Dweep means an island; it is a group of 7 islands on the tributaries of Kabini River flowing into the forests. It makes an ideal picnic spot with trees, animals, birds and exotic orchids and herbs. From the mainland, a ferryboat will transport to one of the islands, and from the other side [...]
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This ancient temple is 5000 years old and the presiding deity is Thirunelly Perumal/Lord Vishnu. Legend says that Lord Brahma the creator performed a yagna (an elaborate ritual) and installed the idol here. The idol is in the form of Chathurbhuja. This Kerala architecture style temple with the background of three hills, [...]
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Tholpetty in Kerala is part of Wyanad Wildlife Sanctuary situated 100kms from Mysore and is adjacent to Nagarhole National park. Wyanad Wildlife Sanctuary was established in the year 1973 and is spread over 344 sq. km. It is nestled in the beautiful Western Ghats and the drive into the bamboo-lined roads takes your [...]
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My first encounter with wild life and forests was when the whole family comprising of my grandparents, parents, aunt, sister and me visited Nagarhole Wildlife Sanctuary in 1977 for 3 nights. As a child I was too scared or rather ignorant of wilderness with creepy imagination triggered by watching the Kannada kids adventure movie [...]
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