After waiting for long, the time finally came for a kayaking trip to Dharmadam. Dharmadam is a small town in Thalassery of Kannur district, in the Indian State of Kerala. Going to Dharmadam is easy by train and bus. One fine Saturday morning, I boarded Island Express from Ernakulam. It was fortunate that I reached the station much early to take ticket. Since it was a long weekend due to Vishu festival, there was an unbelievable rush at the ticket counter.
Reached Thalassery at around 1 pm. My friend already informed about Hotel Paris for lunch. The summer was hot. I walked about 1.7 kms and was very pleased to find the hotel, bustling with helpful-looking staff. Had a fabulous Non Veg lunch
Then took bus and got down at bridge stop. Took an auto to our camp which was near to the Dharmodam beach park. It was around 2:00 PM, when I reached the camp site. It had five separate tents beautifully arranged and could accomodate 5 persons each in a tent. The tent there was a pleasant surprise - I guess you could call it a junior luxury room.
After 2 hrs of joy ride , we reached back to the camp around 10 am. It was low tide. We walked to Dharmadam Island through sea. We sat there for some time. You can spot corals everywhere.
It was around 1 pm. when we were back to the camp site. After having a yummy lunch we packed. Then on to Thalassery, then back to Kochi with a promise to come back again.
Then took bus and got down at bridge stop. Took an auto to our camp which was near to the Dharmodam beach park. It was around 2:00 PM, when I reached the camp site. It had five separate tents beautifully arranged and could accomodate 5 persons each in a tent. The tent there was a pleasant surprise - I guess you could call it a junior luxury room.
It was such a beautiful location facing the sea. I strolled around on the beach absorbing the surroundings. I could see couples stroll through the beach holding hands and giving each other hugs and kisses.
A different attraction on every corner- from beautifuly arranged tents, hammock under palms etc. Resting in hammock with sweet soud of waves, the view of the beach and cool breeze under the shade of palms make it a perfect relaxing place.
Our first activity in our chart was kayaking around Dharmodom Island. Dharmadam Island is located 100 meters away from the main land of Dharmadam. It is surrounded by the Anjarakandy river on three sides and the Arabian sea on the fourth side.
Our first activity in our chart was kayaking around Dharmodom Island. Dharmadam Island is located 100 meters away from the main land of Dharmadam. It is surrounded by the Anjarakandy river on three sides and the Arabian sea on the fourth side.
It was my first time so I was a bit excited as well as scared. We were given few minutes lesson by the guide. After a little bit of practice, my hands had become used to the grip of the paddle and the strokes had begun to come naturally.
Since it was my first time, we shared a double-seat kayak. I sat in the back seat. Person sitting in the back seat have the control of the Kayak. We had moved against the tides. We took a round through the Dharmadam Island and witnessed the beautiful view of the sunset.
We reached back after sunset. After a long kayaking trip, our first priority was tea and snacks.
After dinner we walked through the beach. There were some surprise activities. Vishu festival was coming after one day. We celeberated Vishu in the beach with fire crackers.
We reached back after sunset. After a long kayaking trip, our first priority was tea and snacks.
After dinner we walked through the beach. There were some surprise activities. Vishu festival was coming after one day. We celeberated Vishu in the beach with fire crackers.
Day 2
Nothing can beat a morning walk through the beach with an amazing sunrise. Few minutes after my casual walk began, I arrived near to the Dharmadom Island, where rocks projected in different structure. That was an ultimate morning stroll - the sun coming near you, the alternate sound of quite then crashing waves, a good ocean smell. A moment later, while standing around rocky beach, a strong smell of kelp and seaweed completed the sea side aromas.
Nothing can beat a morning walk through the beach with an amazing sunrise. Few minutes after my casual walk began, I arrived near to the Dharmadom Island, where rocks projected in different structure. That was an ultimate morning stroll - the sun coming near you, the alternate sound of quite then crashing waves, a good ocean smell. A moment later, while standing around rocky beach, a strong smell of kelp and seaweed completed the sea side aromas.
I saw locals catching fishes. I stopped sometime , inhaling the smell of dead fish. Few steps further, the sight of a cemetery which was constructed for film shooting,caught my attention. After a leisurely breakfast, we had a kayaking trip to explore the forest of mangroves around Anjarakandy river.
After 2 hrs of joy ride , we reached back to the camp around 10 am. It was low tide. We walked to Dharmadam Island through sea. We sat there for some time. You can spot corals everywhere.
It was around 1 pm. when we were back to the camp site. After having a yummy lunch we packed. Then on to Thalassery, then back to Kochi with a promise to come back again.
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