Thattekad, Kerala
Bird of the Day: Malabar Parakeet
Thattekad, Kerala
Conservation Tourism
Bird of the Day: Ring-billed Gull (UC Santa Barbara, California)
Bird of the Day: Brown-crested Flycatcher (Celestún, Mexico)
Beauty Of Munnar – Anairangal Dam
Photo credits: Ramesh Kidangoor
Munnar and its surrounding environs abounds in places that offer amazing natural views; forests, mountains, waterfalls and dams. Anairangal Dam, which in Malyalam means “elephant crossing dam”, is located about 18km from Munnar, en route to Thekkady. Continue reading
Bird of the Day: Long-tailed Sylph (Guango Lodge, Ecuador)
Traditional Boats
Photo credit: Aparna P
The traditional houseboat of Kerala is one of the most enduring and iconic images of the backwaters. These houseboats are converted, comfortably furnished versions of the kuttanadan kettuvallams, that offer adequate accommodation for a whole family, often with sitting rooms, bedrooms and kitchens. One can create one’s own world of imagination and enjoy the beauty of the surroundings while traveling in a houseboat. Continue reading
Bird of the Day: Cactus Wren (Mojave National Preserve, California)
Bird of the Day: Black-faced Nunbird (Tahuayo Lodge, Peru)
Bird of the Day: Gray Hawk with Black-throated Bobwhite (El Cuyo, Mexico)
Beauty of Kerala – Kumarakom
Photo Credits: Joshi
Kumarakom is a favorite tourist hotspot in Kerala, where a visitor can enjoy the beauty of the famous Lake Vembanad, the tranquility in the surrounding scenery, and also the delicious dishes, which include typical Kerala fish preparations. A bird sanctuary on the banks of the lake makes Kumarakom a unique place in the itinerary of a visitor. Continue reading
Bird of the Day: Purple Swamphen
Bharatpur, Rajasthan
Bird of the Day: Common Murres (Homer, Alaska, USA)
Bird of the Day: White-bellied Drongo (Cauvery Wildlife Sanctuary, Karnataka)
Bird of the Day: Ring-billed Gull (Westhampton, New York)
Bird of the Day: Common Hoopoe
Bharatpur, Rajasthan
Bird of the Day: Lapland Longspurs in a snowstorm (Churchill, Canada)
Bird of the Day: Great Cormorant pair (Bhadra, Karnataka)
Bird of the Day: Lesser Flamingos (Little Rann of Kutch, Gujarat)
Organic Farming At Cardamom County
Organic Farming
At Cardamom County we believe in providing guests with the best experience possible, and an eco-friendly one at that. We not only provide this during their stay with things like rich flora on property and solar water heaters, but also through our food: with fresh eggs from our farms and a variety of greens for the most crisp and refreshing salads. Here are a few pictures of the farm. Soon, this fresh produce will be used in many of our upcoming properties. Continue reading
Bird of the Day: Black-throated Sparrow (Mojave National Preserve, California)
Organikos 