Ilaveezhapoonjira

The
view in itself is breath-taking. During the Monsoons, the entire place
transforms into a surreal spectacle. The terrain changes and one observes
Nature at her best. It is highly recommended to view both sunrise and sunset
from the valley as the picturesque landscape opens up in a unique and
exhilarating way at those specific times.

Ilaveezhapoonchira
is a perfect one day picnic spot on the top of
a hill. We can say its a spectacular view point that gives you an
amazing view of the landscape in 360 degree. You will feel out of the world once you
reach here.

According
to a legend, the Pandava had a sojourn here during their life incognito. Their
wife, Draupadi, came to take a bath at a lake, which was present at that time.
Some devas, bewitched by her beauty, tried to satisfy their voyeuristic itch.
King of devas, Lord Indra, came to know about what was going on, and built
screens or hills heaping flowers and prevented them from indulging in such a
practice. And the pond thus became a dam isolated by floral hills. Since there
were no trees around the bund, it was always free of leaves and so it was
called Ilaveezha-poonchira.

This
place is pretty much suitable for adventure lovers and trekking groups. If you
want to experience greenery and want to refresh yourself in the lap of mother
nature with the most purified air & wind, then
you are welcome to Ilaveezhapoonjira.

Getting
there

Nearest railway station:
Ettumanoor Railway Station, about 46 km

Nearest airport:
Cochin International Airport, about 76 km

Google
map coordinates: RQ2P+PR Ilaveezhapoonchira, Kerala