Wilderness Bound
byRoughing it out in the wild had never been my travel style until a camping trip with friends had changed that perspective. Ever since…
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Va Pho Asian Canteen
byAsian food has a great affinity with most Indian palates. So, it was no surprise that an excited buzz broke out among foodie circles…
The Charm of Sinnadorai’s Bungalow
byIt was Hot and sultry in Madras. Our son was home on summer vacations, and I was away from home with long days at…
Pollachi Navratri – Bringing Together Man and Traditions
byFestivals were celebrated in accordance with the beliefs of the community. We would be incorrect in assuming that these celebrations conformed only to the…
The vibrant hues of Puliyampatti Sandhai
byVisiting a village shandy, particularly in the rural setting of Pollachi, amounts to an experience unlike any other. Over the recent months, I’ve come…
Carved in Grandeur | The royal legacy of Uthukuli Zamin
byThe Uthukuli Aranmanai, an impressive vision of traditional construction styles is a reflection of the grandeur and celebratory lifestyle led by the Zamindars of…
Winter Migrants to Anamalai Tiger Reserve
byOctober to March is the main tourist season in the Western Ghats. I am referring to the birds – the special tourists who come…
Tree Transplantation in an Urban landscape – A Guidebook
byTrees in the urban landscape play a significant role in enhancing the well-being of its citizens by offering numerous benefits to communities, wildlife and…
Nelliyampathy
byLocated in Palghat district of Kerala, Nelliyampathy is a quaint hill station that is only a couple of hours away from Pollachi. This place…
Herping and Photography tour | The Altaghat Rainforest Expedition
byThe Western Ghats, a chain of mountains that extend from a little south of Gujarat till Sri Lanka, harbours astounding biodiversity like nowhere else…