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Cheru chakki Chola at Chittanda

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How many of you have heard of this rare name “Cheruchakki Chola”? May be this is the first time you are hearing this place. Cheruchakki Chola is also known as Cheruchakki waterfalls. Cheruchakki Chola is in Chittanda village of Thrissur district and the place is famous for Karthyayani temple. The temple is one among the 108 Durga temples consecrated by lord Parashurama, the mythical founder of Kerala. Cheruchakki Chola is not that commercialized like other waterfalls and can’t consider it as a big waterfall as such, however it can offer a calm and quite atmosphere which a traveler is looking for. Bharathappuzha (River Nila, Second longest river in Kerala) is the main contributor of the waterfalls. Kerala forest department is having a pulp wood plantation here in Chittanda and ANERT, A Government of Kerala organization for renewable energy projects had considered Cheruchakki Chola as a potential place for small hydro projects. Story behind Cherukchaki Chola There is a very interesting mythological story exists about Cheruchakki Chola among the villagers. As per the story, Poongodan was …

Konni ecotourism offering coracle rafting in Kerala

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The famous water ride in Hogganackal is an unforgettable experience. The uniqueness of it is the boat itself. Unlike the traditional shapes, the Hogganackal boating is through coracles which is round in shape. Now the same boating has reached God’s Own Country. The Konni ecotourism centre, Pathanamthitta has bought the new coracle rides (bowl boats) in the Kallar river. In the shallow parts of the river, the tourists are also allowed to steer the boat, unlike the Hogganackal ride which is considered fairly dangerous. There will be a trained operator for each coracle. The vadakke mannira forest conservation society has introduced Kappa, fish curry, tea and coffee which will be served during weekends. Adavi Konni Route Adavi is the place from which the coracle ride begins. Adavi Konni route is approximately 16KM in the banks of Kallar river. The Adavi ecotourism facility has car parking space and forest office is also present for any inquiries. Bus facility is also available from Konni to Adavi. What kind of rafting is offering at Konni ecotourism centre? There …

The great flood of 99 (1924 flood) , Which devastated Munnar

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The Charming beauty of Munnar is not a new thing to write upon. When the British visited Munnar, they found one more thing other than the soothing climate. It was none other than the magic of Munnar for Tea plants. Rest is history. The 160 year old tea plantation in Kolukkumalai is still young and healthy. The World’s highest orthodox tea plantation has given the finest quality of tea leaves. The Kannan Devan plantations and others in and around Munnar are the most commonly heard in a visit to Munnar. One will not hear a fact that, one of the offices of the Kannan devan was an important railway station in Munnar about a 100 years back. Munnar Before 1924 The English men found reached Munnar on the year 1790. Very few native families were present during that time who were distributed in the Kerala and Tamil Nadu part of now. Soon, the advent of Tea plantations started in Munnar. By the year 1880, when the Kannan Devan plantations were started, around 50 acres of …

Pillar Rocks and David Gelli’s great tribute of love

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Whoever visiting Kodaikanal can’t skip the majestic view of pillar rocks. Some travelers are lucky to see the clear view of pillar rocks and some are unlucky, they might have seen only the partial view of the rocks covered by mist. Pillar rocks were always a miracle for the tourists. Travelers who had visited pillar rocks at earlier point of time might have seen a big white cross of almost 30 feet height on the rocks. Once that cross was a point of attraction for all the visitors, but now that cross is not there on the rocks. The cross would have been a normal thing if there weren’t any story behind it, but it has a story to tell. This is not a fabricated story it’s a history. That cross is one of the saddest symbol of everlasting love. Story of David Gelli and the tribute of his love Some tourist guides and shopkeepers in that area knows this story very well. The David Gelli from England has fallen love with Kodaikanal and its …

Ramadevara Betta, A fantastic weekend getaway from Bangalore

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If you are looking for a weekend gateway from the concrete jungles of Bangalore, where you can enjoy peace, cool breeze, trek a bit and enjoy fantastic valley views, then Ramadevara Betta is something where you need to venture. This off beat place, located just 60Km from Bangalore, can provide you some unforgettable experience. Ramadevara Betta (hills) had gain popularity due to the fact that the famous Hindi movie, Sholay was shot here. This hill had also featured in one of the famous movies called “Passage to India”. This place is roughly around 3000ft above sea level. Ramadevara Hills are located in Ramanagara village. Ramanagara is accessible by both bus and train. Almost all trains heading towards Mysore, has a stop in Ramanagara. As Ramanagara is located in Mysore Road, you can catch any Bangalore-Mysore bus to get down here. But, in my opinion, your trip will be even more memorable if you opt to drive till this place. Biking through Nice road and Mysore Road is an experience that any biker will love to …

Kappil beach, the divine love of sea and backwaters

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Kappil beach is a perfect blend of sea and backwaters which one can never exclude in their trip. It is not just a splendid picturesque spot for your eyes but you can experience the beauty through boating as well. The Priyadarshini Boat Club here offers boating facilities. Kappil beach is a must visit place, especially if you are spending time at Varkala beach. The perfect combination of beach and backwater makes the Kappil beach odd from other beaches in Trivandrum. Technically the road is now separating the sea and lake. The west is the Arabian Sea and the east is Edava Narayana Lake, which takes on a greenish tinge at times. Definitely, it is an excellent option for the families to spend some time in the evening. Kappil beach is not listed in the front row beaches of Trivandrum like Kovalam and Varkala but soon it will. The beach is not yet commercialized and hence you won’t find any nearby restaurants or coffee shops. The area will be usually quite crowded in Sunday evenings. The …

Jatayu nature park at chadayamangalam

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Jatayupara(Jadayupara) at Chadayamangalam is getting ready with the attraction of international standards. Soon the Jatayupara will become the Jatayu nature park. The Jatayu Para, having mythical importance, is a 1,200-feet high rock standing on an area of sixty acres. The park will have the largest bird sculpture of the world on top of the hill(200 feet long, 150 feet broad, 70 feet in height and having 15,000 square foot of floor area). The sculpture is that of the mythical bird Jatayu, who is said to have fallen after the fight with the Asura King Ravan who Kidnapped Sita, the wife of Lord Rama. History of Jatayupara The place has connections to the stories in the Hindu Indian epic called the Ramayana. History says that, when Ravan the king of asuras, kidnapped “Sita” wife of Lord Sri Rama and tried to take her to his kingdom Lanka, Jatayu the huge bird opposes and result in a battle between them. Jatayu is the son of Aruna and nephew of Garuda who has the form of a vulture. When Ravan was …

Himalayan Mountaineering Institute (HMI)

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What if there is an Institute for mountaineering and trekking ? Can’t that transform a nomad to a pro in trekking ? We have compiled this post for travel mates who wants to learn trekking and mountaineering like a professionals. Have you ever thought of climbing mountains or hiking through the rough terrains of mountains? Be it the old Western Ghats or the mighty Himalayans, India is gifted with options for plentiful adventure in mountain climbing, trekking and Hiking. In the Himalayan Mountaineering Institute or the HMI, a Basic course of just 28 days in Mountaineering can help you achieve the proper training and confidence required for adventure travel. The most prestigious mountaineering institute of India, the Himalayan Mountaineering Institute was founded in the year 1954 and has nurtured some of the finest mountaineers of the country. The HMI gave a new dimension to mountaineering as a passion. Tenzing Norgay, (also known as Sherpa Tenzing) who was one of the first men to reach the summit of Mount Everest with Edmund Hilary was the director of the HMI …