We started our tour around 6:45 from Chengaloor, my native in Thrissur Dist, and took NH47 straight to reached Angamaly, and took diversion on SH1 to Mattoor, around 8:25Am we reached Mattoor and from there our President of the Tour Mr. Anto K.C boarded the bus.

We took a small break at Perumbavoor for break fast around 8:45AM and resumed the Journey in 25Mins


This is the navigation sign on the main road pointing to ILAVEEZHAPOONCHIRA 7KM

Photo taken from Bus while taking the upwards route of 7KM to Ilaveezhapoonchira.

This is the last area where the buses can come, ahead there was some construction going and we have to stop the bus here and take the “NADARAJA” ie; we thought of walking the rest, as we were not sure how long was the top station.

We can only see the zigzag road ahead, boys started climbing instantly but we know that Moms and Aunts would n’t go much far. So we took…

Mr. President enquiring to local people regarding the possibilities of travel to top.

While we are down the valley we can see the beauty of the Mountain from here itself, it looked sooooooo far.

Oh just after 600Mtrs Climb they have started to rest for the time, so..

Catholic church in the route.

This was our first Rock climb after we reached the top by Jeep and from here around 3 Km to top and we have to walk that distance.

We took a Jeep 4Wheel which came across and asked him whether he can carry 21 People to the Top, he agreed and it was Sebastian Chettan’s vehicle, so we rushed in and started the upwards climb, as we 5 were hanging around the body just like monkeys, we really enjoyed.

We can see each turn and roads clear and look around, my brother was shooting even with one hand with his mobile while on the side of the vehicle, I was having trouble hanging with one hand to the Jeep and I held the metal bars with 2 hands and wasn’t able to even take the camera to my hand.

But the 7Km ride was fantastic and memorable for a long time.

We took another break after 1KM walk and this will be the point [BASE STATION] where some of the elder members will be staying as the rest of the climb is difficult for them so we took some snacks and kept one water jug with us for the rest of the journey and one was in this base.

Antony took a small break to a higher rock and was sitting there for sometime

Bijoy accompanying Antony on top

Sr. Rosemary distributing the snacks

Ready for the rest of the climb..

A great view from the base station


Lush Greenery of the Valleys

Princy Aunty Walking Alone

On the right we found some Rubber Plantations

Another Short break at one of the big rocks..

Greenery all around

You can see in this the highest peak which is around 3200Ft high from sea level

GREEN VALLEY – Some of the local people collecting grass.

After reaching the top we took the right way to the PEAK where it was the VIEW POINT of 7 Districts and a Govt. Wireless station stand. It was around 1.5Km walk, but we all were tired.

Almost on top of the mountain and we can see the beauty

Ohh

The views from here to any side is CLASSIC as its only us in the top and we can see everything from here..

Aunty saying “I’m tired please give a helping hand”

The views from here to any side is CLASSIC as its only us in the top and we can see everything from here..

Oh great shot on the top of Ilaveezhapoonchira

WE STAND TOGETHER AT 3200FT

Oh great shot on the top of Ilaveezhapoonchira

WE STAND TOGETHER AT 3200FT

On the top, you can see the wireless towers on back

The view from here you can see the catchment area of DAM and the roads.


On the far you can see the PEAK and two building which is part of DTPC buildings

The Way walking down was not that difficult

At Threseamma Chechi’s desk we took some Lemon water and we really enjoyed the Cool Water.

Threaseamma Chechi serving us cool water


We started our downward journey around 1:47 PM

Lunch break at base. Around 3:00PM we took the lunch.

All were hungry and lunch were ready at base.

As soon as lunch was served they disappeared to the near by Rubber Plantation to enjoy.

The UMMAMM FLOWER at the base station.

KALLAR RIVER
We were not able to visit the Great Cave (Muniyara) as it was little far and all were tired, so we kept it for next trip.

A PANORAMIC SHOT FROM THE TOP [ click to view on image to full ]

GROTTO – ST.THOMAS CHURCH at Pulluvazhy
St.Thomas Church Main Web Page

Photos taken by . Binoy Anto
Original Photos can be found here

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