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Backwater Diaries
BACKWATER DIARIES - 1
Alappuzha has got a water fragrance.
It must be those quite green canals that snake around the town and the Arabian Sea that guards the coastal sands.
It also has a melancholy feel to it. Once the busiest coast south of Bombay, it now looks as if it is stuck in a time machine that had stopped running long time... [+] More |
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Chilling heights:Munnar
Let me start with a short description about Munnar. Well I must say that after having seen the urbanization of Ooty and Kodaikanal, it was pleasant to see a hill station unplugged by the evils of commercialization, withholding all its rustic charm. This is a place which will be caught in your memory books for a long time. Here we spent 4... [+] More |
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Happy as a clam at Kovalam
When you are tired of the monotonous routine, you opt for a break. Traveling is a great relief in such circumstances. And when you can’t afford to take a long vacation, a trip to the neighborhood tourist spots comes as a relief. It was at such a juncture that we fivesome, Wicky, Sonu, Arvind, Aruna and I singled out Kovalam, a small seaside... [+] More |
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Mesmerizing Thenmala
When it was decided that the destination for our next team-trip is Thenmala, I was less than enthusiastic. As per my database, Thenmala is a small village near Punalur city, Kollam district in Kerala a place known only for its dam. It is located at the foothills of Western Ghats and predominantly a forest area. Little did I know that... [+] More |
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In the erstwhile Desinganaadu
The kohl-rimmed eyes smile at me. “It is the aroma of jasmine,” she says by way of introduction. My eyes close as the heady fragrance lulls me to sleep. The distant flicker of the lamp slowly goes out of focus. A lilting melody floats out of nowhere.
“This is the Shrishruka thailam. It treats sinus,” she adds softly. I open my eyes... [+] More |
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Time stands still for Pazhaya Suriyani Pally
Chengannur is India’s gateway to the Sabarimala Ayyppa shrine, situated many miles away on the Sahyadris or the Western Ghats. And it is also the seat of one of Kerala’s most ancient Christian Churches withstanding the ravages of time. When one would look at the gawking structure with awe and wonder, he may also feel sorry that one of our... [+] More |
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In the land of 'Anushtana Kala'
The ten day long Padayani festival (also called as Padeni festival in colloquial Malayalam) at Kadammanitta Bhagavathi temple has begun on April 14. Padayani, literally meaning “rows of army” is one among the most famous festivals of Kerala- a land rich in various rituals, customs and fetes. It is a ritualistic art form that indicates an... [+] More |
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Trip along on your way to Wayanad
With months of planning to decide the place and date, surfing on the net, collecting details about various places, comparing them with one another, we finally made a full stop to our search. The result was 'WAYANAD' a beautiful hill station in Northern Kerala.
Day1:
After 12 hours of train journey by Mangalore Mail, we finally reached... [+] More |
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A Slice of the World
A resemblance to 14th-century China, a Dutch fort, the oldest synagogue in the common wealth and a Jew town— and all nestled away in the heart of the very accessible state known as God’s Own Country. It’s something that never ceases to amaze me that my home state Kerala that is known for its coconut trees and boat races is also home to... [+] More |
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The Green Corridors of Monsoon
Monsoon has its way to enter India. When the heartland of India becomes a cauldron of heat, the winds from the southwest make headway for India, passing through the Arabian Sea. For four months – March, April, May and June – the heat builds up and the masses long badly for a downpour of relief. The coastal state of Kerala experiences... [+] More |
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Sadya, Payasam & More- Confession of a Foodie
Food has always been an important ingredient in the lives of Indians, and even their festivals revolve around it. Every region in India has a specific cuisine - influenced, adopted and affected by many factors. Kerala is one such state in southern India, which has developed its own signature style as far as food is concerned. A lot of the... [+] More |
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Wayanad- the Road Less Travelled
A picturesque drive down the Kozhikode-Bangalore highway took me towards Lakkidi (one of Lakkidi’s lesser-known claims to fame is that it boasts of receiving the highest rainfall in the country after Cherrapunji); the gateway to Wayanad. Tucked away at an altitude of 700-2100 meters above sea level, Wayanad is probably the only hill... [+] More |
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Near–the-Nila
When friends start gushing paeans about Kerala, I feel that wry amusement score my face... It isn't that I don't consider Kerala beautiful; in fact, I think of it as perhaps the most beautiful place, but Kerala is home. Tell me something new? I hear myself say....
So it was with the river Nila. Shoranur, my home town is on the banks of a... [+] More |
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Agastyarkoodam
Agastyarkoodam is a peak in Western Ghats in the state of Kerala. It is mostly in the district of Trivandrum (Thiruvananthapuram.) The lower part of this peak is known for its rare flora and fauna. Around 2100 varieties of rare plants, medicinal herbs, orchids can be found in the mountain base. It also has a variety of wildlife and birds.... [+] More |
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Vythiri Hill Station
Vythiri is a very exotic and picturesque place of Kerala in Wayanad District situated at an altitude of about 3750 to 4500 feet above sea level. The hill station is known for comfortable, refreshing and pollution free environment that is spread over an area of about 150 sq km. Vythiri is also known for its green landscape and believe to be... [+] More |
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Sabarimala
Backwaters are what come to mind when we think Kerala - the God's Own Country. But in addition to its beautiful backwaters, Kerala is home to few popular pilgrimage destinations. Sabarimala Temple dedicated to Lord Ayyappa is certainly one of the popular pilgrimage sites Kerala. Located at an altitude of 914 m above sea level in the... [+] More |
