Photo Credits: Ramesh Kidangoor
Lake Vembanad at sunset is a vision of coconut palms reflected on calm water. Famous for its boat races, marine products and ubiquitous coir industry, this land of lush paddy fields is also referred to as the “Rice Bowl of Kerala” and one of the few places in the world where farming is done below sea level. Continue reading
San Francisco Bay Trail, CA
Mole National Park, Ghana
Ranganthittu Bird Sanctuary, Karnataka
San Francisco Bay Trail, CA
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The road leading to Wayanad is smooth and even and surrounded by greenery from deciduous forest to soaring bamboos. The sanctuary around Wayanad is rich in fauna and flora. Elephants are the most common wildlife sighting, sometimes even amidst the the thick bamboo groves flanking the road en route to the sanctuary. Continue reading
Outskirts of Bangalore, Karnataka
Photo Credit: Zack Wareh
Lalbagh Gardens, Bangalore
Photo Credit: John Mason
Photo credits: Ramesh Kidangoor
Munnar is a major tea producing area of South India. Over time Munnar became the headquarters for several tea plantations scattered throughout the High Ranges, and the need to service these estates led to the growth of Munnar town. With the attending “Hill Station” tag Munnar became a centre for tourism as well as plantation life. Continue reading
Photo Credit: John Mason
San Francisco Bay Trail, CA
Photo Credits: Ramesh Kidangoor
Located in the northern part of Kerala in the Kasaragod District, the 17th century Bekal Fort is one of the largest and best preserved forts in the state. This imposing circular laterite structure rises 130 ft above sea level and stands on a 35-acre headland that juts into the Arabian Sea. The fort consists of a centrally located 30 foot high observation tower, which affords a grand view of the blue sea and the green palm forest. There are underground tunnels leading to the Sea. Continue reading
Photo Credit: John Mason
Monterey, CA
