What better day than today to reach the 1947 hit mark on my blog. A Happy Independence Day to all. May wisdom persevere.
I proudly present to you on this day the 5th entry into 7 Days 7 Posts, a post, more of a drive through the majestic and scenic Kerala. Sit back and enjoy the ride!
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By Train
We arrived at Trichur Rly. Station in mild drizzle, already awe-struck and happy with the journey. The very first opinion we all had in unison – It’s so green!
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On Road.
Our opinion did not change, but only matured. We drove a 100 kms from Athirapally Waterfalls in Thrissur to Mararikulam Beach in Alapuzha (pronounced Alaporra) through some amazing views, tea plantations, rubber estates, ghat roads and tall waterfalls!
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Rubber (the white paste) getting collected in the cup tied below. Interesting how the hat is placed to protect rubber from mixing with water or the grooves which are made on the trunk to decide on the flow of extracted Rubber.
Not the Athirapally Waterfalls
The Athirapally Waterfalls
No, not Munnar
A drive by the Backwaters late in the night. Here, I cut an improvised Birthday Cake. Mine. 😀
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By the Backwaters!!
Oops, to do it justice, backwaters demand a dedicated post for itself.
Just a glimpse of what’s in store…
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Who knew, a drive as beautiful as this could have started….
like this…
You can untie the seat belt now and share your comments. 🙂
Please click here for part 2 of this photo journey through Kerala.
Wow. A stunning post and amazing photos. Thank you for the Kerala virtual tour. Now you got me dreaming of God’s own country.
maverickbird hasn’t yet landed in Kerala? :O Shocker! Maybe by the time you’re done with Valley of Flowers, monsoon in Kerala should subside and then… 🙂
Maverickbird has not yet landed in Kerala except for brief stopovers at Kochi. But it has been on my wishlist forever.
Your camera won’t be disappointed anytime you visit there. Hoping your wish comes true soon 🙂
Thank you. In fact I am on my way down south as we speak. Your Kerala photos tempted me really bad.
Yay me! looking forward to your posts, then 🙂
Thank you
Looks like major fun! 🙂 Very nice views and pics!
Thank you 🙂
I have never been to kerala, but your mindblowing post gave me a virtual tour. Looking forward to more.
Thanks for the appreciation. 🙂
Refreshing, wasn’t it? I just did some travelling in Kerala after a little more than a couple of years and I must say, I’d almost forgotten how really green the state is. Ah! refreshing. 🙂
Oh, you bet it was. 🙂 Which all places did you visit?
It is beautiful Loved those photos of fog up on the mountains, the clouds. Truly mesmerizing. Sadly I have not visited Kerela yet, though it’s on my bucket list.
I am sure you guys had loads of fun, pictures speaks for itself 🙂
Cheers
Aanchal
We really did! Hope you too visit it soon 🙂
beautiful pictures , Jatin
Thank you madam 🙂
Those snaps! Kerala never looked better on a computer screen 🙂
Thank you Teny! Appreciate the feedback 🙂