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Sight Address : Ilaveezhapoonchira is located at the foot of the hillocks of Mankunnu, Kudayathur Hill and Thonippara near Kanjar, around 55kms from Kottayam. Edit
Detail InformationEdit
Ilaveezhapoonchira is another picnic spot situated in the midst of the good-looking 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 most excellent 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 perfect 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.
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Best Season to VisitEdit
September to February.
Best Time To VisitEdit
Morning, Afternoon & Evening.
Time Required for SightseeingEdit
2-3 hours.
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How to ReachEdit
Taxi : Local taxis are also available, though they are considerably more expensive than autorickshaws. There are taxi stands at the District Collectorate, and at the District Hospital.
Bus : There are bus services operating from cities like Kochi, Thiruvananthapuram, Kozhikode, Chennai, Bangalore, Mangalore, Coimbatore to Kottayam. Kottayam has a comprehensive local bus system which is inexpensive. Be warned, however, buses can become extremely crowded during rush hour.
Train : Kottayam has a number of long distance trains coming through. The town is linked to most major cities in India by trains, categorized as being either express or non-express. Short-haul trains also pass through Kottayam, connecting it to most cities and towns in Kerala.
Air : The Nearest airport is Cochin International Airport, 90 km to the north.
Others : Autorickshaw – This is another inexpensive way of getting between places in town, and is recommended if you’re weary of travelling by a crowded bus. As is the case, some of the drivers may try to cheat the traveller. Official rates are INR 12 for the first kilometre and INR 6 for every additional kilometre, though the rate increases at night.
Things to CarryEdit
- Carry items such as camera, sunglasses, and own food and plenty of water.
Safety / WarningEdit
HelplineEdit
- Police Control Room, Kottayam : 100/0481-5550400
- Dhanwandhari Service Society Gandhinagar : 0481-2598935
- Kottayam Fire Station : 101/0481-2567444 Mobile Ambulance : 108 Women Helpline : 1091