthyavanam forest, The hill is revered by both Buddhists and Hindus. For Buddhists, it is the abode of the Bodhisattva Avalokitesvara; for Hindus it is the abode of sage Agastya, a disciple of Lord Shiva.The hills are rich in medicinal plants, herbs and many species of birds and wild animals.Karamana Mandapam:This Karamana Mandapam is near the Karamana Bridge on the National Highway from Thiruvananthapuram to Nagercoil. The Mandapam built by the then Maharaja of Travancore, Swathi Thirunal was used for the purpose of watching the strong gushing currents of the overflowing Karamana river.Sastha Temple:This is one of the famous temple in Kerala. It is beleived that Lord Hanuman at the time flying to Lanka in search of Goddess Sita, halted at this place also, and since then this Temple is a home for Monkeys. There are some Elephants at the Temple. It is surrounded by Sasthamcotta lake, the largest fresh water lake supplying fresh water to maximum areas of Kerala.Mata Amritanandamayi Math:This is the famous Mata Amritanandamayi Math in Chennai. The places comes to life whenever the Mata visits it. At other times, there is always a spritual activity going on.
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How to reach?
Nearest Railway Station:Thiruvananthapuram Central Railway Station.
Nearest Airport:Thiruvananthapuram International Airport
Road Transport:The karamana are accessible from anywhere in Kerala as Trivandrum is well connected to Kerala by a wide network of roads.The KSRTC links these backwaters to the state capital. Kozhikode and Kollam remain the best entry points into the backwaters. the nearest Bus station is Thiruvananthapuram Central Bus Station (2.5 km west) is the major bus station.
Nearest Visiting places:
Neyyar Dam:It is a wonderful dam located near the ranges of Western Ghats, and is a well-liked tourist spot. This dam is also an ideal spot for the picnic and for spending some quality moments with friends and family.Varkala Beach:Varkala is a seaside resort. It is also an important Hindu center of pilgrimage. High cliffs with rich mineral springs rise majestically from the coastline. The 2,000-year-old Janardana Swamy Temple and the Nature Center are the two main attractions here at Varkala.Paripally Gajamela:Paripally is 48 km north of Trivandrum is noted for its Gajamela or Elephant pageant. Over 50 elephants are taken out on a ritual procession on the tenth day of the festival in the month of February-March.Ponmudi:It is a hill resort with narrow, winding pathways and cool, green, wooded environs, Ponmudi is located 913 met~s above sea level. Along with a variety of beautiful mountain flowers, exotic butterflies, small rivulets, springs and the deer park nearby, this hill station also has excellent trekking trails. Food: KTDC restaurant.Kanyakumari:This is the land`s end of India and is only 87 km from Trivandrum. This is also known as Cape Comorin. This beautiful spot is located in the neighbouring Tamil Nadu state. This place has got international recognition because of Vivekananda who started his journey from this place.Koyikkal Palace:This place is Located on the way to the Ponmudi Hill Station and the Courtallam waterfalls, this ancient palace dates back to the 13th century. Here you can see a double storeyed traditional Nalukettu building with slanting gabled roofs, an inner courtyard and museums of folklore and numismatics set up by the Department of Archaeology.Vizhinjam Rock Cut Cave Temple:There are rock cut sculptures of the 18th century in the cave temple at Vizhinjam. The granite cave here encloses a one-celled shrine with a loose sculpture ofVinandhara Dakshinamurthi. The outer wall of the cave depicts half complete reliefs of the Hindu God Shiva with Goddess ParvathiSree Chithra Art Gallery:This Art Gallery is Located near the Napier Museum, this art gallery displays select paintings of Raja Ravi Varma, Svetlova and Nicholas Roerich and exquisite works from the Raiput, Mughal andTanjore schools of art in India. The collection also includes paintings from China, Japan, Tibet and Ball.Chacha Nehru Children`s Museum:Children of all age groups will enjoy the vast collection of nearly 2000 dolls, stamps and masks displayed here. Observatory: Located at the highest point in the city, near the Museum complex 60 metres above sea level, one can have a bird`s eye view of the city from here.Anivikkara Dam:This picturesque picnic spot is on the banks of the Karamana River. Near the Durga Temple here is a stream full offish that fearlessly come close to the shore to be fed by the visitors.Santa Cruz Basilica Church :This Roman Catholic church is situated near the St. Francis church and is worth a visit. It is a specimen of Portuguese architecture built in 1503. ‘Frescoes’ and mural paintings decorate the ceiling and interior parts of the church. The gothic architecture and the lofty spires gives it a unique grandeurBolghatty Island::Bolghatty palace built by the Dutch in 1744. Later it became the seat of the British Resident of Cochin. Today it is a hotel run by K.T.D.C. The grounds have a small golf course & several vantage points for lovely views of the harbour & the sea.Willington Island :Willington Island is named after the former Viceroy of India, Lord Willington. It is a manmade Island created from the materials dredged while deepening Cochin Port. Willington Island sites some of the district’s best hotels, Trading and industrial offices. Besides the airport, ship building yard, wharf, the Southern Naval Command Head Quarters, the customs house and the Cochin Chamber of Commerce and Industries, the government of IndiaChinese Fishing Nets :A legacy of the trading connections between China and India many centuries ago. The long rows of Chinese Nets silhouetted against the sunset present a spectacular sight of Cochin’s waterfront. These are large nets which hang from bamboo or teak posts, still to be in use by the local fisher folk of Fort Cochin.Vyppin light house :The biggest Island, situated between the sea and the backwaters of Cochin. It is 24 km long and 2 1/2 km wide. There is a light house at Ochanthuruthu which is open to tourists from 3 pm to 5 pm. The Island can be reached only by water transport provided by boat services and Junkar. There are bus services on the Island.Pallippuram Fort :Pallippuram fort was built by the Portuguese in 1503. It is one of the oldest existing European monuments in India. The Dutch captured the fort in 1661 and sold it to the State of Travancore in 1789. This fort is situated in the northern extremity of the Vyppin Island at Pallippuram. The catholic church at Pallippuram is an important pilgrim centre of the Christians.The Pareekshit Thampuran Museum :Its an archeological museum adjacent to the Shiva temple in Durbar Hall Road,Ernakulam. This museum features collections of the 19th century paintings , Pre-historic monuments , Old coins in a numismatic gallery, Scriptures in stone & Plaster of Paris, Copies of mural paintings etc & the collection from the Cochin royal family. In the earlier days the museum was the Durbar Hall of Cochin Rajas where guests were welcomed, and where official ceremonies and meetings were held. Now under the State Archaeological Department.Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Dhanwantari Ashram:It is located on the foothills of the Western Ghats near Neyyar Dam. It offers different courses and programs on Yoga and Vedanta. The Ashram has facilities for worship, rejuvenation therapies, panchakarma treatments, canteen, money exchange facilities, dormitories, library, and a boutique.Crocodile Rehabilitation and Research Centre:A crocodile farm was set up in 1977. It also includes a habitat for otters near the administrative complex. The Crocodile Rehabilitation and Research Centre in Neyyar Wildlife Sanctuary was named by the Kerala government after late Steve Irwin as Steve Irwin National Park.Napier Museum :A great architectural creation, the Napier Museum best represents the combination of the traditional Kerala style with the Mughal and the Chinese Influence. An English architect by the name of Chisholm designed the mansion in 19 th century. In present times it houses a rare collection of archaeological and historical artifacts.Padmanabhaswamy temple :The temple is dedicated to Lord Vishnu who is seen reclining on the Anantha serpent. The temple consists of a tower built of seven stories with rising pillars and intricate carvings decorated with mural paintings. Only peoples from the Hindu religion are allowed inside the temple premises places to the eastern side of the old fort ruins.Neyyar Wildlife Sanctuary:Neyyar Wildlife Sanctuary is established in 1958.It is located 30 kilometers away from Thiruvanathapuram, the capital city. The Neyyar sanctuary is the drainage basin of the Neyyar river and its tributaries-Mullayar and Kallar. The Neyyar river and its tributaries flow along the entire stretch of the preserve. The irrigation dam at Neyyar receives water from the Neyyar river which originates from Agasthyakoodam hill.
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Police Station:Railway Police Station KeralaNedumangad Police Station Nedumangad, Thiruvananthapuram KeralaKattakada Police Station Kerala.Police Station Parassala Vellarada Road Parassala, Kerala Tel: 0471 22020230Vizhinjam Police Station Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala.Chirayinkeezhu Police Station Chirayinkeezhu Kaniyapuram Road Chirayinkeezhu, Kerala.
Nearest Hospital:GG Hospital Pattom Kumarapuram Road Kumarapuram, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala Tel:0471 24458321.Sree Ramakrishna Mission Hospital Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala Tel:0471 2722125.SK Hospital Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala.Medical College Hospital Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala Tel:0471 2444270.KIMS Hospital Trivandrum, Kerala Tel: 0471 2447575.Chaithanya Eye Hospital Kesavadasapuram, Trivandrum Kerala 695004 Tel: 0471 2447183.Sree Ramakrishna Mission Hospital Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala Tel: 0471 2722125.
