Kalamezhuthum Pattum – The Temple Ritual Of Kerala
Kalamezhuthum Pattum was a surprise discovery in Kerala, where I was to attend a seminar on Devi Worship in India. I never knew that...
Ashtamudi Lake – Ride Across Backwaters Of Kerala
Banks of Ashtamudi Lake near Kollam in Kerala were our home for two days, on our way back home from Kanyakumari and Trivandrum. Google...
Visit To Padmanabhaswamy Temple
Padmanabhaswamy temple dominated the public memory across the country for the astonishing amount of gold that was found in its age-old vaults. The images...
Why Choose ITC’s Raviz Ayurvedic Resort & Spa At Kollam
On our trip to Kerala, we stayed at ITC's Raviz Ayurvedic Resort & Spa at Kollam. A beautiful property located on the southern edge...
Ponmudi Hills – Southern End Of Western Ghats
Ponmudi or literally the golden hill is a hill station at the fag end of Western Ghats, not too far from the city of...
Ayurveda For Travelers – Tips From Kerala
You cannot go to Kerala and not experience its Ayurveda and it’s a privilege when you can do so surrounded by backwaters. Imagine sitting...
South Kerala Tour First Impressions – Trip Planning
Just back after spending a week in South Kerala - Trivandrum, Kollam, and a bit of Cochin. Here are the South Kerala tour first...
Rendezvous With Kathakali Classical Dance Drama
Kathakali is visually the most appealing and most easily recognizable classical dance form in India. Elaborate makeup and voluminous costumes make the dancers stand...
Rendezvous With Popular Kerala Tourist Destinations
Last week I was in Kerala for a short trip covering popular Kerala. Destinations like Munnar, Kochi, and Northern Alleppy. When you travel to...
Whirlwind Trip To Kozhikode (Calicut), Kerala
Monday morning I came back from a weekend trip to Delhi. And on Tuesday I was asked to travel to Calicut or Kozhikode on...