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Toda Tribes in Nilgiris hills

Toda Tribes in Nilgiris hills

Somewhere beyond the plain sight of Tourists, amidst the Nilgiris Hills lives these pristine community, Toda tribes. Want a peek into their vibrant culture? Well! You have come to the right place. For those uninitiated, Toda tribes are a tribal community who lives in Nilgiris hill. The name Toda has been derived from a Kannada word ā€˜Tudavarā€™ which means those who live at the top! Itā€™s a bright summer morning and we have just drove past the green field estate,…

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Dreamy Escapade to Gavi, Kerala,

Dreamy Escapade to Gavi, Kerala,

Journey to Gavi was a rejuvenating experience with tea plantations, tall trees on one side to deep gorge on the other side. Though Road was small, drive was exciting as there were only few cars passing by and the anticipation to see wild animals any time was thrilling. Gavi in Kerala has become popular among international tourists after it has been featured as one of the must see places in India by world acclaimed tourism board, Alistair International. An Ecotourism…

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Top Things to do in North Kerala

Top Things to do in North Kerala

When I planned a trip to North Kerala, I had no idea that there are so many wonderful places to roam around. All I wanted was a beach vacation, a short getaway from routine. But North Kerala did surprise us with its variety of places. Dive in to see what all you can plan in this underrated part of Kerala? Thalssery fort The entrance of the fort is set on a 10 meter wall that the visitors have to ascend…

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Top Things to do in Mysore

Top Things to do in Mysore

Thinking of Mysore, myriad of picturesque images come to mind- old world charm of the palaces; breath taking views from Chamundi hill; euphony of rehabilitated migratory birds in Shukavana; rich aroma of Hanumanthu biryani; soulful taste of Mysore Mylari dosa and many more. The city not only emerged as one of the modern tourist friendly places but also maintained its royal heritage intact. Let’s delve into the top things to do in the cultural capital of Karnataka, Mysore. 1) Mysore…

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Mahe – A bit of Pondicherry in Kerala

Mahe – A bit of Pondicherry in Kerala

Have you heard about the smallest district of India? Have you heard of a district of Pondicherry which is located geographically away but ethnically close? Pin me to read later!! For those guessing the place, it’s Mahe in Kerala, a place we mapped in high school geography maps! I made half a day trip to Mahe thinking what more might a small district of India hold. I was wrong. Mahe was full of surprises and these were the things we…

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A day in the second largest Mangrove forest of India, Pichavaram

A day in the second largest Mangrove forest of India, Pichavaram

Located about 12kms from Chidambaram, on the backwaters of Vellar and Coleroon river , these mangrove forest of Pichavaram covering 1100 kms is the second largest mangroves in the world after Sunderbans. Being near my hometown, I have heard stories of these mangrove forests since childhood and have been wanting to visit this place for many a years. When we had to drop the plan of Kerala at the last moment, we decided to explore the places near our hometown….

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Little Flower Farmstay, Vagamon

Little Flower Farmstay, Vagamon

Nestled in the rolling hills of vagamon, this farm stay is primarily a biodiversity restoration project run by a retired botany professor and her family. If a family can come together and convert a grass and tea dominated slopes into a bio-diverse landscape within two decades, ultimately creating a self sustained living environment, I can’t but dream what all we can do to create a greener sustainable future within two decades. Pin me to read later! As sustainability and ecological…

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Badami, a journey to the bygone era

Badami, a journey to the bygone era

In the bagalkot district of Karnataka, lies this breathtaking town of Chalukya dynasty. Previously known as Vatapi, this ancient town has got rich history attached to it. You can find traces of it in the book ā€œSivagamiyin Sabadamā€, where the King of Vatapi comes down to Kanchipuram to fight Mahendra Pallava of Pallava dynasty. History apart! Let’s dive straight into the top things to do in Badami for making it easier for you to plan your trip. Enjoy the swaying…

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Kannur Homestay – Manshore Bay Guest House

Kannur Homestay – Manshore Bay Guest House

Have you ever imagined waking up to the sound of waves? I had always assumed it to be something luxurious. But when a homestay in Kannur provides such an excellent experience at an optimum price? Why not try it ourselves? Manshore Bay Guest house was such a beautiful property and we fell in love with it instantly. Room Equipped with king sized bed and a wooden cup board, room was neat and spacious(for the standard of homestay) with a great…

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Hampi where every stone tells you a story

Hampi where every stone tells you a story

Though original plan was to head to Kerala, due to the massive flood, we couldnā€™t travel. I hate it when travel plans flop at the nick of time and I had to plan something new within a short time span. So when I was looking for options, memories of a friend visiting Hampi in monsoon hit me back. After reading few articles about Hampi, we decided that we should go.Ā  When the thought of visiting the ruins of a powerful…

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