Mathur Aqueduct

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The Mathur Aqueduct, also known as the Mathur Hanging Trough, stands as an engineering marvel in the Kanyakumari District of Tamil Nadu, India. Constructed in 1966, this aqueduct holds the distinction of being one of the longest and highest aqueducts in Asia. Spanning a length of about 1 kilometer and towering at a height of 115 feet, the Mathur Aqueduct was built to address the water scarcity in the region by transferring water from the Pattanamkal Canal, originating from the Pahrali River.

This concrete structure is supported by 28 huge pillars and is wide enough to accommodate a pedestrian pathway alongside the water trough. Visitors often walk along the pathway, taking in panoramic views of the lush landscape and the nearby Western Ghats. The aqueduct is not only a crucial piece of infrastructure for irrigation but also an emerging tourist attraction, drawing attention for its sheer size and the scenic beauty it overlooks.

The aqueduct's construction was part of a larger effort to support the agricultural needs of the area, and it continues to play a vital role in the local economy by enabling the cultivation of rice fields below. As a testament to human ingenuity and the power of well-executed civil engineering, the Mathur Aqueduct remains a significant point of interest for those visiting the southern tip of the Indian subcontinent.

Alternative names: Coordinates: 8°20'12"N, 77°17'39"E

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Near ThiruvattarKanyakumari Tamil NaduIndia

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Nearby attractions include: Chitharal Jain Monuments and Bhagavati Temple, Marthandam CSI Church, Nizhal Thangal, Adikesava Perumal Temple.

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Monuments and statues, Temple
Chitharal Jain Monuments and Bhagavati Temple, Marthandam
98 min walk • The Chitharal Jain Monuments and Bhagavati Temple, also known as Chitharal Malai Kovil, Chitaral Cave Temple or Bhagwathi Temple, are located near Chitharal village in Kanyakumari district, Tamil Nadu, India.
5.3 miSW
Church
Marthandam CSI Church, Marthandam
135 min walk • Marthandam CSI Church is one of the largest district churches in the Kanyakumari diocese in India. It has the privilege of being the center of various services connected with the Diocese, such as schools, colleges, hospitals, an embroidery industry, a book depot, a press and also a shopping complex.
2.3 miW
Temple
Nizhal Thangal, Marthandam
60 min walk • The Nizhal thangal, Attoor is one among the few renowned Worship centers of Ayyavazhi in the western Kanyakumari. It is also the second Thangal built in the Thamarai Thangal series only after the Nizhal Thangal of Nelli-ninra Vilai, and the first ever Temple built with the Sahasrara architecture.
2 miW
Temple
Adikesava Perumal Temple
51 min walk • The Adikesava Perumal Temple is a Hindu temple located in Thiruvattar, Kanyakumari district, Tamil Nadu, India and is one of the 108 Divya desams, the holy sites of Hindu Vaishnavism according to existing Tamil hymns from the seventh and eighth centuries C.E.
5.3 miSW
Temple
Ithiyapuram kaavu, Marthandam
136 min walk • Sree Vana Sastha Sree Vana Durga Temple, Ithiyapuram Kaavu, Swamiyar madam.
3 miW
Temple
Nizhal Thangal, Marthandam
78 min walk • The Nizhal thangal of Nelli-ninra Vilai is one among the few important Worship centers of Ayyavazhi in the western Kanyakumari. It is also the first Thangal built in the Thamarai Thangal series. It was situated mid-way in the Attoor Arumanai road, 4 km North-east of Marthandam, and 26 km North-west of Nagercoil.
2.7 miSW
Universities and schools
Marthandam College of Engineering and Technology, Marthandam
68 min walk • Marthandam College of Engineering & Technology is a Private Engineering College located in Kuttakuzhi, Marthandam, Kanyakumari District, Tamil Nadu, India. It was founded in September 2006.