Pothundi Dam English

Nelliyampathy

The trip is again to enjoy the forests, this time, to Nelliyampathy, a famous hill station 60 km away from Palakkad.  We can see Pothundi Dam when we travel from Palakkad to Nenmara and from there, 8 km to the right.  Pothundi Dam is the largest dam in India that is made of earth. It […]

Chathurangapparamedu English

Idukki – Part 2

In the first part on Idukki, I stopped at Ramakkalmedu.  From Ramakkalmedu, I travelled via Nedungandam, Elappara, taking the route to Kumily, Poopara, to Chathurangapparamedu near Udumbanchola.  The natural beauty of Chathurangapparamedu is a feast for the eyes.  The windmills and turfs give a feeling of exhilaration.  Taking the Munnar route, after 5 km, I […]