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Saturday, March 29, 2014

The Beauty of Kerala

Seeing and experiencing the beauty of Kerala was such a blissful and wonderful treat. It is indeed God’s own country. A beautiful state beyond word can describe. The greeneries, high mountains, back waters, vast tea plantation, wildlife sanctuaries, tall pine and rubber trees will make one tourist like me in awe to God’s creativity. I'll be forever grateful to Him for giving me this opportunity.

Neyyar Wildlife Sanctuary, Thiruvananthapuram
A repository of some of the rarest medicinal herbs, the Neyyar Dam located about 32 km from Thiruvananthapuram, is a popular picnic spot with a lake and a picturesque dam site. The lake formed by the dam across the Neyyar River is the bluest of blue, making boating irresistible for tourists.

The Neyyar Wildlife Sanctuary of which the dam is a part is the habitat of over a hundred species of fauna including Asian Elephant, Tiger, Leopard, Slender Loris and reptiles like King Cobra, Travancore Tortoise, etc. A crocodile breeding centre and a lion safari park are also located in the dam site.
(Caption Credit to: https://www.keralatourism.org/destination/neyyar-reservoir-thiruvananthapuram/240)
A scenic view on top of Neyyar Dam

Vazhachal & Athirapilly Waterfalls
The most famous waterfalls of Kerala, Athirapally and Vazhachal. It is also considered as the Niagara Falls of India. The picturesque spot, which is also adjacent to dense green virgin forest, plus the soothing sounds of cascading waterfalls will surely bring you tranquility that only nature can give.

Vagamon Pine Forrest
One of the most romantic places I’ve ever seen. It has a very Twilight-ish effect
Couldn't resist but imagine being with someone you love enjoying the beautiful and serene environment. Plus the rainy-effect sound when the wind is playing with these towering Pine trees will make your mind at peace.

Shining rays of the sun passing through the canopy is simply irresistible.

Vagamon Tea Plantation
The vast tea plantation of Vagamon will surely bring you tranquility with it’s lush greenery and fresh air.

Random stop in one of the greenery hills in Vagamon

TAGORE ROCK, PARUNTHUMPARA
Parunthumpara is considered as one of trekker enthusiast’s delight. A beautiful mountainous place located near to Peermade in Idukki District of Kerala. Despite having a fear of heights, I couldn’t resist but braved myself in climbing Tagore Rock, one of tourist’s favourite spot in Idukki district. From the top, you will get an endless view of vast green forest that will make you shout like Jack and Rose did in Titanic “I am the Queen of the world!” :p
(Photo insert from http://www.panoramio.com/photo/81579645)

Beautiful sun rays passing through the clouds giving as an impression that God was shining upon us and He will forever will.

 The Beauty of Neyyar Wildlife Sanctuary, Thiruvananthapuram







The Lion Safari Park inside Neyyar Wildlife Sanctuary

“The truth is like a lion; you don’t have to defend it. Let it loose; it will defend itself.”
― Augustine of Hippo

While seeing these lions, I’m singing “God’s not Dead” song :)

My God’s not dead
He’s surely alive
He’s living on the inside
Roaring like a Lion




Random thirsty elephant in Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary


Kodanad Elephant Sanctuary
The largest elephant training centres in Kerala. Kodanad Elephant Sanctuary is a rural riverside village in the Ernakulam district of the state of Kerala . Its a popular picnic spot and tourist destination in kerala too. It is the only elephant rescue and training center in Kerala specialized for rescuing and training stranded adult and baby elephants from the forest regions across Kerala. Kodanad Elephant Training Camp, Kerala is situated on the south bank of Periyar River, about 42 kilometers east of Kochi (Cochin) city.
(Credit to http://www.yatramantra.com/Place/kodanad-elephant-sanctuary)

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