An Ode To the ‘God’s Own Country’

After our marriage, I and my husband decided to visit Kerala for our honeymoon. We wanted to spend our time in the lap of Nature embraced by the serenity and for us, no other place complies with this other than Kerala. We (especially I ) had always wanted to visit Kerala. I remember browsing through zillions of beautiful pictures on the internet. Nature has blessed this land in abundance. The greenery, the waterfalls, the beaches, the hill ranges, the backwaters, everything about Kerala captivates me. My husband has two main reasons for loving Kerala. The first reason is definitely the natural beauty of the small state and the second one is quite funny. We are Hyderabadis and my husband finds it very convenient that Kerala is somewhat close to Hyderabad( which means lesser travelling hours and fatigue). Moreover, he also found a tour package to Kerala which was made for travelers from Hyderabad. This tour package was offered at really low prices by the travel planners named Lelagoon Holidays. This particular fact made my husband, even more, happier that he instantly fell in love with the idea of travelling to 'God's own Country'. He asked me to pack the bags as he had booked the package and was even going to book the flight which was set to leave for Kerala in two days. I did back my bags and we did leave for Kerala and we had the time of our lives in the small southern state. Wherever you go for a trip, there is just one prayer in your mind that the trip should go as planned. Well, guess what, my trip was way beyond my expectations. Kerala was way more beautiful than the pictures that I saw. Be it the places, the food or people, Kerala is beautifully unique and considerate. The love that the Keralites have for one another is so uplifting. There is no religious or any sort of barriers separating these people from calling one another brother. You can see Muslim children walking hand in hand with Hindu and Christian children. If you want to witness such beautiful sights, you need to come to Kerala. Where else can you see such a wonderful atmosphere?! Well, it isn’t called ‘God’s own Country’ for nothing. Kerala has a huge influence in my life and it has helped me become a better person too. Kerala has become so close to my heart now, that I have started considering it as my second home. I could go on and on about 'God's own Country'. In this blog, I am going to ramble about my most favorite places in Kerala. Those places which took us to another world of tranquility and peace, making our simple honeymoon a beautiful time to cherish for an entire lifetime. Of all the places that we visited in Kerala, we found the Athirapilly Waterfalls and Ezhattumugham to be completely mesmerizing. We all know that travelling is just not about gazing at places. It is also about learning new things, discovering yourself and finding peace and detaching yourself from the worldly concerns. For all this to take place, you need to feel emotionally connected to the destination that you are in. Athirapilly had the same effect on us which is unforgettable. We literally found out the meaning of true bliss on that day.

Athirapilly Waterfalls, the cascading falls of Elixir

Athirapilly is located in Thrissur district of Kerala. These humongous cascading falls are considered to be one of the biggest waterfalls in India. It is advisable to hire a cab to Athirapilly, as there are fewer buses( both private and public) to the place. But if you are planning to take the bus whatsoever, you must first get down at Chalakudy from where you can board a bus straight to Athirapilly. As for us, our travel planners in Kerala had already hired a cab to Athirapilly as part of our honeymoon package. I still remember it like yesterday. The drive to Athirapilly was wonderful. The winding route cuts through dense forests. I couldn’t take my eyes off the window for it was adorned by the scenic beauty outside. It felt as though the thick canopy of trees were painting the azure sky with splashes of green. I was already beginning to love the place. And after half an hour’s drive, we reached Athirapilly. But that was not all, we had to travel almost an entire km to reach the humongous waterfalls. To be frank, I actually enjoyed every step that I took. It was like trekking through the beautiful land that Nature has provided. As it is said, the fruits of patience are sweeter and true to every word, it was.  I was bowled over by the magnificence that was gushing out in front of me. The milky falls cascaded with such force that they seemed to be touching the sky. I stood transfixed. I couldn’t feel the world that was bustling around me. All I could hear was the majestic roar of the Athirapilly falls and the water bubbling as it nears the cool pool of water. That is when I felt something nibbling my dress and I looked down to find a baby monkey. That brought me out of my trance in a jiffy, because I believe no one in this world is as scared as me when it came to monkeys. I ran away to find a ‘monkey-free’ spot just to find out that there wasn’t such a single spot free of monkeys! But to my surprise, I found out that they are harmless unless you have a bag of food. Luckily, neither I nor my husband had one and so I went on to enjoy my trip without a single worry in mind! One of the best parts of my Athirapilly trip was sitting by the pool of water created by the falls to gaze at the children playing and splashing water all around and their amusement as the water flowed bubbling its way through their little feet. As I watched them I wondered whether Life would ever give me a chance to be as happy as those innocent lives.

Wayanad Monuments and Museums

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This depository lies at a distance of twelve klick from swayer Bathery and displays things associated with social group communities. A tribal-life bound depository. Potteries of monument Age, musical instruments, bangles, ear ornaments and looking trap sstone weapons, bows and arrows,  musical instruments, bangles, looking traps and ear ornaments. square measure the foremost things on show. The collections principally square measure from everywhere Wayanad region .This is thought-about mutually of the most effective Heritage Museums in Kerala. The depository is open between nine am to six pm.

Pazhassi aristocrat grave

Pazhassi grave (9)Pazhassi aristocrat grave may be a memorial of the Pazhassi Raja World Health Organization was seen because the lion of Kerala.(kerala tour packages) He had a command over the whole regime. Pazhassi aristocrat organized a guerrilla form of warfare against land in ancient days and he's remembered for his valour. In remembrance of him, the mortal remains rest within the Pazhassi aristocrat grave. Pazhassi aristocrat grave is settled within the wayanad district at Mananthavady. He was cremated in 1805 when the warfare against British Malay Archipelago Company. there's atiny low depository too

Muniara

muniaraexcavations at varied points round the foot of the Ambukuthi Hill have unearthed a particular series of ancient burial vaults ordinarily known as Muniyaras. Remnants of Stone Age tools and pottery found among these cellars square measure currently displayed at the Wayanad Heritage depository. (kerala tour packages)

Chain Tree

chaintreeThis giant Ficus tree, certain by a distinguished chain is that the supply of a dramatic native legend. because the tale goes, associate Adivasi youth named Karinthandan was instrumental in guiding a British Engineer through the troublesome mountain piece of ground into Wayanad. wanting to take credit for the invention, the engineer handily killed his guide, whose soul in step with the legend perpetually haunted subsequent  travelers. it's additional believed that a priest in chains the hard spirit onto this tree.
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Wayanad Hill Stations

Chembra Peak

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Chembra Peak is that the highest peak in Wayanad. It’s height is upto 2100m on top of the ocean level. it's a neighborhood of the Wayanad hill ranges in Western Ghats, adjacent the Nilgiri Hills in Tamilnadu and Vellarimala in Kozhikode district in Kerala,

The main attraction of the height is that the heart formed lake on the way to the highest of the height could be a major tourer attraction.The lake is believed to own ne'er dried up. District business Promotion Council provides guides and trekking equipments on rent charges to the tourists. Permission from the forest workplace in Meppady is needed for trekking up to the Chembra peak. you'll be able to additionally organize yourself for trekking however you must accompany a guide provided by the DTPC. (kerala tour)

Edakkal Caves

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Edakkal Caves that area unit believed to own been fashioned around 8000 BC is known for the pre-historic Edakkal virtually interprets into ‘a stone in between’ in South Dravidian. in line with widespread legends related to Edakkal, the caves were fashioned at the purpose affected by the arrows pink-slipped by volcanic rock and Kusha, the dual sons of Lord Rama. edakkal cave 1The caves area unit on the Ambukuthi zygomatic bone at a height of one thousand meters. the large boulders area unit balanced on 2 comparatively smaller boulders. within the caves area unit pictorial writings believed to be from neolithic man, proof of the presence of a prehistoric civilization existing during this region edakkal. (kerala tour packages)

The caves still stay a mystery to the archaeologists. The carvings area unit of Neolithic Age and period. There area unit human and animal figures carvings on the rock walls portrayal pre-historic amount and civilized folks. edakkal3The caves preserves prehistoric rock engravings together with somebody's figure with headgear, somebody's figure on wheeled cart, pictures of a social group king & queen, a ruminant associate degreed an elephant. Such time period carvings area unit terribly rare and these area unit the sole proverbial examples in southern Republic of India. The caves were discovered by the then Superintendent of Police of Malabar, Fred Fawcett. edakkal5The place attracts several historians and archeologist from round the world. Edakkal cave is twenty five kms from Kalpetta and simply three kms from Ambalavayal.The mountains area unit ideal for trekking. The caves area unit a well-liked traveler attraction. The city is well accessible. the most effective visiting hours area unit morning.

Pakshipathalam

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Pakshipathalam could be a rock cave at the north finish of Brahmagiri hill wherever varied species of birds camp. Pakshipathalam is found in deep forest and atop the Brahmagiri hills at a height of 1700 m. The place could be a delight for the lovers of birds since the deep caves found here ar abode of an oversized vary of birds. 4-km deep into the trek there's a tower providing Brobdingnagian bird-watching chance.After dropping Amrita within the stream the Garuda,king of birds uninterested in long flight, perked up on the Karimala. there's alittle eagle formed projection wherever the Garuda perked up. This rock is currently referred to as Garudapara (rock of Garuda). The Garuda is taken into account because the king and guardian of the birds .(tour packages in kerala)

The trek from Thirunelly through dense forests consumes three hours for 7-km coverage. you wish to get a permission from the Forest Department. there's no accommodation facilities obtainable ,Permission from DFO at Mananthavady is critical to go to Pakshipathalam

Lakkidi

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Lakkidi is that the entranceway of Wayanad it positioned at 2296 linear unit on top of water level., Wayanad ‘churam’ ranging from Adivaram and covering a distance of 12km the stairs road ends at high read purpose, Lakkidi. it's nine sharp curves delineated  as Hair Pins.It is an ideal place wherever you'll be able to capture the wonder of Kerala in your camera. The soaring mountain peaks, the speeding stream, abundant vegetation and a deep depression – all expect to welcome you.
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