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The Punalur is a small city in the Kollam District, in the banks of the Kallada River, known for its amazing natural surroundings and exquisite landscapes. People admire this place for its abundant flora, which consists Coconut trees, Banana Grooves, Palm trees, and more. The place has a famous paper industry with the name Punalur Paper Mills, established in the 1850. It is one of the first industry in Kerala, which has made Punalur an important trading and transportation center between Kollam and Sengottai (Tamil Nadu). Located amid the breathtaking Western Ghats, the Punalur city is also known as the "Lap of the Western Ghats," which attracts large number of tourists every year.

Punalur is a is a municipality in the Kollam district of Kerala, India. It is the headquarters of the Punalur Taluk and Punalur Revenue Division. It is situated in the eastern part of the Kollam district of Kerala, on the banks of the Kallada River and foothills of the Western Ghats. It is about 45 kilometres north-east of Kollam and 68 kilometres north of Thiruvananthapuram.

Many tourists have visited scenic spots along the Kallada River.The Palaruvi Falls is 35 kilometres from Punalur.The first planned eco-tourism project in Kerala is only 20 kilometres from Punalur on NH 744 towards Sengottai.

The Punalur Suspension Bridge, located in Punalur, India is the 19th century motorable Bridge in Kerala, which was built by Travancore Government and is now a historical attraction. The bridge has a length of 400 feet. The suspension bridge was built to prevent wild animals from crossing into the town from the forest area of old Kattupathanapuram.

It is believed that the oldest paper mill in the country was started at Punalur in 1886. The mill used reeds to make paper and was opened by T.J. Cameroon, an industrialist from Britain. One of the mill's customers when they were open was the India Security Press. Up to 1931, Punalur was renamed multiple times. In 1987, the mill which was managed by L.N. Dalmia and had around 1020 employees was shut down due to huge liabilities.

From
Kottarakkara 18 kms. Adoor 28.5 kms. Pathanamthitta 38.0 kms. Chenkotta 49.0 kms.