Wayanad Wilderness

Every time I visit Kerala, I realise a new facet about God’s partiality to this beautiful Southern India state. At every nook and corner of the place he has lavished his indulgence and left us to wonder at his creation. Wayanad, lying snuggled in the Northern part of Kerala, probably took up most of his time. Adorned with dense forests, gurgling lakes, lush tea estates, mysterious caves and frothy waterfalls Wayanad was the perfect choice for our summer vacations.  Nuzzling the Western Ghats, the rocky terrain of the region added…

Day 22: Visiting Varkala

Stretched out lazily at the foot of a cliff, the Papanasam beach is the glistening jewel crowning the coastal town of Varkala. Despite being perched at the most perilous coast of the Arabian Sea, Varkala is Southern Kerala’s most popular hang-out zone. The golden sands of the Papanasam beach is a lively collage of footprints of fishermen bringing home their catch, backpackers thirsting for the thrill of adventure as well as those of the religious minded who come to wash away their sins in the pious waters of the ocean.…