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Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary- Nature at it’s best

Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary is a must visit place for nature lovers. The sanctuary is made on the banks of river Cauvery and it is an apt place for bird watchers, provided you visit this place during the season time. The Bird Sanctuary is named after Sri Ranganatha Swamy, an incarnation of Hindu God Vishnu. It is an island on the river Cauvery and it is spread on an area of 40 acres. The Sanctuary includes six islands and was declared a bird sanctuary in 1940. Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary is an important nesting and breeding ground for the thousands of bird species. This sanctuary welcomes the arrival of a large number of migratory birds of different flocks from as far as Siberia, North America and Australia. Once you get inside the sanctuary, you have to walk parallel the Cauvery River to reach the boating point. If you are an avid nature lover, then you are going to enjoy this walk. One can find some deciduous forests, bamboo, eucalyptus, figs, jamun trees along with some …

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Five Best Places in Greece for Water Sports Enthusiasts

For many water sports enthusiasts, Greece has been the center of their water-based activities and rightly so. That’s because it’s a country with about 20,000 KM of coastline and many different seas and is also blessed with 6000 islands of varying sizes which has made Greece a paradise for water sports fanatics. Because of the high demand, Greece has many high-quality sea sports services so here are the five best places in Greece for water sports enthusiasts. Skiathos Skiáthos is one of the most famous islands in the Northern Sporades, is truly a paradise on earth, with dense pine forests and crystal-clear waters surrounding it. The island also features 60 attractive beaches, among which Koukounariés are the most famous ones. Krassa Bay is a wonderful beach surrounded by pine trees that attract many people because of its water sports facilities available there. Apart from the Krassa Bay, the Skiathos also features the Stefanos Ski School which offers a wide range of adventurous activities like water skiing, kayaking, windsurfing and canoeing and have a wide range …

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Banasura Sagar dam, An ideal picnic spot in Wayanad

The Banasura Sagar dam, which is the largest earthen dam in India and the second largest in Asia, impounds the waters of the Karamanathodu, a tributary of the Kabini river. Indian Banasurasagar Project started in the year 1979 which consists of a dam and a canal project. The whole idea of the project was to support the Kakkayam Hydro electric power project and satisfy the demand for irrigation and drinking water in a region known to have water shortages in seasonal dry periods. Banasura dam is an ideal picnic spot in Wayanad with a breathtaking view.The reservoir formed by the dam is dotted with tiny islands enveloped in thick foliage, and with the Banasura hill in the background, offers a magnificent view. As a traveler, you have lot of activities avialable in and around the Banasura dam. Zipline adventure activities are available on the way to Banasura dam which is one of the lengthiest one South India. The Karlad lake zip line in wayanad cost you 290 INR per head and it’s worth spending that …

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Chathamma , A pristine village near kochin

Chathamma is a beautiful village in Ernamkulam district which is around 11 kms far from Kochin. Chathamma is situated in Kumbalam panchayath where the prawns farming is very famous. The place is having the farming of other fishes too. There is a very beautiful but small resort available in Chathamma, Lake Symphony Resort. The resort is situated in a 40 cent property and having 4 cottages in it. This is a good choice for the family to spend the weekends. I will not recommend this place for a large group and shall not expect high-five facilities here. The property is more or like a home stay but decent. The resort is having a well maintained swimming pool and couple of hangout places near the lake. The view from the resort is really a feast for your eyes and you will enjoy the beauty of the lake. The village itself is beautiful with paddy fields, coconut trees and Toddy shops with local Kerala food ( this is the real highlight of the destination). Distance from Kochin …

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11 best beaches in Kerala which you would love to visit

No wonder why Kerala is addressed as God’s own country. This bitter gourd shaped south Indian state is blessed with a balanced geography of mountains, rivers and beaches. There are more than 40 well known beaches in Kerala, however I would like to introduce few of the best beaches in Kerala for you. Feel free to contribute your feedback in comments. Kovalam Beach Kovalam is one of the best beaches in Kerala due to shallow waters and low tidal waves and shot into limelight in the early seventies with arrivals of the masses of hippies. Kovalam beach is now having it’s own importance in the international tourism map. Kovalam is an internationally renowned beach with three adjacent beaches.Light House beach, Hawah Beach and Crescent Beach and Hawah beach is called so because of the top-less sunbathing permitted there. Kovalam is in Trivandrum district and one has to travel around 16kms from the city to reach the beach. Kovalam has a more relaxed atmosphere than goan beaches with a bit more laid back attitude , the …

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Thommankuthu Waterfalls Idukki, An ideal natural retreat

Thommankuthu is famous for it’s seven step waterfalls. Thommankuthu waterfalls is now one of the best adventure tourism spot in Idukki. Unlike other waterfalls, the beauty of Thommankuthu is in it’s cascade fashion. Apart from the waterfalls, this eco tourism destination can offer several caves and viewpoints as well. In order to experience the waterfalls at the fullest one has to trek almost 12 kms up hill. Because of the same reason tourists will prefer to trek up to first two falls thommankuthu and ezhunilakuthu. The trekking experience will be memorable and you will be getting a very good opportunity to explore the nature in silence.The seven stepped waterfall is a major attraction of the region.There are also small cascades and rapids that certainly contribute to the look and feel. Multiple waterfalls means multiple pools. thommankuthu trekking is one of the best trekking options in Kerala. The place is ideal for nature lovers as well since they will get an opportunity to experience the cool mountain stream and enjoy the thommankuthu forest. If you are …

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A one day trek to Nagalapuram Waterfalls

Nagalapuram trek is one of the most popular treks in and around Chennai. The place, Nagalapuram is located near Arai village in Chittoor district, Andhra Pradesh. Roughly it will take 3 hours to reach the destination from chennai. Usually this is a 2 day trek, one day of uphill, followed by camping – next morning return. My trekking journey was one day plan organized by Decathlon Padur,Chennai with a mixed team of trekkers. It was an awesome and exciting trekking experience for every one. The age group of the team varies from youngsters to senior citizens. We started from Chennai at 5 AM and reached Nagalapuram by 8 in the morning. The organizers had arranged a very decent breakfast for the trekkers and we could finish it in another half an hour. The lunch was properly packed and we have been asked to carry the lunch packets in our bags. Vanathi was our team lead and she was good at coordinating things over there. Without wasting our precious time, we started immediately with our backpacks. …

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Kanthanpara waterfalls, Wayanad

Kanthanpara waterfall is one of the beautiful and upcoming waterfalls in Wayanad. At Kanthanpara falls, water cascades down from a height of 30 meters in two steps. Kanthanpara waterfall is unique in its own way. Unlike the Meenmutty and Soochipara waterfall, Kanthanpara waterfall is having one specialty. You can actually enjoy the beauty of the waterfall from the top as well as bottom of the falls. Except in monsoon season, travelers can take bath and enjoy splashing in the pool. It’s a safe waterfall for families and children. You can even take elders to this place since the difficulty is comparatively less in comparison with Meenmutty and Soochipara waterfalls. Now we have the entry tickets for visiting the waterfall and I have included the ticket rates as of July 2017. Adults 40 INR Children 20 INR Camera 100 INR Camera 250 INR Now the tourism department have introduced required security measures to ensure the safety of the travelers. New Handrails have been setup to make sure the safety of the visitors which is one the …