Saturday, January 8, 2022

Unwind with Nature

A visit to Kerala in December after two years was really worth the wait. Though short it was exciting with trips to natural attractions. A picture speaks more than words. Hence here is a pictorial description. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Illickal Kallu (Kottayam District)
This rock is a monolith standing prominently at 3400 feet above sea level. A 1 km hike to reach the top is a thrilling experience. Jeep service is there for those who don't want to walk. The hill top offers a breath taking view of surrounding nature.
Next we headed to... Marmala Waterfalls (Kottayam District)
A forty meter high waterfall, tucked inside a private estate is located enroute Vagammon Hill Station. To reach the spot, one has to hike through a rocky terrain with huge boulders.
Vennimala (Kottayam District) Vennimala is famous for Sri Rama-Lakshmana Swamy temple (https://templesinindiainfo.com/vennimala-sri-rama-lakshmana-swamy-temple/). A cave where Kapila the Vedic sage meditated is located here.