If you ever plan to do birding in south India, Thattekad should be on the top of your list because it is such a unique place with a surprising number of species diversity within a small area. No wonder it…
Periyar Tiger Reserve in Thekkady, Kerala is one of the main places where ecotourism activities are actively conducted. This article is mainly about the short treks and birding opportunities in the national park. There are different routes available for nature…
Masinagudi is one of the important birding locations in South India. Located in the Nilgiris district of Tamil Nadu, the regions around Masinagudi are a part of Mudumalai National Park. Mudumalai is also a Tiger Reserve.
When it comes to trekking in Munnar region, the popular option is the trekking to Meesappulimala – the second highest peak in the Sahyadris. But there are also various other beautiful and lesser known paths nearby. Lakshmi Hills is one…
Ramakkalmedu is a small hill station in Idukki district, Kerala lying close to Tamil Nadu – Kerala border. The place is blessed with the wind blowing almost all the time. From the top of the hills, one can view the…
Cheeyappara and Valara Waterfalls are two beautiful falls by the side of Kochi-Dhanushkodi Highway (NH 85, old numbering NH 49). Both are located towards the east of Neriamangalam in Idukki district of Kerala.
Parunthumpara is a small hill station between Kuttikkanam and Peermedu in Idukki district of Kerala. The place is famous for a rock which resembles an eagle. In the Malayalam language, ‘parunthu‘ means eagle and ‘para‘ means rock. So that is…
Thoovanam Waterfalls is situated inside Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary in Idukki district of Kerala. It lies in Pambar river, one of the three east flowing rivers of Kerala. The 41 other rivers flow westwards.
Doddabetta peak in the Nilgiris, is one of the favourite spots for tourists visiting Ooty. It is also a hotspot for birding. Because most of the birds of the area is found here. We visited the place once and hope to…
Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary near Marayoor in Idukki is really a paradise for both bird and butterfly watchers. The sanctuary has a different type of ecosystem compared to other forests in Kerala. It consists of grasslands, rocks, dry deciduous and thorns.…
Marayoor is a place at a distance of about 40 kilometers from Munnar – a major hill station in Idukki district of Kerala. Marayoor and its surrounding places are famous for Muniyara or Dolmens, the ancient megalithic structures which are…
Bekal Fort is a major tourist destination in Kasargod district of Kerala. I had visited the place last year, and here I am sharing the pictures and related information.