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Ilaveezhapunchira, situated in the Vidhyan ranges, is a vantage point from where the green clad Kottayam and Idukki districts could be seen. The land beneath, when viewed from a height of 3500 ft, resembles a green velvette blanket.

The plateau in the midst of two hillocks, well guarded by Malankara dam and the thick rainy forest, is a delightful sight. It is believed that the plateau was once a natural spring filled with sweet water. The legend has it that the spring owes its origin to Bheemasena who made it for his wife Draupadi.

Later, Indra made two flower hills around the lake to ensure that the devas who were fascinated by Draupadi's beauty donot lose their way back to heaven. Since the hills were covered with flowers without any tree in the near vicinity, no leaves ever fell in the valley and hence the name.

The picturesque pastures of Ilaveezhapunchira that spreads over Idukki and Kottayam districts is an important tourist centre near Thodupuzha.

Despite the fact that certain parts of the land has been encorached, the bulk of the land still belongs to the government and is considered as a protected zone.

Way to Poonchira

From Thodupuzha, one has to travel fifteen kms in Moolamattam route to reach Kanjar, which is ten kms from Ilaveezhapunchira. The resort built by the District Tourism Promotion Council provides accomodation to tourists. Ilaveezhapunchira is just six kilometres from Melukavu in Kottayam district.