ELAVEEZHA POONCHIRA - KERALA

Elaveezha Poonchira near Melakavu Mattom ,60 kms away from Kottayam 

Ilaveezhapoonjira as the name suggests is a valley without falling leaves. This does not mean that the trees here do not shed their leaves but that there are no trees on this summit. It is a spectacular spot near Thodupuzha and is ideal for trekking enthusiasts and nature lovers.

 From the top of the summit, one can see the lowlands below and the Malankara dam and reservoir. the place is located little under 10 km from Thodupuzha town. The Thodupuzha-Muttom-Ilaveezhapoonjira road takes you close to 2 km from the hilltop. From there, you can rent a jeep to the top or better walk with the refreshing mist around.

Nestling in the lap of three hillocks – Mankunnu, Kudayathoormala and Thonipara – Poonchira seems to have been referred to in the Hindu epic, the Mahabharata. It is said that Panchali used to bathe in the pool at Poonchira.

For accommodation, the torist resort is small, and there is no wireless connectivity and electricity. May be it is more convenient to stay at Thodupuzha, Palai or Kottayam .

It’s a best place for trekking.

MANGULAM - TAMIL NADU

Mangulam is a small beautiful village.Its situated in Tamil Nadu. Mangulam, located at 25 Km from Madurai town.  This place is also called chinna mangulam. The placed is blessed with small mountains, ponds .... well known site for the presence of early Jain Caves and Rock beds .

There are many rocky hills... Climbing them and having a beautiful scenic view is so enthusiastic.

A view of sun set in Mangulam is so pleasing one.

Potteries of Black and Red ware shards  coarse red ware shards  pieces of quartz stones, small sling stones and a copper coin (date able to 13-14th Century CE) were collected from the trench laid near Meenakshipuram. Excavation on the terrace of Jain caves exposed the flooring of a rectangular chamber and brick wall, made of 11 courses of bricks. The size of the bricks is 35 x 18 x 6 cm and clay mortar has been used as binding material.

Excavation has also exposed a small structure in pedestal form which may be assigned to Sangam period. Present excavation has exposed the presence of two cultural periods viz Early and Medieval historic period.