About Elaveezhapoonchira (Mountains) :
Elaveezhapoonchira, a hill station near Melukavu Mattom, 60 kms. from Kottayam is gaining tourist importance. Located among three beautiful hillocks Mankunnu, Kudayathoormala and Thonippara, Poonchira is a place of picturesque charm. During the monsoons when the valley fillup to form a scenic lake, this place unveils yet another beautiful slice of nature. This place is about 3000 m above sea level is a suitable place for mountaineering.
General Information about Elaveezhapoonchira (Mountains) :
Location: Kottayam
State: Kerala
Capital: Thiruvananthapuram
Language: Malayalam, English, Hindi
Temperature: Max 36˚C, Min 28˚C (summer), Max 28˚C, Min 18˚C (winter)
Best Season: October to March
How to Reach Elaveezhapoonchira (Mountains) :
By Air:
The nearest international airport is at Cochin, located at a distance of around 80 kilometers.
By Rail:
The railway station of Kottayam is located at a distance of just 2 kilometers from the bus station. There are regular trains from major cities of Kerala that come to Kottayam.
By Road:
Kottayam is well connected to the rest of Kerala and India by a wide network of motor able roads.