Elaveezhapoonchira

Idukki is a district famous for its beautiful valleys and hill stations. Elaveezhapoonchira, one of the most beautiful hill areas in Idukki district is an ideal place for trekking. Those who do not have a whole day to spare, the visit can be added with a Thekkadi or Wagamon trip. Elaveezhapoonchira is about 25 Kilometres away from Thodupuzha, which is the gateway of Idukki . The road to Elaveezhapoonchira is going through the banks of Malankara Dam’s catchment area and the sceneries on the road side are awesome. ‘Thookkupalam’ (the bridge hanging on iron ropes) near Muttom and Uravappara temple are other major attractions on the route.

 Bus service is available till Kanjar, from where the hilly area starts and a jeep can be hired from here to reach the hill top. Only four wheel drive vehicles can reach the top of the hill. There are no shops or hotels in the hill top, so do not forget to carry water and food. Around six kilometres out of the nine kilometres road is tarred and in good condition. The road is very steep and narrow. Ordinary vehicles can be taken up to the end of tar road and the last three kilometres have to be covered on foots. This stretch of the climb is both refreshing and scenic, with the panoramic view of the valleys.

  The area up to the hill top is privately owned farms and a few houses can be seen on the road side. The road is too steep after the tarred area and not even a four wheel drive vehicle can climb it in the monsoon season. There are no trees in the hill top and because of that the place got the name Eleveezhapoonchira, which means the place where leaves do not fall.

The only big plant in the grass covered hill top is a particular type of palm, the leaves of which are used by the local people for making broom. On the hill top we can see women collecting the palm leaves for making brooms, which is a cottage industry of the area and a source of income for the local women. The view of Malankara dam’s catchment area from the top is marvellous. On the other side we can see the mud road coming to the hill from Melukavu and the beautiful valleys of Kottayam district, the land of letters and latex.

Malankara dam, Nadukani view point and Moolamattom powerhouse are near to Elaveezha poonchira. Malankara dam is so beautiful and those who are interested can go on long leisurely walks along its banks. The area is famous for its scenic beauty and it is a regular film shooting location for many of the blockbuster movies and albums. This was the location for popular movies like Rasathanthram, Evidem swargamanu etc. A seasonal waterfall in the Elaveezhapoonchira is also visible from there.

Route: Thodupuzha->Muttom->Kanjar->Elaveezhapoonchira.