Heritage run from Ernakulam Jn to Cochin Harbour Terminus

I was excited to travel in a steam locomotive even in this century. There I am, at Ernakulam South Railway Station to board  the century old  'EIR 21 Express'.   It was as part of Thiruvananthapuram Division’s initiative  to run this century old steam engine  from  Ernakulam Junction to Cochin Harbour Terminus. This segment of the trip takes about 20 minutes covering 8 kms. My trip was at 2 PM. I reserved my ticket...

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Trekking and Camping at Pampadum Shola National Park

Munnar is my favorite place in the whole world. I’ve been fortunate enough to have visited this breathtaking place multiple times, and each time I fall more in love with it. This time, my travel is to Pambadumshola, the smallest national park in the Indian state of Kerala. It is situated 35 kms from Munnar town. The drive to Munnar from Kochi was uneventful. I decided not to stop till I reach Munnar town. After breakfast from Munnar town,...

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