“We always like the things that are far away from us and never see what’s right next to us.” That’s what I felt when I visited the Madhavan Nayar Kerala Museum with my family. I was in a vacation mood and wanted to show my 6-year-old child something new without having to drive too far.… Continue reading Madhavan Nayar Kerala Museum
Author: Ratheesh R.Nath
Managing director at Paradise Holidays Cochin
Kerala in July – Weather and Event Guide
Kerala in July is an article about what how you can plan a Kerala trip in July with ease. “In India, one has to plan according to the monsoons.” – Roland Joffe If you thought the beginning of the Kerala monsoon season in June was exemplary, you have to indulge yourself in what July has… Continue reading Kerala in July – Weather and Event Guide
Neelakurinji Blooms Again
And it blooms again! Strobilanthes Kunthianus, known as Neelakurinji or Kurinji in local linguistics, is a shrub found in the tropical montane forests (Nilgiri Hills) of the Western Ghats in South India. In the Malayalam language, the name Neelakurinji means “blue flowers”. The botanical term, ‘Strobilanthes Kunthianus’ used for the flower is said to be… Continue reading Neelakurinji Blooms Again
Kattadikadavu – Weekend Getaway
There are several stunning destinations that can be visited from Idukki as weekend escapes. Some places are just made for adventure and Kattadikadavu, Idukki, is surely one of them. Kattadikadavu is becoming one of the emerging and promising trekking destination in Idukki with its scenic view of the hills and a misty atmosphere. From Idukki,… Continue reading Kattadikadavu – Weekend Getaway
Kerala in June – Weather and Event Guide
Kerala in June is an article on what we can do in Kerala in the month of June as a tourist. “The three great elemental sounds in nature are the sound of rain, the sound of wind in a primeval wood, and the sound of outer ocean on a beach.” – Henry Beston It’s monsoon… Continue reading Kerala in June – Weather and Event Guide
Aali Veena Waterfall – Weekend Getaway
There’s no dearth of options when it comes to weekend getaways from Kerala. Imagine a view where clouds rest on hilltops, dew sparkles on the lush greens, and a cool breeze blows in through all sides. Such an experience might be rare in the cityscape, but a few places in and around the God’s own country offer this… Continue reading Aali Veena Waterfall – Weekend Getaway