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The Nature Rich Part of Kerala – Wonderful Wayanad Immerse yourself in the spirituality, wildlife, and ancient pieces of evidence of one of the most beautiful districts in Kerala, Wayanad. The North-Eastern part of Nature’s secret hideout, Kerala is best visited from March to June when it is summer. If Kerala is a tasty fruit, then Wayanad ( Vayal  – Farm;  Naadu  – Country) hold most part of the succulent flesh. To avoid the crowd from Bangalore in weekends, plan your  trip  on  weekdays . Wayanad  district of  Kerala  is well-known for its  green scenic charm ,  rich cultural heritage  as well as historically significant  tourist attractions . The Karapuzha Dam is one such attraction in Wayanad which is hailed as one of the biggest earth dams in India. The  Karapuzha Dam , which is built across the  Karapuzha River  that forms a tributary of the  Kabini River  is fringed by lush greener...

Kerala, popularly known as the  God’s own country  tops the list of destinations sought after by the Global Travelers. This pristine and serene state which lies in the  South – Eastern part of India  is much favoured due to its exotic wildlife, herbs, emerald green hill stations and the crystal clear Arabian Sea along its coast. Being fond of Kerala and with my frequent visits, I have tried to put a break on the monotony about the stories on Kerala and projected some lesser known facts about the  nature’s paradise . Primarily known for its backwaters and coconuts, here are few facts that may kindle your interests further to pack your bags and proceed to this serene land. Nat Geo Recommends the Land of Coconuts In a photographic tour of must-travel destinations,  Kakkathuruthu  isle of  Alleppey  has been chosen in the Nat Geo magazine. The tired fishermen with their nets, bats hunting moths, local women in skiffs, and complete hue o...

Summer is coming! I’ll stay home and sulk about the heat playing havoc on my mood. Right? NO! Time to get creative and approach  Thekkady  (Teak Trees) in  Kerala  with your family for recovering your tired mind and body.  Wild animals  come out in the open for water and that’s why  summer  in Thekkady works well for wildlife enthusiasts and curious animal loving kids. Activities? You have plenty to do! Thekkady Hill Station  is a cynosure of long chains of continuous mountains, a diversified wildlife and fragrant aromatic spices. Wrapped in the Western ghats and housing the finest wildlife in India, Thekkady lies in the Idukki district of Kerala. Thekkady, perched atop 700 meters above the sea level is one of the tempting  hill stations in Kerala  which is rich in biodiversity and is famed as the largest  wildlife sanctuary  of India. Sheltered under the evergreen and semi-evergreen forests of the mighty Western...

How to genuinely get scared while visiting the Balarama Caves? India’s celebrated comic characters like  Luttapi, Kuttusan, and Dakini  of  Balarama magazine  that transformed the childhood of Kerala kids with their sheer brilliance, positive humour, and presence of mind are reliving their legacy in the  Balarama Cave in Wonder La  (Amusement Park in  Kochi , Kerala). The spookiness engraved route of the Balarama caves have creepy and ghastly beings. Horror Fans! (Teenagers) Get into this cave after a watching “ The Conjuring ” or “ Exorcist ” to intensify the scary feel. The scary meter of yours should give you the necessary jerks if you come with an open mind and a dark mood. Remember! Even “ Valak ” or “ Pazuzu ” can’t scare you if you mock everything and spoil that frightening feeling. There are numerous reports about ‘the scary sensation’ cutting off the fat. Yes! You read that right. The involuntary impulses create alert reflux making you l...

Snuggled in the arms of gorgeous green carpeted Western Ghats and guarded by an unending girdle of snow-capped hills and spice plantations filled with the fresh aroma of spices,  Idukki  is an all-time nostalgia that leaves her visitors a yearning to visit again and again. She is bountifully blessed by Mother Nature, the cloud caressed peaks, charming green valleys, fabulous waterfalls, murmuring streams, dense forests, and pleasing cold climate makes her exceptionally beautiful to steal every hearts. Supported by 13 mighty hill stations, Idukki is an unmissable tourist spot where wildlife, spices, and trekkable places allure travelers from the world. The picturesque presence of  Kuravan and Kurathi hills  has  Asia’s first   arch dam  while  Idukki Wildlife Sanctuary  is bliss for animal lovers and bird watchers. A divinity seeking tourist could visit the Ayyapan Temple in Kalvari Mount. For outdoor photographers, Painavu is the idea...

Kerala  is all set to welcome yet another festival of love, happiness, prosperity and new hope. Nature flushed with the golden yellow  Kanikonna  flowers (Golden Shower Tree or Cassia Fistula or Indian Laburnum) has already announced the arrival of Vishu in Kerala. It is the festival that heralds the beginning of  Malayalee New Year  as well as signifies the festival of harvest in  Kerala . It is the time nature blesses the thirsty land with refreshing summer showers and during which the land witnesses the beginning of many  agricultural ventures . Hence, Vishu gives new hope in the agricultural prosperity of the land in the year to come. It also reminds us of the fact that it is impossible for humans to exist in this world without nature. From the auspicious Vishu Kani ritual,  Vishu Kaineetam ,  Vishu Kodi ,  Vishu Kali , to the authentic  Vishu Sadya , Keralites celebrate Vishu with great fervor. Every mall, shops, and stre...