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Category: Tamil Nadu

Srirangam temple
by jithin thomas - May 8, 2018January 14, 2021

Srirangam, world’s largest functioning temple complex

This time, I am not writing about any hill station, beach destination or any fancy locations. This is a small post about a temple town in the central part of Tamil Nadu. Though little known, this place, Srirangam has a long history and religious significance. It is an island located between Cauvery river and one

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Nilgiri mountain railway
by jithin thomas - April 8, 2018January 14, 2021

A journey in the Nilgiri mountain railway

Months back, I was scrolling the feeds of a travel group in facebook which I regularly follow, there was a discussion going on about the Nilgiri mountain railway. I had already experienced the beauty and charm of this heritage mountain railway when I was a kid.  The memory of that journey flashed through my mind.I

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trek to Vellagavi
by jithin thomas - March 18, 2018January 14, 2021

Trek to Vellagavi, a sacred village in the mountains of Kodaikanal

  Before writing about my recent trek to Vellagavi, I would like to take your attention to something which I feel very important. Ever since I began to take travel blogging seriously, I was very much aware of the impact my posts have on the places I write about. I had gone through the dilemma

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things to do in Mahabalipuram
by jithin thomas - February 21, 2018January 14, 2021

Things to do in Mahabalipuram-travel guide

So this time, am writing about a place which is very near to where I live-Mahabalipuram or Mamallapuram, an easy getaway 60 km from Chennai. I have been living in Chennai for almost 2 years now. I don’t know why it took this much time to write about this place even though I visited Mahabalipuram

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dhanushkodi
by jithin thomas - January 28, 2018January 14, 2021

A visit to Dhanushkodi, the abandoned village of Tamil Nadu

When I first traveled to Dhanushkodi three years back, it was a place a bit difficult to reach. The bus service was only up to the village. From there we had to travel in local vans and then walk around 4 km to reach the so-called endpoint, the narrow strip of land which concludes between

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by jithin thomas - December 21, 2017January 14, 2021

Vilpatti, a lesser known village in Kodaikanal

Though I travel to Kodaikanal very often, I never prefered to stay in the same place twice. Every time I try to visit a new place. I visited Kookal once, a village far away from the city and fell instantly in love with the beauty of the village. From then onwards, whenever I go to Kodai,

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visit to thiruvannamalai
by jithin thomas - November 23, 2017January 14, 2021

Visit to Thiruvannamalai-Travel guide

My visit to Thiruvannamalai was completely unexpected. It's been a long since I travelled alone. I travel with my friends most of the time nowadays. There was a comfort zone created around me which restricted me from many things. I needed to break that, to experience the joy of solo travel again. I was thinking

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Nilgiri road trip
by jithin thomas - October 17, 2017January 14, 2021

The Nilgiri road trip: To Ooty via Masinagudi

This time, I am going to share a road trip idea in the Nilgiri mountains. If you have a long weekend or some holidays, just take your ride and come to the most beautiful hill station of South India, Ooty. This part of Western Ghats is called the Nilgiris (Blue mountains). There are many places

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Nagalapuram trek guide
by jithin thomas - March 28, 2017January 14, 2021

A guide to Nagalapuram falls trek

Nagalapuram trek is closed as of now. You are not allowed to enter the forest, there is police at the entrance to the trek. I did this trek few years back, when it was allowed. While planning for the trek to Nagalapuram hills a few months back, I felt a bit difficult to gather some

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Kanchipuram ekambareswar temple
by jithin thomas - March 7, 2017January 14, 2021

“City of thousand temples” – Kanchipuram

It is quite usual for us to ignore the treasures around us and look for the distant contentments. Often our faraway fantasies remain unfulfilled and we may feel so negative about our life. We rarely try to notice the beauty of our surroundings, rarely observe the uniqueness and hidden charm of our neighbourhood. Connecting more deeply with

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Kookal village
by jithin thomas - December 7, 2016January 14, 2021

Kookal village, the best way to experience Kodaikanal

A friend of mine called on a Friday evening and told he will take me to a beautiful village if I come to Kodaikanal. I never say no to offers like this. Unplanned journeys like this usually turn out to be the most memorable for me. I travel frequently to Kodaikanal but didn't hear about

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Most read
  • Trek to Vellagavi, a sacred village in the mountains of Kodaikanal
    Trek to Vellagavi, a sacred village in the mountains of Kodaikanal
  • Vakavanam trail : Trekking in Vagamon
    Vakavanam trail : Trekking in Vagamon
  • The Nilgiri road trip: To Ooty via Masinagudi
    The Nilgiri road trip: To Ooty via Masinagudi
  • Kolukkumalai and Vattavada: must visit places in Munnar
    Kolukkumalai and Vattavada: must visit places in Munnar
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