ILAVEEZHAPOONCHIRA
Meaning: Valley Where Leaves Don't Fall
Altitude: Around 3200 Feet Above Sea Level
Main Languages: Malayalam, Hindi, English
Located
at distance of 55 kms from Kottayam and
20 kms from Thodapuzha, this is another picnic spot located in the midst
of the beautiful hillocks near Kanjar.
Ilaveezhpoonchira, means the 'valley where leaves don't fall' and is so
named because the place has no trees. This is also one of the best places
in Kerala to witness the sunrise and sunset. It is easily accessible from
Palai in Kottayam district.
The beautiful valleys of Ilaveezhapoonchira are spread across thousands
of acres of the district of Kottayam. The
place is surrounded by three enchanting hillocks: Mankunnu, Kodayathoormal
and Thonippara, making the place ideal for trekking.
The verdant landscape punctuated by four gigantic hills, each rising to
about 3200 feet above sea level is an ideal place to unwind. During the
monsoons when the valley fills up to form a scenic lake, this place
unveils yet another beautiful slice of nature.
PLACES TO STAY
A DTPC rest house nearby offers comfortable accommodation.
