Dvara Kodaikanal – A blissful abode above the clouds
byA charming weekend at the Dvara resort in Kodaikanal exceeded my expectations as it was filled with luxury, comfort, great food, and engaging activities….
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Icons of Anamalais – Malabar Trogon
byFound among the dense, green canopies in the Topslip, Valparai and Manomboly ranges of the Anamalai Tiger Reserve, Malabar Trogon is a noticeable bird…
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…
Dvara Siruvani – a refreshing mix of art, architecture and nature
byThe drive into the gates of Dvara Siruvani goes past the Mudanthurai check dam. When the river flows generously, the cascading waters at the…
Sakura Magic in the Nilgiris
byEvery year at the end of August, a certain non-descript tree puts on a stunning show for the passers-by in the hills of Nilgiris….
When the Hills Beckon
byIt’s that time of the year when the clouds come crashing down and nature is at its magical best. To enjoy the rains, we…
Secrets of the rainforest
byA memorable road-trip from Valparai to Athirapally I was still half asleep when I heard this whistle from my room. Room, of an old,…
Field tales from the Anamalai Hills
by“Varun look, an elephant!” said my dad with a palpable glee on his face, when I was only three. That’s how my journey into…
Have you ever seen the rain?
byHave you ever watched an artist at work? They hold nothing back as their most intimate emotions pour out on a stage, on a…
Elephants, Dance Classes and Waterfalls: Tales from Summer Camp in Marayoor
byAbout halfway between Pollachi and Munnar, in a remote mountain valley fringed by waterfalls, sits the little hamlet of Marayoor. The name, combining Mara…