Unexplored Kava, Palakkad, Kerala

Malampuzha is situated on the lower hills of the Western Ghats, located in Palakkad district, in the Indian state of Kerala. Malampuzha Dam is the largest reservoir in Kerala, used for irrigation  and  is the source of drinking water to Palakkad and surrounding villages. Kava is just one of those rustic villages around the catchment of  Malampuzha dam. This weekend getaway, sprawling in the middle of Malampuzha, has hills...

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Sabarimala Yatra

Situated on a hilltop (about 3000 feet above sea level) named Sabarimala ( Mount Sabari) in Pathanamthitta district, in the Indian state of Kerala, the temple dedicated to Lord Ayyappa is known as Sabarimala Sree Ayyappaswamy Temple. Sabarimala  lies in the Sahyadris, the Western Ghats. KETTUNIRA Wearing the holy Mala and black clothes, I reached the temple for Kettunira - preparation of the travel kit (irumudi kettu). Without the irumudi,...

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Varkala Beach, Kerala

Varkala beach is situated about 30 kms away from Kazhakoottom, Thiruvananthapuram - the IT city of Kerala.  This eco-friendly beach is one of the best place for relaxing and is surrounded with lush green trees. My route was Kazhakoottom-Muthalapozhi-Varkala. About 3 kms from Kazhakoottom Junction, take a right turn and a straight road, the Perumathura – Thazhampalli road, will take you to Varkala.  The road was narrow but good though. Since...

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