Table of Contents Introduction Chalakkudy – Valparai Trip (Day 1) Accommodation in Valparai Valparai – Pollachi (Day 2) – Up to Aliyar Pollachi (Aliyar) – Valparai (Day 2) Valparai – Chalakkudy (Day 2) Recommended Trip Itinerary Places to Visit Route Map Distance Chart Summary Additional Reading Introduction Come September 2011, and it was time for [...]

Introduction Thenmala is a village located along the valley of the southern ends of Western Ghats in Kerala. Located in Kollam district, it is the first planned eco-tourism destination in India. The word "thenmala" literally means "mountain flowing with honey".  The place derives its name from the abundance of honey along the forests here. Thenmala [...]

Birding is an interesting hobby and I have been into it for over a year now. The article below was written on a different site which no longer exists and hence I decided to copy it over here. Killi river and Karamana river are the two major rivers which runs across Trivandrum city in Kerala. [...]

Introduction Thrissur Pooram is the most famous temple festival of Kerala. The word "Pooram" means "gathering of people" and once you attend Thrissur Pooram, you will realize the meaning better! There were so many people and so much positive energy that I was overwhelmed by all of it. Thrissur Pooram is a Hindu religious festival, [...]

Thrissur Zoo & Museum is located right at the heart of Thrissur (Trichur) city at a place called Chembukavu. It is at a walking distance from the famous "Thrissur round" (one of the longest inner ring roads in India) and the famous Vadakkunnathan temple. Thrissur zoo is small, but the Museum houses a large number [...]

Introduction Velankanni is a coastal village in Nagapattinam district, Tamil Nadu. Even though it is commonly known as Velankanni, the correct spelling is Vailankanni. Velankanni is very famous for its Marian church known as “Shrine Basilica of Lady of Health”. Thousands of people from all around India visit this place and hence is known as [...]