Neelakurinji Munnar | Kurinji Flower, 12-Year Bloom & 2006 Story
Neelakurinji and the extraordinary clock hidden in the mountains of Munnar By Joe Joseph Some flowers announce a season. Neelakurinji announces the passage of time. Twelve monsoons must pass. Twelve summers must fade. Then, one season, the mountains of Munnar turn “mouve blue”. High in the Western Ghats around Munnar grows an otherwise modest shrub called Strobilanthes […]
Birding in Munnar – an unforgetable experience!
While planning our Munnar trip, we were aware that Munnar is a birding hotspot but were not sure how much birding we would manage along with sightseeing. How it eventually turned out, was a completely different story and a very pleasant surprise. Birding along the trails near Mistleteo Homestay To start with, the moment we […]
The Seven Wonders of the Western Ghats
To see the Western Ghats only from the window of a moving vehicle is to look at a masterpiece with your eyes closed. Older than the majestic Himalayas, this ancient mountain chain is a globally recognized UNESCO World Heritage site and an absolute biological superpower, harboring ecosystems found nowhere else on Earth. It is a […]
Chasing Sunrises:Why the Meeshapulimala Trek is the Ultimate Reset
Waking up at 3:30 AM always feels a little insane. As I sat there, half-asleep and questioning my life choices, I was thrown into the back of an off-road jeep. Destination? The Meeshapulimala Base Camp. To be honest, the journey there is half the fun. It is hands-down the bumpiest road I’ve ever traveled. Pro-tip: if […]