Amboori – A Monsoon Walk with Appooppanthaadi – Part 2

Please read the first part of the blog here. Madasseri Waterfalls Our next stop was the Madasseri Waterfalls. Even from the roadside where our traveller was parked, we could see the stream overflowing. Buddy expressed concern that we wouldn’t be able to cross the stream and see the actual waterfall, due to the rising water … Continue reading Amboori – A Monsoon Walk with Appooppanthaadi – Part 2

Amboori – A Monsoon Walk with Appooppanthaadi – Part 1

Two school friends at Amboori! Since my travel and write-ups mainly focus on less-in-vogue local spots in Kerala and slow, sustainable tourism, I don’t expect any of my friends to read my blogs or to get inspired by my experiences. So imagine my surprise and joy when one of my school friends, Bhagu, read my … Continue reading Amboori – A Monsoon Walk with Appooppanthaadi – Part 1

Trivandrum Series: Kathirmudi Trek With Appooppanthaadi

Kathirmudi Trek With Appooppanthaadi In the middle of every trek, there’s a moment where you ask yourself: enikk enthinte kedayirunnu? Meaning: what the hell was wrong with me? I could have been chilling at my home now, watching a classic Malayalam comedy like Kilukkam or Sandesham, munching on some mixture or banana chips. Why the … Continue reading Trivandrum Series: Kathirmudi Trek With Appooppanthaadi