Parassini Muthappan Madappura is a Hindu temple at a scenic location on the bank of Valapattanam River. It is 19.4 km (40 min) from Kannur and 10 km from Taliparamba. Kannur International Airport is a drive of 31.4 km (52 min) via Mattannur-Iritty road. The main deity is Sree Muthappan who is a manifestation of Lord Shiva. …
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Fort Kochi is a melting pot of cultures. Portuguese, Arab, Jewish, Dutch, French and English influences have helped mould the city. It is a major port and home to Vembanad Lake, the largest lake in India. Visitors can shop for spices, jewellery, handicrafts, textiles and antiques. The place has great art cafes too.
Kochi was a major port on the spice route and attracted traders and settlers from around the globe. The Portuguese, Dutch, French and British left behind significant cultural and architectural heritages, including colonial buildings and notable trade practices. …
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Pench Tiger Reserve is 188 km (3 hours 21 minutes without traffic) from Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport in Nagpur. It is in Seoni, Madhya Pradesh and is named after the Pench River which flows through the park. It is one of the most popular national parks in India. The photo below showsthe Turiya gate through which we entered the park. …
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Flowers add a touch of colour to our daily lives and never fail to cheer us up. They make people happier and more helpful. I have put togetherhere a collection of photos from my repertoire. …
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Travel experiences in Wayanad are special. It is a picturesque plateau at a height of 700 to 2100 metres and consists of three talukas. It is at Kerala’s borders with Karnataka and Tamil Nadu states. Agriculture is the main occupation of the people with production of cash crops like coffee, pepper, cardamom, tea and spices. …
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