tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2431918869149981302024-03-20T08:12:11.964-07:00BackpackWind roared their scary way,
rain drops their trembling pitter patter,
Clouds melted even harder,
voices growing even harder..
But I know where to reach
and here I’m leaving a trail!!!!!!!!!!!vbhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01815931257531886393noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-243191886914998130.post-53249493615425091332014-12-03T22:07:00.002-08:002014-12-03T22:07:56.545-08:00Pookode lake - Wyanad,Kerala<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Pookode lake is perenial fresh water lake among hidden away among the lush green forest.It has boating climate being just wonderful that was the plan for the day. The guy who took through the lake was the best thing that happend to us.Firstly he loved his place Wayand and that transcended in every word he uttered and he loved his job and the tourists whom he took around.He told us that the lake is 8.5 hectare with more than 6m depth and aerial view revealed that the lake shape was that of India map. River Kabani from panamaram rivulet originates from this lake. </div>
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He even taught us name of many herbs that thrived on the lake.Best part was he never rushed us through he happily explained stopping the boat and rowed effortlessly though there were 8 people including him.Though it was hard to remember the herbs and its benefits we could definitely spot blue water lily all around.</div>
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Later just walked through the stone pavement built around the lake enjoying the perfect day.</div>
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There is a childrens park too</div>
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Its a plastic free zone hence carrying plastic cover inside.There are handicraft, spices and tea sold at the entrance of the lake.<br />
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Lakkidi is the gateway to Wayand another beauty @ gods own country..I had heard a lot about this beautiful but honestly I was not prepared for this though..<br />
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It was the site of paradise of earth ..just as it dawned on the horizon with chilly breeze caressing through at 700m above sea with slight drizzle all onlookers lost track of time and people around it was just the beauty of mother earth and its heights and I felt blessed for a life god has showered upon me..<br />
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This view you can enjoy if you taken up NH 212 from Kozhikode Thamarassery ghat road..One may prefer private vehicle through the twist and turn of the hairpin bend but for me nothing could offer that experience a KSRTC (Kerala state road transport corporation) can offer.I love the way they traverse through the 9 hairpins spanning around 14 km..If you think this is the best view then wait till its dark it looks as if earth is reflecting the starry sky.</div>
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Born mallu I have always lived my life outside Kerala. For me Kerala means vacation, fun time with my cousins and loads of pampering. Tamilnadu has always been close to my heart with my schooling and college life back there.The whole vantage of Kerala changed ever since I started my doctoral research in Kerala. It is then I started to experience a whole set of wonderful experience of gods own country. The best part being monsoon..Monsoon just crashes into my life like love flooding in with heavenly like feeling.Its as though the whole earth blooms with life ..Lush green life all around..Fresh moss upon wall,algal life, even cacophony of frog feels all beautiful.Except for the drenching in rain in the morning on my way to work and the dampness of the clothes I love every single thing that monsoon gifts..<br />
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For the love of monsoon and some monsoon travel fun Athirapalli was the chosen destination..Hill station seemed to be too calmer for the taste and waterfall falls somehow seemed more exciting..<br />
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Athirapalli is 63 km from Thrissur situated on the edge of Sholayar forest, monsoon is best time to explore 80 feet waterfall that merges to chalakudy river. Though many would say october as an ideal time, nothing would make up for thye monsoon experience..<br />
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The first distance glimpse of the falls with forest as the backdrop the place is amazing</div>
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Look what my bestie leslie clicked on our way</div>
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Everywhere you can find beautiful mini falls on your way.</div>
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Bike would be an exciting option but on monsoon car would be safer..</div>
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Being with your best friend is a special treat you can give yourself and travelling with one is a double treat.I am blessed with some of the best things in my life and friends find a special place among them.My best friend leslie is my best travel companion..Her bike unicorn which she calls(Kudira meaning horse) no place is too far for us. Recently we had been to a marriage (actually she did a job of a driver of taking me there)..The marriage was at Chalakudy, Thrissur district in Kerala and she was thoroughly bored with all the waiting for me..On our way back we stopped for a while for some refreshment (though we were full with wedding feast) and started browsing through for places around.Suddenly Kudakkallu parambu a megalithic burial place caught our attention and interest , sooner maps were downloaded distance calculated and feast slumber was no longer pressing upon us. Cherumanangad is 55 km from Chalakudy. The clime was just great as it had been raining for a week now , thanks to the depression in the Arabian sea.We were too happy chatting way with the travel bug fluttering high, but that was when the most unfortunate thing happened to us, both our mob ran out of battery as the night before we were too immersed in our girly talks to charge our mobile.So from modernity we took a step back and became old types of travelers asking for direction.We were on a lucky day mode as most people didn't know about the burial place but thankfully knew the place at the least and well few helped us with the wrong direction .After many twists and turn it seemed like we reached the place when it hit us that we had got 20 km ahead of a junction we were supposed to take right . Praying that this might be the last wrong turn we set off and we landed at the site around 4:30 pm.<br />
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Set away from the huzzle and buzzle of the state highway, Kudakkallu parambu is a megalithic burial site spread around two acres in a quieter area of Cherumanangad. You can find this site amidst dwelling around the fence of this protected monument of archaeological survey of India.It is believed that these might be 4000 years old tombs. These mushroom like arrangements are made as a memorial stone upon the dead of very important stature perhaps of aristocratic lineage.</div>
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The recent rains has given rise to life all over the tombs that added beauty to the site. </div>
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Well maintained lush green grass are well maintained so are the mud pathways to each tomb.</div>
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With cool breeze and an approaching dusk made the whole experience memorable .There is a care taker and a helper who take of the whole premise.</div>
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There are times when I'm caught up in the hectic web of my research that I need a break to shake myself so that I can get back with more energy.This Sunday was one such weekend that I didn't have much time to go for a long travel still I couldn't ignore the travel bug inside me, that is when I decided to let the traveler in me free. Malpe beach is 141 km from were I live and that is the map I followed.<br />
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I started my day 7:30am from Kasargod junction in train number 12685 that reached Mangalore central at 9:00 am after a quick breakfast from TajMahal restaurant near the station I set off to Nehru bus stand for a Volvo to Manipal.I have always been in love with the bus travel in them I love the calm and soothing way the bus glides through NH 17.I reached Udupi something close to an hour .Not succumbing to the temptation to visit <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Udupi_Sri_Krishna_Matha">Sri Krishna temple</a>, Uduppi, I searched for a bus to Malpe beach.People there were quite friendly and directed me to the place were bus to Malpe beach halted. Malpe beach is around 10 km from the bus stand that takes roughly 15 mins.Now there are two options to get to St.Mary's island first stop that would take you to the place were you can get a ferry and the second place that would take you to the main beach were you can enjoy some time in the beach with some water sports for the adventurous soul. and there are ferrys available from the beach though that I understood later is at a higher cost.I opted for the second stop to my surprise turned out to be a better choice as the beach was just great.</div>
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I got in my ferry and set off to my journey to St.Marys island , it would close to 15 minutes to reach there.Have a clear look at your ferry and get your pick up time correctly so that you get back without any hazzels. That was the first view of St.Marys island from the boat..<br />
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Frankly I didn't know about this island until I read a report about a fisherman whom swam from this island to Malpe beach with his hands and legs tied..Some more research about the island enlightened me about its special rocklike columns made of basalt lava as a result of volcanic eruption some centuries ago when Madagascar was still part of India..Thus making this place even more interesting..</div>
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The place is plastic free zone , even if you don't see any sign kindly do not litter around the place and spoil the beauty..I read that the island has fallen pray to human abuse, but from I could see authorities have taken necessary actions and taken good care of it..The day was a bright sunny day so I had a great time enjoying my time in the island..The shore was filled with shell remnants something that I have not seen in other beaches..</div>
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This part of the island is not that swimmer friendly because of its rock formation still you can enjoy the feel of gentle waves crashing onto your feet I would call that bliss...</div>
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After that all happend in a rush from beach to Uduppi and then to Mangalore in volvo then straight to railway station for train number 16603 Maveli express at 17:45.. I reached Kasargod around 18:24 and happily got home recalling my great day striking of yet another place in my travel list..</div>
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Its been a while that I challenged my body to something adventurous and eons that I have been for trekking.Hence mission Ranipuram was planned.Little was known about the place that made it even more interesting..This trip was just before the onset of monsoon .This was planned over better view as Ranipuram is a house for leeches and the trekking trail gets quite slippery during monsoon.We started our journey at 8:00 am .There were some 20 of us who set out with full energy..</div>
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Our vehicle dropped us at the entrance..We had made prior arrangement for breakfast at a hotel at the foothill..After an energizing breakfast we started our climb up , we had a guide to help us out with the path.Or you might end up lost, recently there were reports of school kids lost in the forest only to return after four days, there were a personnel involved in the rescue operation too ..There are two route one through the heart of the forest with no proper path, just trail, through them sometimes there are only vines you get to hold for support.But this the fun part..On our way we got to see fresh elephant dung but otherwise we found the trekking trail non frightening..The challenge was quite rewarding at the end of it.As the group had many included from different age group the youngest being 12 years and oldest 58, it was a good mix of adrenaline.On our way we rested on fallen tree, rocks and at the worst even on ground to get over weariness.It took a good 40 minutes to get to the top.Climbing your way uphill you realize the importance of regular exercise..The guide told us that the trek gets adventurous during monsoon..<br />
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Though most of the path is through forest once you get to that point its all done..<br />
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When you get to this point you just want to get on top of it as early as possible and shed out all the exhaution away.<br />
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That is the reward- an amazing view from top ..With a good altitude even with a bright sun the breeze was soothing and cool enough to cheer away the fatigue..There is a cave like formation that could be explored by more adventurous but its bit difficult to venture in so people with less grip kindly stay away..After forty minutes when we were all set we started our descend.<br />
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We got to explore some natural spring on our way and finally hot biriyani was awaiting us as we got to the hotel at the foothill..All of us greedily savored in happily we stayed back till 4 pm chatting and discussing the days event , bid good bye with a cup of tea and Jam roll...<br />
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You can click <a href="http://fashionmantraa.blogspot.in/2014/07/on-day-for-adventure.html">here</a> to find out what I wore for the day.<br />
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By road Ranipuram is 64km from Kasargod or 46 km from Kanhangad.<br />
Nearest railway station is Kanhangad or Kasargod is the major nearest railway station.<br />
Carry min two water bottles for your trip also something to munch after you reach..There is nothing much on top to sit and relaxed so be prepared for that..Its just the magnificent view that is awaiting you on top..<br />
Carry salt if you are planning your travel during monsoon to ward off from leeches.<br />
There are cottages maintained by Kerala tourism development board but it needs advance booking.<br />
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Monsoon is the best to travel through the western ghat that gets the best ...<br />
Being in Pune a trip to Lonavala was only natural.Expressways has good view point and the roads are quite good even for a monsoon ridden days..<br />
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The journey started early by 6:00 so that there would be ample time to enjoy..Beautiful landscape,<br />
Trees and plants swaying to the spirit of monsoon fed breeze.Fogy roads it was just awesome..<br />
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We stopped at Panvel for breakfast and soon after paav- bhaji and a cup of coffee set out on our way to Lonawala. My bestie is THE COMPANY for any trip with her anywhere becomes a time to remember.With some classic music the journey was quite comfortable chatting away.Since two of us didn't have much idea about the places so nothing was planned and our trip being time bound we couldn't explore much but started off with Kune falls Khandala valley.</div>
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Situated in the twin hills of Lonawala Kandhala valley I would its a must visit place.The monsoon had added a charm to the place .The place was calming and very soothing for a busy mind.This definitely brought in a holiday spirit in us.The Sahyadiri mountains stands tall graceful beholding all this beauty elegantly.There were many tourists from many part of the country enjoying with family and friends. I could people of all ages here.There were also couple enjoying their romantic getaway.Tourist have to walk their way from the Kune church .There were camping facilities but prior reservation is necessary.Our next stop was Tungarli lake which was about half an hour from Kune falls.Though we could have reached by 15 mins we took it slow and steady enjoying the beauty around. The<span style="text-align: left;"> greenery all around. an extra shade of green along the slope and valley.new and small water falls just walk away from the road.If you love exploring you will every bit of your Eureka moments.</span></div>
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We opted for the lake for a crowd free zone..Do not go for the place if you don't like a time just for yourself with abundant beauty bestowed by the nature around you.Our next point was Bhushi Dam that was very crowded.Our last destination was Tiger point that is 4km from Bushi dam and I just wanted to stay there forever.It is a place where one can enjoy THE BEAUTIFUL view of the hill.There were flowers meadow topped valley clouds moving gliding lethargically and fog topping the road.We just drank the beauty heartily and I could see everyone smiling around irrespective of their ages and that's the difference a place can have upon you.<br />
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Monsoon had brought in puddles of water all around with the greenery and the curves all made the whole place so romantic.No wonder the place is the best for a romantic getaway.</div>
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Overall this was one of the best monsoon drive I have ever set onto.This is a must visit place for anyone looking for a getaway from the huzzle buzzle. Try to reach the Tiger point bit early to avoid crowd..<br />
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Be prepared for heavy rain if you are planning for a monsoon trip.Get yourself comfortable footwear that you can walk on a slippery surface.Carry a good protection for mobile and camera from the rain.Be careful of what you are eating from small shops. <i>Bhuttas</i>(corn) are a must try in the monsoon, you are not going to enjoy anywhere than here.The climate can be cold to wet so be prepared for them.The drive might be adventurous with the curves and slope hence drive carefully.There is nothing much to do on the hill after 6pm unless you are camping hence adjust your time.If possible try to include Karla caves as they are a must visit place , so don't miss like I did.Carry snack and water as you are bound to go hungry very fast..Try not to throw plastic bags and spoil the beauty of the place, try your best to preserve the existing beauty the way you can..</div>
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Fort Dansborg is a Danish fort at Tharangambadi.Bay of Bengal is at a walkable distance and one can enjoy a walk on the relatively cleaner beach.The fort was built by Tanjavur King in association with Danish administration in early 17th century.Presently there is a museum at the center of the building which is the main attraction with loads of artifacts, coins,Danish manuscripts, canon balls and whale skeleton.<br />
This whole complex consists of two floors upper for governor and priest and lower being for soldiers and animals , there were warehouse, kitchen, church, and jail all in the same wall.. History and archaeology enthusiasts would love the place as not much damage has occurred to the complex.<br />
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The complex looks like a small town self sufficient supporting itself.With the sea just meters away one and here the crashing waves.<br />
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There is a renovated Sr Masilamaneeswar temple on the beaches that has become quite colourful after renovation.I would have preferred it with the old charm.there is a danish cemetary nearby but as I was running short of time I couldn't visit.</div>
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Do carry water<br />
It is around 115 km from Pondicherry by road<br />
The nearest railway station is Mayiladuthurai which is 40km.<br />
The museum is open on all days except Friday and State government holiday<br />
Timing-10:00 am to 5:30 pm</div>
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My final destination for the day was Narthamalai. Narthamalai hills like <a href="http://bagndpak.blogspot.in/2014/07/sittanavasal-cave-arivar-koil-jain-cave.html">Sittanavasal</a> use to be home for jain hermits.These natural rock shelter at Alurutimalai has loads of similarities just like eladipattam interms of rock rocks.More of these are found in Kudagumalai s away that might be hidden but just walk towards left follow the foot way and you'll find them ask the locals for direction just to save time.<br />
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The Vijayalaya Chozhisvaram temple stand all alone in all its wonder.The restoration work was on It is a shiva temple with a nandi facing the temple.</div>
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I wouldn't recommend anyone to go single do take your friends as the place itself is quiet lonely.And who doesn't like a company to sit in the shade and enjoy the view.There is a goddess temple which is quiet famous.</div>
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Next stop was Sittanavasal there are two roadthat can be taken,but I followed the Musiri-Kulithalai-Manapparai-Pudukottai--Alangudi-Peravoorani-Sethubavacam Rd which was quite familiar to me.</div>
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Like I mentioned maintained by ASI the place is ticketed and there is a guide cum care taker who explains about the place.Being Sunday there were few tourist otherwise it carries a deserted look. The guide is a short tempered man so be careful with his mood swing..The temple is relatively small with a hall and a main sanctum sanctorum.<br />
There are beautiful fresco that have withstood the test of time.He explained that few of them were lost as a result of vandalism.He didn't let us take picture and this was the one I managed before he stopped.<br />
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If these painting were so wonderful I was wondering how amazing the paintings of Ajanta caves Maharastra would be.The painting depicts a lotus pond and the flowers being collected by monks , animals from the pond depicting Jaina Samavasarana. He informed us that all these paintings are regarded as the greatest of the old century.</div>
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The sanctum sanctorum is a small room like enclosure were the guide demonstrated an interesting thing.He explained to us that the monks mediated here striking a balance of the mind with that of nature and when that comes in line a reverberating OM a mesmerizing chant could be heard.These definitely got me goose bumps , there were other tourists who all tried their turn to get it right but in vain.</div>
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Eladipattam is a natural rock shelter on top of a hill.One can walk through the steps that could be slight tricky but there are iron support to help you out.</div>
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There are low roofed rock beds with inscriptions.They are behind iron bars to protect them from vandalism, which has already destroyed the beauty of it.It really breaks my heart to see such things upon such heritage important sites, destroying the very essence of the soul.There are seventeen beds in number.<br />
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One can and enjoy the view of the village from top .Its a best place to be around 5:00 pm evening .They close down at 5:30.Like Sittanavasal there is an entry fee of Rs 5.<br />
Jain monks living a life so well in the old days choosing all these caves for their way of life and builting it the way they chose is still an enigma to me.<br />
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This place is well connected to Trichy and Pudukottai by road though there are government operating,I would recommend for a personal vehicle.Get your GPS on toe or do not shy away to ask for direction.The locals are quiet helpful and don't get carried away with their walkable distance.For them even five to eight mile (one mile is equal to 1.6 km) is a walkable distance.It would be good if you browse through the history before you get to the place ,so that it is easy to understand when the guide explains to you about the fresco or to search for the number of beds in the cavern. 3 to 4pm would be an ideal time to visit the place for having a breezy evening.<br />
The nearest railway station is Pudukottai though Trichy would be ideal for people from most places.</div>
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Thirumayam that falls on the Pudukottai-Karaikudi highway is easily.As I was on my way home Trichy I thought of stopping by the fort.For me it was around 45 min drive.I stopped in Pudukottai for lunch and then headed to this fort.<br />
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Taken care by Archeological survey of India, there is entrance fee to the premises.Built by Vijaya Raghunatha Sethupathi in 1867 was handed over to Raghunatha Raya Thondaiman. Recently renevoated it hasn't fallen victim of vandalism yet.Originally with seven concentric walls now only three ramain. There are three entrances from north, south and east.</div>
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On top of the fortress there is a an elevated structure built of stones that holds a canon that is believed to be of British Origin</div>
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There is nothing much to do on top of the fortress and since the the fort doesn't enjoy a great elevation, you can see the highway and dry thorned plants around the fort.As you get out of the fort to the left of he main fort there is a cave temple of Lord Shiva.Climbing up the iron steps was fun .There is one more rock cut structure just opposite to this temple. </div>
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Thirumayam is about 20km from Pudukottai and is well connected by road as it is on NH 210 which Trichy-Rameshwaram highway.</div>
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Tamilnadu is known majorly for its beautiful temple that carries a richness of architectural splendor matched by tradition and culture.I feel lucky to have lived most of life here in the Trichy Tanjore region which is the prime expanse of beautiful temples.</div>
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Karpaka Vinayakar Temple at Pillayarpatti is quiet famous among devotees for its age old rituals and few specialities attached to the presiding diety of Lord Ganesha. I planned to set out to the place as it is just 2hr drive away.On a Sunday I set out to Pillayarpatti which is a small town untouched by the modernity yet there are facilities enough to keep one going.There are sign boards all around the place that will lead you to the temple.My first site of the temple was with its large pond that offered a dash of cool breeze in the summer especially when the drive itself were quite dry, dusty and hot.</div>
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There is no specific area marked for parking and check the space before you part or there is every chance that your vehicle being wheel being punctured.Quite different to the place the temple is elaborate with the old world charm that only a rock cut temple can offer.<br />
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I was quite excited to click all the speciality and that's when I saw the board that read that photography inside temple premises were not allowed, somehow I have a problem clicking when I get to see something like that, sorry about that but I'll try to explain as much as possible without pictures.</div>
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Karpaga Vinayaga temple derived its named from the main deity vinayaka aka lord Ganesh. Just like the Karpagavruksham or tree that satisfies every wish.Lord Ganesha the main deity is believed to fulfill every devotee's wish thus being known by this name.The central idol is a huge one just like that of shiva's lingam at Tanjavore Big temple.Unlike the usual idol this Lord Ganesha has only two hands in seen seated with his legs folded without the help of a stool.More interestingly smaller shrines of godess Laxmi, Saraswathi and Durga also found.The place offers too much to peace, the crowd was scanty dark and calm.You can find inscriptions .It is believd that Pallavas built this beautiful rock cut temple.It is also said that the shape of Lord Ganesha's idol itself such that when joined from heard to hand then to trunk to feet it resembles that of Tamil letter "O".There lord shiva lingam also in the same temple making it even interesting place to be in.Another specialty of this temple is that Lord Ganesha is seated facing north hence devotees worshiping would be blessed with all wealth.<br />
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<b>How to reach Pillayarpatti</b></div>
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Like I said Pillayarpatti is a small town.The nearest railway station is Karaikudi which is 13 km away or Madurai or Trichy around 70 and 100km respectively.Buses are frequently available.I found few hotels around but I'm not sure on how good they are.</div>
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Unlike other temples shopping options near the temple is not there except for one or two stalls that sell flowers and coconut.</div>
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<b>Sri Shanmughanathar Temple, Kundrakudi</b></div>
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On my way from Pillayarpatti I stopped at sri Shanmughanathar temple at Kundrakudi which is just few km from Pillayarpatti.</div>
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The time I got there was just when the Srikovil opened up after the noon pooja. It was a beautiful feeling when themain door opens up with the sacred bell ringing paired with the aarathi (sacred flame) by the poojari.Lord murugan is seen with goddess Valli and Deivanai. Another special feature of the temple is that the navagraha face lord Muruga's statue.after Parikrama and enjoying cool breeze in the mid day with not much view to look around, I started my descend.But unlike Pillayarpatti, this temple had a fair share of shops selling colourful things.My next stop would be Pudukottai for lunch.</div>
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Gulmarg famous skiing paradise is at an elevation of 8,825 ft making a great place during winter.They say there is a rush of foreign crowd in the winter when there are skiing competitions organised attracting participants far and wide.Gulmarg is around a drive of 1:30 hr.</div>
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We stopped at Tanmarg to hire winter gear.We then resumed our journey to Gulmarg with all those heavy coats and boots.The drive till Tanmarg was quiet smooth but from from then on there are numerous hairpin bends through the mountain with pines making green scenary.</div>
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Predictably we were surrounded by the pony men and were told that Ponies are the best option to reach the top but we somehow managed to make them understand that we needed a cable ride than on pony.But our relief was momentary as we were surprised to see the crowd .</div>
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We booked for boarding passes <a href="http://gulmarggondola.com/">online</a>. There are two options phase one Kungdoor and phase two which is called Aparwath.It is in phase two one can play with snow just like <a href="http://bagndpak.blogspot.in/2014/07/kashmir-diaries-sonamarg-meadow-of-gold.html">Sonamarg</a>. As phase two is closed time and again as per snow fall we could get tickets only to phase one which could be extended on arrival from the counter in Gulmarg.It is best to get online tickets as the queue is quite long otherwise.We walked through beautiful golf fields.<br />
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Pir Panjal and Nanga Parbat ccould be seen from here.The journey till Kangdoor was quite smooth and exciting.We could see a chair car that was not operational anymore.</div>
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View from Gondola stop phase one was real beautiful, there is a restaurant and many people selling clothes and other fancy stuffs throughout.After few clicks we set for the next phase very eagerly.we could also see the tourist who had opted for ponies also having a good time.</div>
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I must admit we had the best time in Phase two with loads of snow around and no sign of rain unlike our experience in Sonamarg.Its here that our heavy winter gear came handy, People who are not interested in exploring phase two need not go for the winter gear.We could only stay there for twenty minutes and I had difficulty in breathing and so started our descend through the Gondola back to the station.</div>
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To touch and get the feel of snow and play around was such an experience the changing scene from green to white and to move through the soft flakes was like a wow moment.There were tourist making snow balls and throwing at each other.There were people who skiing too.Many kids were trying to make snow man too..All in all the day was something to remember and cherish.<br />
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And that's what I wore for the day, you can check it out <a href="http://fashionmantraa.blogspot.in/2014/07/kashmir-diary.html">here</a>.</div>
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Dal lake is famous for its house boats but.Nagin lake and Jhelum river also offers the wonder called house boat for me it was a dream come true.<br />
I was too eager t step onto Shikara(small boat) that would take us to our houseboat<br />
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As soon as the shikara starts its way into the heart of Dal lake, you can see shikara selling various stuffs coming towards you, we were told to keep away from them as the prices would be sky high.<br />
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One can get to see different kind of life on Dal Lake ,you get everything on water even a cup steaming cup of tea and snack.</div>
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The horizon started to fade away its glow slowly and watching the horizon from shikara was a beautiful site</div>
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I found the price really high after sailing through the market for a while and having tuzzi this time it were of chicken but I must say the one outside <a href="http://bagndpak.blogspot.in/search?updated-max=2014-07-09T03:10:00-07:00&max-results=7">Chashm-e-shahi</a> was tastier and cheaper than this</div>
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Finally we moved onto our house boat.Our boatman told us that hell pick us up early for the vegetable market ride.Our house boat attendant was waiting for us with a smile.His name was Ali and he looked quite young for this kind of job.He told us that this boat housed four suites 2 of them being 3 bedded and 2 bedded one with single bed, he also told us that only one was occupied.He took us through the narrow path</div>
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And wow I felt as though I stepped back into time.The interior was such that with elaborate wood work that could be found in the victorian era. <span style="text-align: center;">Our bathroom had a tub too all very classy.</span></div>
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Ali served us coffee and we got started chatting.He told us that he is involved in the embroidery and explained about different types of stitches and work.He also told us that on season he works here and would go back to his family in off season and get back to work as he prefers that over his work in house boat.</div>
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5:45am we started for the vegetable market, it is a energy packed site with lot of huzzle and buzzle .I forgot to take my cam but you check <a href="https://www.google.co.in/search?q=vegetable+market+dal+lake&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ei=at2_U7vLOs6WuAToqIGoBA&ved=0CBoQsAQ&biw=1024&bih=677#imgdii=_">here</a> to get a hang of the site.</div>
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Through my window I saw this small kid coming to this boat taking control of it and move with absolute elegance and brillance</div>
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Around 9:00 am out shikara greeted us again and slowly and steadily our house boat began to fade from the view and bank started to show off clearly.That was a brilliant experience, a must have in every tourist's itenary.</div>
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And that's what I wore for the day, you can check it out <a href="http://fashionmantraa.blogspot.in/2014/07/kashmir-diary.html">here</a>.</div>
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Have a word or two with your fellow tourist for the shikara ride fare.Look least interested to them when asked for a ride to floating market and vegetable market in the morning so that you get to bargain for the best prize.Do not shy away from bargain let the best spirit spring from.</div>
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Vegetable market sparks into action before dawn so get ready to get to feel the real spirit.</div>
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The prize for the goods they sell on Shikara are real high, so think twice before buying and bargain profusely.</div>
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On our way to Pahalgam we gave this place a miss , as we weren't sure about the time needed to go around Pahalgam. Luckily as we kept the time frame we got down at the ruins of avantiswami temple.<br />
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Avantiswamin temple was built by one of the greatest King Avantiverman one of the greatest ruler of Utpal dynasty.It was during his reign that the state went on the path of prosperity in every walks of life.He built two temples one dedicated to Shiva and the other to Lord Shiva in his capital city of Avantipur.Though Shiva temple has been restored, this Vishnu temple is in ruins.This temple was built in 9th century. Now in ruins</div>
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this temple gets us a glimpse of ancient past.</div>
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There is a skillfull pathway that leads to the ruins of the temple and a flight of few steps that will take you to the beautiful looking ruins if you can call a ruin beautiful.</div>
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One has to descend to get to the this place then climb through steps to the place where once it were sanctum sanctorum.</div>
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I was told that the whole place was restored in the 90's by a team of archaeologists lead by Dr.Sahini.</div>
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I could see few elevated space in the corners of the temple,perhaps for smaller shrines or it could have been other space of worship or just space for meditation.</div>
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Many of the sculptures were very difficult to even recognise.I bought myself a brochure on the ryins of Avantipur just to enlighten myself about the history after I'm done with it, I would update the post.</div>
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I found two interesting things in the ruins. These remains remained me of temple in Kerala.In temples of Kerala one can come across such things called <i>"Beli kallu"</i>that are considered to be sacred, even during Pradakshina or parikrama even as kids I was told not to step on them.</div>
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I was also told that few idols that were excavated by British in 18th century is kept in Shri Pratap Singh Museum at Srinagar.The pillars are all restored to the best way possible to recreate the old magic</div>
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I let my creativity take wings to imagine about the roof and monumental tower of the temple with its sculptural decoration of the early days.</div>
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And that's what I wore for the day, you can check it out <a href="http://fashionmantraa.blogspot.in/2014/07/kashmir-diary.html">here</a>.</div>
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Unlike the day to Sonamarg, it was a bright sunny day much to my relief. After yummy breakfast we started off around 8:00 am to Pahalgam which was about 84.2 kms from where we stayed. We were told that we would pass through apple orchard,saffron fields and through hilly terrain filled with tall pines.Major places were Pampore-Avantipura-Sangrama-Kahanabal-Anantnag.<br />
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Pampore famous for its world class saffron displayed a barren field as it was not the time of saffron yet, how I wish to witness the field in its lavender spendour.There were shops selling saffron and assorted dry fruits all through the way. We sped past Sangrama, there were shops that made cricket bat and sold them too, I could see tourist stopping by to get the best bargain. There were security check at Anantnag. Yousuf our driver showed us apple orchard that were on both sides of the road, on my insistence we stopped by an apple orchard for a mere reason that I have never come across one.Apples were quite young before it could be harvested.I walked through the orchard and clicked few pictures.I was surprised not to find anyone to watch over.After sometime we resumed our journey.<br />
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The trees were all lush green offering a great treat for eyes in summer. The pines were so very tall and the terrain was real steep I stopped walked around then started to run through the place like a kid going back to childhood all over again it was so much fun.I was told that Gulmarg too had its beautiful share of this kind of scenary.<br />
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There were rafting points and Yousuf told us that the Amarnath yatris actually litter around destroying the beauty of the place like hell, thats not that good to hear. Pahalgam is on a picturesque landscape on the bank of Lidder river , green valley, Himalayas to border.<br />
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Don't get disappointed by the initial site of the small town which doesn't spill any secret of the real beauty it behold in its lap.The real beauty has to be explored on the ponies or by road.The price for pony ride are standard that is displayed in the taxi stand , do have a look and have it explained to you by them before you start out. Godiwallah or the pony man can be real irritating at times that might put off the real spirit of travelling but just don't let anything come your way.<br />
We set out on to explore the place. <br />
Betaab valley got its name from a bollywood that was hot here becoming a super hit.It just a beautiful place with its lush green , meadow snow covered mountains bordering all rendering a beautiful site for the eyes.<br />
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After having our share of Kashmiri wasvan ,that had become a routine for us, we did some street shopping for salwar, they were quite cheap and you can bargain more .Only problem with these salwar is that they don't come with dupatta. we started our journey to Srinagar, we sped through groups of Gujjar (nomads).They were carrying their world on the back of donkeys with their dogs close by keeping a vigil of the family it serves.Men walked ahead with children while the women were in charge of their animals and tents</div>
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On our way we stopped to buy dry fruits and made friends with that family.They were quite friendly taught us the basic on how to differentiate original saffron from a lower grade. and showed us assorted types of dry fruits.He even introduced his whole family to us and we got talking like old friends recalling old times.He had three sons all assisting him in business in their leisure time.His wife was teacher in a local school and they fed us with Kashmiri Kehwa , its a Kashmiri tea (they use different tea leaves) floavoured with cardomom and saffron.Its the best tea I have ever tasted better than Srilankan tea.<br />
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It was not just the beauty of the place that we were carrying with us but the memories of beautiful people that we had a chance to meet.I consider myself really blessed to have all these experience.Our next stop was at the ruins of Avantipur<br />
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And that's what I wore for the day, you can check it out <a href="http://fashionmantraa.blogspot.in/2014/07/kashmir-diary.html">here</a>.<br />
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The godiwalah /ponymen would surround you the moment you set your foot in Pahalgam don't lose your calm or get irritated they are just trying to get their business.Walk around and get the feel of the place and try to spot the board that carries the standard charges to places and ask them clearly about the package they offer.<br />
Get friendly to those people and you'll end up listening to interesting tales about the people and places.<br />
The ponies are well trained so you don't have to worry much but do take care if it were raining as the slopes might get slippery and you might end up slipping from the pony.<br />
There are chances that you might get a chance to see more places with few extra bucks.<br />
Do a search on the places before as there are chances of being fooled by the ponymen at times.<br />
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I was too excited for this trip to Sonamarg for n number of reasons the major being snow covered mountains and Himalayas in a close up..We started off after a heavenly breakfast from our hotel around 9:00am. It was drizzling and the clime looked just perfect for the day out.This was the map we followed along Srinagar-Ladakh highway over Sindh river.<br />
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After about 45 minutes the scenery slowly started to change from cloud kissed mountain to snow cap ,my excitement knew no bound.<br />
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Guess what I found a frozen water channel on my way back.We didn't feel hungry at all so had lunch only after we got to Srinagar but there are few options for food at downhill...It was one of the memorable trips I have had, just brilliant but for rain it would have been a different experience all together<br />
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Bargain the pony and winter gear charges it can come down to Rs 300 per person to as high as Rs 900, so beware of the situation before you commit.</div>
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<a href="http://bagndpak.blogspot.in/2014/07/mughal-gardenchashm-e-shahi.html">Chashmeshahi</a> which was built for Dara Shikoh, studied astronomy and astrology in Pari Mahal which was built by him , it is believed to have been built upon the ruins of Budhist monastory in mid 1600's same time as that of other gardens.Unlike other garden that are built on the foothill of Zabarwan mountain range this is built upon the mountain overlooking the city of Srinagar with an amazing bird eye view of Dal lake.<br />
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The garden itself I found to be very small with very few flowers and plants compared to other garden.The the major attraction being the view of the city .It must have been a wonderful place for an observatory in those days.<br />
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There were army personnel positioned on all corners of Pari Mahal.All this makes one to yearn for a day when just like any other place in the country Kashmir would also be free all this terrorist problems.<br />
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Typical of all of Mughal garden this is also terraced<br />
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<span style="text-align: left;">And that's what I wore for the day, you can check it out </span><a href="http://fashionmantraa.blogspot.in/2014/07/kashmir-diary.html" style="text-align: left;">here</a><span style="text-align: left;">.</span></div>
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Shalimar the largest of all the Mughal gardens of Srinagar was built by Mughal emperor Jehangir for his wife Nurjahan in 1619.Just like chashm-e-shahi Shalimar bagh is also three terraced , there is a central called as Shah Nahar that runs down through three terrace.<br />
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I could find tourist flocking just like that of Chasm -e-shahi trying to lay their hands on water..There were more trees in Shalimar compared to any other Mughal garden.<br />
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It was around 9:30 am and I could get to see birds in full action, after all not everyday one gets to see all this,So I savored all that as much as I could.<br />
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Flowers were amazing especially the roses , I couldn't make out if it were bush or mini tree..No matter what my rose back home have never shown this much excitement growing up they all seem very retarded unlike these that were more than 5 feet.<br />
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Among all wonderful flowers somehow these were my favourite the vivacious colour just brightened my day.<br />
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My next stop was Chash-e-shahi or the royal spring.When you are in Kashmir along with the beauty one has to get used to the tight security as well.This garden is near to Raj Bhavan and there is tight security checking for all tourist vehicles, we had to get down and instructed to walk and soon our driver joined us after the car's routine check.This is the smallest of all three Mughal garden <i>viz</i> Nishant, shalimar. All three garden has Zabarwan mountain on its backdrop and Dal lake though Nishant enjoys the nearest view to the lake.The interesting part of this garden is its natural spring that is said to be discovered by a lady saint Rupa Bhawani. People believe that this spring has the ability to cure people from ailment, our guide told us that Noorjahan was incidentendly cured some kind of disease too. I found tourists flocking the spring with bottle to collect water.This garden has only three terrace unlike the elaborate arrangements of other garden.<br />
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There were numerous shops outside the garden selling assorted things but for me the best part was tuzzi roasted lamb chops it was yummy and very tasty.<br />
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And that's what I wore for the day, you can check it out <a href="http://fashionmantraa.blogspot.in/2014/07/kashmir-diary.html">here</a>.</div>
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Bright brilliant flowerbeds bordering and drawing patterns, beautiful fountain and water channels are the main highlights that forms one's imagination at the mention of Mughal garden, for anyone who has had their schooling in India.Mughal gardens in Srinagar is the epitome blend of beauty and design.<br />
Though its been a year everything is vividly solid in my heart .There are three main Mughal garden Nishant ,Shalimar and Cheshm-e- Shahi . I started off with Nishant bagh.<br />
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It was around sunset that I laid my foot to the garden.In order to get the first glimpse of the garden one has to climb the stairs and wow what a sight it just swept me by my feet with its beauty .and to add to it cloud kissed the mountain on one side and the sky blue Dal lake's splendid view onto the other. I couldn't help but stand and drink in the beauty of my surrounding walking through the garden I could see beautiful flowers , beautiful could be an understatement of course.<br />
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Kashmir "the paradise on earth" stands proud worthy to its name..I consider myself blessed for this chance to visit Kashmir..Kashmir is beauty personified in every aspect..Embodiment of scenic charm and picturesque grace,beautiful flowers adorning the meadow..I wanted to stay there forever....There are many places in India brimming with nature's exquisiteness but Kashmir stands apart...At one end palatial grren has dove white clouds caressing the mountains , while at other end there are snow crowning them....Cascade of crystal clear water gushes through river, rills and spring...Silhouette of <i>Shikara </i>(row boat) on Dal lake...Tulips, daisies, roses, orchids ornates the majestic Mughal gardens...Calm maple, pine orchard bedeck the country roads..There are apple orchards too...Dainty saffron to dry fruits , every bit of Kashmir is alluring...Age old traditions and rich heritage makes Kashmir a tourist's retreat...Ignore the terrorists unrest time and again, this place is an ideal place what we would describe as frozen beauty defying time.......all together paints a rainbow of colours in heart..<br />
To me Kashmir was like a dream journey of my life..Stay in houseboat is something I treasured for eternity..The journey was en route Trichy-Chennai-Delhi -Srinagar...In the capital city too I got a chance to visit few places.. Until I post my sojourn to each place, enjoy the pics..<br />
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Raja seat is in western end of Madikeri...It started drizzling and stopped abruptly to everybody's relief..The air around the place carries an aura of soothing calmness..Raja seat, which means seat of Raja has always been associated with the King of Kodagu as they used to spend their evenings with queen or at times after a stressful day of royal duties.. Sitting on one of the benches overlooking the western ghat with soft breeze, I knew what the king might have felt.. We spotted Buddhist monks relaxing too..<br />
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There is a Gandhi mantap,and a well maintained garden..There flowers in all colours and shades ..The view point is the best part especially the sunset.. I am sure the sunrise would only be equally good...There is an entrance fee of rupee five, opposite to the park there is a mini train that goes around the place.. It was so much fun riding the mini train with all its staged station and dummy signals.. I saw people of all age giving it a try.. The ticket to the train is also rupee five..<br />
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If you are planning for a one day trip start very early with Talacauvery ..The best time to be there is by 6:30 am to 7 : am ..Descending down and moving onto Madikeri to Bylakuppe to Kushalnagar which opens up for the visitors at 9 :30 am..You do need some time to go around to get the hang of it..Next would be to Nisargadhama to Dubare Elephant camp..Post lunch you can head to Abbey falls (if its a monsoon) or to Madikeri fort finally for a sunset at Raja seat..</div>
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Lunch - I would recommend East end hotel, Madikeri.. Food is decent and the place well maintained, only thing its a bar attached restaurant..But this time unfortunately I couldn't find a good restaurant that served authentic kodagu cuisine..Better luck next time..</div>
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Feng- shui artifacts to tibetian handicrafts are available for a reasonable price.. Apart from that throughout Coorg honey, coffee and tea powder are attractive part..</div>
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you’ll find yourself through narrow country road with coffee and cocoa plantation with
sprinkler.. Most house had a look of farm house at the outset , there
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river Cauvery and the climate has made the land very fertile for all these plantations and flora
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elephant from the days of Maharaja of Mysore..This elephant camp now also functions as an information hub... To reach the camp we had to cross the river in a
raft.. Rafting is another top attraction especially during monsoon…. Tucking in life jacket we were guided to the raft with few instructions from the raft guide and commands to be followed , I had my basics of rafting done
and slowly rowed through the river, it was fun to move right under the low tree
branch crouching , lying flat, rowing fast, turning slow, sitting still enjoying the beauty around etc etc…There are two options for rafting, one is of 8.5km and another 12km..The 12km is alluring during the monsoon (june to september)when the water levels are high with a strong downstream current..The
best time to visit Dubare camp is at nine in the morning if you are interested to take part in the elephant camp activity.. Like
Nisargadhama there are elephant safaris but costlier and shorter than Nisargadhama.. Apart from elephant camp there are options for fishing and for short trekking ..River Kanake and Sujyoti merges here with river Kavery making it great for fishing, there is a back water (forgot the name)near by which is also known for its fish resources only thing one has to obtain a permit from Coorg wildlife society , Madikeri..But fishing is not realy my kind of thing, waiting patiently with rod,reel, angler at the mercy of fish, I still wonder how come I had so much fun in school during monsoon getting away from the prying eyes of teacher sneaking away with friends...Experiencing elephant at arms distance was exciting...To get the most out of the experience morning nine is the prime time when the elephants are taken for a bath, tourists are allowed to get involved in scrubbing, oiling and every steps, do watch out for the calf 'the most entertaining' part , watching it move along the herd enjoying the water, splashing water all around, I couldn't help but smile reminded about human kids, this of course made this day great just like my last day at Kushal nagar...After bath visitors can also feed the elephants with their everyday dose of jaggery, banana etc...How cool isn't.. Ironically the
elephants are so tamed they appear completely out of their natural
way of life...</span><br />
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<st1:placetype w:st="on">Park</st1:placetype></span></st1:place><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"> is 3 km from Kushal Nagar. If I had a chance to meet the brain behind this park I
would certainly go after that person for an autograph for such a brilliant idea….Its
an island formed by the <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:placename w:st="on">Cauvery</st1:placename>
<st1:placetype w:st="on">River</st1:placetype></st1:place>. A nature park and
I would say a unique sanctuary…Entry fee Rs 10 for adult....To enter the park
one has to cross river through a hanging bridge , there is a new stronger version build, since it was under maintenance I was forced to use the old shaky one somehow i felt at ease over it . As I crossed I could see paddle
boats fleeted all set for a ride…</span><br />
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though I could see few teak here and there. All plants and trees are named with their common and scientific names for the
benefit of the visitors and there are sign boards every where leading to River, Deer park, Ayurvedic spa,
Elephant ride, cafeteria ,public toilets and shops which sold honey and handicrafts
(don’t even think of buying them for they are atrociously costly) … </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">There are cottages available for tourists for stay...There are tree houses swings and bamboo
shelter all over to sit relax and enjoy the nature ..I could spot
deer and rabbit though not other animals listed in the notice…Though the sun was scorching the walk was enjoyable...</span><br />
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sitting on one of the tree houses everything seemed artificial….Elephant safari is the
highlight of the park they charge a nominal Rs25 per person,which lasts for 10
minutes around …</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Deer in the park seemed quite used to the visitors..There is a shop adjacent to the deer park selling tender cucumber,roasted groundnut..I saw many of them buying tender cucumber to feed the deer..</span><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 18px;">You can feed the Elephant too.</span><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 18px;"> </span><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">The place is extremely well maintained.</span><br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZjTZuHYJZQsnfzAbOi7zsI4D4k8gDvnKb1nxEmliuC7K5FQOr9uyi5MeIar7fvawJtSeQVUrS1FJ1tle8OdaOrg3cGDjUYaAKC0sYm8i2Wue_hG9APEfaPwrUnHYyPI5TwrA9LN7gvQ/s1600/DSC05171.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZjTZuHYJZQsnfzAbOi7zsI4D4k8gDvnKb1nxEmliuC7K5FQOr9uyi5MeIar7fvawJtSeQVUrS1FJ1tle8OdaOrg3cGDjUYaAKC0sYm8i2Wue_hG9APEfaPwrUnHYyPI5TwrA9LN7gvQ/s200/DSC05171.JPG" width="150" /></a><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"> I stepped into the shallow river..It was so cool looking around on the bank of Cauvery every looks picturesque….I think weekend might get crowded..
Every thing right from the hanging garden made the place such a pleasant
treat…My next destination - Dubare Elephant camp…</span></div>
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