Chinnakallar Falls Chinnakallar Falls located about 20 km from Valparai town is the wettest place in this region. It is also called the Cherapunji of the south as it receives second highest rainfall in India. A small dam followed shortly by a beautiful roaring waterfall in the dense jungles of Anamalai ranges Chinnakallar is a must visit when in Valparai. Wild animals like the tiger, leopard and elephants frequent this place.
STANMORE TEA BUNGALOW I was at the colonial bungalow of Briar Tea right in the middle of tea plantations at Valparai. Stanmore bungalow or Injipara bungalow was built in 1935 by the Britishers. Virgin Valparai in the Anamalai ranges at Tamilnadu is a pristine land that is untouched by the perils of tourism. As I walked into the bungalow I noticed a old world charm to this place. Manicured lawns, flower gardens and a breathtaking landscape coupled with the fresh mountain breeze Stanmore bungalow took me to the…
Green the color I love the most. One of the colors of Mother Earth also signifies fertility and gives a calming effect. Far from the bustling, burgeoning city life I decided to spend some time in the company of my favourite companion – Nature as always 🙂 I left for Madurai – city in Tamilnadu famous for its Meenakshi Temple and also the fragrant Malligai Poo (Jasmine), had to attend two ceremonies there. After having done with it headed further South to Pollachi a small town close to…