Stargazing in the foothills of Anamalais
byThe core of man’s spirit comes from new experiences goes a famous wanderlust quote. That’s why we at The Papyrus Itineraries always look for new,…
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The Forest is full of Surprises! | Interactions among species
byWalking in the forest brings many surprises – the harmony, and discordance in the wilderness are really fascinating to observe and behold. During my…
Song of the Earth
byThe scene is idyll, straight out of a picture postcard. A row of women, silhouetted by the morning sun, stand in the expanses of…
A Lilac love affair!
byAs a kid, I recollect, during our annual visits to our family house in Kodaikanal, we were often taken by our parents to the…
Silambam, The Art of Combat
byThose who have heard of Silambam, an ancient form of warfare, will probably equate it to a muscular lot of artists practicing precise movements…
Jack of all fruits
byThe evergreen forests in the Anamalai Hills have no shortage of fruiting trees and a whole army of frugivores— animals that consume a lot…
Down to Earth | Monsoon wildlife
byEvery year in the month of May, when the heat is at its peak and the Earth parched and dry, everyone eagerly waits for…
These Walls, Those Stories
byThe glorious heritage of Singanallur A fan of the movies will understand the excitement that comes with the prospect of visiting a famous film…
Cattle Carnival – Hooves, drum beats and more
byIt was a warm January afternoon that took us to the Kongu Naatu Kaalnadai Thiruvizha. The large expanse of grass field interspersed with swaying coconut palms…
The Torchbearers of Tradition
byThe sky splits open at the sound of their claps – dense clouds that posed a somber mood, now parted like the curtains of…