Mathur Aqueduct Kanyakumari District of Tamil Nadu state September 18, 2019
Mathur Aqueduct or Mathoor Hanging Trough, is an aqueduct in southern India, in the kalkulam taluk of Kanyakumari District of Tamil Nadu state. Built over the Pahrali River (also called Parazhiyar), it takes its name from Mathoor, a hamlet near the aqueduct, which is about 3 kilometres from Thiruvattar town and about 60 km from Kanyakumari, the southernmost town of India. It is one of the longest and highest aqueducts in South Asia[citation needed] and is a popular tourist spot in Kanyakumari District. The nearest railway station is Kuzhithurai Railway Station which is about 15 kilometres away and the nearest airport is the Trivandrum International Airport which is about 70 kilometres away.
Purpose
Mathur Aqueduct was constructed in 1966 by the then Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu,Honorable Chief Minister Kamarajar , as a drought relief measure across the river Pahrali.[citation needed] Its purpose is to carry water for irrigation from an elevated level of one hill to another. The irrigation water feeds the taluks of Vilavancode and Kalkulam.
Construction
Mathur Aqueduct - one of the largest aqueducts in Asia
The aqueduct is built across the Parali river, a small river that originates in the Mahendragiri Hills of the Western Ghats. Mathoor Aqueduct itself carries water of the Pattanamkal canal for irrigation over the Parali, from one hill to another, for a distance of close to one kilometer. This aqueduct is needed because of the undulating land terrain of the area, which is also adjacent to the hills of the Western Ghats.
Mathur Aqueduct is a concrete structure supported by 28 huge pillars, the maximum height of the pillars reaching 115 ft. The trough structure is 7 ft in height, with a width of 7.5 ft. The trough is partly covered with concrete slabs, allowing people to walk on the bridge and to see the water going through the trough. Some of the pillars are set in rocks of the Pahrali river, though some of the pillars are set in hills on either side.
There is road access to one end of the aqueduct and to the foot of the aqueduct (the level where the Pahrali flows) on the opposite side. There is a huge flight of stairs, made more recently, that allows one to climb from the level of the Pahrali river to the trough.
Irrigation water flows through the trough for a large part of the year, except in the summer (from February to May).
Tourist attraction
View from the centre of the bridge
Mathur Aqueduct with Western Ghats in background
In recent times, Mathoor Aqueduct has become a popular tourist attraction in Kanyakumari District. The tourism department and the local Panchyat office have improved facilities for visiting tourists.
From the centre of the aqueduct, one can see a vast expanse of greenery, with rolling hills of the Western Ghats in the background, and the meandering Pahrali river flowing below. .......................... Mathur Aqueduct is about 60 km from the popular tourist town of Kanyakumari and about 60 km from the city of Trivandrum, the capital of Kerala state. #Mathoor#Kanyakumari#Mathur aqueduct
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Mathoor Aqueduct was constructed in 1966 by the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, K. Kamaraj. The purpose of this bridge is to carry water from one hill to another. Its a mega water irrigation structure.
Mathoor Aqueduct is a concrete structure supported by 28 huge pillars, the maximum height of the pillars reaching 115 ft with a width of 7.5 ft. The trough is partly covered with concrete slabs, allowing people to walk on the bridge and to see the water going through the trough.
Mathur Aqueduct Hanging Trough | Kanyakumari, Tamilnadu
Mathur Aqueduct is One of the #Longest and #Highest Aqueducts in South Asia. It is about 60 km from the popular tourist town of Kanyakumari and about 60 km from the city Trivandrum. We visited here during bike ride from Trivandrum to Kanyakumari
It was constructed in 1966 as a drought relief measure across the river Pahrali originates in the Mahendragiri Hills. Mathur Aqueduct is supported by 28 huge pillars with the lenght of 1240 ft (378m) and maximum height of the 115 ft (35m).
Mathoor Aqueduct carries water for irrigation from one hill to another for a distance of close to one kilometer. In recent times, it has become a popular tourist attraction in Kanyakumari District. From the centre of the aqueduct, one can see a vast expanse of greenery, with rolling hills of the Western Ghats in the background, and the meandering Pahrali river flowing below.
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7 Wonders of India: Mathur Hanging Bridge
Built across the Parazhiyar River, the Mathur Hanging Bridge is situated at Mathur, a hamlet near Aruvikkarai in Kanyakumari District. The aqueduct has a height of 35m and a length of one kilometer. It is the tallest as well as the longest bridge in Asia. The Mathur Aqueduct is a concrete structure held up by 28 huge pillars, the peak of the pillars reaching 35 m. The trough structure is 2 m in height, with a width of 2.27 m. This canal, shouldered by 28 huge pillars, was constructed as a drought relief measure and for the enhancement of agriculture in Vilavancode and Kalkulam taluks.
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Mathur Aqueduct in Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu
Mathur Aqueduct or Mathur Hanging Trough, is an Aqueduct in Southern India, in Kanyakumari District of Tamil Nadu state. Built over the Pahrali River (also called Parazhiyar), it takes its name from Mathur, a hamlet near the Aqueduct, which is at a distance of about 3 kilometres from Thiruvattar town and about 60 km from Kanyakumari, the southernmost town of India. It is one of the longest and highest aqueducts in South Asia and is also a popular tourist spot in Kanyakumari District. The nearest railway station is Kullithurai Railway Station which is about 15 kilometres and the nearest airport is the Trivandrum International Airport which is about 70 kilometres.
Kanyakumari, formerly known as Cape Comorin, is a town in Kanyakumari District in the state of Tamil Nadu in India. It lies at the southernmost tip of mainland India (the southern extremity of India as a whole being Indira Point on Great Nicobar Island). Cape Comorin is the southern tip of the Cardamom Hills, an extension of the Western Ghats range along the west coast of India. The nearest major city is Nagercoil, the administrative headquarters of Kanyakumari District, 22 km (14 mi) away. Kanyakumari was one of the important towns of the ancient Tamilakam (Sangam period) and is a popular tourist destination.
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Stairs to Mathur Aqueduct - Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu
Mathur Aqueduct or Mathur Hanging Trough, is an Aqueduct in Southern India, in Kanyakumari District of Tamil Nadu state. Built over the Pahrali River (also called Parazhiyar), it takes its name from Mathur, a hamlet near the Aqueduct, which is at a distance of about 3 kilometres from Thiruvattar town and about 60 km from Kanyakumari, the southernmost town of India. It is one of the longest and highest aqueducts in South Asia and is also a popular tourist spot in Kanyakumari District. The nearest railway station is Kullithurai Railway Station which is about 15 kilometres and the nearest airport is the Trivandrum International Airport which is about 70 kilometres.
Kanyakumari, formerly known as Cape Comorin, is a town in Kanyakumari District in the state of Tamil Nadu in India. It lies at the southernmost tip of mainland India (the southern extremity of India as a whole being Indira Point on Great Nicobar Island). Cape Comorin is the southern tip of the Cardamom Hills, an extension of the Western Ghats range along the west coast of India. The nearest major city is Nagercoil, the administrative headquarters of Kanyakumari District, 22 km (14 mi) away. Kanyakumari was one of the important towns of the ancient Tamilakam (Sangam period) and is a popular tourist destination.
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This footage is part of the professionally-shot broadcast stock footage archive of Wilderness Films India Ltd., the largest collection of HD imagery from South Asia. The Wilderness Films India collection comprises of tens of thousands of hours of high quality broadcast imagery, mostly shot on HDCAM / SR 1080i High Definition, Alexa, SR, HDV and XDCAM. Write to us for licensing this footage on a broadcast format, for use in your production! We are happy to be commissioned to film for you or else provide you with broadcast crewing and production solutions across South Asia. We pride ourselves in bringing the best of India and South Asia to the world... Reach us at rupindang @ gmail . com and admin@wildfilmsindia.com.
Mathoor Thottipalam Kanniyakumari | Gypsy Born To Travel | Mathur Hanging Bridge | Tamil Traveller
This is a Tamil travel documentary video about Kanyakumari, Mathoor Hanging Bridge.
Special thanks to Jerin.M for the drone shots which have used in video.
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Mathoor Aqueduct or Mathoor Hanging Trough, is an aqueduct in southern India, in the kalkulam taluk of Kanyakumari District of Tamil Nadu state. Built over the Pahrali River (also called Parazhiyar), it takes its name from Mathoor, a hamlet near the aqueduct, which is about 3 kilometres from Thiruvattar town and about 60 km from Kanyakumari, the southernmost town of India. It is one of the longest and highest aqueducts in South Asia[citation needed] and is a popular tourist spot in Kanyakumari District. The nearest railway station is Kuzhithurai Railway Station which is about 15 kilometres away and the nearest airport is the Trivandrum International Airport which is about 70 kilometres away.
This incredible water irrigation bridge connecting two hillocks now became one of the popular tourist centre which is about 60 km from Kanniyakumari. Baby jack fruit is a rare fruit species here which is very tasty.This bridge constructed in 1969 with a height of 384 mt, 7 ft 6 inches width shouldered by 28 huge pillars.Please pay a visit.
Mathur Aqueduct or Mathur Hanging Trough or Mathur Thotti Palam.
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Thotti Palam (Hanging Bridge) is one of the tallest as well as the longest trough bridge in Asia, having a height of 101 feet and a length of one kilometre.
This is situated in Mathur, hamlet of Aruvikkarai revenue village in Thiruvattar Panchayat Union.which is at a distance of about 3 kilometres from Thiruvattar town and about 60 km from Kanyakumari, the southernmost town of India.
It is across the river Parazhiyar.
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Mathoor Aqueduct or Mathoor Hanging Trough, is an aqueduct in southern India, in the kalkulam taluk of Kanyakumari District of Tamil Nadu state. Built over the Pahrali River (Parazhiyar), it takes its name from Mathoor, a hamlet near the aqueduct, which is about 3 kilometres from Thiruvattar town and about 60 km from Kanyakumari. It is one of the longest and highest aqueducts in South Asia and is a popular tourist spot in Kanyakumari District.
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Mathur(Mathoor) Aqueduct or Mathur Hanging Trough is an aqueduct located in the Kalkulam Taluk of Kanyakumari district of Tamil Nadu State. It takes its name from Mathur, a hamlet near the aqueduct. This engineering marvel was constructed in 1966 by then Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu Kamarajar as a drought relief measure and for agricultural development across the Pahrali River (also called Parazhiyar)
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Mathur Thotti Palam or Mathur Aqueduct or Mathur Hanging Trough
Mathur Aqueduct or Mathur Hanging Trough or Mathur Thotti Palam.
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Thotti Palam (Hanging Bridge) is one of the tallest as well as the longest trough bridge in Asia, having a height of 101 feet and a length of one kilometre.
This is situated in Mathur, hamlet of Aruvikkarai revenue village in Thiruvattar Panchayat Union.which is at a distance of about 3 kilometres from Thiruvattar town and about 60 km from Kanyakumari, the southernmost town of India.
It is across the river Parazhiyar.
The Nearest railway station is Kulithurai Railway station which is 15 KM.
Mathoor Thottipalam Kanniyakumari
This incredible water irrigation bridge connecting two hillocks now became one of the popular tourist centre which is about 60kms from Kanniyakumari.Baby jackfruit is a rare fruit species here which is very tasty.This bridge constructed in 1969 with a height of 384mts,7ft 6inches width shouldered by 29 hugepillars.Please pay a visit. nellai.s.s.mani@gmail.com
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Mathoor Aqueduct or Mathoor Hanging Trough, is an aqueduct in southern India, in Kanyakumari District of Tamil Nadu state. Wikipedia
Did you know: Mathur Aqueduct is about 60 km from the popular tourist town of Kanyakumari and about 60 km from the city of Trivandrum, the capital of Kerala state
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Mathur Aqueduct (மாத்தூர் தொட்டிப்பாலம்) is one of the longest and highest aqueducts in South Asia and is a popular tourist spot in Kanyakumari District. It is 60 KM from kanyakumari a place called as Mathur.
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Mathur Thottipalam | Mathur Aqueduct |Kanyakumari - It is one of the longest and highest aqueducts in South Asia and is a popular tourist spot in Kanyakumari District, Tamil Nadu
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Mathoor Aqueduct or Mathoor Hanging Trough, is an aqueduct in southern India
MATHUR AQUEDUCT(Hanging Bridge) , the longest Aqueduct bridge in Asia.
Thursday(5-3-2015) :- A tour of Mathur Aqueduct also called Mathur Hanging bridge which is the longest and tallest aqueduct in Asia.It was built in 1966 by the Late Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Shri.K.Kamaraj.It is built over the rParazhiyar river and its purpose is to transfer irrigation water from the Pattanamkal canal from one elevated hill to another over a distance of 1 Km. Its a concrete structure held by 28 huge pillars with the height of each pillar being 115 feet. The Water trough is 7 ft in height and 7.5 ft in width next to the narrow walk path..There is also a flight of stairs from the base of the Parazhiyar river that allows visitors to visit the banks of this scenic river.Rubber plantations and coconut groves surround the base of the two hills between the aqueduct. Mathur Hanging bridge(Aqueduct) is approximately 65 Kms from Kanyakumari city by road.It derives its name from the town of Mathur situated close to the aqueduct.If visiting Kanyakumarior Trivandrum do not miss a visit to this beautiful nature paradise to get the Southernmost view of the Western Ghats(Sahyadri's).Read my blog :- :- Seafarer/Blogger/Tourist Rudolph.A.Furtado
Mathur Aqueduct - one of the largest Aqueducts in Asia
Mathur Aqueduct or Mathur Hanging Trough, is an Aqueduct in Southern India, in Kanyakumari District of Tamil Nadu state. Built over the Pahrali River (also called Parazhiyar), it takes its name from Mathur, a hamlet near the Aqueduct, which is at a distance of about 3 kilometres from Thiruvattar town and about 60 km from Kanyakumari, the southernmost town of India. It is one of the longest and highest aqueducts in South Asia and is also a popular tourist spot in Kanyakumari District. The nearest railway station is Kullithurai Railway Station which is about 15 kilometres and the nearest airport is the Trivandrum International Airport which is about 70 kilometres.
Mathur Aqueduct was constructed in 1966 by the late Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, K. Kamaraj, as a drought relief measure across the river Pahrali. Its purpose is to carry water for irrigation from an elevated level of one hill to another. The irrigation water feeds the taluks of Vilavancode and Kalkulam.
The Aqueduct is built across the Pahrali river, a small river that originates in the Mahendragiri Hills of the Western Ghats. Mathur Aqueduct itself carries water of the Pattanamkal canal for irrigation over the Pahrali river, from one hill to another, for a distance of close to one kilometer. This Aqueduct is necessitated due to the undulating land terrain of the area, which is also adjacent to the hills of the Western Ghats.
Mathur Aqueduct is a concrete structure held up by 28 huge pillars, the maximum height of the pillars reaching 115 ft. The trough structure is 7 ft in height, with a width of 7.5 ft. The trough is partly covered on top with concrete slabs, allowing people to walk on the bridge and also see the water going through the trough. Some of the pillars are set in rocks of the Pahrali river, though some of the pillars are set in hills on either side.
Road access allows one to drive in to one side of the Aqueduct (up to one end), while it is also possible to drive into the foot of the Aqueduct (the level where the Pahrali flows) on the opposite side. There is also a huge flight of stairs (made in recent times) that allows one to climb from the level of the Pahrali river to the trough.
Irrigation Water flows through the trough for a major part of the year, except in the summer (from February to May).
Source : Wikipedia
This footage is part of the professionally-shot broadcast stock footage archive of Wilderness Films India Ltd., the largest collection of HD imagery from South Asia. The Wilderness Films India collection comprises of tens of thousands of hours of high quality broadcast imagery, mostly shot on HDCAM 1080i High Definition, HDV and XDCAM. Write to us for licensing this footage on a broadcast format, for use in your production! We are happy to be commissioned to film for you or else provide you with broadcast crewing and production solutions across South Asia. We pride ourselves in bringing the best of India and South Asia to the world... Reach us at wfi @ vsnl.com and admin@wildfilmsindia.com.