CATEGORY : LEISURE TOURISM
Maniyar is a
small town in Pathanamthitta district, in Kerala state, India. Maniyar is
located on the Pathanamthitta - Seethathodu Road. Geographically Maniyar is
High-range area.
Maniyar Dam is
located near to the township - Perunadu
road (Via Makkumpuram). Maniyar Dam is operated by PIP (Pampa Irrugation
Project). The main purpose of the dam is irrugation, also water from maniyar
dam is used for electric power generation by Carborundum Universal Ltd (CUMI)..
This plant has a capacity of 12 MW and extends employment to more than 40
people directly. Carborundum Universal Ltd(CUMI) is the first private
hydroelectric power station in kerala.
Both state run
Kerala State Road Transport Corporation and privately operated buses connect
Maniyar to Pathanamthitta CityManiyar is home to a wide range of birds and wild
animals. Hornbills, the engendered birds, are widely seen in this area.
Rope Bridge - Maniyar Pathanamthitta
Maniyar rope
bridge constructed chiefly of rope. In its simplest form, it can be one or two
ropes that bridge a river, Pedestrian used it to cross Maniyar river. Only 4
pedestrians are allowed at a time. Maniyar rope bridge located near Maniyar -
Perunadu road (Via Makkumpuram), and which connecting two roads in opposite
sides of Maniyar river.
Attractions
- Dam
- Rope Bridge