Kerala in August – Weather and Event Guide
Kerala in August talks about what all you can do in Kerala during this season. An in-depth article for someone planning to visit Kerala in August. “Rain is grace; rain is the sky descending to the earth; without rain, there would be no life.” – John Updike The rainy season continues in Kerala through the…
Read MoreMullapanthal Shop – Authentic Kerala Food
Don’t get carried away with the name – Mullapanthal Shop: it is a toddy shop but entirely safe for families and ladies. I had heard about this toddy shop but never had a chance to visit it, so I intentionally made it a point to visit it when I was in the vicinity. Mullapanthal Shop…
Read MoreMadhavan Nayar Kerala Museum
“We always like the things that are far away from us and never see what’s right next to us.” That’s what I felt when I visited the Madhavan Nayar Kerala Museum with my family. I was in a vacation mood and wanted to show my 6-year-old child something new without having to drive too far.…
Read MoreKerala in July – Weather and Event Guide
Kerala in July is an article about what how you can plan a Kerala trip in July with ease. “In India, one has to plan according to the monsoons.” – Roland Joffe If you thought the beginning of the Kerala monsoon season in June was exemplary, you have to indulge yourself in what July has…
Read MoreNeelakurinji Blooms Again
And it blooms again! Strobilanthes Kunthianus, known as Neelakurinji or Kurinji in local linguistics, is a shrub found in the tropical montane forests (Nilgiri Hills) of the Western Ghats in South India. In the Malayalam language, the name Neelakurinji means “blue flowers”. The botanical term, ‘Strobilanthes Kunthianus’ used for the flower is said to be…
Read MoreKattadikadavu – Weekend Getaway
There are several stunning destinations that can be visited from Idukki as weekend escapes. Some places are just made for adventure and Kattadikadavu, Idukki, is surely one of them. Kattadikadavu is becoming one of the emerging and promising trekking destination in Idukki with its scenic view of the hills and a misty atmosphere. From Idukki,…
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