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Biking Kerala: Riding Kasaragod to Kottayam

// May 30th, 2011 // 1 Comment » // Culture and Ecology

On 24 May 2011 I embarked on a long 450km ride from Kasaragod to Kottayam on my five year old Kawasaki Avenger. It took two days to reach Kottayam as I stopped and visited plenty of places and people in between. Because of the contemporary and historical relevance of the places, people and routes I [...]

Ancient Pallys on the Banks of River Meenachil

// May 22nd, 2011 // No Comments » // Cultural Politics, Culture and Ecology

The river originates from the lush green grass hills of Vagaman well above 1000 m at the margin of Kottayam and Idukki districts high up in the western ghats. After embracing various tributaries while flowing westward and nourishing the soils of Theekoy, Iratupetta, Pala and Kidangoor it reaches the fertile planes of Kottayam and splits [...]