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18
Nov

Trips: Kerala – The drive to Thekaddy (continued)

:: Galleries – Kerala – The drive to Thekaddy (continued)

The drive from Munnar to Thekaddy was absolutely scenic, and the scenic landscape unravelled one amazing vista after another. Part I of the album can be seen in the previous posting, and here’s the rest of this album.

 

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Scenic vistas complete with waterfalls and tea plantations mark the scenic drive to Thekaddy

Scenic vistas complete with waterfalls and tea plantations mark the scenic drive to Thekaddy

 
In this album:

Beautiful contrasts of nature Through the maze of tea plantations on the hill slopes Clouds come-a-rolling over the terraced landscape, enroute to Thekaddy Simply stunning panaroma!
Superb scenery! Tea plantations turn a flouroscent green even as clouds descend low Hills, more hills...even more hills, enroute to Thekaddy Waterfalls break the monotony of the tea-slopes...
A foamy white waterfall cuts across the hill slopes The towering waterfall A serene lake snakes its way through the landscape Following the winding lake
Gentle slopes covered with lush green tea plants span from top to bottom Ha! The grass was greener on our side this time Wonderful scenery Scenic views, at any angle, and any depth
Makes for a perfect picnic spot (except, these are privately owned plantations!) That's the mountain range we crossed over from Munnar... More spectacular carpetted green slopes At the water's edge
Wild flowers Wild flowers View from our resort at Ramakkalmedu - apparently, the windiest place in Asia

17
Nov

Trips: Kerala – The drive to Thekaddy

:: Galleries – Kerala – The drive to Thekaddy

It was barely the half-way mark in the trip, but Cochin and Munnar, with the lush tea plantations, rolling hills, waterfalls and amazing national parks, had already provided glimpses of why Kerala is so aptly christened ‘God’s Own Country’. After a hearty breakfast, it was time to head to Thekaddy, home to the largest wildlife sanctuary in India, viz. the Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary and Tiger Reserve.

 

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Scenic drives mark the journey to Thekaddy

Scenic drives mark the journey to Thekaddy

 
In this album:

Enroute from Munnar to Thekaddy Amazing panaromas greet us as we drive on Bright-roofed houses snuggle into the soft slopes, enroute to Thekaddy Bright-roofed houses snuggle into the soft slopes, enroute to Thekaddy
Tea plantations cover every available inch, up into the hills Terraced gardens, enroute Thekaddy Greens of tea plantations, as far as the eye can see Beautiful landscape, enroute to Thekaddy
Wispy clouds roll in over the carpetted slopes Symmetry: the tree-line, the slopes, the clouds (enroute Thekaddy) Lush green carpet of tea plantations against a spectacular backdrop A view of the road, etched into the hillside, enroute to Thekaddy
A cloudy avalanche seems to descend on the slopes Up, above the clouds so high... Clear blue skies provide the perfect background to these settings (enroute Thekaddy) Scenic drives like these mark the journey to Thekaddy
An expanse of tea plantations seems to boil over What a landscape! Aisles of winding road snake through the green hills, enroute to Thekaddy Scenic and sculpted landscape of tea gardens
More from this amazing album (continued in the next post)

31
Oct

Trips – Kerala: Munnar, A Fresh Start

:: Galleries – Kerala – Munnar

After a wonderful welcome into Munnar the previous day, and a relaxed evening and a good night’s sleep in the cosy hotel room, the following day was a fresh start to catch the early morning fresh air in the hills of Munnar. And boy, did this walk turn out to be refreshing and spectacular! See for yourself from the album below.

 

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A fresh morning greets us in Munnar

Refreshing Munnar

 
In this album:

Early morning walk Sunrays peek through the woods Sunrise over a stream
The Eucalyptus trees take in the warmth of the morning sun Morning Walk along the mist-covered tea plantations Shades of mist-covered tea plantations
A picture postcard scenic view of the hills Fresh green tea plants Winding paths through the tea plantations
Even the road winds through lush tea plantations... Dew drops on tea leaves Tree plantation view
Shades of green in the tea farms Over the tea plants A carpet of tea plantations
Through the tea gardens Tea plantation view, up close A lovely mesh of fern leaves
Let there be light! Amazing Scenery: Nature at work, do not interfere Amazing Scenery: The warm rays of the sun light up the scenery
Amazing Scenery: Just can't get enough... Amazing Scenery: Inviting...to sit beneath the trees here Munnar shivers, as the sun melts the dew
Colour contrasts: a stunning backdrop to a local school A bit of bird-watching Pretty flowers
A cozy cottage nestles in the vicinity Beautiful yellow flowers Sunrays glaze through the tree tops
Munnar, amidst the hills Sunrise, through the trees Bird on a wire
Catching the sunrise Munnar City Landscape Bird on a wire
A bridge across the stream (as seen from our room) [Naturally] Frosted glass Reflections - Our hotel reflected off the balcony railing