For long day's travel, I always prefer to reach the destination early and take rest. So the travel will be more convenient . This time as well, I reached Kozhikode on 9th evening to attend a group get together on the next day at Janakikad which is near to Kuttiady in Kozhikode district in the Indian state of Kerala.
After refreshment from the hotel, I went for a walk out of SM street or Mithai Theruvu. The street were crowded, but l felt myself alone. You can buy anything from textiles to sweets from this street. Had Kozhikoden snacks -Unnakaya and Banana stuffed with sweet coconut filling - from one of the hotel in the street. It was late when I reached back to the hotel and I was tired. A slight breeze was in the hot March air. I finally drifted off into the land of dreams.
Woke up in the morning at 6'0 clock. In the early hours of dawn, the day was already growing hot. After breakfast , took a private bus from Kozhikode new bus stand. I took side seat to get the views around.
It took 2 hrs to reach Paleri. I caught an auto from the bus stop . The driver was enthused enough to put songs. After a few minutes, we reached a long bridge crossing Kuttiadi river . It is too small and hardly one four wheeler can pass at a time.
After crossing the bridge, the auto stopped infront of the entrance of Janakikad Eco Tourism Center. And I waited there for all group members to arrive. Tickets are Rs 30 for adults and 15 for children. Admission is allowed from 10 am to 5 pm.
We have a group of 40 people. After introduction, we started the forest walk. We had a butterfly expert and a guide along with us. This 320 acres of forest is covered with rare herbs and trees. Our guide explained various plants in the forest. Scenic beauty with chirping sound of birds made the walk refreshing. It was interesting to walk with a group of friends by enjoying the view of Kuttiyadi river on one side and a walkway leading to the forest. There are also some iron benches for relaxation. When we were listening to the guide, someone suddenly shouted 'Ocyceros'. By the time I took my camera, it had vanished.
It was already 2pm. And we crossed the bridge for lunch. Had fabulous fish curry meals in Kozhikoden style.
Again we returned back to Janakikad to take bath in Kuttiadi River. The Kuttiadi River is also known as the Murat River and yellow river. The bath and enjoyment lasted for 2 hrs and this is the most exciting experience I found in this place. There is a facility for dress changing as well.
The day made me feel so refreshed and close to nature. I returned to Kozhikode on my way back to Kochi.
Woke up in the morning at 6'0 clock. In the early hours of dawn, the day was already growing hot. After breakfast , took a private bus from Kozhikode new bus stand. I took side seat to get the views around.
It took 2 hrs to reach Paleri. I caught an auto from the bus stop . The driver was enthused enough to put songs. After a few minutes, we reached a long bridge crossing Kuttiadi river . It is too small and hardly one four wheeler can pass at a time.
After crossing the bridge, the auto stopped infront of the entrance of Janakikad Eco Tourism Center. And I waited there for all group members to arrive. Tickets are Rs 30 for adults and 15 for children. Admission is allowed from 10 am to 5 pm.
We have a group of 40 people. After introduction, we started the forest walk. We had a butterfly expert and a guide along with us. This 320 acres of forest is covered with rare herbs and trees. Our guide explained various plants in the forest. Scenic beauty with chirping sound of birds made the walk refreshing. It was interesting to walk with a group of friends by enjoying the view of Kuttiyadi river on one side and a walkway leading to the forest. There are also some iron benches for relaxation. When we were listening to the guide, someone suddenly shouted 'Ocyceros'. By the time I took my camera, it had vanished.
It was already 2pm. And we crossed the bridge for lunch. Had fabulous fish curry meals in Kozhikoden style.
Again we returned back to Janakikad to take bath in Kuttiadi River. The Kuttiadi River is also known as the Murat River and yellow river. The bath and enjoyment lasted for 2 hrs and this is the most exciting experience I found in this place. There is a facility for dress changing as well.
The day made me feel so refreshed and close to nature. I returned to Kozhikode on my way back to Kochi.
