What is the route to "Ilaveezhapoonchira" in Kerala? - Team-BHP

coolclouds · 26th August 2009, 15:21

Ilaveezhapoonchira: Google says its a small hill station at 3200 feet above sea level and ideal place for trekking. As it is an unexplored and silent place, would like to include to my next Kerala trip.

Any Bhpians been there? Please share how to reach.

KITE RUNNER · 26th August 2009, 15:45

It is nice place near Thodupuzha (Kanjaar) in Kerala. Ideal time to visit is post monsoon months, say September to January.

There is a Government rest house managed by Kottayam District Tourism Promotion Council.

Route - Bangalore - Trichur - Angamaly - Perumbavoor - Muvattupuzha - Thodupuzha - Kaanjaar - Ilaveezhapoonjira. Around 22 Km from Thodupuzha which itself is 20 km from muvattupuzha.

Jaggu · 26th August 2009, 15:45

I think this is what you are looking for Ilaveezhapoonchira Mattupetty Idukki - Pullumedu tourist place india

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:: Ilaveezhapoonchira
This is another picnic spot located in the midst of the beautiful hillocks near Kanjar. It is easily accessible from Palai in Kottayam district. Surrounded by three enchanting hillocks - Mankunnu, Kodayathoormal and Thonippara - makes this place ideal for trekking. And it is 55 km from Kottayam, and 20 km from Thodupuzha.

I think its close to Munnar and that can be your base. This is what i heard from a friend sometime back. Let me see if i can get some more details.

EDIT: you can ignore my post now

ajmat · 26th August 2009, 16:03

Best you ask over here. I would not like to try pronouncing this place when asking for directions

Jaggu · 26th August 2009, 16:17

It will be pronounced as "ila --- veeezha --- poonchira"

coolclouds · 26th August 2009, 16:34

Thank you everyone for your quick response!!

Heard of a place called "Thommankuthu" near Thodupuzha. Hope both can be done in a day.

anujmishra · 26th August 2009, 16:34

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Originally Posted by Jaggu

It will be pronounced as "ila --- veeezha --- poonchira"

OMG, what a complicated name for me? I would never be able to pronounce it correctly.

ph03n!x · 26th August 2009, 17:01

Sounds to be an interesting place- anyone's been there, any photos?

coolclouds · 26th August 2009, 17:47

"Ila-veezhaa-poonchira, means the 'valley where leaves don't fall' and is so named because the place has no trees" (Google)

me too trying for some snaps.

rajeshtk · 9th September 2009, 13:26

I went there about a week back.

The route I took was from Palai where I am from.

On the Palai Thodupuzha route, After Karimkunnam ask for Muttam route.
From there get to Todupuzha-Moolamattom route.
In this route, you can see a small turn to the right(When coming from Palai side) to Ilaveezhapoonchira. Seven kilometer climb. After that you have to park your car. If you are with a Gypsy or any other 4X4s, you can climb up to the hilltop avoiding the walk which is required for non 4X4ers

jacs · 9th September 2009, 16:00

Its quite near to my Wife house, had been there sometime back. No doubt on the serenity of this place. If you are with family they would find it really difficult to climb, Its better to hire some local Jeeps which could take you there in nominal charge. Carry enough water to top, else u'll have no option but pray to god for rain after the tiring climb

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Originally Posted by coolclouds

Heard of a place called "Thommankuthu" near Thodupuzha. Hope both can be done in a day.

Thommankuthu is not in the same direction, but it can also be clubbed without much travel. Plan to reach Ilaveezhapoonchira in the morn or eve, noons will be really hot if sunny.

Thommankuthu is beautiful but known for dangers, ensure safetly incase you venture into water.

coolclouds · 9th September 2009, 18:14

I'm planning to do it on last week of this month (Dusshera holidays)

sj_koova · 9th September 2009, 18:27

If you are coming from Muvatupuzha-Thodupuzha, take the Erattupetta road via Muttam. After Muttam, reach a junction called Vazhikkadavu and take left for Melukavu-mattam.
From Melukavu-mattam, it is again a left and the climb starts for Ila-veezha-poon-chira.

The way to identify Vazhikkadu is that it is the tallest spot on Todupuzha-Erattupetta road. You keep climbing from Muttam for Vazhikkadu, and from Vazhikkadu, you decent for Erattupetta.
Keep asking for Ila-veezha-poon-chira.

It is certainly a good place, but I am unsure if the effort is worth. You can rather go to Thekkadi or Vagamon.

deepclutch · 27th September 2009, 03:57

If I remember correctly ,Ilaveezhapoonjra can be seen from Thodupuzha town itself.Munnar is nowhere Near.
thommankuthu falls can be reached via Kothamangalam for those coming from north.As someone said above Munnar,Thekkady are Better.Ofcourse ,these are worth for spending some time if you likes Hill Climbing

26th August 2009, 15:21	#1 (permalink)
coolclouds BHPian Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 126	What is the route to "Ilaveezhapoonchira" in Kerala? Ilaveezhapoonchira: Google says its a small hill station at 3200 feet above sea level and ideal place for trekking. As it is an unexplored and silent place, would like to include to my next Kerala trip. Any Bhpians been there? Please share how to reach. __________________ "Woods are lovely, dark and deep. But I have promises to keep and miles to go before I sleep..." - Robert Frost

26th August 2009, 15:45	#2 (permalink)
KITE RUNNER BHPian Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: COCHIN (presently MUSCAT) Posts: 89	It is nice place near Thodupuzha (Kanjaar) in Kerala. Ideal time to visit is post monsoon months, say September to January. There is a Government rest house managed by Kottayam District Tourism Promotion Council. Route - Bangalore - Trichur - Angamaly - Perumbavoor - Muvattupuzha - Thodupuzha - Kaanjaar - Ilaveezhapoonjira. Around 22 Km from Thodupuzha which itself is 20 km from muvattupuzha. __________________ There is only one thing that makes a dream impossible to achieve: the fear of failure - Paulo Coelho

26th August 2009, 16:03	#4 (permalink)
ajmat Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Bangalore Posts: 6,359 View My Garage	Best you ask over here. I would not like to try pronouncing this place when asking for directions __________________ Rice is cheaper than German Potato's

26th August 2009, 16:17	#5 (permalink)
Jaggu Team-BHP Support Join Date: May 2004 Location: Bangalore Posts: 6,903	It will be pronounced as "ila --- veeezha --- poonchira" __________________ The strength to change what I can, the inability to accept what I can't, and the incapacity to tell the difference. -Calvin

26th August 2009, 16:34	#6 (permalink)
coolclouds BHPian Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 126	Thank you everyone for your quick response!! Heard of a place called "Thommankuthu" near Thodupuzha. Hope both can be done in a day. __________________ "Woods are lovely, dark and deep. But I have promises to keep and miles to go before I sleep..." - Robert Frost

26th August 2009, 17:01	#8 (permalink)
ph03n!x BHPian Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Madras Posts: 643	Sounds to be an interesting place- anyone's been there, any photos?

26th August 2009, 17:47	#9 (permalink)
coolclouds BHPian Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 126	"Ila-veezhaa-poonchira, means the 'valley where leaves don't fall' and is so named because the place has no trees" (Google) me too trying for some snaps. __________________ "Woods are lovely, dark and deep. But I have promises to keep and miles to go before I sleep..." - Robert Frost

9th September 2009, 13:26	#10 (permalink)
rajeshtk Newbie Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Trivandrum Posts: 10	I went there about a week back. The route I took was from Palai where I am from. On the Palai Thodupuzha route, After Karimkunnam ask for Muttam route. From there get to Todupuzha-Moolamattom route. In this route, you can see a small turn to the right(When coming from Palai side) to Ilaveezhapoonchira. Seven kilometer climb. After that you have to park your car. If you are with a Gypsy or any other 4X4s, you can climb up to the hilltop avoiding the walk which is required for non 4X4ers __________________ TK [ Chetak \| Kinetic ZX \| RX100 \| Amby \| Major 4X4 \| Estilo LXi ]

9th September 2009, 18:14	#12 (permalink)
coolclouds BHPian Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 126	I'm planning to do it on last week of this month (Dusshera holidays) __________________ "Woods are lovely, dark and deep. But I have promises to keep and miles to go before I sleep..." - Robert Frost

9th September 2009, 18:27	#13 (permalink)
sj_koova BHPian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 415 View My Garage	If you are coming from Muvatupuzha-Thodupuzha, take the Erattupetta road via Muttam. After Muttam, reach a junction called Vazhikkadavu and take left for Melukavu-mattam. From Melukavu-mattam, it is again a left and the climb starts for Ila-veezha-poon-chira. The way to identify Vazhikkadu is that it is the tallest spot on Todupuzha-Erattupetta road. You keep climbing from Muttam for Vazhikkadu, and from Vazhikkadu, you decent for Erattupetta. Keep asking for Ila-veezha-poon-chira. It is certainly a good place, but I am unsure if the effort is worth. You can rather go to Thekkadi or Vagamon. __________________ -------- Anyone driving slower than you is an idiot, and anyone going faster than you is a maniac. -------- Cheers SJ

27th September 2009, 03:57	#14 (permalink)
deepclutch BHPian Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: INDIA Posts: 741	If I remember correctly ,Ilaveezhapoonjra can be seen from Thodupuzha town itself.Munnar is nowhere Near. thommankuthu falls can be reached via Kothamangalam for those coming from north.As someone said above Munnar,Thekkady are Better.Ofcourse ,these are worth for spending some time if you likes Hill Climbing __________________ Get GNU/Linux ever learning procedure of becoming a defensive driver. Last edited by deepclutch : 27th September 2009 at 03:58.

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