There is no better way to immerse oneself in the wilderness than a wildlife safari. Safaris are conducted twice a day in Kabini, as you enter the forests on designated routes. Early morning safaris are the best time to witness most of the animals of the reserve, who step out for water and food before the temperatures rise. Evening safaris are considered a good time to spot the spots, i.e.
Nehru Trophy Snake Boat Race is a famous sport, which is attended by thousands of people, both tourists, and locals every year. The people of Kerala eagerly await this competition and preparations begin well in advance for the same. During this time, the otherwise calm and serene lake transforms into a battleground with boatmen from different villages competing for the prestigious trophy.
The precarious yet thrilling pathways up to the falls are a treat for mountaineers who are looking for a quick adventure. The trek routes are very well maintained and you get to savour a spectacular view of the falls thoughout.
The enchanting rain shadow village of Marayoor is home to naturally fragrant sandalwood forests. It is about 40 Km run from Munnar and lies on the eastern side of Western Ghats. It is unexplored, untouched and incredibly pristine. On either way to the Marayoor Sandalwood Forests, you will see numerous waterfalls.
The safari takes you on a 90 km tour across the Sholayar range through the rainforests of Kerala. The prominent attractions covered are Kauthuka Park, Thumboormuzhy Dam, Butterfly garden, Vazhachal falls, Athirapally falls, hills, valleys, rainforest full of resident wildlife, birds and tea gardens.
One of several working local tea factories open to the public, Lockhart dates from 1879 and sits 10km southeast of Munnar. Guided factory tours explain modern tea processing from picking to export. There's also a small museum, plus gardens and tastings.
The handicraft products, sea-shell items, decorative pieces and dress materials make for a vibrant experience and some great souvenirs to take back home. Kanyakumari beaches offers various seashell items including trinkets and souvenirs and there are small shops that sell decorative pieces made from bamboo, cane and wood.
Situated 9.8 kilometers from Athirapally waterfalls, Illithode is every nature lover’s ecstasy. This is the best eco-tourist spot for travellers who love adventure, bird watching, nature walking and photography. This exquisite place is bordered with giant lush green trees artistically interwoven with each other.
Sholayar Dam is located 53.3 kilometers from Athirapally waterfalls. The Sholayar Dam is stretched at a distance of 20 kilometers, making it the second-largest and biggest rock dam in Asia. The gigantic structure with its alluring scenic beauty is counted among the few famous places to visit near Athirapally waterfalls.
Located inside the Eravikulam National Park is the Anamudi Peak. This is the highest peak in South India; standing at a height of over 2700 m. Treks to the peak are allowed with permission from the Forest and Wildlife authorities at Eravikulam.
A very exciting and relaxing rail with river two centre combination of chugging through the beautiful hills and plains of Karnataka in the comfort of the luxurious Golden Chariot train. Visit a tiger reserve national park which is also home to elephants, bison and deer. Explore the amazing palaces and temples of Mysore, a city where an erstwhile Maharaja still resides. Come to one of the most beautiful ancient ruins of South India at Hampi which was earlier called Vijaynagra, which was one of the most powerful empires of South India before the colonial period.
Starting the journey in Kolkata a city seeped in history of the colonial period of India, we fly into the North Eastern parts of India across to Assam: The land that gave the world the English Breakfast Tea, where the world’s largest population of rhinos share the forests with tigers, elephants, wild buffaloes, leopards and deers. Set along the banks of the mighty Brahmaputra River and under the shadows of the towering Himalayan mountains, this paradise of nature and cultures takes your breath away!
A few blocks back from the beach, the candy-striped 1862 lighthouse contains a small museum with an original oil lamp, but is best visited for the 360-degree views of a surprisingly green Alleppey from the top of its spiralling staircase.
Come the season of Kurinji, and all the roads of South India lead to the Nilgiris or Blue Mountains, upon reaching which you will feel, that all of Nature or the Universe has conspired for you to behold this phenomenon – a tapestry of lush green transforming into an undulating ocean of violet.
