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.
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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)
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A scenic view on top of Neyyar Dam
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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.
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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.
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Shining rays of the sun passing through the canopy is simply
irresistible.
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Vagamon Tea Plantation
The vast tea plantation of Vagamon will surely bring you
tranquility with it’s lush greenery and fresh air.
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Random stop in one of the greenery hills in Vagamon
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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)
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Beautiful sun rays passing through the clouds giving as an
impression that God was shining upon us and He will forever will.
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The Beauty of Neyyar Wildlife Sanctuary, Thiruvananthapuram |
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The Lion Safari Park inside Neyyar Wildlife Sanctuary |
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“The truth is like a lion; you don’t have to defend it. Let it
loose; it will defend itself.”
― Augustine of Hippo
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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
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Random thirsty elephant in Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary
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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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