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Focus areas are travel and visa tips, destination guides, experiential travel stories and traveling as a vegetarian."},"link":[{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#feed","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.beontheroad.com\/feeds\/posts\/default"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/1624744958963134273\/posts\/default?alt=json-in-script"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.beontheroad.com\/"},{"rel":"hub","href":"http://pubsubhubbub.appspot.com/"},{"rel":"next","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/1624744958963134273\/posts\/default?alt=json-in-script\u0026start-index=26\u0026max-results=25"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Sankara Subramanian"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/07774568520785842987"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"16","height":"16","src":"https:\/\/img1.blogblog.com\/img\/b16-rounded.gif"}}],"generator":{"version":"7.00","uri":"http://www.blogger.com","$t":"Blogger"},"openSearch$totalResults":{"$t":"2418"},"openSearch$startIndex":{"$t":"1"},"openSearch$itemsPerPage":{"$t":"25"},"entry":[{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1624744958963134273.post-4429177329812390542"},"published":{"$t":"2023-11-30T16:18:00.005+05:30"},"updated":{"$t":"2023-11-30T16:18:32.894+05:30"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"India"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Kallidaikurichi"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Rural Holidays"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Tamil Nadu"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Western Ghats"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Rustic Nature Views from my Village Home"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cimg title=\"Evening scenes from my village home terrace\" style=\"border: 0px currentcolor; background-image: none;\" border=\"0\" alt=\"Evening scenes from my village home terrace\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEjA80bFfVUi_etUDS2rdUN5HWlMDFnd7q-D3Z1iR5GSC8Ypn8_idc7KLkZMmkgnvexkAaZNE7NSiA0PRsV_w7TZbQKAA7E_2cOgHlBqt_oAIk5cM-OOs31XXL5ycoPbtbgfzZIWkIjMBEXFecGkrscvbAwcWPk3FnIOE9gdg4GWxnk42WKZyiCaeEq7WoU=s16000\" width=\"630\" height=\"472\" data-original-width=\"4032\" data-original-height=\"3024\" \/\u003E\n\n  \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n  \u003Cbr \/\u003EIt is that time of the year when the North East monsoon is in full effect at my village. The village and its surroundings are dressed up in lush green. The dams are getting full. The waterfalls are gushing with water and the rivers and canals have swollen in size. And you almost always wake up to the blissful cacophony of birds and that includes a few peacocks that have made my terrace and my neighbour’s terraces as its home.\n\n  \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n  \u003Cbr \/\u003EWhen we get our North East monsoon rains, it almost always pours and getting out in the rains is tough, though the views are surreal. Sometimes, I did get drenched in the rains and ended up catching a cold. Unlike the South West monsoon, the rains of the North East monsoon are a bit cooler and it is best to avoid getting wet in the rains.\n\n  \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n  \u003Cbr \/\u003EI thought why not share these village scenes with you during the monsoon season. So here goes the rustic nature views from my village home as promised in \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.beontheroad.com\/2023\/10\/my-village-home-in-kallidaikurichi.html\"\u003Emy earlier article about me moving my base\u003C\/a\u003E to the village of \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.beontheroad.com\/2017\/05\/kallidaikurichi-village-of-saaral-season.html\"\u003EKallidaikurichi in South Tamil Nadu\u003C\/a\u003E. More pictures and stories in my subsequent articles.\n\n  \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n  \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cu\u003EAbove photo:\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E This view from my terrace shows you the Chidambareswar Shiva temple, the Kannadigan canal (we call it vaykaal in the local parlance), the paddy fields and the cloud covered Western Ghats in the background along with the golden colours of sunset.\n\n  \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n  \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan id=\"fullpost\"\u003E\u003Cimg title=\"Golden Paddyfields of Kallidaikurichi\" style=\"border: 0px currentcolor; background-image: none;\" border=\"0\" alt=\"Golden Paddyfields of Kallidaikurichi\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEht1k1Y0jflrDCrYCvar8nciwwGqL7PqLTEq8t_5IJO2RxxJ3NxzfgOZQN9Sr7BrlsMC5ArPly4gxM-_tLYrFHDj-FDhWxQpgiODprvkC0Y0zc32cHa541hlztOqYVmxxz2TpX2D-HxMv9cH5eNibciLqYhJDbKe9Ids5BvcIPVWdb2tyAG3NRtzbVsVxs=s16000\" width=\"630\" height=\"473\" data-original-width=\"3861\" data-original-height=\"2896\" \/\u003E\n\n  \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n  \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cu\u003EAbove photo:\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E Paddy turns golden. The main crop grown here, these paddy fields are getting ready for harvest. You can see the Western Ghat mountain ranges in the background.\n\n  \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n  \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cimg title=\"Lush fields seen from my terrace at Kallidaikurichi\" style=\"border: 0px currentcolor; background-image: none;\" border=\"0\" alt=\"Lush fields seen from my terrace at Kallidaikurichi\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEgozmOBrR25TZ9q0YCmPqq2rzDQktOm2EtDhpjCAOdGl9VoiDc44qhtcNsOGXdvlL7NhnY_1CE9DksNdvzsEoCd2y5A3i-z6qPvaPyHkQ7nxFdATa4OFtd4OX-dm4u2hN2ohjKa2LkrtX0PGoitwmqNh8W4LXW2ZO2LM-I7EJYmANkS1P_pjI_0LIU3wF4=s16000\" width=\"630\" height=\"472\" data-original-width=\"4032\" data-original-height=\"3024\" \/\u003E\n\n  \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n  \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cu\u003EAbove photo:\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E Gorgeous green view of paddy fields, coconut trees, Western Ghat mountains and the town of Ambasamudram in the yonder.\n\n  \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n  \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cimg title=\"Peacock at my village home garden\" style=\"border: 0px currentcolor; background-image: none;\" border=\"0\" alt=\"Peacock at my village home garden\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEhhszG8BVO0itkfYQecfjCOwnrT2ttP84NM1XskDmB_gl7NL4zIHyHtvCs7EPM5kIoThQXxyHT9NYqSG7eqvCheKtZ3YqjLHl62GsqO14bp0e2nRsIMFsf2lhcReMlNIbzB4xVaZA0mKzwHA_dcYNeOrWFFqbkO-9HeXnPAjf4m41aWeToXi3v6kbMp74k=s16000\" width=\"630\" height=\"321\" data-original-width=\"4032\" data-original-height=\"2056\" \/\u003E\n\n  \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n  \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cu\u003EAbove photo:\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E A peacock struts its stuff at my home garden. He is a daily visitor and I almost always wake up to his calls. \n\n  \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n  \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cimg title=\"Lush paddyfields seen from my village home terrace\" style=\"border: 0px currentcolor; background-image: none;\" border=\"0\" alt=\"Lush paddyfields seen from my village home terrace\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEhj3hCDpGQUdvT8UuJ3WBAIprIK5x2ljRLmpiAv9R9d8kIvJWC6Jq9uTsuHZ6mzrB8qhNz1N2iqrqXc-ex0uiUqI8-fYKDl7MZ3gqrZEU3YOUx9FFp9LqVMDdsYIJlN8xjLeJDNATA64UmTp3nO9CquYN1yrf5B2x9RICP0N8r6NMYED823UljHv7iZ7B0=s16000\" width=\"630\" height=\"472\" data-original-width=\"4032\" data-original-height=\"3024\" \/\u003E\n\n  \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n  \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cu\u003EAbove photo:\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E My terrace offers a 230 degree view of the mountains, views of the Kannadigan canal, the paddy fields, trees in the gardens of my neighbours, the agraharam streets, the local temples and more.\n\n  \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n  \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cimg title=\"Sunset at Kallidaikurichi - Western Ghats in the background and peacock in the foreground\" style=\"border: 0px currentcolor; background-image: none;\" border=\"0\" alt=\"Sunset at Kallidaikurichi - Western Ghats in the background and peacock in the foreground\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEhcNmHynzTqgG8t6iIz0eau4o4429-eR40thRRUdrWXiFW2Zg-v6g-Gi5cQ4g3JoFdxh3I3Wv1OwwA1rZQghR51Hq8GtxXxOE_kWU7-jXipi2i9aSBIGNYxB6lEdS-8i_8tMeR150epSdiYH_860N682MnIbTXlhC0UxqfPh5H6BRfo0ZXlNLWovKHA4FI=s16000\" width=\"630\" height=\"335\" data-original-width=\"4032\" data-original-height=\"2147\" \/\u003E\n\n  \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n  \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cu\u003EAbove photo:\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E This is a sunset view from my top terrace. The Western Ghats of Kalakad Mundanthurai Tiger Reserve are in the West, the terraces of my neighbours are in the foreground and somewhere between the two is this peacock that climbs to a high point every evening\n\n  \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n  \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cimg title=\"The evening golden hour view of the canal and the paddyfields at my village\" style=\"border: 0px currentcolor; background-image: none;\" border=\"0\" alt=\"The evening golden hour view of the canal and the paddyfields at my village\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEg48zjpOSnRYu1gi2VKNknseqg5Kvdl1PVN5tNvEEaNGSCosc9V_xvzLhRatEA4P7ofXeQVoOSWbf79s1zUbrXeiGR2GvIP0Zs5JOppkMmQ3-wKttGXLyVqtRRSKm838rvMLRrcjvN03Z8S5R4Q1MFuYdBMyskZqq5qttTrDBu0C0p5uDvleObF4DXSwNE=s16000\" width=\"630\" height=\"472\" data-original-width=\"4032\" data-original-height=\"3024\" \/\u003E\n\n  \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n  \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cu\u003EAbove photo:\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E This view is from the back of my village home. My home back door opens into the canal and behind that is the paddy field that is bathed in the golden rays of the evening sun. Further beyond that is the Thamirabharani river, which is not visible in this photo. And further beyond that is the village of Ambasamudram, which is visible through some tiny buildings.\n\n  \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n  \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cimg title=\"The road connecting Kallidaikurichi with the Thamirabharani river\" style=\"border: 0px currentcolor; background-image: none;\" border=\"0\" alt=\"The road connecting Kallidaikurichi with the Thamirabharani river\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEiKHb49tQuoxbIoWU7xrBiKm-7QGOPuNqbxVSTAhEOkhbkgLuuSIhGxbv58hcvfGuRlidsjgdPG8pN0ETbvOFm4wlMOU9ZkcMLSjUjaikWAD2xsuLeal_3D7oq3mj6MfN7osxpIEOwQQQ-ur4Sx_T-MJ4mkJ86z7-eyNmPTFYoSqjp90SdT5uMknL1OXiQ=s16000\" width=\"630\" height=\"472\" data-original-width=\"4032\" data-original-height=\"3024\" \/\u003E\n\n  \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n  \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cu\u003EAbove photo:\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E This is the concrete road that connects my village home with the Thamirabharani river. To your left and right are swaying golden paddy fields and surrounding you on three sides are the tall mountains of the Western Ghats, especially the ones in the Manimuthar and Papanasam range.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"blogger-post-footer\"\u003EThis post is the copyright of www.beontheroad.com. Reproduction without explicit permission is prohibited. All Rights Reserved. \n\nIf you are seeing this post on a site other than beontheroad.com, please bring it to the notice of Sankara, the owner of beontheroad.com at sankaracs at beontheroad dot com. \u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.beontheroad.com\/feeds\/4429177329812390542\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.beontheroad.com\/2023\/11\/rustic-nature-views-from-my-village-home.html#comment-form","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/1624744958963134273\/posts\/default\/4429177329812390542"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/1624744958963134273\/posts\/default\/4429177329812390542"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.beontheroad.com\/2023\/11\/rustic-nature-views-from-my-village-home.html","title":"Rustic Nature Views from my Village Home"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Sankara Subramanian"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/07774568520785842987"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"16","height":"16","src":"https:\/\/img1.blogblog.com\/img\/b16-rounded.gif"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEjA80bFfVUi_etUDS2rdUN5HWlMDFnd7q-D3Z1iR5GSC8Ypn8_idc7KLkZMmkgnvexkAaZNE7NSiA0PRsV_w7TZbQKAA7E_2cOgHlBqt_oAIk5cM-OOs31XXL5ycoPbtbgfzZIWkIjMBEXFecGkrscvbAwcWPk3FnIOE9gdg4GWxnk42WKZyiCaeEq7WoU=s72-c","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"},"georss$featurename":{"$t":"Kallidaikurchi, Tamil Nadu 627416, India"},"georss$point":{"$t":"8.682952199999999 77.4650754"},"georss$box":{"$t":"-19.627281636178846 42.3088254 36.993186036178841 112.6213254"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1624744958963134273.post-6426404957917211595"},"published":{"$t":"2023-11-17T11:40:00.007+05:30"},"updated":{"$t":"2023-11-17T11:40:35.351+05:30"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Alaska"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Alaskan Food"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Anchorage"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Food Holidays"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Food n Cuisine"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Foodie Adventures"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Travel Tips"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"United States"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"USA"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Anchorage Foodie Adventures: Discovering Local Cuisine and Dining Hotspots"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/File:Grilled_Salmon_Nicoise_Salad.jpg\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cimg title=\"Grilled Salmon Salad at Anchorage, Alaska\" style=\"border: 0px currentcolor; background-image: none;\" border=\"0\" alt=\"Grilled Salmon Salad at Anchorage, Alaska\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEgFyYkM2OTBsxMBgmYOESSpqK4D_c2xTSiLYpbJnmInU_kfvhgNjGFsalHArAqy1mT275KraGADOIUNxgsEbjpWxDbhSQ0O6S7OwwyKv5pDsP-i42hwIVXcK57gVv4ufD-2XXL7OIxg3vryUoM87J31WRA7b7eM3Cb6x5c7DI2pXqtU55enuguvWoynU84=s16000\" width=\"630\" height=\"420\" data-original-width=\"640\" data-original-height=\"427\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E \n\n  \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n  \u003Cbr \/\u003EAnchorage, Alaska is \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/apopsiclestand.com\/alaska-bucket-list-ideas\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ea stunning bucket list destination\u003C\/a\u003E. Known as the gateway to the 49th state, this charming metropolis is perfectly situated on the edge of a vast, majestic, untamed wilderness, and the ideal base camp for exploring the wild tundra, frozen glaciers, and dramatic mountain ranges of the Last Frontier. \n\n  \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n  \u003Cbr \/\u003EWhile celebrated for its access to breath taking landscapes and extreme outdoor adventures, Anchorage is also emerging as a centre of food culture. The Alaskan foodie scene is an increasingly energetic and dynamic one, taking advantage of the abundance of fresh, wild produce and amazing local flavours to showcase the ingenuity and creativity of this fascinating region. \n\n  \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n  \u003Cbr \/\u003ESo if you are \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.royalcaribbean.com\/alaska-cruises\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eliving the adventure with an Alaskan cruise\u003C\/a\u003E and want to explore the remarkable flavours that the state has to offer, Anchorage is a fantastic place to start. Here are some of the best dining hotspots and regional culinary highlights to explore on a foodie adventure in Anchorage. \n\n  \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan id=\"fullpost\"\u003E\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003EWild Salmon Delights\u003C\/b\u003E \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003EWild salmon is one of Alaska’s finest delicacies, and Anchorage is probably the best place to try it. Everywhere you turn in the city you will discover local restaurants serving up delectable dishes with freshly-caught salmon, in all sorts of styles from cured and hot-smoked to grilled and baked. The richness and unique flavour of the various species of wild-caught Alaskan salmon is incomparable, and a must-try for any foodie visitors. \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003ELocal Breweries and Alehouses\u003C\/b\u003E \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/File:USS_Anchorage_in_Anchorage,_Alaska.jpg\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cimg title=\"Skyline of Anchorage, Alaska\" style=\"border: 0px currentcolor; background-image: none;\" border=\"0\" alt=\"Skyline of Anchorage, Alaska\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEjBqEYryHrtXKLpA9eFNe7IYqtpUvtOuiQLcveXq_jTCFM9WN1OiuWZtqKLBFC6cnZsBlQRyTQG8EjEdfJIs79hYjc7dn1R6Z7smrXOtYCGtOJWeBPExye0oCb9P_XTBsuvOaT2PygOWe1mFSTsZ6b_rHWMFJMOiZ9UMZTHs3gjAnZgTwvdnmC8_Fv0qcs=s16000\" width=\"630\" height=\"165\" data-original-width=\"640\" data-original-height=\"168\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003EAlaska has long been a huge player in \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thedrinksbusiness.com\/2022\/04\/us-craft-beer-scene-grows-as-new-figures-and-top-50-breweries-revealed\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ethe US craft beer scene\u003C\/a\u003E and Anchorage’s breweries and alehouses are thriving. With a diverse range of interesting, inventive, and eclectic brews in pubs, bars, and taprooms across the city, there’s no excuse not to quench your thirst when in town. Highlights of the brewing scene include local favourite The Midnight Sun Brewing Company, whose taproom is a cosy haven of warmth and good times, and 49th State Brewing, a lively brewpub with a rooftop patio doling out creative bar bites \u0026amp; house made ales. \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003EIndigenous Alaskan Cuisine\u003C\/b\u003E \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/theculturetrip.com\/north-america\/usa\/alaska\/articles\/10-unique-alaskan-dishes-everyone-needs-to-try\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ETraditional indigenous Alaskan cuisine\u003C\/a\u003E is an acquired taste, but one well worth trying. Places like the Alaska Native Heritage Centre offer the opportunity to try dishes that have sustained native communities for generations and provide a unique insight into the way of life of the indigenous Alaskan peoples. From salmon stew and smoked fish to fry bread, \u003Ci\u003Emuktuk\u003C\/i\u003E, and Eskimo ice cream (\u003Ci\u003Eakutaq\u003C\/i\u003E), trying the traditional food is a great way to connect with the cultural roots of Alaska. \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003ESeafood Shacks and Oyster Bars\u003C\/b\u003E \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/File:Pacific_Halibut_Fileting.JPG\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cimg title=\"Fresh Halibut catch from the waters of Alaska\" style=\"border: 0px currentcolor; background-image: none;\" border=\"0\" alt=\"Fresh Halibut catch from the waters of Alaska\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEj4wIM6S-_HjrGw_qLIXrke5Q3568YrFS44mYXNoJiCp3Zc4HnMorH4G0Hmq6JriTvBjbgLF8m4xQxZFo3PWkA2kk8V9ODtH4w6Afz6ujxn1O1ZUujkJ9L8PmqBKjcd_DwOkwBXnhcBdRWRbGmzkM6j3Y44mkD0REXqB03hq4i_Sulw9csT8vclZIKVne0=s16000\" width=\"630\" height=\"840\" data-original-width=\"768\" data-original-height=\"1024\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003EAnchorage is, as the name suggests, set right on the ocean. As a result, seafood is a huge part of its culinary offering. From fresh halibut to oysters, the harvest of the sea is a must-try in this glorious port city. Head to Sourdough Mining Company to try their seafood platter or check out the Bubbly Mermaid Oyster Bar, a cosy spot famous for its fresh oysters. \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003ESweet Treats and Bakeries\u003C\/b\u003E \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003EWhen the weather is cold and wet, nothing hits the spot like a little freshly baked goodness. Anchorage is full of charming bakeries where you can satisfy your sweet tooth, like Fire Island Rustic Bakehouse or the Flying Dutchman European Pastry Shop. \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003EThe culinary scene in Anchorage is a fascinating and eclectic blend of tradition, innovation, and the freshest produce the wild landscape of Alaska has to offer. From succulent salmon and amazing seafood to indigenous curiosities and amazing craft brews, there is something to satisfy every palate, with interesting, exciting, and unexpected flavours in every dish. Anchorage is the perfect showcase for the creativity of Alaska and its food scene is one to be savoured. \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cem\u003E\u003Cfont size=\"1\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cu\u003ENote:\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E The pictures in this article are courtesy of wikipedia.org and have been borrowed under the Creative Commons license. Each photograph has been linked to its host page on wikipedia.org.\u003C\/font\u003E\u003C\/em\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"blogger-post-footer\"\u003EThis post is the copyright of www.beontheroad.com. Reproduction without explicit permission is prohibited. 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It is a fabulous place for both adults and kids to enjoy a refreshing waterfall bath and a swimming picnic location downstream. It is also home to a 10th century Chola era Mahadeva temple. I am talking about the Thiruparappu falls on the Kodayar river about 15 kilometers downstream of the Pechiparai Dam. \n\n  \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n  \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan id=\"fullpost\"\u003E\u003Ciframe title=\"YouTube video player\" height=\"354\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/roWxXywQ59k?si=FF0VgZevKfgGNfrX\" frameborder=\"0\" width=\"630\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\"\u003E\u003C\/iframe\u003E \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E Located near the town of Kulsekharam, this waterfall is a popular tourist attraction near Kanyakumari, especially among the locals and offers a gorgeous spectacle during the monsoons when the waterfall gushes with copious amounts of water. It is the kind of place where you can get a nice massage under the waterfall, laze around with your kids in the natural swimming pools, enjoy a hot cup of chukku coffee to get your body heat going and enjoy a quiet picnic lunch on the banks of the Kodayar river. \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003EThe herbal waters flowing from the medicinal forests in the Western Ghats, the green environment, the ancient Shiva temple and a rustic atmosphere are all icing on the cake. \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cimg title=\"Kodayar river tumbles at Kulasekharam to form Thiruparappu Falls\" style=\"border: 0px currentcolor; background-image: none;\" border=\"0\" alt=\"Kodayar river tumbles at Kulasekharam to form Thiruparappu Falls\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.beontheroad.com\/img\/s\/v-10\/p3026584797-4.jpg\" width=\"630\" height=\"472\" \/\u003E \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E If you are visiting Kanyakumari or Thiruvananthapuram, don’t miss to visit this gorgeous monsoon spectacle in the Kanyakumari district of Tamil Nadu. It is an ideal waterfall location to go with family and friends. It is safe, has decent access to food and there is hardly any walking to reach the waterfall from the parking lot. I can’t stop recommending this offbeat waterfall destination of Tamil Nadu. \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cimg title=\"Thiruparappu Falls with lots of water\" style=\"border: 0px currentcolor; background-image: none;\" border=\"0\" alt=\"Thiruparappu Falls with lots of water\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.beontheroad.com\/img\/s\/v-10\/p3026583879-4.jpg\" width=\"630\" height=\"472\" \/\u003E \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cu\u003EWhere to eat:\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003EThe stalls near the waterfall entrance serve some basic food like bajji, biscuits, tea and coffee that is available at all times. There are a few restaurants that serve simple meals, but one needs to inform in advance. \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003EFor better food options, head to Nagercoil city or any good restaurants on the Nagercoil – Kanyakumari – Thiruvananthapuram highway. \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cu\u003EWhere to stay:\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003EThere are a few guest houses and hotels where one can stay near the waterfall. Slightly more luxurious places can be found near Chittar Dam, about 8 kms away. \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003EFor better food and accommodation, head to the cities of Nagercoil, Kanyakumari or Thiruvananthapuram where you can find properties catering to all kinds of budgets. \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cimg title=\"Gorgeous Thiruparuppu Falls, Kanyakumari District\" style=\"border: 0px currentcolor; background-image: none;\" border=\"0\" alt=\"Gorgeous Thiruparuppu Falls, Kanyakumari District\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.beontheroad.com\/img\/s\/v-10\/p3026584362-4.jpg\" width=\"630\" height=\"472\" \/\u003E \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cu\u003EDistance to Kanyakumari:\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E 62 kms \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cu\u003ENearest airport:\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E Thiruvananthapuram (56 kms away) \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cu\u003ENearest railway and bus station:\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E Nagercoil (38 kms away) \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cimg title=\"The stunning Thiruparappu Waterfall on the Kodayar River\" style=\"border: 0px currentcolor; background-image: none;\" border=\"0\" alt=\"The stunning Thiruparappu Waterfall on the Kodayar River\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.beontheroad.com\/img\/s\/v-10\/p3026584887-4.jpg\" width=\"630\" height=\"472\" \/\u003E \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cu\u003EThiruparappu falls entrance fees:\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003EINR 5 per person \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003EINR 30 per camera \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003EINR 30 per vehicle parking \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cimg title=\"Thiruparappu Falls and the Kodayar river seen from the highway\" style=\"border: 0px currentcolor; background-image: none;\" border=\"0\" alt=\"Thiruparappu Falls and the Kodayar river seen from the highway\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.beontheroad.com\/img\/s\/v-10\/p3026583862-4.jpg\" width=\"630\" height=\"290\" \/\u003E \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cu\u003EBest time to visit:\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003EThe best months to visit would be the rainy months from June to January as that is when there would be good amount of water to enjoy a refreshing bath and a swim. However, the waterfall can be closed during heavy rains to protect the people. Do check with local authorities or online about waterfall status. \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cimg title=\"Thiruparappu Waterfalls on the Kodayar River\" style=\"border: 0px currentcolor; background-image: none;\" border=\"0\" alt=\"Thiruparappu Waterfalls on the Kodayar River\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.beontheroad.com\/img\/s\/v-10\/p3026583898-4.jpg\" width=\"630\" height=\"472\" \/\u003E \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cu\u003ETimings:\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003EThiruparappu Falls is open all year round from 7 AM to 6 PM \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cimg title=\"Thiruparappu Waterfalls seen in the yonder while traveling on this local village road\" style=\"border: 0px currentcolor; background-image: none;\" border=\"0\" alt=\"Thiruparappu Waterfalls seen in the yonder while traveling on this local village road\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.beontheroad.com\/img\/s\/v-10\/p3026583887-4.jpg\" width=\"630\" height=\"472\" \/\u003E \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cu\u003EOther nearby tourist attractions:\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E1) \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.beontheroad.com\/2023\/11\/mathoor-aqueduct-and-hanging-bridge.html\"\u003EMathoor Aqueduct and Hanging Bridge\u003C\/a\u003E: An offbeat wonder nestled in the mountains near Kanyakumari \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E2) Padmanabhapuram Palace: 17th century Travancore era palace \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E3) Thanumalayan Temple, Suchindram: Also known as Sthanumalayan temple, it is one of the 108 Shiva temples revered by the Kerala Hindu culture \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E4) Kanyakumari: The land’s end that is home to beautiful temples, gorgeous beaches, stunning rock cut memorials and many forts \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E5) Poovar Island: A beautiful mix of serene backwaters (emerald), pristine beach (golden), majestic Western Ghats (green), swaying palms (green) and blue waters of the Arabian Sea \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E6) Thiruvananthapuram: The capital of Kerala home to the richest temple of India – Padmanabha Swamy Temple, gorgeous beaches and a lovely green metropolis\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"blogger-post-footer\"\u003EThis post is the copyright of www.beontheroad.com. 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It is also the tallest and longest trough bridge in Asia. It is an engineering marvel and a tourist’s delight. It offers a spellbinding vista from the top and a great river side picnic location at its bottom. I am talking about the Mathoor Aqueduct and hanging bridge (locally known as Mathoor Thottipalam) that is located in the Kanyakumari district of Tamil Nadu. \n\n  \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n  \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan id=\"fullpost\"\u003E\u003Ciframe title=\"YouTube video player\" height=\"354\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/vLKgCG8fopk?si=pcd31zbVUeDaitKi\" frameborder=\"0\" width=\"630\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\"\u003E\u003C\/iframe\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003EThe Mathoor aqueduct and hanging bridge was built in 1966 under the leadership of the former chief minister of Tamil Nadu, K. Kamaraj, as a drought relief measure over the river Pahrali to carry water for irrigation from an elevated level of one hill to another. This 115 feet high and 390 metre long hanging trough is not only an engineering beauty, but it is also a popular tourist destination for the locals due to its scenic location and calm surroundings. \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cimg title=\"Mathoor Aqueduct - an engineering marvel that is a tourist\u0026#39;s delight\" style=\"border: 0px currentcolor; background-image: none;\" border=\"0\" alt=\"Mathoor Aqueduct - an engineering marvel that is a tourist\u0026#39;s delight\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.beontheroad.com\/img\/s\/v-10\/p3026453912-4.jpg\" width=\"630\" height=\"377\" \/\u003E \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E In spite of its popularity amongst the local people, it is fairly unknown to the outside world and that is what makes this place an offbeat wonder. Nestled in the hills near Kanyakumari, the entire area is lush green and is surrounded by the Western Ghats. Armed with a 5 rupee ticket and some freshly salted and spiced locally grown mango, cucumber, pineapple or pomelo that is sold at the shops near the ticket counter, your journey begins next to the water body that seems to be flowing to the other side of the hill. There are 2 routes that you can take here. One is a flight of steps that lead you all the way down to the Pahrali river where you can swim in the water and relax doing some fin in the water. The other route is straight over the hanging bridge. On one side of the pathway is your walking path and on the other side is the water in the aqueduct going slowly down to the other side of the hill. As you keep walking towards the centre of the aqueduct, you cannot stop staring at the vast expanse of greenery, the rolling hills in the background and the meandering Pahrali river flowing below. You can go further all the way till the other hill and walk down the flight of steps to the other bank of the Pahrali river. \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003EThe entire walk can feel adventurous at times owing to the narrow walkway, the extreme height and the strong gusts of wind that blow through here quite regularly. \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003EUnfortunately for me, I arrived very close to the closing time and hence the surroundings were fairly dark and I literally had to run through the entire bridge before I was engulfed in darkness. Of what I got to see, this place is fantastic for a motorcycling holiday, an offbeat nature location and a riverside day out with family and\/or friends. I would love to return here hopefully in the near future and this time preferably in the morning hours so that I can explore the area at leisure. I definitely recommend this place with multiple thumbs up! \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cimg title=\"Pahrali river seen from the top of Mathoor hanging bridge\" style=\"border: 0px currentcolor; background-image: none;\" border=\"0\" alt=\"Pahrali river seen from the top of Mathoor hanging bridge\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.beontheroad.com\/img\/s\/v-10\/p3026453940-4.jpg\" width=\"630\" height=\"359\" \/\u003E \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cu\u003EBest time to visit:\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E October to March as this is when the weather is pleasant, there is water in the river and the surroundings are lush. \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cu\u003EDistance to Kanyakumari:\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E 52 kms \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cu\u003EDistance to Trivandrum:\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E 61 kms \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cu\u003ENearest railway station:\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E Nagercoil Junction, 30 kms away \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cu\u003ENearest airport:\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E Thiruvananthapuram Airport, 65 kms away \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cu\u003ETimings:\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E Mathoor Aqueduct is open all year round from 6 AM to 6 PM. \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cimg title=\"Mathoor Aqueduct - an irrigation idea implemented during the term of the first chief minister of Tamil Nadu\" style=\"border: 0px currentcolor; background-image: none;\" border=\"0\" alt=\"Mathoor Aqueduct - an irrigation idea implemented during the term of the first chief minister of Tamil Nadu\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.beontheroad.com\/img\/s\/v-10\/p3026453945-4.jpg\" width=\"630\" height=\"472\" \/\u003E \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cu\u003EOther nearby tourist attractions:\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E1) Padmanabhapuram palace: 17th century Travancore era palace \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E2) Thiruparappu Falls: A gorgeous waterfall perfect for bathing and a relaxed day out \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E3) Thanumalayan Temple, Suchindram: Also known as Sthanumalayan temple, it is one of the 108 Shiva temples revered by the Kerala Hindu culture \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E4) Kanyakumari: The land’s end that is home to beautiful temples, gorgeous beaches, stunning rock cut memorials and many forts. \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E5) Poovar Island: A beautiful mix of serene backwaters (emerald), pristine beach (golden), majestic Western Ghats (green), swaying palms (green) and blue waters of the Arabian Sea. \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E6) Thiruvananthapuram: The capital of Kerala home to the richest temple of India - Padmanabha Swamy Temple, gorgeous beaches and a lovely green metropolis\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"blogger-post-footer\"\u003EThis post is the copyright of www.beontheroad.com. 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The Rath Yatra is actually the main event of this festival and there are key events that precede and succeed this temple chariot festival. I got to see one grand cultural spectacle in entirety at a traditional village in rural Tamil Nadu. This is the temple chariot festival of Kallidaikurichi’s Adi Varaha Perumal temple that spans 9 days and is locally called as Brahmotsavam. \n\n  \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n  \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Csapn id=\"fullpost\"\u003E\u003Ciframe title=\"YouTube video player\" height=\"354\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/15TwkSJIQjY?si=0I8BAgPjz1yiHlyQ\" frameborder=\"0\" width=\"630\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\"\u003E\u003C\/iframe\u003E \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E Held in the Tamil month of Chithirai (April 14 to May 15), the annual festival of Brahmotsavam is the grandest festival of the temple and the entire temple and the agraharam streets surrounding the temple wear a festive look for 9 days. This Brahmotsavam is a great program of festivals extending over nine days. During this period, every morning and evening, Lord Adi Varaha perumal is taken out seated on a huge vehicle and carried through the different agraharam streets of Kallidaikurichi. \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cimg title=\"Big Rath Yatra of Kallidaikurichi seen from the top of my home\u0026#39;s terrace\" style=\"border: 0px currentcolor; background-image: none;\" border=\"0\" alt=\"Big Rath Yatra of Kallidaikurichi seen from the top of my home\u0026#39;s terrace\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.beontheroad.com\/img\/s\/v-10\/p1638710697-4.jpg\" width=\"630\" height=\"472\" \/\u003E \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E The commencement of the utsavam is marked by a ceremony called the Dhwajarohanam, or the hoisting of the flag. Prior to every start, holy water from the nearby Thamirabharani river is brought to the temple for all ablution rituals. This is followed by Sankalpam (holy declaration) , abhishekham (holy bathing), alangaram (holy decoration) and vahana seva. In this vahana seva, the lord is taken in a procession around the streets of Kallidaikurichi on different vahanas (vehicles). Each vahana has its own significance and conveys the lord’s message in its own way. \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ciframe title=\"YouTube video player\" height=\"354\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/nd_wRYnWBwM?si=mJhW8iEkApZ-9DW3\" frameborder=\"0\" width=\"630\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\"\u003E\u003C\/iframe\u003E \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E From the first day of the Brahmotsavam to the ninth day, the lord takes to the different streets of Kallidaikurichi every morning and evening in his different vahanams. Below is a day by day breakdown of the different vahanams and their true meaning. As the lord visits each street in his different vahanams, the devotees adorn the fronts of their homes with colourful homams and offer coconuts, fruits and betel leaves to the lord while admiring his new look and seeking his blessings. \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cu\u003EDay 1: Sesha vahanam \u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003EThe meaning of Sesha is ‘to serve’. Adi Sesha is a thousand-headed serpent, on whom Lord Maha Vishnu rests in his abode, Vaikuntam. \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cu\u003EDay 2: Hamsa vahanam\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003EHamsa or Swan means ‘pure’. Hamsa is believed to have a high intellectual capability, and can distinguish the good from bad. It is for this very reason that Lord Brahma uses Hamsa not only as his vehicle, but also to chant the vedas (The Vedas are believed to have emanated from the soul of Vishnu). \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cu\u003ENight 2: Aswa vahanam\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003EHorses form one of the four wings (ratha, gaja, turanga and pada) of the military forces in the ancient times. Aswam, a symbol of energy, means ‘one who runs fast). Lord Vishnu travels on a horse when he goes for paruveta. According to Hindu mythology, the horse was born along with Sri Mahalakshmi, Airavatham and Amritham during Sheerasagaramadhanam. \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cu\u003EDay 3: Simha vahanam\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003ESimha (lion) is a symbol of regality and power. According to the Bhagavad Gita, the lord is the Simha among animals (mriganamcha mrigandroham). The Lord is also called Hari (which in turn means Simha) and Hari sits on Simha. In other words, we have the phenomenon of the Lord sitting on himself. \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cu\u003ENight 3: Mutayalapandiri vahanam\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003EIn the night Oonjal seva is conducted. The deities then ride under a pearl canopy. Mutyam (pearl) is a symbol of purity and royalty. \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cu\u003EDay 4: Kalpavriksha vahanam\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003EKalpavriksham is a tree that is believed to grant boons and fulfil wishes. The vehicle shaped like the Kalpavriksham signifies that the Lord grants boons and fulfils the wishes of his devotees. \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cu\u003ENight 4: Sarvabhoopala vahanam\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003ESarvabhoopala means ‘all the kings of mother earth’. According to the Hindu religion, kings, like Lord Vishnu, should always protect their people (na vishnuhu prithivi patihi). \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cimg title=\"The beautifully decorated rath during Kallidaikurichi Brahmotsavam\" style=\"border: 0px currentcolor; background-image: none;\" border=\"0\" alt=\"The beautifully decorated rath during Kallidaikurichi Brahmotsavam\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.beontheroad.com\/img\/s\/v-10\/p1632061083-5.jpg\" width=\"630\" height=\"839\" \/\u003E \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cu\u003EDay 5: Mohini Avatarotsavam on palaku (palanquin)\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003EAccording to legend, the devatas and asuras performed Ksheerasagaramandhanam that resulted in amrit (nectar which when consumed grants immortality) and other sacred qualities. The devatas and the asuras fought for the possession of the Amrit. Lord Vishnu then assumed the form of Mohini (a beautiful woman) and procured the Amrit for the devatas. \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cu\u003ENight 5: Garuda vahanam\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003EAccording to the ancient Hindu texts, Garuda, the king of birds, is a replica of the Vedas (vedatma vihamgeswara), while Lord Vishnu is the God of the Vedas. Therefore, the lord sees himself in Garuda. In the Vaishnava Puranas, Garuda is called periyatiruvadi, meaning the first devotee. Therefore, Lord Vishnu selected Garuda as his vehicle for the most important day of the Brahmotsavam. Garuda vahanam is the greatest of all the vahanams. \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cu\u003EDay 6: Hanumad vahanam\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003EHanuman is one of the greatest devotees of Sri Rama, an incarnation of Lord Vishnu. Hanuman served the lord so faithfully that even the lord could not thank Hanuman enough. Devotees believe that they are indeed blessed if they catch a glimpse of the Lord on Hanumad vahanam. \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cu\u003ENight 6: Gaja vahanam\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003EGajam (elephant) is also called the samajam (born from Sama Veda). It symbolizes wealth (gajamtam aishvaryam). It also symbolizes the Airavatam – the vehicle of Indra, the head of the heavens in Hindu mythology). It can also be attributed to the elephant in Gajendramoksham (story from Mahabhaghavatam), which is saved from a crocodile by Lord Vishnu. \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cu\u003EDay 7: Suryaprabha vahanam\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003ESurya (the Sun), the son of Aditi, is another form of Lord Vishnu (Surya Narayana). Hindu mythology supports the heliocentric theory and believes that Lord Vishnu is the centre of the universe (dhyassada savitrumandala madhyavarthi). \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cu\u003ENight 7: Chandraprabha vahanam\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003EChandra, means the Moon, which is considered cool and pleasant. According to Hindu mythology, Chandra is the commander of the mind (chandrama manaso jataha). He is also the king of aushadham (medicine). It is believed that riding in the Chandraprabha vahanam is a soothing experience for the lord. The Lord’s contentment will bring peace to devotees’ minds and result in a good crop. \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ciframe title=\"YouTube video player\" height=\"354\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/q7aZtgZrAEs?si=iuJDUDjDaGYIz40l\" frameborder=\"0\" width=\"630\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\"\u003E\u003C\/iframe\u003E \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cu\u003EDay 8: Big Rath Yatra\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003EOn the penultimate day, Rathotsavam is celebrated, in which the Lord is seated in a ratham (chariot) and taken in a procession in the morning. The route taken by the Lord is called the Rathaveedhi and it does a circumambulation of the Adi Varaha Perumal temple. Tens of thousands of devotees come early in the morning to offer their prayers to the lord and then hold on to the chains of the chariot to pull it through the Rathaveedhi. It is believed that those who witness Rathotsavam will not be reborn (rathotsavam kesavam dristva punarjanma na vidyate). \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003EThe idols of Daruka (the charioteer of Lord Sri Krishna) and the four horses (Saibhyam, Sugreevam, Meghapushpam and Valahakam) are placed before the decorated idols of the Lord and his consorts. This symbolizes that the lord’s charioteer is driving the chariot. \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003EAs the Ratham goes around the Rathaveedhi, one can hear chants of ‘Govinda! Govinda! and Adi Varaha! Adia Varaha!. The energy is high and devotees offer food and drinks to the people pulling the chariot. Ambulances and police are on standby in case of any emergencies. It takes close to three hours for the Rathotsavam from start of its journey to end. People from nearby villages, nearby cities and even families of people hailing from Kallidaikurichi, but living all over the world, arrive to see this Rathotsavam from close quarters. The Ratha is colourful, the energy is infectious and the festival a grand cultural spectacle. \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003EIn the evening, the lord and his consorts are taken back into the temple amidst full fanfare. \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cu\u003EDay 9: Last Day\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003EOn the last day, Pallaki seva and Chakrasnanam mahotsavam is performed in the morning. Water from the Thamirabharani river is brought to the temple and the processional idols are bathed with it. Abhisekham, alangaram and mahamangalarti is done. Then the garuda flag is lowered. This signifies the end of the Brahmotsavam festival. \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cimg title=\"The Kallidaikurichi periya ratham pulled by the devotees\" style=\"border: 0px currentcolor; background-image: none;\" border=\"0\" alt=\"The Kallidaikurichi periya ratham pulled by the devotees\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.beontheroad.com\/img\/s\/v-10\/p1736817662-5.jpg\" width=\"630\" height=\"839\" \/\u003E \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003EIt will be a dream come true if you can experience all the nine days of the Brahmotsavam up close. The rich heritage, the amazing culture, the colourful vehicles, the powerful hymns and the infectious energy can all be experienced at once. And to top it all, you get to seek the lord’s blessings on all the days. If you cannot attend all days, then you should definitely make time for the Big Rath Yatra or the Rathotsavam, the grand annual festival of the Adi Varaha Perumal temple. \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ciframe title=\"YouTube video player\" height=\"354\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/C8mbJuc3-Xw?si=ycphYQmLPh9Q1VOs\" frameborder=\"0\" width=\"630\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\"\u003E\u003C\/iframe\u003E \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cu\u003EHow to reach there:\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003EThe nearest airport would be Tuticorin airport, located 75 kilometres away. Tuticorin has daily flights connecting it with Bangalore and Chennai. The other nearest airports are Madurai (180 kms away) and Thiruvananthapuram (140 kms away). \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003EThe nearest large railway station is Tirunelveli junction, which is well connected with the rest of the country. The nearest railway station is Kallidaikurichi itself, but only local passenger trains stop here. \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003EThe nearest large bus station is Tirunelveli. Regular buses ply between Tirunelveli and Kallidaikurichi throughout the day and night. Kallidaikurichi is 35 kms from Tirunelveli and a typical bus ride takes about 60 to 70 minutes. \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cimg title=\"Lord Vishnu on elephant vahanam - Adi Varaha Perumal Koil Brahmotsavam\" style=\"border: 0px currentcolor; background-image: none;\" border=\"0\" alt=\"Lord Vishnu on elephant vahanam - Adi Varaha Perumal Koil Brahmotsavam\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.beontheroad.com\/img\/s\/v-10\/p1655652703-4.jpg\" width=\"630\" height=\"472\" \/\u003E \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cu\u003EWhen does this festival happen:\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003EThe Adi Varaha temple chariot festival takes place in the Chithirai month (between April 14 and May 15). The festivities span 10-12 days, with each day marked for a different activity. The big rath yatra takes place on the final day of all the festivities. \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cimg title=\"Adi Varaha Perumal Koil Brahmotsavam Rath Yatra, Kallidaikurichi\" style=\"border: 0px currentcolor; background-image: none;\" border=\"0\" alt=\"Adi Varaha Perumal Koil Brahmotsavam Rath Yatra, Kallidaikurichi\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.beontheroad.com\/img\/s\/v-10\/p1670078709-5.jpg\" width=\"630\" height=\"839\" \/\u003E \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cu\u003EWhere to stay:\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003EKallidaikurichi is the kind of place where you should stay at one of the agraharam homes. It will allow you to experience the true culture of this village. You could either stay with any of your local friends in their homes, at any local guest houses or at airbnbs. \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003EIf you prefer hotels, you can try the modest Bhaskar Lodge at Kallidaikurichi and the slightly better Hotel Ambai Grand at Ambasamudram. For higher quality hotels, you will have to head to Tirunelveli, about 35 kms away. \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003EIf you prefer staying in nature, try any of the forest bungalows located inside Kalakad Mundanthurai Tiger Reserve or the farm stays or resorts near Courtallam (50 kms away). \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cimg title=\"Perumal returning to the temple after the Great Rath Yatra of Kallidaikurichi\" style=\"border: 0px currentcolor; background-image: none;\" border=\"0\" alt=\"Perumal returning to the temple after the Great Rath Yatra of Kallidaikurichi\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.beontheroad.com\/img\/s\/v-10\/p1855807350-4.jpg\" width=\"630\" height=\"472\" \/\u003E \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cu\u003EWhere to eat:\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003EKallidaikurichi has a few places to eat like Kannan mess where you can find tiffin items like idli, vada and dosa. For something more elaborate, try Hotel Ramanas or Hotel Gauri Shankar at Ambasamudram, two kilometers away. \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003EIf you are staying at a guest house with an in-house kitchen, then you are all set for food. \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003EIf you are staying at a house or in an Airbnb, you can try the meals and tiffin items of Varaha mess or Delhi mama. They offer a wide variety of choices and food is usually delivered to your door step. \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cimg title=\"The great Rath Yatra of Kallidaikurichi culminates the 10 day Brahmotsavam\" style=\"border: 0px currentcolor; background-image: none;\" border=\"0\" alt=\"The great Rath Yatra of Kallidaikurichi culminates the 10 day Brahmotsavam\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.beontheroad.com\/img\/s\/v-10\/p1719635443-5.jpg\" width=\"630\" height=\"839\" \/\u003E \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cu\u003EOther famous festivals to see at Kallidaikurichi:\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E1) \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.beontheroad.com\/2023\/05\/garuda-sevai-from-kallidaikurichi-agraharam.html\"\u003EGaruda Sevai\u003C\/a\u003E from the agraharams of Kallidaikurichi \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E2) \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.beontheroad.com\/2022\/03\/maha-shivaratri-festival-traditional-village-kallidaikurichi.html\"\u003EMaha Shivaratri\u003C\/a\u003E \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E3) \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.beontheroad.com\/2023\/04\/karthigai-deepam-festival-kallidaikurichi-village-india.html\"\u003EKarthigai Deepam\u003C\/a\u003E \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E4) \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.beontheroad.com\/2018\/03\/festival-of-pongal-from-traditional-Tamilnadu-village.html\"\u003EPongal\u003C\/a\u003E \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E5) \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.beontheroad.com\/2019\/02\/when-god-came-home-video-story-rural-india-tradition.html\"\u003EThiruvatharai\u003C\/a\u003E \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cimg title=\"Kallidaikurichi Rath Yatra nearing the end of its journey\" style=\"border: 0px currentcolor; background-image: none;\" border=\"0\" alt=\"Kallidaikurichi Rath Yatra nearing the end of its journey\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.beontheroad.com\/img\/s\/v-10\/p1626261297-4.jpg\" width=\"630\" height=\"472\" \/\u003E \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cu\u003EOther nearby tourist attractions:\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E1) \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.beontheroad.com\/2023\/02\/kallidaikurichi-manimuthar-dam-top-cycling-route.html\"\u003EKallidaikurichi to Manimuthar Dam\u003C\/a\u003E: A top scenic and rustic cycling route \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E2) Thamirabharani river at Kallidaikurichi: A great Western Ghat river to take a refreshing bath \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E3) The hidden gem called \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.beontheroad.com\/2019\/07\/hidden-gem-called-kalakad-mundanthurai-tiger-reserve-kmtr.html\"\u003EKalakad Mundanthurai Tiger Reserve\u003C\/a\u003E \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E4) \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.beontheroad.com\/2017\/05\/kallidaikurichi-village-of-saaral-season.html\"\u003EKallidaikurichi\u003C\/a\u003E: The village of the Saaral season \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E5) \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.beontheroad.com\/2023\/09\/kallidaikurichi-anaicut-gorgeous-picnic-spot-in-western-ghats.html\"\u003EKallidaikurichi Anaicut\u003C\/a\u003E: Gorgeous picnic spot nestled in the lap of nature \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E6) \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.beontheroad.com\/2019\/01\/1000-year-old-papanasanathar-temple-papanasam.html\"\u003E1000 year old Papanasathar Temple at Papanasam\u003C\/a\u003E: Where you can wash all your sins away \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E7) Manjolai: The offbeat hill station of Tamil Nadu \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E8) \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.beontheroad.com\/2023\/06\/mannarkoil-rajagopalaswamy-temple.html\"\u003EMannarkoil Rajagopalaswamy Temple\u003C\/a\u003E: Magnificent 10th century temple with a Ashtanga vimana \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cimg title=\"10 days of Brahmotsavam culminates with this Big Rath yatra taking to the streets of Kallidaikurichi\" style=\"border: 0px currentcolor; background-image: none;\" border=\"0\" alt=\"10 days of Brahmotsavam culminates with this Big Rath yatra taking to the streets of Kallidaikurichi\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.beontheroad.com\/img\/s\/v-10\/p1640368288-5.jpg\" width=\"630\" height=\"839\" \/\u003E \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E9) \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.beontheroad.com\/2023\/08\/sivasailam-temple-1000-year-old-Pandya-era.html\"\u003ESivasailam temple\u003C\/a\u003E: 1000 year old temple surrounded by the lush mountains of the Western Ghats \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E10) \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.beontheroad.com\/2023\/06\/sivasailam-wettest-place-north-east-monsoon-india.html\"\u003ESivasailam\u003C\/a\u003E: One of the wettest places during the North East monsoon in India \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E11) \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.beontheroad.com\/2019\/04\/karaiyar-dam-offbeat-wildlife-nature-holiday-destination.html\"\u003EKaraiyar Dam\u003C\/a\u003E: Offbeat wildlife and nature holiday destination in India’s Deep South \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E12) \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.beontheroad.com\/2020\/12\/courtrallam-herbal-waterfall-holiday-tamil-nadu.html\"\u003ECourtallam\u003C\/a\u003E: The herbal bath holiday destination of Tamil Nadu \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E13) 10th century Kailasanathar temple at Brahmadesam \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E14) 10th century Valiswara temple at Thiruvaleeswaram \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E15) Manimuthar Falls: A great forest waterfall \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E16) Agastyar Falls: A great waterfall to bathe in the Western Ghats \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E17) Paana Theertham Falls: A hidden waterfall gem of Tamil Nadu\u003C\/sapn\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"blogger-post-footer\"\u003EThis post is the copyright of www.beontheroad.com. 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I still have my house in Bangalore, but I spend more time in my village home than in my city home. \n\n  \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n  \u003Cbr \/\u003EKallidaikurichi is the village of my paternal grandmother and it holds a special place in my heart right from my childhood days. I have always been visiting often, especially after my dad’s passing, but it was last year when I started spending a significant amount of time here. The plan was to take care of my grandmother and renovate our ancestral home. I got the opportunity to spend time with my grandmother and take care of her before she moved on at the rich age of 98. Thankfully, my grandmother got to see most of the completed renovation work and I was very thrilled to see the genuine happiness in her eyes. The home is named ‘Akhilandeswari’ in remembrance of my grandmother. \n\n  \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n  \u003Cbr \/\u003EThis village home of mine in Kallidaikurichi in \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.beontheroad.com\/2019\/01\/motorcycling-holiday--india-deep-south.html\"\u003EIndia’s deep south\u003C\/a\u003E is surrounded by the Western Ghat mountains on three sides. There is a Kannadigan canal behind my home and further north is the Thamirabharani river. It is located in the beautiful agraharams that are surrounded by temples on all sides. To my south is the Adi Varaha Perumal temple. To my west is the Ramachandra, Sringeri Sharadamba and Chidambareswarar temples. To my east is the Murugan and Ayyappa temples and to my north is the big Shiva temple on the opposite bank of the Thamirabharani river in Ambasamudram. Royal Enfield, India Cements, Oriental Bank of Commerce and many other notable brands were born in this village. In its hey days, it was a thriving Brahmin settlement and even till date, it is one of the more well maintained agraharams of Tamil Nadu. Such is its popularity that a lot of movies are shot here. \n\n  \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n  \u003Cbr \/\u003EJust 10 kilometers from my village home is the forest check post of the \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.beontheroad.com\/2019\/07\/hidden-gem-called-kalakad-mundanthurai-tiger-reserve-kmtr.html\"\u003EKalakad Mundanthurai Tiger Reserve\u003C\/a\u003E, one of the more pristine and lesser known tiger reserves of India. And because of this proximity to the Western Ghats, you are never too far away from waterfalls, dams, mountain vistas and wildlife. In fact, monkeys, langurs, peacocks, more than 50 species of birds, many species of reptiles and oodles of butterflies can be spotted right from the terrace of my village home. \n\n  \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n  \u003Cbr \/\u003EAgriculture is the main source of income for the people living here. Paddy and banana are the main crops here, though a lot of people grow tuber vegetables and brinjal too. \n\n  \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n  \u003Cbr \/\u003EThe above picture is in essence the view that I see every day, the culture that I embrace every day and the bright and warm sunshine that bathes the village every day. Yes, this tropical village can get seriously warm at times, but its lush nature, peaceful surroundings, rich culture and friendly people more than compensate for the high temperatures. \n\n  \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n  \u003Cbr \/\u003EDo drop by home for a cup of coffee if you happen to be in the vicinity! And do stay tuned for more photos and more village experiences. \n\n  \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"blogger-post-footer\"\u003EThis post is the copyright of www.beontheroad.com. Reproduction without explicit permission is prohibited. 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However, people from all over the world come here to enjoy its many shopping malls, souks, parks, beaches, and much more on a budget too! \n\n  \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n  \u003Cbr \/\u003EThere are so many features unique to Dubai alone, such as being the city with the largest suspended aquarium. In the Emirates Mall, you can find a massive indoor skiing arena, and its IMG World of Adventure is the largest theme park in the world! \n\n  \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n  \u003Cbr \/\u003EComplete your \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.cleartrip.ae\/flight-booking\/emirates-airlines.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EEmirates booking\u003C\/a\u003E to reach Dubai from your country's capital city or any key metro city close to you and enjoy a fun-filled vacation time with your family. It is not just wonderful to explore during the daytime but also at night when it comes alive with glowing lights. Here is a look at some exciting ways to spend your time at night in this bustling city: \n\n  \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n  \u003Cbr \/\u003E 1) The best way to enjoy fantastic light effects at night in Dubai is by visiting the Dubai Garden Glow. It has some very interesting optical illusions, which make exploring it so exciting. There are many illuminated, brightly coloured scenes here that are striking, enchanting, and lovely. \n\n  \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n  \u003Cbr \/\u003E 2) Make a trip to the world’s tallest building, the Burj Khalifa, right after 6 p.m. Make a trip to its highest floors, from where you can enjoy a panoramic view of the city at night, with surrounding skyscrapers and the city lit up. As you leave the place, you can see the fountain, which glows exotically in many lights and is also the stage for numerous performances. \n\n  \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n  \u003Cbr \/\u003E 3) If you love sports, then visiting Dubai’s Dark Padel courts is just what you need. Padel is a new and fast-catching sport that you can best enjoy at night under illuminating neon lights in the play area. Everything gets transformed into such colours, and the sport played in such lighting is exciting and fantastic. \n\n  \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n  \u003Cbr \/\u003E 4) In the Dubai Festival City Mall stands a fountain that is the centre stage for fantastic laser light shows every night, which are free to watch. It’s a scene that has impressed many enough to get an entrance into the Guinness World Record twice. \n\n  \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n  \u003Cbr \/\u003E 5) Make a trip to the Dubai Fishing Harbour and find the Crystal Clear Watersports Centre to enjoy kayaking at night. You will be kayaking in a glass-bottomed kayak that is lit by beautiful fairy lights. You can also view the impressive skyline at night with all its lights lit up, making a grand scene. \n\n  \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan id=\"fullpost\"\u003E\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cimg title=\"Dubai Mall, Dubai, UAE\" style=\"border: 0px currentcolor; background-image: none;\" border=\"0\" alt=\"Dubai Mall, Dubai, UAE\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEjPIt3fy3z_HyUZC9U7aFKqE0Q9UOZwzObq23MvqTuMXCOpUAq7GgR6irRhwoXWiNl-WfbuQDlWj1bfpaAhtshpQj1MafwLrNkhVT0s0uOX-smvu3ucpbBV7y6y0eRtb1RvXfUDYwCNzvI6RCZ267CGv9as7SK96X38GYqm_YRQnDGvOsqImWVtniNOiiA=s16000\" width=\"630\" height=\"840\" data-original-width=\"2838\" data-original-height=\"3785\" \/\u003E \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E6) Cool at the ice rink in the Dubai Mall, where you can spend hours with friends on skates. It’s open on Friday and Saturday, and it's always filled with people sitting and enjoying themselves with their friends and family. \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cimg title=\"Palm Jumeirah, Dubai, UAE\" style=\"border: 0px currentcolor; background-image: none;\" border=\"0\" alt=\"Palm Jumeirah, Dubai, UAE\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEjwltMj5YU4HUz4kV_A4HdaVOy-aCF0b6_yT8ewwyPkwzl9EnUPBlVmW_nhWPbNPuKFhXaYq4LzoMpYrHkcT-oGIf2HApv5RZChb18GlPKYYgGE0IXBuHaTn4YFaWqYN8dBseieZ9aWuBlrqqk28doyYPqJNbsA2zUcuu9_WbGiqlkeEeq4ZTb9Sc5RBuo=s16000\" width=\"630\" height=\"630\" data-original-width=\"2448\" data-original-height=\"2448\" \/\u003E \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E7) Make a visit to The Pointe at Palm Jumeirah, where you can take a ride on an electric catamaran. Their cruise is indeed exciting as you get to see the Dubai skyline from the waters and also enjoy the Palm Fountain when it is all lit up and impressively shooting water to about 105 metres high. \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E 8) If you are into photography, then you certainly would want to indulge in night photography across the beautiful Dubai skyline. Gulf Photo Plus offers the opportunity to do this through its night photography workshop. You will be taken to various attractions that can be photographed under dazzling lights in different ways. \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cimg title=\"Dubai Creek, Dubai, UAE\" style=\"border: 0px currentcolor; background-image: none;\" border=\"0\" alt=\"Dubai Creek, Dubai, UAE\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEhKDV_B_qgzE2LfXUF-FBMWEpdTUmEB2GulCAs5W83VBskI8ZM-HWeO1N5j2ltbmPnUrAZ4x2MbGdVoG8HOQ_BMvlJc7bU-7UiFAWQVJa7ble_zQlrha75oIlq-uDl676hzICBH7icTZBDl303OewXQRcJlPDhfwDXmcglrBpBUQgwdX6u-OFlXNkR47sY=s16000\" width=\"630\" height=\"416\" data-original-width=\"6830\" data-original-height=\"4511\" \/\u003E \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E9) Book an Abra ride across Dubai Creek and enjoy viewing the lovely Dubai skyline. As the night progresses, you can see so many places lit up with different coloured lights, and the entire scene is a must to photograph. \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E10) How about indulging in a desert safari that gives many experiences such as quad biking, camel riding, barbeque dinners, and sand skiing? The companies that offer such experiences will pick you up at your location in the afternoon and then drop you off the next morning. \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003EYou can enjoy exploring such locations at night by opting to fly with Emirates Airlines from your country. Once you have arrived, book into a hotel and pick up those places that you must visit at night to have an exciting time here. These places can be easily reached by cab, and when you get there, you will have a fabulous experience that leaves behind lasting memories.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"blogger-post-footer\"\u003EThis post is the copyright of www.beontheroad.com. Reproduction without explicit permission is prohibited. All Rights Reserved. \n\nIf you are seeing this post on a site other than beontheroad.com, please bring it to the notice of Sankara, the owner of beontheroad.com at sankaracs at beontheroad dot com. \u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.beontheroad.com\/feeds\/4805717967203553087\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.beontheroad.com\/2023\/10\/dubai-after-dark-unforgettable-experiences.html#comment-form","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/1624744958963134273\/posts\/default\/4805717967203553087"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/1624744958963134273\/posts\/default\/4805717967203553087"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.beontheroad.com\/2023\/10\/dubai-after-dark-unforgettable-experiences.html","title":"Dubai After Dark: Unforgettable Experiences Await"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Sankara Subramanian"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/07774568520785842987"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"16","height":"16","src":"https:\/\/img1.blogblog.com\/img\/b16-rounded.gif"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEiEe3uAb2CHVAd1aC0m9bYGCgpe1tHtjunfIDCurxYuDrbmCr3ptDSTeVdNSA5XvKW3QvZseNvNUmlLo2yWxdOqskq_f5prsWQIfb4JXH2MFAnL9lw-z7g7QEgOjsHPpG_Ek7cS0k-loRxoGYJc9HaG7Hx8JUDsQh2hFmkIo8O6tz-mVAnj8DaHULqiZMs=s72-c","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"},"georss$featurename":{"$t":"Dubai - United Arab Emirates"},"georss$point":{"$t":"25.2048493 55.2707828"},"georss$box":{"$t":"-3.1053845361788461 20.1145328 53.515083136178845 90.4270328"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1624744958963134273.post-5880032879180539978"},"published":{"$t":"2023-10-03T11:11:00.004+05:30"},"updated":{"$t":"2023-10-03T11:11:42.800+05:30"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Australia"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"International Travel"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Lithuania"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Philippines"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Spain"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"A Journey Through the Most Basketball-Obsessed Countries"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cimg title=\"A Journey through the most basketball obsessed countries\" style=\"border: 0px currentcolor; background-image: none;\" border=\"0\" alt=\"A Journey through the most basketball obsessed countries\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEi3PzVD8_o5fGmlqP5uR4CtOQzg1RS_vjVAbH7Z8fc1TfszgmV9L8i85Vp5sqeQY_Z5Eh17yl13BF2tcHEoQyFQckSpp7-k_I1HXLn3owaUWZzw0DyQ_8141YQPoDs7umdOInEs9VfhGTEb-NWKP_bhOWlMZji6J6Rbz76NnB9jLGqDDB6eRdpsS3uC_KY=s16000\" width=\"630\" height=\"630\" data-original-width=\"1400\" data-original-height=\"1400\" \/\u003E\n\n  \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n  \u003Cbr \/\u003EAre you a big fan of basketball? If you are, this is your chance to find out about the countries that love basketball just as much as you do! Let's use \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/india-1xbet.com\/line\/basketball\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ethis\u003C\/a\u003E 1xbet site as a guide and go on an amazing journey together to explore some of the world's most basketball-obsessed countries. Get ready to learn about their unique cultures, all united by a shared love for this fantastic game. \u003Cstrong\u003E\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Cfont size=\"6\" face=\"Segoe UI\"\u003E1) Lithuania: A Country Full of Basketball Love\u003C\/font\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E \u003C\/strong\u003E\n\n  \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan id=\"fullpost\"\u003E\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003EIn Lithuania, everyone loves basketball. It's more than just a game. It’s a way of bringing people together. Young or old, the excitement for basketball is in everyone's heart. \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cu\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWhat to Do in Lithuania:\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/u\u003E \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003Ea) Visit the Rytas Vilnius Arena: Experience the energy of a local basketball game and feel the strong spirit of Lithuanian fans. \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003Eb) Lithuanian Basketball Hall of Fame: Take a journey through history and honor the legends who have made Lithuania's basketball so special. \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cu\u003EExplore Lithuania:\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003EDiscover hidden basketball treasures in Lithuania. Talk with local fans and learn about the famous games and great players that have made the country's basketball history so rich. \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cfont size=\"6\" face=\"Segoe UI\"\u003E2) Philippines: Where Basketball Brings Everyone Together\u003C\/font\u003E \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003EIn the Philippines, you'll find basketball everywhere, from the busy streets to the peaceful islands. The country’s basketball association, PBA, is a source of pride and unity for the community. \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cu\u003EWhat to Do in the Philippines:\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003Ea) Play Pickup Basketball: Enjoy friendly games of basketball and experience the warm Filipino hospitality. \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003Eb) Attend a PBA Game: Feel the thrill of a PBA game and join in the contagious excitement of the passionate crowds. \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cu\u003EDiscover the Philippines:\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003EExplore the world of Filipino basketball culture. See how basketball brings joy and unity to every part of Philippine life. \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cfont size=\"6\" face=\"Segoe UI\"\u003E3) Spain: Enjoy the Thrill of Basketball\u003C\/font\u003E \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003EIn Spain, basketball is celebrated with a lot of excitement. The Spanish league, Liga ACB, shows off the best of Spanish basketball talent. \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cu\u003ETraveling in Spain:\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003Ea) Explore the exciting world of Spanish basketball \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003Eb) Enjoy the lively games of Liga ACB and visit famous places like the Palau Blaugrana in Barcelona \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003Ec) Talk with local fans and learn about Spain’s love for basketball \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cfont size=\"6\" face=\"Segoe UI\"\u003E4) Australia: Where Basketball is Growing Fast\u003C\/font\u003E \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003EIn Australia, more and more people are falling in love with basketball. The growing National Basketball League (NBL) is a sign of the nation’s increasing passion and talent for the game. \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cu\u003EWhat to Do in Australia:\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003Ea) Watch an NBL Game:\u0026#160; Dive into the world of Australian basketball and enjoy exciting NBL games.\u0026#160;\u0026#160; \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003Eb) Visit the Australian Basketball Hall of Fame:\u0026#160; Walk through the history of basketball in Australia and celebrate the people who have helped basketball grow in the country. \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cu\u003EDiscover Australia:\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003EExplore different parts of Australia’s basketball world. Find out about local programs and communities that are helping basketball grow in the country. \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cfont size=\"6\" face=\"Segoe UI\"\u003EConclusion: A Fun Worldwide Basketball Adventure\u003C\/font\u003E \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003EIn this \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.travelfoxx.com\/adventure\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eexciting journey\u003C\/a\u003E, each country has its unique basketball story to tell. Your exploration is more than just watching games. It’s about making new friends and sharing the joy of basketball with them. The world of basketball is a big, welcoming place full of different cultures and histories. \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003ESo, let's go on this grand adventure through the world’s most basketball-obsessed countries. Enjoy the mix of experiences, stories, and friendships that the global basketball community happily shares. Let this worldwide basketball journey fill your travels with exciting adventures, fun stories, and the warm embrace of the global basketball family.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"blogger-post-footer\"\u003EThis post is the copyright of www.beontheroad.com. Reproduction without explicit permission is prohibited. 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It is the birthplace of the Kannadigan canal that irrigates Kallidaikurichi and other downstream villages all the way till Gopalasamudram. It offers beautiful views of the Western Ghats in the background and is surrounded by lotus farms, paddy fields and trees. I am talking about the Kallidaikurichi Anaicut, a gorgeous picnic spot nestled in the lap of nature. \n\n  \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan id=\"fullpost\"\u003E\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cimg title=\"The temple at the start of the Kannadigan canal at Kallidaikurichi Anaicut\" style=\"border: 0px currentcolor; background-image: none;\" border=\"0\" alt=\"The temple at the start of the Kannadigan canal at Kallidaikurichi Anaicut\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.beontheroad.com\/img\/s\/v-10\/p1741987779-4.jpg\" width=\"630\" height=\"472\" \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ciframe title=\"YouTube video player\" height=\"354\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/8O8bzKRCWIQ?si=rptB1WbNlDPu-Opm\" frameborder=\"0\" width=\"630\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\"\u003E\u003C\/iframe\u003E \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E Located between the villages of Kattumannarkoil and Vairavikulam, the Kallidaikurichi Anaicut is a manmade barrage at the confluence of the Manimuthar and the Thamirabharani rivers. It offers sluice gates at two ends. One that lets water go into the Thamirabharani river and the other that lets the water into the Kannadigan canal that flows east towards Kallidaikurichi. This Kallidaikurichi anaicut is an essential cog in irrigating this region and also acts as a basic flood control mechanism. \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cimg title=\"The start of the Kannadigan canal at Kallidaikurichi\" style=\"border: 0px currentcolor; background-image: none;\" border=\"0\" alt=\"The start of the Kannadigan canal at Kallidaikurichi\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.beontheroad.com\/img\/s\/v-10\/p1857172070-4.jpg\" width=\"630\" height=\"472\" \/\u003E \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E You have to cross lines and lines of paddy fields, lotus farms and picture perfect villages to reach the Kallidaikurichi Anaicut and the place where you park your vehicles is the bridge with the sluice gates to the Kannadigan canal. And if this was gorgeous, wait till you cross the tree cover, climb down the steps to the canal level, walk over the narrow concrete ridge to reach the small Murugan temple located at the confluence of the Manimuthar and the Thamirabharani rivers. On one side of the temple is the hip deep water with sandy bottom while on the other side is the water gushing at high speed towards the Thamirabharani river. Both of them form great avenues for some serious fun in the water. \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cimg title=\"Kallidaikurichi Anaicut where Manimuthar waters join the Thamarabharani river\" style=\"border: 0px currentcolor; background-image: none;\" border=\"0\" alt=\"Kallidaikurichi Anaicut where Manimuthar waters join the Thamarabharani river\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.beontheroad.com\/img\/s\/v-10\/p1820161871-4.jpg\" width=\"630\" height=\"472\" \/\u003E \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E This location is perfect for a beautiful picnic with your family and friends. There is lush nature, year round fresh water that starts in the mountains a few kilometres upstream, a small temple, a great water based holiday destination, a serene rustic atmosphere and gorgeous scenery. I would recommend this place with many thumbs up. Only request is to carry back all your trash with you and refrain from using soap, shampoo and\/or oil when you take a bath in the river as many downstream villages use this water for drinking purposes. \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cimg title=\"Murugan temple at Kallidaikurichi Anaicut\" style=\"border: 0px currentcolor; background-image: none;\" border=\"0\" alt=\"Murugan temple at Kallidaikurichi Anaicut\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.beontheroad.com\/img\/s\/v-10\/p1820934530-4.jpg\" width=\"630\" height=\"472\" \/\u003E \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cu\u003EBest time to visit:\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003EAs most of the Anaicut area near the water is devoid of any tree cover, it is best to visit either during the early hours of the morning (6 AM to 10 AM) and late hours of the evening (4 PM to 7 PM). In case you are cooking a little bit away from the water, there are a few large trees that can give you enough shade. \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003EIt is best to avoid the rainy months between October and December as the water levels can increase significantly within a very short time duration. \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cimg title=\"Golden yellow paddy fields near Kallidaikurichi Anaicut\" style=\"border: 0px currentcolor; background-image: none;\" border=\"0\" alt=\"Golden yellow paddy fields near Kallidaikurichi Anaicut\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.beontheroad.com\/img\/s\/v-10\/p1637158080-4.jpg\" width=\"630\" height=\"472\" \/\u003E \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cu\u003EHow to reach there:\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003EIf you are coming from Kallidaikurichi, head west from the Adi Varaha temple, cross the vaykaal bridge, cross Thimmarajapuram, the railway gate and a few kilometres of paddy field before you reach the Anaicut. \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003EIf you are coming from Ambasamudram, you will have to cross the concrete barrage on foot from the Thamirabharani river bank and reach the Anaicut. \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003EIf you are coming from Singampetty, Manimuthar, Keela Earmarpuram or Ambasamudram, you will have to cross the Manimuthar bridge at Vairavikulam and then head east towards the lotus farms of Vairavikulam and then reach the Anaicut. \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cimg title=\"Manimuthar river and the Western Ghats in the background\" style=\"border: 0px currentcolor; background-image: none;\" border=\"0\" alt=\"Manimuthar river and the Western Ghats in the background\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.beontheroad.com\/img\/s\/v-10\/p1795505662-4.jpg\" width=\"630\" height=\"472\" \/\u003E \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cu\u003EOther nearby tourist attractions:\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E1) \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.beontheroad.com\/2023\/02\/kallidaikurichi-manimuthar-dam-top-cycling-route.html\"\u003EKallidaikurichi to Manimuthar Dam\u003C\/a\u003E: A top scenic and rustic cycling route \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E2) Thamirabharani river at Kallidaikurichi: A great Western Ghat river to take a refreshing bath \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E3) The hidden gem called \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.beontheroad.com\/2019\/07\/hidden-gem-called-kalakad-mundanthurai-tiger-reserve-kmtr.html\"\u003EKalakad Mundanthurai Tiger Reserve\u003C\/a\u003E \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E4) \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.beontheroad.com\/2017\/05\/kallidaikurichi-village-of-saaral-season.html\"\u003EKallidaikurichi\u003C\/a\u003E: The village of the saaral season \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E5) \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.beontheroad.com\/2019\/01\/1000-year-old-papanasanathar-temple-papanasam.html\"\u003E1000 year old Papanasanathar Temple at Papanasam\u003C\/a\u003E: Where you can wash all your sins away \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E6) Manjolai: The offbeat hill station of Tamil Nadu \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E7) \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.beontheroad.com\/2023\/06\/mannarkoil-rajagopalaswamy-temple.html\"\u003EMannarkoil Rajagopalaswamy Temple\u003C\/a\u003E: Magnificent 10th century temple with a Ashtanga Vimana \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E8) \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.beontheroad.com\/2023\/08\/sivasailam-temple-1000-year-old-Pandya-era.html\"\u003ESivasailam Temple:\u003C\/a\u003E 1000 year old temple surrounded by the lush mountains of the Western Ghats \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E9) \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.beontheroad.com\/2023\/06\/sivasailam-wettest-place-north-east-monsoon-india.html\"\u003ESivasailam\u003C\/a\u003E: One of the wettest places during the North East monsoon in India \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E10) \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.beontheroad.com\/2019\/04\/karaiyar-dam-offbeat-wildlife-nature-holiday-destination.html\"\u003EKaraiyar Dam\u003C\/a\u003E: Offbeat wildlife and nature holiday destination in India’s deep south \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E11) \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.beontheroad.com\/2020\/12\/courtrallam-herbal-waterfall-holiday-tamil-nadu.html\"\u003ECourtallam\u003C\/a\u003E: The herbal bath holiday destination of Tamil Nadu \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E12) 10th century Kailasanathar Temple at Brahmadesam \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E13) 10th century Valiswara temple at Thiruvaleeswaram \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E14) Manimuthar Falls: A great forest waterfall \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E15) Agastyar Falls: A great waterfall to bathe in the Western Ghats \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E16) Paana Theertham Falls: A hidden waterfall gem of Tamil Nadu\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"blogger-post-footer\"\u003EThis post is the copyright of www.beontheroad.com. 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The Gadananathi river is located to the north and east of this temple. It is surrounded by the Velli Malai, Mulli Malai and Podhigai Malai hills of the Western Ghats. It was originally built by the Pandiya kings and then later additions were made by the Cholas, the Cheras and the later Pandiya kings. I am talking about the 1000 plus year old Sivasailanathar Paramakalyani Amman temple at Sivasailam and that is surrounded by the lush forests and mountains of the Western Ghats. \n\n  \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n  \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan id=\"fullpost\"\u003E\u003Ciframe title=\"YouTube video player\" height=\"354\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/g3w8NkQehgw\" frameborder=\"0\" width=\"630\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\"\u003E\u003C\/iframe\u003E \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003EThe Sivasailam temple is all about its legendary stories, pristine location, beautiful sculptures and carvings. The journey begins when you leave the Ambasamudram – Tenkasi highway at Alwarkurichi and head southwest towards the mountains. Paddy fields surround you on three sides and the mountains tower in front of you. The wind starts picking up as you get closer to \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.beontheroad.com\/2023\/06\/sivasailam-wettest-place-north-east-monsoon-india.html\"\u003ESivasailam\u003C\/a\u003E. As you stand over the Gadananathi river bridge, the colourful gopuram and the temple complex come into view. As you get out of your car in the parking lot, you cannot stop admiring the lush forest views of the Western Ghats in the background and the Gadananathi river in the foreground. If this view is to your right, the view to the left is of the beautifully carved temple doors and its many mandapams. \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cimg title=\"Sivasailam temple located at the base of the Western Ghats in South Tamil Nadu\" style=\"border: 0px currentcolor; background-image: none;\" border=\"0\" alt=\"Sivasailam temple located at the base of the Western Ghats in South Tamil Nadu\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.beontheroad.com\/img\/s\/v-10\/p1890693561-4.jpg\" width=\"630\" height=\"352\" \/\u003E \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003EIt is a west facing temple with both the shrines of Sivasailanathar and Paramakalyani facing west. The main deity is a swayambhu lingam with snake armour and other ornaments. At the back of the lingam, there are lines that appear like hair and this gives the lord another name “Sadaiappar”. This can be seen through a hole while circumambulating the garbha griha and when the priest shows Arathi at the back of the lingam. The Nandi in front of the shrine of Lord Shiva is yet another highlight of this temple. This beautifully carved Nandi (bull) is a East facing beautifully carved monolith that is in a seated position with its tail tucked under it. This statue is uncommon in Tamil temples and highlights the imaginative work of the craftsman. Legend has it the Nandi sculpture was so beautiful and lifelike that it actually came to life. In order to make the Nandi seated, the sculptor had to stroke the back of the Nandi as per the guidance of Lord Shiva. These strokes can be seen on the back of this gorgeous stone Nandi. Goddess Paramakalyani Amman’s shrine is located next to that of Lord Shiva and her unique feature is her emerald green cheeks. The other shrines are dedicated to Ganesha, Muruga, Dakshinamurthy, Natarajar, Surya, Chandran, 63 Nyanmars and others. \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cimg title=\"The colourful gopuram of the Sivasailam temple\" style=\"border: 0px currentcolor; background-image: none;\" border=\"0\" alt=\"The colourful gopuram of the Sivasailam temple\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.beontheroad.com\/img\/s\/v-10\/p2062077499-4.jpg\" width=\"630\" height=\"472\" \/\u003E \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003EThe temple, like many old Hindu temples has a number of mandapams – Nartha, Maa, Artha and Mani. A mani mandapam is situated on the banks of the Gadananathi river. In the mainstays of the mandapam, a lion peak or model is seen. On the inward side of the pandal mandapam, colourful blossoms are delineated. The Sivasailam temple has a five storied main gopuram that carries countless statues of gods and goddesses in the Hindu pantheon. The vimana is fabulously overlaid. The temple has two chariots, one is extensive and the other is little. The expansive chariot is for Sivasailanathar and the smaller one is for his spouse, Paramakalyani Amman. \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cimg title=\"Beautifully sculpted Nandi made out of a single granite rock at Sivasailam Temple\" style=\"border: 0px currentcolor; background-image: none;\" border=\"0\" alt=\"Beautifully sculpted Nandi made out of a single granite rock at Sivasailam Temple\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.beontheroad.com\/img\/s\/v-10\/p2054147636-4.jpg\" width=\"630\" height=\"472\" \/\u003E \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003EThis temple in \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.beontheroad.com\/2014\/10\/a-trip-to-indias-deep-south.html\"\u003EIndia’s deep south\u003C\/a\u003E offers you many things: an offbeat location, a rural holiday experience, a gorgeous green surrounding, a 1000 plus year old temple and a river nearby to play around. Everything else that I mention about the temple above is an icing on the cake. I highly recommend this temple and village if you happen to be visiting this fabulous part of India. \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cimg title=\"Entering the Sivasailanathar temple at Sivasailam\" style=\"border: 0px currentcolor; background-image: none;\" border=\"0\" alt=\"Entering the Sivasailanathar temple at Sivasailam\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.beontheroad.com\/img\/s\/v-10\/p1940989292-5.jpg\" width=\"630\" height=\"839\" \/\u003E \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cu\u003EThings not to miss at this temple:\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E1) A dip in the Gadananathi river next to the mani mandapam \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E2) Asking the priest to show you the tresses at the back of the Shiva lingam (Sivasailanathar) \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E3) Asking the priest or some locals to tell you stories related to the temple, especially how the lingam was formed, the story behind Sadaiappar and the story behind the life-like Nandi \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E4) Seeing the beautifully carved Nandi in front of the main sanctum, its tail tucked below it and noticing the strokes\/punch at its back that was made to keep it seated permanently \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cu\u003E\u003Cimg title=\"Entering the main sanctum sanctorum at Sivasailam temple\" style=\"border: 0px currentcolor; background-image: none;\" border=\"0\" alt=\"Entering the main sanctum sanctorum at Sivasailam temple\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.beontheroad.com\/img\/s\/v-10\/p1956846167-4.jpg\" width=\"630\" height=\"472\" \/\u003E \n\n        \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n        \u003Cbr \/\u003EFamous festivals of this temple:\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E1) Poosam Theppotsavam in the month of Thai (Jan 15 to Feb 15) \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E2) Rathotsavam in the month of Panguni (March 15 to April 14) \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u0026amp; \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cu\u003E\u003Cimg title=\"Beautiful Nandi vahanam for the Utsava murthy of Sivasailam temple\" style=\"border: 0px currentcolor; background-image: none;\" border=\"0\" alt=\"Beautiful Nandi vahanam for the Utsava murthy of Sivasailam temple\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.beontheroad.com\/img\/s\/v-10\/p2131216747-4.jpg\" width=\"630\" height=\"457\" \/\u003E \n\n        \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n        \u003Cbr \/\u003EHow to reach there:\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003EThe Sivasailam temple is about 6.5 kilometers from Alwarkurichi, 19 kilometres from Ambasamudram and 26 kilometres from Tenkasi. The nearest bus stop and railway station would be Alwarkurichi, which is well connected with the cities of Tirunelveli, Tenkasi and Madurai. The nearest airport would be Tuticorin, which is about 97 kilometres away. Thiruvananthapuram airport is about 136 kilometres away. \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cimg title=\"Gorgeous Utsava murthy of Sivasailam Temple\" style=\"border: 0px currentcolor; background-image: none;\" border=\"0\" alt=\"Gorgeous Utsava murthy of Sivasailam Temple\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.beontheroad.com\/img\/s\/v-10\/p2120786472-5.jpg\" width=\"630\" height=\"651\" \/\u003E \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cu\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\n        \u003Cbr \/\u003EBest season to visit:\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/u\u003E \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003EOne can visit the temple all year round if you plan on visiting in the early hours of the morning. The Saaral season of cool winds, drizzles and lush weather between June and September is a great time to explore this temple. If you are looking for cool weather, opt for the months from October through February. \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cu\u003E\u003Cimg title=\"Entering the colourful Amman sannadhi at Sivasailam temple\" style=\"border: 0px currentcolor; background-image: none;\" border=\"0\" alt=\"Entering the colourful Amman sannadhi at Sivasailam temple\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.beontheroad.com\/img\/s\/v-10\/p1923683632-4.jpg\" width=\"630\" height=\"472\" \/\u003E \n\n        \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n        \u003Cbr \/\u003ETemple timings:\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003EThe temple is open from 6 AM to 12 noon and from 5 PM to 8 PM. \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cimg title=\"The colourful sanctum sanctorum of Paramakalyani at Sivasailam temple\" style=\"border: 0px currentcolor; background-image: none;\" border=\"0\" alt=\"The colourful sanctum sanctorum of Paramakalyani at Sivasailam temple\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.beontheroad.com\/img\/s\/v-10\/p2103444816-4.jpg\" width=\"630\" height=\"472\" \/\u003E \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cu\u003E\n        \u003Cbr \/\u003EWhere to stay:\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003EThe nearest place with decent hotels would be Ambasamudram. Hotel Ambai Grand is the best option here. \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003EIf you wish for luxury, I would recommend trying the hotels at Tirunelveli – GRT Regency, Janakiram and\/or Aryas. \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003EIf you wish to stay in slightly cooler weather, you should try the resorts in and around Courtallam. \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003EIf you wish to stay in pristine nature, I would recommend that you stay at the forest rest houses in Kalakad Mundanthurai Tiger Reserve. \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003EIf you care for a true rustic experience, I would recommend that you stay at any of the homestays or guest houses in Kallidaikurichi village agraharam. \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cimg title=\"Big statue of Nandi at Sivasailam Temple, Tamil Nadu\" style=\"border: 0px currentcolor; background-image: none;\" border=\"0\" alt=\"Big statue of Nandi at Sivasailam Temple, Tamil Nadu\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.beontheroad.com\/img\/s\/v-10\/p2110138107-4.jpg\" width=\"630\" height=\"472\" \/\u003E \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cu\u003E\n        \u003Cbr \/\u003EWhere to eat:\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003EYou can find some basic snacks with tea\/coffee in the village of Sivasailam, but if you want something more, you will have to try the hotels at Alwarkurichi. For elaborate food options, I would recommend that you head either to Hotel Ramanas or Hotel Gowri Shankar at Ambasamudram. Both of them serve delicious vegetarian tiffin items and meals at reasonable prices. \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cimg title=\"Intricate carvings on the Sivasailam temple main door\" style=\"border: 0px currentcolor; background-image: none;\" border=\"0\" alt=\"Intricate carvings on the Sivasailam temple main door\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.beontheroad.com\/img\/s\/v-10\/p2013595529-5.jpg\" width=\"630\" height=\"839\" \/\u003E \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cu\u003EOther nearby tourist attractions:\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E1) \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.beontheroad.com\/2023\/06\/mannarkoil-rajagopalaswamy-temple.html\"\u003EMannarkoil Rajagopalaswamy Temple\u003C\/a\u003E: Magnificent 10th century temple with a asthanga vimana \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E2) \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.beontheroad.com\/2019\/01\/1000-year-old-papanasanathar-temple-papanasam.html\"\u003E1000 year old Papanasathar Temple at Papanasam\u003C\/a\u003E: Where you can wash all your sins away \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E3) \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.beontheroad.com\/2023\/06\/sivasailam-wettest-place-north-east-monsoon-india.html\"\u003ESivasailam\u003C\/a\u003E: One of the wettest places during the North East Monsoon in India \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E4) \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.beontheroad.com\/2017\/05\/kallidaikurichi-village-of-saaral-season.html\"\u003EKallidaikurichi\u003C\/a\u003E: The village of the Saaral season \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E5) \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.beontheroad.com\/2019\/05\/iruttu-kadai-halwa-icon-of-tirunelveli.html\"\u003EIruttu Kadai Halwa\u003C\/a\u003E: Icon of Tirunelveli \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E6) \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.beontheroad.com\/2019\/06\/nellaiappar-temple-7th-century-cosmic-dance-wonder.html\"\u003ENellaiappar Temple\u003C\/a\u003E: A 7th century Cosmic Dance Wonder \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cimg title=\"People enjoying a dip at Gadananathi River, Sivasailam, Tenkasi district, Tamil Nadu\" style=\"border: 0px currentcolor; background-image: none;\" border=\"0\" alt=\"People enjoying a dip at Gadananathi River, Sivasailam, Tenkasi district, Tamil Nadu\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.beontheroad.com\/img\/s\/v-10\/p1859691249-4.jpg\" width=\"630\" height=\"472\" \/\u003E \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E7) \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.beontheroad.com\/2023\/07\/Pattamadai-Pai-GI-Tagged-beautiful-handwoven-silk-mats.html\"\u003EPattamadai Pai\u003C\/a\u003E: GI Tagged beautiful handwoven mats from a tiny Tamil Nadu village \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E8) \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.beontheroad.com\/2021\/01\/Thamirabarani-river-delta-offbeat-motorcycling-route.html\"\u003EThamirabharani River Delta\u003C\/a\u003E: A Motorcycle Route full of rustic gorgeousness \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E9) \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.beontheroad.com\/2019\/04\/karaiyar-dam-offbeat-wildlife-nature-holiday-destination.html\"\u003EKaraiyar Dam\u003C\/a\u003E: Offbeat wildlife and nature holiday destination in India’s deep south \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E10) The hidden gem called \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.beontheroad.com\/2019\/07\/hidden-gem-called-kalakad-mundanthurai-tiger-reserve-kmtr.html\"\u003EKalakad Mundanthurai Tiger Reserve\u003C\/a\u003E \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E11) \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.beontheroad.com\/2020\/12\/courtrallam-herbal-waterfall-holiday-tamil-nadu.html\"\u003ECourtallam\u003C\/a\u003E: The herbal bath holiday destination of Tamil Nadu \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E12) \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.beontheroad.com\/2015\/09\/tiruchendur-murugan-temple-sea-shore.html\"\u003ETiruchendur Murugan Temple\u003C\/a\u003E: Sea Shore Magic \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E13) 10th century Kailasanathar Temple at Brahmadesam \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E14) 10th century Valiswara Temple at Thiruvaleeswaram \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E15) \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.beontheroad.com\/2023\/02\/kallidaikurichi-manimuthar-dam-top-cycling-route.html\"\u003EKallidaikurichi to Manimuthar Dam\u003C\/a\u003E: A top scenic and rustic cycling route \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E16) \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.beontheroad.com\/2023\/05\/garuda-sevai-from-kallidaikurichi-agraharam.html\"\u003EGarudai Sevai from the Agraharams of Kallidaikurichi\u003C\/a\u003E \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E17) \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.beontheroad.com\/2023\/04\/karthigai-deepam-festival-kallidaikurichi-village-india.html\"\u003EThe Festival of Karthigai Deepam from a Traditional Tamil Nadu Village\u003C\/a\u003E \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E18) \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.beontheroad.com\/2023\/06\/cycling-through-kmtr-backyards-tamil-nadu.html\"\u003ECycling through the backyards of Kalakad Mundanthurai Tiger Reserve\u003C\/a\u003E \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E19) 13th century Kasi Visvanathar temple at Tenkasi \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E20) \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.beontheroad.com\/2020\/11\/punalur-suspension-bridge-historical-gem-of-kerala.html\"\u003EPunalur Suspension Bridge\u003C\/a\u003E: Hidden gem of Kerala \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E21) \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.beontheroad.com\/2019\/01\/lesser-known-kerala-mountain-railways.html\"\u003ELesser Known Kerala Mountain Railways\u003C\/a\u003E: Treat for nature lovers \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E22) Manjolai: The offbeat hill station of Tamil Nadu \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E23) Manimuthar Falls: A great forest waterfall \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E24) Thenmala Forest and Palaruvi Falls: Offbeat nature and wildlife getaway\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"blogger-post-footer\"\u003EThis post is the copyright of www.beontheroad.com. 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Recognized as one of Europe's most sought-after destinations, Spain offers a harmonious blend of historical legacy, captivating landscapes, and a vibrant way of life. \n\n  \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n  \u003Cbr \/\u003EAs a colourful land of culture and diversity, Spain offers a plethora of captivating towns that have captured the hearts of travellers and even inspired some to make the move. \n\n  \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n  \u003Cbr \/\u003EThese enchanting places boast a unique blend of history, architecture, and natural beauty that beckons adventurers and aspiring expats alike. Let's delve into five such charming towns that hold the promise of unforgettable experiences and a potential new home. \n\n  \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E1) Ronda: Where Time Stands Still Amidst Towering Cliffs and Gorges\u003C\/b\u003E \n\n  \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n  \u003Cbr \/\u003ENestled atop towering cliffs and split by the dramatic El Tajo Gorge, Ronda is a town that instantly transports you to a bygone era. With its Moorish influences evident in the architecture and layout, Ronda's old-world charm is truly a sight to behold. \n\n  \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n  \u003Cbr \/\u003EVisitors can marvel at the Puente Nuevo, an iconic stone bridge that spans the gorge, providing breath taking vistas of the surrounding countryside. \n\n  \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n  \u003Cbr \/\u003EExplore the Plaza de Toros, one of Spain's oldest bullrings, and step back in time as you walk through the historic streets. \n\n  \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n  \u003Cbr \/\u003ERonda's enchantment also lies in its serene setting, surrounded by rolling hills and vineyards, making it a haven for wine lovers and tranquillity seekers. \n\n  \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E2) Cadaqués: Surreal Beauty and Coastal Tranquillity on the Costa Brava\u003C\/b\u003E \n\n  \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n  \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan id=\"fullpost\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/File:Cadaques_Pueblo_Marinero.JPG\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cimg title=\"Coastal town of Cadaques, Spain\" style=\"border: 0px currentcolor; background-image: none;\" border=\"0\" alt=\"Coastal town of Cadaques, Spain\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEjdU2SMa93io-R78DvhHpIedS3ZMLt2BA9m-MFDiSCKjVHXc65vw3ZXYDU4mTWnLMoLi64WK2VTKddeHlxw1MJk9WmumWZxRmqb5t3b0AIH3RWd-Fou9xzbb6i6cAsNfEbVOwLmMmwh0DJyiIyDQY1mXB6K73ZswZ9WUD8xjjiueBwV4mGSMcngFNpV9pU=s16000\" width=\"630\" height=\"346\" data-original-width=\"640\" data-original-height=\"351\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003ETucked away on the Costa Brava, Cadaqués is a seaside gem that has captured the hearts of artists and wanderers for generations. \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003EThis charming fishing village is renowned for its pristine white buildings and narrow, winding streets that lead to hidden coves and beaches. One cannot miss a visit to the Salvador Dalí House-Museum, where the surrealist artist once resided. \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003EThe town's unique aura is further enhanced by the crystal-clear Mediterranean waters that invite travellers to bask in the sun and enjoy various water activities. Cadaqués' artistic heritage, combined with its coastal allure, make it a haven for those seeking inspiration and a peaceful retreat. \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\n      \u003Cbr \/\u003E3) Úbeda: Stepping into Renaissance Elegance in the Heart of Andalusia\u003C\/b\u003E \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/File:Ubeda_001.jpg\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cimg title=\"El Salvador Chapel and Dean Ortega\u0026#39;s Palace, Ubeda, Spain\" style=\"border: 0px currentcolor; background-image: none;\" border=\"0\" alt=\"El Salvador Chapel and Dean Ortega\u0026#39;s Palace, Ubeda, Spain\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEhmpPp4JKZvdSbjtBjBRxJHqmNVRKddLaoBqn_YxGZS2c3o7s95ynXBlYfuv9FRB5Vxj9mf1pJSKQ-KEAPGhJPu5ZR8Qyz3STCRubukOvI7Vg0ad2hTtk4MINuwSIsjk1_nCGNmIOUbc41or35CJ5Dj1i-1YB2U9zfvG4vd_q-tNU_wVXpjriFlAjUFbV4=s16000\" width=\"630\" height=\"421\" data-original-width=\"640\" data-original-height=\"428\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003ENestled in the heart of Andalusia, the town of Úbeda exudes an aura of grandeur and history. Recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage site, Úbeda's Renaissance architecture is a testament to its rich past. \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003EThe Plaza Vázquez de Molina stands as a grand example of this architectural style, surrounded by splendid buildings that harken back to the town's golden age. Visitors can lose themselves in the labyrinthine streets while discovering quaint plazas and charming churches. \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003EÚbeda's cultural tapestry, characterized by its festivals, gastronomy, and artistic legacy, makes it an alluring destination for those who wish to immerse themselves in Spanish heritage. \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\n      \u003Cbr \/\u003E4) Cudillero: A Colourful Maritime Escape Along Asturias' Rugged Coastline\u003C\/b\u003E \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/File:Cudillero_Asturias.jpg\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cimg title=\"Cudillero, Spain\" style=\"border: 0px currentcolor; background-image: none;\" border=\"0\" alt=\"Cudillero, Spain\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEgDs_wYtCf_WnwHdJin7fgwT3jiYEDfFmvYdcl_qmgYfGpzpVSEH9FwVQ5St0yJxCmtXSEzzwGYLazLwFfmuTLreaKoTxkUOD10Baas-sLnKhXQpMtR0-ctqn7VQNKMtB-EqlHeMZR-L_vPSAZFS3v25UO-h2T_qJMVhZW4A7p0_MhaExKz4tuPs6dZu4I=s16000\" width=\"630\" height=\"472\" data-original-width=\"640\" data-original-height=\"480\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003ENestled along the rugged coastline of Asturias, Cudillero is a picturesque fishing village that evokes a sense of tranquillity and authenticity. \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003EThe town's multi-coloured houses cascade down the hillside to the harbour, creating a mesmerizing visual spectacle. Stroll through the winding streets, where the sea breeze carries the scent of saltwater and freshly caught seafood. \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003EWith a lively fishing port and a selection of charming seafood restaurants, Cudillero offers an immersive experience into the traditional maritime life of the region. Nature enthusiasts can explore the nearby cliffs and beaches, ensuring a harmonious blend of relaxation and exploration. \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\n      \u003Cbr \/\u003E5) Ribeira Sacra: Where Nature and History Converge Along Galicia's Sil River\u003C\/b\u003E \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/File:Uva_Mencia.JPG\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cimg title=\"Mencia grape growing in Ribeira Sacra, Spain\" style=\"border: 0px currentcolor; background-image: none;\" border=\"0\" alt=\"Mencia grape growing in Ribeira Sacra, Spain\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEjd-Ze3k3lPNgZfn8zV3cddwvcLQDRf-WJp4Kv5nmJEgSwtefnZ6wk7EFpv0ld83ROLkBwC9sg2e8_mwItRHVKr0fyrK_336H1-MH7mjNXfhnu9v-Reu-UfkJkXVt-wuBlcPHS_mSpiqFkaIUUkJhMi8S1BpZQ_jexXmBw7CTnLhvpW05bDRF8F037oMEI=s16000\" width=\"630\" height=\"472\" data-original-width=\"640\" data-original-height=\"480\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003EFor those seeking a blend of nature's splendour and cultural richness, the Ribeira Sacra region is a hidden gem. Nestled along the banks of the Sil River in Galicia, this area is known for its lush landscapes, terraced vineyards, and historic monasteries. \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003EThe town of Santo Estevo is home to a stunning monastery that has been converted into a luxury hotel, offering a unique opportunity to stay within a piece of living history. \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003EMeander through the vineyards, sampling the region's acclaimed wines, and embark on boat trips along the Sil River to marvel at the breath taking canyons. \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003ERibeira Sacra's combination of natural beauty and architectural marvels provides a holistic escape for travellers seeking serenity and cultural enrichment. \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\n      \u003Cbr \/\u003ETraveling to Spain \u003C\/b\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003EThe allure of these five charming towns in Spain lies in their unique blend of history, architecture, natural beauty, and cultural richness. \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003EWhether you're drawn to the grandeur of Úbeda's Renaissance architecture, the artistic spirit of Cadaqués, or the coastal charm of Cudillero, each town offers a distinct experience that resonates with the heart and soul of Spain. Ronda's dramatic landscapes and Ribeira Sacra's fusion of nature and culture further enhance the enchantment. \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003EFor those yearning to travel or even relocate to Spain, these towns hold the promise of unforgettable memories and the opportunity to immerse oneself in the rich tapestry of Spanish life. \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003EHowever, given the complexities of Spanish immigration laws and legal processes, a lot of help can be given by \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/balcellsgroup.com\/services\/immigration-in-spain\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ehiring an immigration lawyer, such as Balcells Group Lawyers\u003C\/a\u003E, when considering a move or extended travel to Spain. \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003EWell, no time to lose! Spain and your future adventures await you. \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cfont size=\"1\"\u003E\u003Cem\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cu\u003ENote:\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E The pictures in this article are courtesy of wikipedia.org and have been borrowed under the creative commons license. Each photograph has been linked to its host page on wikipedia.org.\u003C\/em\u003E\u003C\/font\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"blogger-post-footer\"\u003EThis post is the copyright of www.beontheroad.com. Reproduction without explicit permission is prohibited. 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It doesn’t matter whether you are a teenager riding his first motorcycle, someone going through their mid-life crisis or if you are an elderly pro who loves being on two wheels, each one will connect with this motorcycling love. \n\n  \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n  \u003Cbr \/\u003ESuch love can be felt while exploring these 10 top motorcycling routes across the world. Not only are some of these the most adventurous routes in the world, some of them happen to be the most scenic too. All you need to do is get your motorcycle in top condition, \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/internationaldriversassociation.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eobtain an international driving permit\u003C\/a\u003E, pack all your motorcycling travel gear and be ready to hit the road. \n\n  \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n  \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cfont face=\"Segoe UI\" size=\"6\"\u003E1) Ladakh, India\u003C\/font\u003E \n\n  \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n  \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan id=\"fullpost\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Scenic pit stop near Tanglang La pass, Ladakh\" border=\"0\" height=\"354\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.beontheroad.com\/img\/s\/v-10\/p500394790-4.jpg\" style=\"background-image: none; border: 0px currentcolor;\" title=\"Scenic pit stop near Tanglang La pass, Ladakh\" width=\"630\" \/\u003E \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003EHome to some of the world’s highest motorable roads, the \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.beontheroad.com\/2019\/05\/12-top-motorcycling-routes-in-western-himalayas.html\"\u003Emountain roads of Ladakh\u003C\/a\u003E in India’s Western Himalayas is for the die hard adventure enthusiast. Rarefied mountain air, stunning mountain panoramas, tough weather, gorgeous culture and lush valleys, the Himalayan roads of Ladakh has everything that a cold high altitude desert can offer and more. These roads are the mecca for all motorcyclists from across the world as they are home to some of the highest motorable passes in the world. Serene looking high altitude mountain lakes, 2nd highest astronomical observatory in the world, rich Buddhist culture are the icing on the cake. Below are some of the high mountain passes that you can visit in this region: \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003Ea) \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.beontheroad.com\/2009\/11\/motorcycle-ride-to-top-of-world.html\"\u003EKhardung La\u003C\/a\u003E – 18,380 feet – one of the most popular motorcycling routes in India \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003Eb) Marsimik La – 18,314 feet \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003Ec) Photi La – 18,124 feet \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003Ed) Kaksang La – 17,842 feet \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003Ee) Chang La – 17,586 feet \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003Ef) Tanglang La - 17,481 feet \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003Eg) Wari La – 17,216 feet \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003Eh) Umling La – 19,302 feet – getting a permit to ride on this road is tough due to its strategic location and proximity to the line of actual control between India and China. \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cfont face=\"Segoe UI\" size=\"6\"\u003E2) Pacific Coast Highway, USA\u003C\/font\u003E \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/File:Big_Sur_Coast_California.JPG\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Pacific coast highway, California, USA\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"480\" data-original-width=\"640\" height=\"472\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEi5C_55R-xd0yHwGG3V8S6jiZYyyRbjsQ_w0sN4rbdtaZysx5NBSvi-4ZEm9MbgxlzFzHszFXA2vwLZq0vLfvEJKint0VlS-ojQ3L1syyqCeUik2ONdybaEL5idlHqiEI4Y5ueJbQL0klQ9iXNd-hjk6IbDqDdJeMVGMeTeBBEexTg-SE8vv-LngBpBFvk=s16000\" style=\"background-image: none; border: 0px currentcolor;\" title=\"Pacific coast highway, California, USA\" width=\"630\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003EThe legendary Pacific coast highway covering over 900 kilometres of California’s rugged and beautiful coastlines takes you all the way from San Francisco to San Diego near the Mexico border. It is one of the world’s most astoundingly scenic roads and is meant to be explored slowly, while gasping at the mountains, towering trees, surfing villages, expansive beaches, local wine, Hollywood glitz and endless sky. Starting in San Francisco, the Pacific Coast highway takes you through: \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003Ea) Felton – a drowsy mountain town nestled among Redwood trees \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003Eb) Santa Cruz – a friendly beach town with a university, gorgeous redwood trees and waves that surfers from all over flock to ride \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003Ec) Big Sur – rugged mountains blanketed with dreamy redwood forests that drop into dramatic coastline \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003Ed) Cambria – a charming seaside village home to rocky shorelines, bluffs and tide pools teeming with sea life \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003Ee) Morro Bay – a small city by a large bay and estuary that is home to a diverse range of fauna including blue herons, monarch butterflies, hummingbirds and sea otters \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003Ef) San Luis Obispo – a mellow college town that is famous for its nearby wineries and lighthouse \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003Eg) Solvang – mini Denmark that is home to many Danish bakeries \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003Eh) Los Olivos – rustic charming town that is surrounded by expansive wineries \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003Ei) Santa Barbara – a city where beachy casual meets glitz \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003Ej) Los Angeles – home to Hollywood glamour, hipster cool, Disneyland and old fashioned food markets \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003Ek) San Diego – a border city famous for its Mexican food, surfing spots, a military outpost and a world famous zoo \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cfont face=\"Segoe UI\" size=\"6\"\u003E3) Amalfi Coast, Italy\u003C\/font\u003E \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/File:Amalfi_Coast_(Italy,_October_2020)_-_75_(50558355441).jpg\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Amalfi coast, Italy\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"425\" data-original-width=\"640\" height=\"418\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEiABjMk9iSz4ibCil_dCM_LNCDLGT0QWpsA2-pShrpHkT9R5h52d41zCWYc66McSIsUq9j_jSz79XN1fJclrqGJ3sc3r4ODYQdn8rNQUD16vaOW_1Qsurt5UXLxFHm0AKowvndLiSHcTXTxIFrK3Z84Oz4LgHb0XcxQTJdodrSVsiyEATGndaGBHwwhI2w=s16000\" style=\"background-image: none; border: 0px currentcolor;\" title=\"Amalfi coast, Italy\" width=\"630\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003EOriginally built by the Romans, the intense 70 kilometre Amalfi coast road is cut into sheer rock face. On one side is the beautiful blue sea crashing beneath and on the other side is the massive rock face that you find yourself clinging to. Connecting the towns of Sorrento and Salerno, the Amalfi coast highway snakes and winds through endless hairpins and up and over steep hills. The famed Amalfi coast is exactly as you have always pictured: rugged coastline dotted with seaside towns whose classic, balconied buildings overlook the turquoise Tyrrhenian sea. The highlights of this route include: \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003Ea) Riding past vineyards that dot the countryside \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003Eb) Riserva Statale Valle delle Ferriere – a protected area with several waterfalls and lush plant life \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003Ec) Church of Santa Maria Assunta – offers views of opulent villas along the coast that hug the steep mountainside above a petite, sandy beach \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003Ed) Duomo Ravello – historic cathedral in Ravello with shops, lodging and dining nearby \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003Ee) Impossibly photogenic coast between Minori and Vietri Sul Mare \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003Ef) Lattari Mountain National Park – a great ecotourism site that offers some of the most stunning views in all of Italy \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003Eg) Fjord of Furore – special place fo artisans \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003Eh) Amalfi Cathedral – gorgeous 9th century building bearing the crypt of St Andrew \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003Ei) Sirenuse – a cluster of small islands off the coast, fulfilling all your idyllic beach dreams \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003Ej) Cetara – small fishing village located between the sea and lush green hills and that is home to affordable stay options and great dining avenues \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cfont face=\"Segoe UI\" size=\"6\"\u003E4) Ceuta to Marrakesh Loop, Morocco\u003C\/font\u003E \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/File:Atlas_Mountain_range.jpg\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Motorcycle Trip - Atlas Mountains, Morocco\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"238\" data-original-width=\"640\" height=\"234\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEhgoGUDvOIWTjrCu_Ql4DMTx2uJ0UB_QIqapvtWKTDLSYHmQdJ_XkRX15vL1htMm5cilj9CsLhT9didRewI6_8LvyjwIv4HpyAy0kAF3ah8nJA13QZpG5tEhJqPzos_yafqhLq5LMurNbYAxMxEN-plG1YcEXkcUm8-O__mkk2BoRYuCa6TjB__-f1ZcPc=s16000\" style=\"background-image: none; border: 0px currentcolor;\" title=\"Motorcycle Trip - Atlas Mountains, Morocco\" width=\"630\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003EThis 2,570 kilometre long exotic route offers an adventure of a lifetime. It takes you through a series of ancient citadels, souks, tall mountains and oodles of vibrant desert culture. The route starts in Ceuta (a Spanish island city on the north coast of Africa), passes through the Rif Mountains through Fez and then through the Atlas mountains to Erfoud and the mighty Sahara desert. From here, you pass through the Todra gorge to the palm groves of Ouarzazate and finally the city of Marrakesh where you get to experience the real flavour of old Morocco. From here, it is a short ride through the Tizi n’Test pass down to the Atlantic coast at Agadir, from where you can visit Casablanca and then Tangiers before returning to Ceuta. \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003EOverall, it is a stunning desert ride where you can enjoy oodles of off roading, twisties and wide open roads, while experiencing the rich desert cultures of Morocco. \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cfont face=\"Segoe UI\" size=\"6\"\u003E5) The Great Ocean Road, Australia\u003C\/font\u003E \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/File:Great_Ocean_Road,_Lorne,_Australia_-_Feb_2012.jpg\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Great Ocean Road, Australia\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"299\" data-original-width=\"640\" height=\"294\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEiFeXKLVd47B4TPhGTJXbkj3BxpdXbOeQykzrzgCBvEgCatqVwlGua43OowOkKI0SquRcvTAa1lwYv2UIBwKWmlfHfNlfrUsZ07Qnbnd6Tl-FLpHzlgFU9n_Wpz2tqcBebi-0oRWDVAGcLkwk04XFKdPPmpAK-Q8mR7brANhq3zoDjVh_5HGZjzXT3Ibhs=s16000\" style=\"background-image: none; border: 0px currentcolor;\" title=\"Great Ocean Road, Australia\" width=\"630\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003EThis is an Australian National Heritage listed 240 kilometre stretch of road along the South Eastern coast of Australia. The Great Ocean Road traverses rainforests, beaches, cliffs, natural limestone and sandstone rock formations to give you an experience of one of nature’s best spectacles. This motorcycle route starts at Torquay and travels westward to finish at Allansford near Warrnambool. Following are the highlights of the Great Ocean Road: \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003Ea) Surf coast – gorgeous coastline between Torquay and Cape Otway \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003Eb) Shipwreck coast – stunning coastline between Cape Otway and Port Fairy that is home to the famous limestone formations called the Twelve Apostles and that provides views of the Bass strait and the Southern ocean. \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003Ec) Anglesea – surfing town renowned for its eastern grey kangaroos, Coogoorah Park and the Angair wildflower festival \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003Ed) Lorne – seaside town on the Great Ocean Road popular for family bathing, surfing and fishing. It is known for its Falls Festival, 1.2 km Pier to Pub swim, the Great Otway National park, Otway Ranges National park and the Lorne Pier. \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003Ee) Apollo Bay – coastal town on the Great Ocean Road that plays host to the annual Apollo Bay seafood festival, Winter Wild and the Great Ocean Road Running festival. Southern right whales and humpback whales are spotted off the coast from winter through spring. \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003Ef) Port Campbell – coastal town on the Great Ocean Road that is famous for the following natural limestone and sandstone rock formations located in the Port Campbell National Park and around: Loch Ard Gorge, The Grotto, London Arch and the Twelve Apostles. \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cfont face=\"Segoe UI\" size=\"6\"\u003E6) Kathmandu, Nepal to Lhasa, Tibet\u003C\/font\u003E \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/File:Mount_Everest_North_Face.jpg\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Mount Everest North Face seen from Tibet\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"425\" data-original-width=\"640\" height=\"418\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEgPP1e45_2v_oQaBuLCBwoxgGGY1-C3F8ZV1FSpy_oeotRg-SGlB0kYVDCmFszbOLEPh_kE1bz8Rjv83emVF67KZamPfrghIqyunpA7KIhYbQo86-bBCAJfngh9j4NwljsDR1QTjaRqOAGocq5YKcM0CkibX4wK773EeUl3wAXC_283mBLBzVL_RlDcMoE=s16000\" style=\"background-image: none; border: 0px currentcolor;\" title=\"Mount Everest North Face seen from Tibet\" width=\"630\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003EThis 1,250 kilometre ride will take you to the rooftop of the world while offering some surreal views of the Eastern Himalayas. The ride begins in Nepal’s capital city of Kathmandu and goes to Lhasa in Tibet while crossing scenic Tibetan landscapes, nomadic villages, snow capped mountains, pristine blue lakes, ancient Buddhist monasteries, historical cities and some of the highest mountain passes in the world. The motorcycling route would be: \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003Ea) Kathmandu to Shyabrubesi (125 kms and Elevation of 1,140 m) – Long journey through the remote areas of Langtang National Park \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003Eb) Shyabrubesi to Kerung (42 kms and elevation of 2,750 m) – Border crossing into Tibet and acclimatization day \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003Ec) Kerung to Tingri (244 kms and elevation of 4,300 m) – Ride to the highest plateau in the world and enjoy breath taking panoramas of Himalayan ranges: Mt Cho Oyu (8201 m), My Xishapagma (8012 m) and Mt Everest (8848 m) \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003Ed) Tingri to Xegar (185 kms and elevation of 3900 m) – Ride through the beautiful Tibetan countryside, explore Ronbuk monastery – the highest Buddhist monastery in the world and enjoy the day at Everest Base Camp \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003Ee) Xegar to Shigatse (244 kms and elevation of 3900 m) – Cross high altitude snow covered mountain passes and beautiful panoramas to arrive at Shigatse, the second largest Tibetan city \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003Ef) Shigatse to Gyantse (95 kms and elevation of 3950 m) – Head to Gyantse while visiting Tashilumpu monastery, Kumbum stupa and Phalkor monastery \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003Eg) Gyantse to Lhasa (261 km and elevation of 3650 m) – Full day picturesque drive crossing over Karola (5010 m), Kambala (4749 m) , colourful Yamdrok Tso lake and the Tibetan lifeline Brahmaputra or Yarlung Tsangpo river \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cfont face=\"Segoe UI\" size=\"6\"\u003E7) Namibia, Southern Africa\u003C\/font\u003E \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/File:Namib_Desert_Namibia(2).jpg\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Sand Dunes of Namib Desert, Nambia, Africa\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"480\" data-original-width=\"640\" height=\"472\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEhJWVAtGMs-3zJlTxDRuHjzolEH9KRFHoX7s7ME4NaNJd6sGb_W9RX3LYgYQuQUkioDKaVQjc5hml6VKn-wLG6wZ4cHHdoNZ1xpB6c8mika-c37LKzqoZyozCtI3SeZMRVQ31K64bMQK_4_-lBzQzwkh1PlNT5G79rEKu-VAcymxmyTiEcqmp1qFFG7H1g=s16000\" style=\"background-image: none; border: 0px currentcolor;\" title=\"Sand Dunes of Namib Desert, Nambia, Africa\" width=\"630\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003ENamibia is a jewel of Southern Africa. The vast expanses of Namib and Kalahari deserts offer remote solitude that is perfect for off-road adventure travel that includes national parks, impossibly tall dunes, rugged canyons, lush rivers, spectacular coastline, savannah, desert and much more. With the highest dunes in the world located in the legendary Namib desert, the infamous Skeleton coast and the wildlife-rich Etosha National Park, there’s something for everyone in Namibia. Following are the best motorcycle routes in Namibia: \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003Ea) Kaokoveld to Skeleton coast: Opuwo –\u0026gt; Palmwag –\u0026gt; Bergsig –\u0026gt; Cape Cross –\u0026gt; Swakopmund: 674 kms, good gravel roads \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003Eb) Around the Brandberg: About 220 km, all unpaved, very sandy in the Ugab river \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003Ec) Bosua Pass: Windhoek –\u0026gt; C28 –\u0026gt; Swakopmund: 322 km, all unpaved, but good gravel roads \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003Ed) The D707: Betta – Junction C 27\/D707 – D707 to end\/junction with C13: ~150 km, all unpaved, initially gravel, then sand \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003Ee) C13 along the Orange river: Rosh Pinah –\u0026gt; Sendering Drif –\u0026gt; C13 to Aubenkehr: 105 km, all unpaved, but good gravel road \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cfont face=\"Segoe UI\" size=\"6\"\u003E8) Pamir Mountains, Tajikistan\u003C\/font\u003E \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/File:%D0%9B%D0%B5%D0%B4%D0%BD%D0%B8%D0%BA_%D0%A1%D0%BE%D0%B2%D0%B5%D1%82%D1%81%D0%BA%D0%B8%D1%85_%D0%BE%D1%84%D0%B8%D1%86%D0%B5%D1%80%D0%BE%D0%B2_%D1%8E%D0%B6%D0%BD._-_panoramio_(3).jpg\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Pamir Mountains, Tajikistan\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"427\" data-original-width=\"640\" height=\"420\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEhGQiF3SAvoYZZ1jyyxkwbGmcyZh-GT3emvPHK5a2FDs65RB25S_UqST1z4r7E8oX6I-oxPbLCuqiLIpASxVInfaQMxZuNenJ79Z_FyUIZAMpU-_Kof9z5eyHegGpg-e3UhZQdh4nro-OgXYizt7a8FwpRG_1gu0oZPQRYNOeBoTpYBgpDxXGbidMiWAzw=s16000\" style=\"background-image: none; border: 0px currentcolor;\" title=\"Pamir Mountains, Tajikistan\" width=\"630\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003EThe legendary Pamir mountains sit amidst the Hindu Kush, Karakoram, Himalayas and the Tian Shan mountain ranges, all whispering to and luring adventurers for thousands of years. The ancient Pamir highway runs between Termez in Uzbekistan and Kara Balta in Kyrgyzstan. The majority of the road however runs through the highlands of Tajikistan, cutting through the Pamir mountains. This gorgeous ride clocks in over 2000 km and climbs to a height of above 15000 feet at Ak-Baital pass. The entire route is one of the higher motorable routes in the world and hence altitude sickness is quite common. It is part of the ancient silk road and is rich in history, adventure and danger. 80% of the roads are paved and about 20% are gravel. The people of Tajikistan are very hospitable and will always help the tourist (musafir) even in the remotest or corners in Tajikistan. \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003EThe Pamir highway route is as follows: Dushanbe –\u0026gt; Qal’ai Khumb –\u0026gt; Khorog –\u0026gt; Bibi Fatima Hot Springs (Yamchun) –\u0026gt; Murgab –\u0026gt; Ak Baital Pass (4655 m) –\u0026gt; Khorog –\u0026gt; Qal’ai Khumb –\u0026gt; Dushanbe \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cfont face=\"Segoe UI\" size=\"6\"\u003E9) North East India to Vietnam\u003C\/font\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Bell shaped pagodas of Bagan, Burma\" border=\"0\" height=\"347\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.beontheroad.com\/img\/s\/v-10\/p1796842466-4.jpg\" style=\"background-image: none; border: 0px currentcolor;\" title=\"Bell shaped pagodas of Bagan, Burma\" width=\"630\" \/\u003E \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003EA few years back, the Indian government opened the India-Myanmar border for overland travel. This opened the possibility of a lush forest motorcycling route spanning 5,200 kms and 5 countries. Starting in Siliguri in the Northern part of West Bengal, this route meanders through the dense jungles and tropical forests of North East India before entering Myanmar at Moreh. In Myanmar, the roads are mostly dirt tracks or gravel roads with wooden and metal bridges till you reach Mandalay. From Mandalay, you cut across Inle lake and into the mountainous province of Myanmar and Mae Hong Son in Thailand before you reach Chiang Rai in Northern Thailand. From here, you follow the Mekong river and head towards Luang Prabang in Laos. Then, you head further north into the mountainous region of Laos before you enter the Sapa region of Vietnam. From Sapa, you travel east to Hanoi and then kiss the coast to travel south all the way to the capital city of Ho Chi Minh city. This entire route is a lush tropical paradise. Except for parts of the India-Myanmar border, most roads are paved or in the worst case are good quality gravel roads. You criss cross mountains, rivers, forests and cities to explore this gorgeous part of the world. \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cu\u003ERoute map:\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E Siliguri, India –\u0026gt; Moreh, India –\u0026gt; Mandalay, Myanmar –\u0026gt; Chiang Rai, Thailand –\u0026gt; Luang Prabang, Laos –\u0026gt; Hanoi, Vietnam –\u0026gt; Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cfont face=\"Segoe UI\" size=\"6\"\u003E10) El Camino de la Muerte, Bolivia\u003C\/font\u003E \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/File:Yungas_road_2017.jpg\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Death Road, Bolivia\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"427\" data-original-width=\"640\" height=\"420\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEitM7EcprGNroRs7Rj_7q4ndbO4boJlTGtKpD-ItXDJosGSe6gg2evBoibgdbj2zlzmjggTnv9BMJVAwEsoM3q0ePx904TRE63nBKrCZsOyWr6VjgyEhuwduJ7bkL1cW4oIbqSfgQP7feXYwyQ9Xmk8hj1GmhbdvkB4KZPdBWiTbb7w9S26zQKx08YjUHI=s16000\" style=\"background-image: none; border: 0px currentcolor;\" title=\"Death Road, Bolivia\" width=\"630\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003ELast, but not the least in this list is the world’s most dangerous road. Known as the ‘Death Road’, this 69 km winding road stretch connects the world’s highest administrative capital of La Paz in Bolivia to the small Amazonian rainforest town of Coroico. The journey begins at 12,000 feet high Laz Paz with its mix of indigenous and modern cultures. The winding route with a single lane ascends to La Cumbre pass (about 15,000 feet high) in the Andean mountain only to dip back down into the Amazon rainforest over the course of 65 kilometres. The road weaves back and forth as it descends, and the thick forest below tends to obscure the steep drop below. The road is a mix of paved, dusty to loosened rock. Extreme weather is the think to stay aware of. At the top, you might face blinding fog and bone chilling weather, while in the rainforest, you can face high humidity and\/or pouring rain. The sheer diversity and extreme route makes it a special motorcycling route of the world. \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cem\u003E\u003Cfont size=\"1\"\u003E\u003Cu\u003EPhoto Courtesy:\u003C\/u\u003E Some of the photographs in this article have been borrowed from wikipedia.org under the creative commons license. Each photograph has been linked to its host page on wikipedia.org.\u003C\/font\u003E\u003C\/em\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"blogger-post-footer\"\u003EThis post is the copyright of www.beontheroad.com. Reproduction without explicit permission is prohibited. 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Embarking on a motorbike road trip across this vast and enchanting country is an experience like no other. From the snow-capped peaks of the Himalayas to the sun-kissed beaches of Goa, and the bustling streets of Delhi to the serene backwaters of Kerala, India offers a kaleidoscope of sights, sounds, and flavours waiting to be explored. To ensure a safe, enjoyable, and unforgettable journey, we've compiled a list of top tips for your motorbike road trip across India. \n\n  \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n  \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003EPlan Your Route Carefully\u003C\/b\u003E \n\n  \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n  \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan id=\"fullpost\"\u003E\u003Cimg title=\"Riding through the sand dunes enroute to Desert National Park, Rajasthan\" style=\"border: 0px currentcolor; background-image: none;\" border=\"0\" alt=\"Riding through the sand dunes enroute to Desert National Park, Rajasthan\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.beontheroad.com\/img\/s\/v-10\/p544336336-4.jpg\" width=\"630\" height=\"355\" \/\u003E \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003EWith countless destinations to choose from, planning your route is essential. Research the places you wish to visit and create a flexible itinerary that allows you to savour the diversity of each region. Take into account the distance between destinations, road conditions, and available accommodations. \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003EChoose the Right Time to Travel\u003C\/b\u003E \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cimg title=\"Winding mountain roads of Arunachal Pradesh\" style=\"border: 0px currentcolor; background-image: none;\" border=\"0\" alt=\"Winding mountain roads of Arunachal Pradesh\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.beontheroad.com\/img\/s\/v-10\/p604338475-4.jpg\" width=\"630\" height=\"355\" \/\u003E \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003EIndia's climate can vary greatly depending on the region and the time of year. Avoid extreme weather conditions and monsoon season, as heavy rains can make roads treacherous. The ideal time for a motorbike road trip in most parts of India is during the winter and early spring months (October to March). \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003EPack Light and Wisely\u003C\/b\u003E \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cimg title=\"Motorcycling through the high mountain passes of Ladakh\" style=\"border: 0px currentcolor; background-image: none;\" border=\"0\" alt=\"Motorcycling through the high mountain passes of Ladakh\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.beontheroad.com\/img\/s\/v-10\/p182623936-4.jpg\" width=\"630\" height=\"354\" \/\u003E \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003EOn a motorbike, storage space is limited, so pack only the essentials. Prioritise comfortable riding gear, weather-appropriate clothing, a first aid kit, basic tools, and any required documentation. Roll-up storage bags are a great option to maximise space on your bike. \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003EBe Prepared for Diverse Road Conditions\u003C\/b\u003E \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cimg title=\"So called National Highways of India which offer a great roller coaster ride....enroute to Khajuraho in Madhya Pradesh\" style=\"border: 0px currentcolor; background-image: none;\" border=\"0\" alt=\"So called National Highways of India which offer a great roller coaster ride....enroute to Khajuraho in Madhya Pradesh\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.beontheroad.com\/img\/s\/v-10\/p643507034-4.jpg\" width=\"630\" height=\"354\" \/\u003E \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003EIndia's roads range from smooth highways to challenging mountain passes and rugged terrains. Be prepared for varying road conditions, unexpected potholes, and chaotic traffic in urban areas. Ride at a moderate speed, especially on unfamiliar roads. \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003EEnsure Your Motorcycle is Roadworthy\u003C\/b\u003E \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cimg title=\"A countryside pit stop - Courtrallam, Tamil Nadu\" style=\"border: 0px currentcolor; background-image: none;\" border=\"0\" alt=\"A countryside pit stop - Courtrallam, Tamil Nadu\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.beontheroad.com\/img\/s\/v-10\/p2169510779-4.jpg\" width=\"630\" height=\"472\" \/\u003E \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003EBefore embarking on your journey, give your motorcycle a thorough check-up. Ensure all mechanical components are in good working condition, including brakes, tires, lights, and engine. A well-maintained bike will ensure a smoother and safer trip. \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003EObserve Traffic Rules and Local Customs\u003C\/b\u003E \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cimg title=\"Scenic mountain highway from Munnar to Vattavada\" style=\"border: 0px currentcolor; background-image: none;\" border=\"0\" alt=\"Scenic mountain highway from Munnar to Vattavada\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.beontheroad.com\/img\/s\/v-10\/p3095685603-4.jpg\" width=\"630\" height=\"472\" \/\u003E \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003EIndian traffic can be chaotic, with a unique set of unwritten rules. Be patient, stay alert, and adapt to the local driving style. Respect local customs and traditions, and always seek permission before taking photos of people or religious sites. \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003EStay Hydrated and Mindful of Food Choices\u003C\/b\u003E \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cimg title=\"At a vineyard in rural Chikkaballapur\" style=\"border: 0px currentcolor; background-image: none;\" border=\"0\" alt=\"At a vineyard in rural Chikkaballapur\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.beontheroad.com\/img\/s\/v-10\/p2985681250-4.jpg\" width=\"630\" height=\"472\" \/\u003E \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003EIndia's cuisine is diverse and enticing, but it's essential to be cautious about what you eat and drink. Stick to bottled water and avoid consuming street food from unhygienic stalls. Staying hydrated is crucial, so carry water with you at all times. \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003EEmbrace the Beauty of the Journey\u003C\/b\u003E \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cimg title=\"Chugging along with the World Heritage “Toy Train” to Darjeeling, West Bengal, India\" style=\"border: 0px currentcolor; background-image: none;\" border=\"0\" alt=\"Chugging along with the World Heritage “Toy Train” to Darjeeling, West Bengal, India\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.beontheroad.com\/img\/s\/v-10\/p439060004-4.jpg\" width=\"630\" height=\"354\" \/\u003E \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003EIndia is a land of stunning landscapes and captivating sights. Take frequent breaks to soak in the beauty of your surroundings and interact with the locals. Engaging with people from different backgrounds will enrich your journey and offer unforgettable experiences. \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003EGet the Right Insurance Cover\u003C\/b\u003E \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cimg title=\"Monsoon Motorcycle Ride to Malnad, Karnataka\" style=\"border: 0px currentcolor; background-image: none;\" border=\"0\" alt=\"Monsoon Motorcycle Ride to Malnad, Karnataka\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.beontheroad.com\/img\/s\/v-10\/p3031575555-4.jpg\" width=\"630\" height=\"472\" \/\u003E \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003EBefore hitting the road, ensure you have the appropriate motorcycle insurance coverage. \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thebikeinsurer.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ECompare motorcycle insurance\u003C\/a\u003E options online for a simple and convenient way to find the best policy that suits your needs and provides the necessary protection during your road trip. \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003EDocument Your Adventure\u003C\/b\u003E \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cimg title=\"Crossing the Shivapura hanging bridge on motorcycle\" style=\"border: 0px currentcolor; background-image: none;\" border=\"0\" alt=\"Crossing the Shivapura hanging bridge on motorcycle\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.beontheroad.com\/img\/s\/v-10\/p3746830801-4.jpg\" width=\"630\" height=\"472\" \/\u003E \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003ECapture the memories of your motorbike road trip across India through photographs and journaling. Documenting your journey will not only help preserve the experiences but also provide a way to share your adventures with friends and family back home. \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003ESafety First\u003C\/b\u003E \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cimg title=\"Maravanthe beach - An iconic highway pit stop of Karnataka\" style=\"border: 0px currentcolor; background-image: none;\" border=\"0\" alt=\"Maravanthe beach - An iconic highway pit stop of Karnataka\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.beontheroad.com\/img\/s\/v-10\/p3985099978-4.jpg\" width=\"630\" height=\"472\" \/\u003E \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003EAbove all, prioritise safety throughout your trip. Always wear proper riding gear, including a helmet, gloves, and protective clothing. Avoid riding at night in remote areas, and be cautious of wildlife on the roads, especially in national parks and reserves. \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003EEmbrace Spontaneity\u003C\/b\u003E \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cimg title=\"A bright monsoon day at Bisle Forest, Karnataka\" style=\"border: 0px currentcolor; background-image: none;\" border=\"0\" alt=\"A bright monsoon day at Bisle Forest, Karnataka\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.beontheroad.com\/img\/s\/v-10\/p3986095646-4.jpg\" width=\"630\" height=\"472\" \/\u003E \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003EWhile planning is essential, leave room for spontaneity. Some of the most remarkable experiences often come from unplanned detours and unexpected encounters along the way. Be open to new adventures and go with the flow.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"blogger-post-footer\"\u003EThis post is the copyright of www.beontheroad.com. 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Well, if you do, you will certainly like the rolling Injipara tea estates of Valparai. Owned by the Woodbriar group and home to two of the Briar Tea Bungalow properties, this private tea garden landscape is a treat for the eyes. As Injipara tea estate is privately owned land, only the people staying in any of the Briar Tea Bungalows can visit this place. This means that you hardly have more than a few tens of people at any time here.\n\n  \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan id=\"fullpost\"\u003E \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cimg title=\"The rolling hills of tea as seen from the cottages of Stanmore Garden Bungalows, Valparai\" style=\"border: 0px currentcolor; background-image: none;\" border=\"0\" alt=\"The rolling hills of tea as seen from the cottages of Stanmore Garden Bungalows, Valparai\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.beontheroad.com\/img\/s\/v-10\/p490500710-4.jpg\" width=\"630\" height=\"336\" \/\u003E \n\n  \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E While the private roads of Injipara tea estate make for a beautiful winding drive, I think it makes for a stunning location for a morning walk. You can either embark on your walk after your morning tea\/coffee or you can carry hot piping coffee and cookies with you and enjoy them at a scenic pit stop.\n\n  \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n  \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cimg title=\"The scenic private road through Injipara Estate, Valparai\" style=\"border: 0px currentcolor; background-image: none;\" border=\"0\" alt=\"The scenic private road through Injipara Estate, Valparai\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.beontheroad.com\/img\/s\/v-10\/p1806640-4.jpg\" width=\"630\" height=\"472\" \/\u003E \n\n  \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E Tea factories, rivers, birdlife, wildlife, butterflies, lush nature and more can be experienced on this walk through Injipara tea estate. While you enjoy the heady smell of tea wafting through the air, keep an eye out for peacocks that usually can be found amidst the tea bushes during the morning hours. There are old bus stops that make for great picnic spots and where you can enjoy your tea\/coffee and cookies. The fresh air, the disappearing morning mist, the golden rays of the morning sun and the heady panoramic view of rolling tea gardens makes this an absolutely special morning plantation walk.\n\n  \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n  \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cimg title=\"Injipara Tea Estate, Valparai\" style=\"border: 0px currentcolor; background-image: none;\" border=\"0\" alt=\"Injipara Tea Estate, Valparai\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.beontheroad.com\/img\/s\/v-10\/p469902283-4.jpg\" width=\"630\" height=\"472\" \/\u003E \n\n  \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EIf you happen to be visiting Valparai, do check out this place. If you aren’t staying at the Briar Tea Bungalows, you can drop by Stanmore garden bungalow for some tea and snacks and request the office for permission to go on this walk. If you are staying at any of the Briar Tea Bungalows, you should definitely not miss either the Injipara tea garden morning walk or the \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.beontheroad.com\/2022\/06\/nadumalai-river-hike-through-tea-gardens-valparai.html\"\u003Ehike to Nadumalai river\u003C\/a\u003E. I recommend this place with double thumbs up!\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"blogger-post-footer\"\u003EThis post is the copyright of www.beontheroad.com. Reproduction without explicit permission is prohibited. All Rights Reserved. \n\nIf you are seeing this post on a site other than beontheroad.com, please bring it to the notice of Sankara, the owner of beontheroad.com at sankaracs at beontheroad dot com. \u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.beontheroad.com\/feeds\/7014215334682053440\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.beontheroad.com\/2023\/07\/rolling-injipara-tea-estates-of-valparai.html#comment-form","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/1624744958963134273\/posts\/default\/7014215334682053440"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/1624744958963134273\/posts\/default\/7014215334682053440"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.beontheroad.com\/2023\/07\/rolling-injipara-tea-estates-of-valparai.html","title":"Rolling Injipara Tea Estates of Valparai: Stunning Location for a Morning Walk"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Sankara Subramanian"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/07774568520785842987"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"16","height":"16","src":"https:\/\/img1.blogblog.com\/img\/b16-rounded.gif"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEhDgD7yVop_S6bIh_bVvdWj7saOzwxhnJahzTzVAZjFdSXc_ebzUuIS40GTAUvXG_Jfq3SZIsv0vTdA6d0fu0ORkil74BkMcfJpXW7pfXM3GvHxrmIUlvXsFoOAv2l6XLVYupvCkH04RXdPn5VHnITFsAbc4Jm3wmNKDm6JqHuj1Ek_MZQi1igG0zjbQU8=s72-c","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"},"georss$featurename":{"$t":"Valparai, Tamil Nadu 642127, India"},"georss$point":{"$t":"10.3269734 76.9553967"},"georss$box":{"$t":"-17.983260436178846 41.799146699999994 38.637207236178845 112.1116467"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1624744958963134273.post-2127312480248032488"},"published":{"$t":"2023-07-20T17:17:00.001+05:30"},"updated":{"$t":"2023-07-20T17:17:11.120+05:30"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Canada"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Road Trip"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Travel Tips"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Top Tips for a Canada Road Trip"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/File:Wildlife_Crossing_in_Banff_National_Park.jpg\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cimg title=\"Wildlife Crossing in Banff National Park, Canada\" style=\"border: 0px currentcolor; background-image: none;\" border=\"0\" alt=\"Wildlife Crossing in Banff National Park, Canada\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEg605AMFsAVTqGofrlLPcohWwsNIcPYoUowsiV6ObP6vLbW_XWmMyBBM4HHEjcY7tVFcMc1PNyTP_j1JEuOblMQHMpiJCt2hFBJjlpEUvh_S0Q8kdCYLImxJiiwmuxVJyziBtllwMh1YKqbcZV_ECcEkHJJtl_Rzal0iLrM6rplwylEVJZq82VvxNhFDOc=s16000\" width=\"630\" height=\"400\" data-original-width=\"640\" data-original-height=\"406\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\n\n  \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n  \u003Cbr \/\u003EDriving across Canada is a great way to explore the best places and get an authentic experience. There are lots of perks to opting for an adventure with a car or RV, the most important of all being how much you will actually see along the way. However, choosing this option does require some strategic planning that is simply inescapable. Here are the top tips for a Canada road trip that will enhance your adventure and create some great memories. \u003Cb\u003E\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003EPlan Your Route from Start to Finish\u003C\/b\u003E \n\n  \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n  \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan id=\"fullpost\"\u003EThe best way to plan your \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.lonelyplanet.com\/articles\/best-road-trips-scenic-drives-canada\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eroad trip route\u003C\/a\u003E is to divide destinations into non-negotiable and optional. The optional column is things you can fit in along the way if time allows, and the non-negotiable is self-explanatory. With this list of places, sights, and experiences you can begin to build the most efficient driving route that will tick every place off along the way. \n\n  \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n  \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003EMake Sure You Know the Rules of the Road\u003C\/b\u003E \n\n  \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n  \u003Cbr \/\u003ECanada has its \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/travellemming.com\/driving-in-canada\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eown driving laws\u003C\/a\u003E that you need to learn if you are going to be spending a significant amount of time behind the wheel. Don’t get caught out by poor preparation, because it is important to feel confident before you start driving so your trip is as enjoyable as possible. \n\n  \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n  \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003ETake Care of Essential Admin in Advance\u003C\/b\u003E \n\n  \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n  \u003Cbr \/\u003EThere are a few things you will need for your Canadian road trip, including, most importantly, your passport. Canada requires people from a lot of other countries to hold a valid visa too, and you can \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ivisa.com\/canada\/visitor-visa\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eclick here\u003C\/a\u003E to figure out what you need to do in this area. Sorting out the details means taking care of the tasks like this well in advance of your departure date. You don’t need anything delaying the big moment, and admin is just a small steppingstone to cross in order to have the best adventure. \n\n  \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n  \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003EPlan for the Weather\u003C\/b\u003E \n\n  \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n  \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/File:Yukon_Highway.jpg\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cimg title=\"Yukon Highway, Canada\" style=\"border: 0px currentcolor; background-image: none;\" border=\"0\" alt=\"Yukon Highway, Canada\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEhByK0-DnCQKJ00qPatSR3lqRmV7PWm6cIwIxiR0_YzonrNW9nPostZk4sBOpir1ttKb5eu3uRY5GIpk82jaLS3LcMUFG4s5S7FDanT5rX8W3ClOBvrnjHW6G0Orig6ckRXr0kI-xT3Z2WwLQufNHPSU20myU9oCNU3OGnC-stLTaiz7DfpaCW06lL7pm0=s16000\" width=\"630\" height=\"421\" data-original-width=\"640\" data-original-height=\"428\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\n\n  \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n  \u003Cbr \/\u003ECanada has some extreme weather depending on where you are going and what time of year it is. Certain parts have freezing cold temperatures and lots of snow, and even storms which you won’t want to get caught up in. Research your route properly and make sure you are not at risk of being swept up by any adverse conditions from the skies because this will put your safety at risk and reduce the enjoyment factor too. The best time to drive about is definitely the spring or summer (as long as you have air conditioning). \n\n  \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n  \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003EPack Smart\u003C\/b\u003E \n\n  \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n  \u003Cbr \/\u003ECanada is a vast country, especially when traveling by road. There could be hours between petrol stations and amenities in certain areas so you \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.theglobetrottingteacher.com\/road-trip-packing-list-essentials\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ehave to pack smart.\u003C\/a\u003E If you see a big gap on the route, make sure you are covered provisions wise and fuel wise so that you don’t end up in the middle of nowhere with limited phone reception and options for being rescued. \n\n  \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n  \u003Cbr \/\u003EWhether you’re going to see the mountains or hitting the big cities, Canada has hundreds of things to offer travellers. Stay safe by planning ahead and making sure you are aware of potential dangers along the way.\n\n  \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n  \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cem\u003E\u003Cfont size=\"1\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cu\u003ENote:\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E The pictures used in this article have been borrowed from wikipedia.org under the creative commons license. Each photograph has been linked to its host page on wikipedia.org.\u003C\/font\u003E\u003C\/em\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"blogger-post-footer\"\u003EThis post is the copyright of www.beontheroad.com. Reproduction without explicit permission is prohibited. All Rights Reserved. \n\nIf you are seeing this post on a site other than beontheroad.com, please bring it to the notice of Sankara, the owner of beontheroad.com at sankaracs at beontheroad dot com. \u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.beontheroad.com\/feeds\/2127312480248032488\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.beontheroad.com\/2023\/07\/top-tips-for-canada-road-trip.html#comment-form","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/1624744958963134273\/posts\/default\/2127312480248032488"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/1624744958963134273\/posts\/default\/2127312480248032488"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.beontheroad.com\/2023\/07\/top-tips-for-canada-road-trip.html","title":"Top Tips for a Canada Road Trip"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Sankara Subramanian"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/07774568520785842987"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"16","height":"16","src":"https:\/\/img1.blogblog.com\/img\/b16-rounded.gif"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEg605AMFsAVTqGofrlLPcohWwsNIcPYoUowsiV6ObP6vLbW_XWmMyBBM4HHEjcY7tVFcMc1PNyTP_j1JEuOblMQHMpiJCt2hFBJjlpEUvh_S0Q8kdCYLImxJiiwmuxVJyziBtllwMh1YKqbcZV_ECcEkHJJtl_Rzal0iLrM6rplwylEVJZq82VvxNhFDOc=s72-c","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"},"georss$featurename":{"$t":"Canada"},"georss$point":{"$t":"56.130366 -106.346771"},"georss$box":{"$t":"27.820132163821157 -141.503021 84.440599836178848 -71.190521"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1624744958963134273.post-8289961987484863757"},"published":{"$t":"2023-07-12T12:24:00.003+05:30"},"updated":{"$t":"2023-07-12T12:24:39.881+05:30"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Travel Tips"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"7 Smart Ways to Cut Travel Expenses and Maximize Your Experience"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cimg title=\"7 Smart Ways to cut travel expenses and maximize your experience\" style=\"border: 0px currentcolor; background-image: none;\" border=\"0\" alt=\"7 Smart Ways to cut travel expenses and maximize your experience\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEikOSpJdANns3NqaMc-u5z_VW2IU8CCCnYGGt7Ms40ue0nn78OCrK-fgCL4qgH6cBLtj4edRiMlUuCYGa_KMY0Bc7eJ7AkcHHuF_UI55Zot3THP0VR_xHKwd89be-n1uLpciARtyPY6YYvNIFOzmbVPOys8A3deUJaStEifAJSsgvpxVxaUeXtjeJxhZhs=s16000\" width=\"630\" height=\"355\" data-original-width=\"1100\" data-original-height=\"619\" \/\u003E \n\n  \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n  \u003Cbr \/\u003EIf you’re feeling that call to broaden your horizon and see the world, you’re certainly not alone. Many people head off on their travels to experience new cultures, cuisines, and landscapes. However, traveling has the potential to cost a fortune, which is what puts many people off. Fortunately, we’ve got you covered with these seven smart ways to cut travel expenses. \n\n  \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n  \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003EBe Flexible with Dates\u003C\/b\u003E \n\n  \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n  \u003Cbr \/\u003EThe prices for accommodation and flights are always more expensive during peak periods, but there’s no real pattern as to when the cheapest options will be during this time. Therefore, you should have flexibility when searching online. For example, instead of putting exact dates in for a week away, you could search across a whole month and simply book the cheapest dates. As accommodation and flights will make up a large portion of your total spending, it’s a good idea to learn \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.going.com\/guides\/how-to-find-cheap-flights\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ehow to find the cheapest flights\u003C\/a\u003E and accommodation. \u003Cb\u003E\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003EFind Budget Accommodation\u003C\/b\u003E \n\n  \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan id=\"fullpost\"\u003E\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003EIf you don't set some boundaries, you’ll find that your accommodation will consume the majority of your budget, leaving you with very little to enjoy yourself. Therefore, you should learn how to find cheap accommodation options. For example, instead of staying in lavish hotels, \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/medium.com\/@merajpamir\/advantages-and-disadvantages-of-hostel-life-9541f635b551\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Esearch for hostels\u003C\/a\u003E, Airbnbs, and homestays. In most cases, these options will be considerably cheaper - often saving hundreds of dollars across the duration of the trip. \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003EFind Free Things to Do\u003C\/b\u003E \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003ESome activities will cost a lot of money, but there will be a lot more to do at very little cost. For example, instead of walking around the niche art show, explore the free museum or roam around a local park. If you’re stuck for inspiration on where to go, you can look at the walking tours and follow the route yourself. In most cases, you can find all of the information provided by the walking tour operator online. \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003EEat Where the Locals Eat\u003C\/b\u003E \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003EPeople need to eat, and popular tourist destinations know this, which is why you’ll find inflated prices. Therefore, when it’s time to enjoy a meal, head off the beaten track and find restaurants frequented by locals. Not only will you save plenty of money, but you’ll also have a unique cultural experience that you won’t find in a restaurant full of tourists. \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003EAvoid Using Taxis or Renting Cars\u003C\/b\u003E \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003EWhen traveling within your destination, you’ll find that using taxis or renting a car will be fairly expensive. Whereas, if you’re willing to spend time observing a timetable and waiting for trains, trams, and buses, you’ll save a fortune on travel and have more money to spend on activities. If you’re visiting large cities like Paris, London, and Amsterdam, you’ll find they have incredible and affordable transportation networks. \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003ERegister for Newsletters\u003C\/b\u003E \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003EIf you’re planning your trip well in advance, have a look online for travel-related newsletters to sign up for. As well as receiving useful travel information, you may be sent exclusive offers for attractions, flights, and accommodation. Even though newsletters will fill up your inbox, you can organize them into a dedicated travel folder and set exclusive notifications for incoming emails. \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003EConsider Volunteering \u003C\/b\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003EIf you’re heading out for a long traveling experience, then consider \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/bouncemagazine.co.uk\/the-benefits-and-challenges-of-volunteering-abroad\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Evolunteering\u003C\/a\u003E for an incredible experience. Even though you won’t get paid for volunteering, many placements will pay for travel, provide food, and even accommodation, which means you can spend more on other elements of the trip. \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003EIf you don’t budget and think about ways to slice travel costs, you’ll end up falling short of fulfilling your wanderlust. With these smart money-saving strategies on your side, you’ll be having that much-needed escape in no time. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"blogger-post-footer\"\u003EThis post is the copyright of www.beontheroad.com. Reproduction without explicit permission is prohibited. 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Not only is it a wonderful way to see a number of beautiful, exotic destinations, but it gives seniors the chance to have an exciting, adventurous vacation in comfort and style, without excessive effort or inconvenience. \n\n  \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n  \u003Cbr \/\u003EHowever, with a plethora of cruise destinations to choose from, it can be overwhelming to decide where to set sail. Fortunately, many destinations cater specifically to the interests and needs of older adults, providing enriching experiences and unforgettable memories. \n\n  \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n  \u003Cbr \/\u003EIn this article, we'll explore some of the top cruise destinations that are perfect for older adults, offering a combination of relaxation, cultural immersion, and breath taking sights. \n\n  \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n  \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003EAlaska\u003C\/b\u003E \n\n  \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n  \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan id=\"fullpost\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/File:Tourists_admiring_Glacier_Park._2004.jpg\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cimg title=\"Glacier National Park, Alaska\" style=\"border: 0px currentcolor; background-image: none;\" border=\"0\" alt=\"Glacier National Park, Alaska\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEj3M2Oiq-E822Um_dz8Mw4maz1BPVs-M6Wb7SQiW2hCg-ZB_f6fxzUS9gLvpzg6a0xN6EfTT0fdrBRMDG6weI_qaiQjx088yLbB7i0kqZ3nXSvPmedkPmIhgn2ujfUvNsEzAnkIgy7gIqmFhtJU6dAhfLMQhd-jC-4_MpMNGLkkvH872dBRh0-S7wttK20=s16000\" width=\"630\" height=\"411\" data-original-width=\"640\" data-original-height=\"418\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003ECruising to Alaska is an excellent choice for older adults seeking natural beauty and tranquillity. The region's majestic glaciers, rugged mountains, and abundant wildlife create a picturesque backdrop for a memorable cruise experience. The breath taking views of Glacier Bay National Park and the grandeur of the Inside Passage are ideal to view from the deck of a cruise ship, and there are plenty of charming coastal towns which can be explored on shore excursions. \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003EThe Mediterranean\u003C\/b\u003E \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/File:Queen_elizabeth_ship_lisbon.jpg\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cimg title=\"Cruising in the Mediterranean\" style=\"border: 0px currentcolor; background-image: none;\" border=\"0\" alt=\"Cruising in the Mediterranean\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEhYS9jNDFuJo1gYPhQ_e2rznwKRSoxzsS2-vIlaxTyE4mfZwkIUklSSMySwR3DKQh9fSWIQO8o1AK06YuSUjeQjhUn9yhWKk0pBYNegWYycC8yXe3u1q1y1dfmc21ySknhbl5TDvnre4O4XawWQCD_xO7eG4d7ERNoAcagHKozQeTl7q4xRT4EMM_5T-3E=s16000\" width=\"630\" height=\"339\" data-original-width=\"640\" data-original-height=\"344\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003EThe Mediterranean region offers \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.cruisecritic.co.uk\/articles\/top-10-ancient-historic-sites-in-the-eastern-mediterranean\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ea treasure trove of historical sites\u003C\/a\u003E, cultural diversity, and scenic landscapes, and as such it is a glorious cruise destination for seniors. Cruising through the Mediterranean allows older adults to visit iconic destinations such as Rome, Athens, Barcelona, and Istanbul, each filled with rich history, architectural wonders, and world-renowned museums. The Mediterranean is one of the calmer expanses of water in the world, so there’s no need to worry about storms or rough weather, and you can explore ancient ruins, stroll through charming old towns, savour delicious cuisine, and immerse yourself in the vibrant Mediterranean lifestyle. \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003EThe Scandinavian Fjords\u003C\/b\u003E \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/File:Geirangerfjord_(6-2007).jpg\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cimg title=\"Cruising through the fjords of Scandinavia\" style=\"border: 0px currentcolor; background-image: none;\" border=\"0\" alt=\"Cruising through the fjords of Scandinavia\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEgboouxsMQ6Ojtm6T2j4jWj1p6oq0WVLemOc-XYfmEiJa44Bpd6mZxCkWG-Q8DNZD4GHqyYxc3qE1xBna38qv768PyDMV5NGTuob03J3EeprdewQAOIT36ySup4Fy6rTQV_HvcXqqidxvNMmzFqP8UubrN8i7VM6bFO6Mzi8mNC_OVVZDpD9_Quwo2G518=s16000\" width=\"630\" height=\"939\" data-original-width=\"687\" data-original-height=\"1024\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003EA cruise to the Scandinavian fjords offers the chance to witness the awe-inspiring beauty of Norway's landscapes. The fjords offer a serene and peaceful environment, with towering cliffs, cascading waterfalls, and picturesque villages. Cruise along the fjords, stopping at charming ports like Bergen and Geiranger, and enjoy the region's unique blend of natural splendour and Scandinavian charm. \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003ESouth Pacific Islands\u003C\/b\u003E \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003EFor seniors seeking a tropical paradise, a cruise to the South Pacific islands is an ideal choice. Destinations such as Bora Bora, Tahiti, and Fiji, provide crystal-clear waters, white sandy beaches, and lush green landscapes, as well as incredible luxury and first-class treatment. The laid-back island lifestyle and warm hospitality make it a perfect destination for older adults looking for a serene and rejuvenating getaway. \u003Cb\u003E\n      \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n      \u003Cbr \/\u003ECaribbean\u003C\/b\u003E \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/File:Isla_Saona.jpg\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cimg title=\"Pristine Caribbean Island Holiday\" style=\"border: 0px currentcolor; background-image: none;\" border=\"0\" alt=\"Pristine Caribbean Island Holiday\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEiu3R9OF3ED86urS8tGdQhyfLck3iJ-cXzNDFdpthT_C0UPTC6z4ch30-JdWL2DPGQlc4kjg_7Ne2IDD06NcN7aCksT2hAMUVJOjKoSIBVIbZUJze9TVwsncvJ8bDnizm0y4AgeB4mRk_gsvjdG_hnvGWTC0M904-W2VMswU8CvmB98pibutstYeklm_ew=s16000\" width=\"630\" height=\"134\" data-original-width=\"640\" data-original-height=\"136\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.royalcaribbean.com\/cruise-from\/galveston-texas\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EBoard a cruise in Galveston\u003C\/a\u003E and set sail to the enchanting Caribbean, a perennial favourite among cruise enthusiasts of all ages, including older adults. With its warm climate, pristine beaches, and vibrant culture, the Caribbean offers a multitude of experiences. Cruise through the turquoise waters, visit colourful ports like St. Thomas, Cozumel, and Barbados, and indulge in tropical delights. Whether you prefer relaxing on the beach, exploring historic sites, or engaging in water sports, the Caribbean has something for everyone. \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003ENew Zealand\u003C\/b\u003E \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/File:Fiordland_National_Park_NZ_FZ200_(14303138684).jpg\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cimg title=\"Cruising through Fiordland National Park, New Zealand\" style=\"border: 0px currentcolor; background-image: none;\" border=\"0\" alt=\"Cruising through Fiordland National Park, New Zealand\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEjnfInIbj10xlmWvo4IZVx143ang1DuCKT3QHTrc3T1ZdZxq25QgHg2b13qxmPMuw_UCYzcoNJHJPPZNsQHXVoHsC8fkLqgN4gIL6jorcISqchdDnby2bc1FlF8Dcy34F6woWAGnUaVSz29dV4qTrxBzku5PrxCRm3SY_gP1xdDrj_pXZStffoFHUL2mho=s16000\" width=\"630\" height=\"408\" data-original-width=\"640\" data-original-height=\"414\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003ECruising to New Zealand offers a diverse range of experiences, from stunning landscapes to Maori culture. Sail through \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.findingtheuniverse.com\/awe-inspiring-milford-sound\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ethe fjords of Milford Sound\u003C\/a\u003E, visit cities like Auckland and Wellington, and explore the breath taking national parks. Immerse yourself in Maori traditions, sample local wines, and enjoy the hospitality of this beautiful country known for its adventure and natural wonders. \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003ECruising provides older adults with an incredible opportunity to explore the world in comfort and style. So, set sail on a remarkable journey, embrace new adventures, and create lasting memories as you explore these remarkable destinations tailored for older adults on a cruise.\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cfont size=\"1\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cu\u003ENote:\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E The pictures in this article have been borrowed from wikipedia.org under the creative commons license. Each photograph has been linked to its host page on wikipedia.org.\u003C\/font\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"blogger-post-footer\"\u003EThis post is the copyright of www.beontheroad.com. Reproduction without explicit permission is prohibited. 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In 2013, it received the geographical indication (GI) tag. It is an art form that is centuries old and that is unique to this region. I am talking about the absolutely gorgeous pattu pai (silk mat) and the korai pai (grass mat) from the village of Pattamadai in the Tirunelveli district of Tamil Nadu state in India. It is fondly called as ‘Pattamadai Pai’ by the locals. \n\n  \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n  \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan id=\"fullpost\"\u003E\u003Cimg title=\"A stunning 100 count pattu pai (silk mat) from Pattamadai, Tamil Nadu\" style=\"border: 0px currentcolor; background-image: none;\" border=\"0\" alt=\"A stunning 100 count pattu pai (silk mat) from Pattamadai, Tamil Nadu\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.beontheroad.com\/img\/s\/v-10\/p1599329257-4.jpg\" width=\"630\" height=\"472\" \/\u003E \n\n  \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n  \u003Cbr \/\u003EMade from korai grass found abundantly on the banks of the Thamarabharani river of this region, the Pattamadai Pai started when Syed Khalifa Meeran, a preacher who belonged to the Lebbai community, settled in Pattamadai many centuries ago. Today, this Pattamadai pai, is so famous that it is seen in almost all weddings and engagements that take place in this region. Either, the wedding rituals take place on these mats or they are gifted to the bride and the groom on the wedding day. I have such a pattu pai with the names of my parents from their wedding day 42 years ago and it still exists in pristine condition and it is an absolute joy to sleep on it. \n\n  \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n  \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cimg title=\"The natural colouring ingredients  for the traditional Pattamadai Pai\" style=\"border: 0px currentcolor; background-image: none;\" border=\"0\" alt=\"The natural colouring ingredients  for the traditional Pattamadai Pai\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.beontheroad.com\/img\/s\/v-10\/p1599329270-4.jpg\" width=\"630\" height=\"472\" \/\u003E \n\n  \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n  \u003Cbr \/\u003EThe Lebbai community started this art form to provide themselves with a supplementary source of income. They involved everyone in the household. While the men did the outdoor work, the women were in charge of the weaving. Even today, it is the elderly women of this Muslim trading community who weave the high quality silk mats or pattu pai. Unfortunately, there are only a few weavers who are keeping the tradition of weaving high thread count mats alive. Today, a lot of weaving takes place through power looms and the ones that are made via handlooms are lower thread counts. \n\n  \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n  \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cimg title=\"The famous korai grass from the banks of the Thamirabharani river that goes into making the Pattamadai pai\" style=\"border: 0px currentcolor; background-image: none;\" border=\"0\" alt=\"The famous korai grass from the banks of the Thamirabharani river that goes into making the Pattamadai pai\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.beontheroad.com\/img\/s\/v-10\/p1599329747-4.jpg\" width=\"630\" height=\"472\" \/\u003E \n\n  \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n  \u003Cbr \/\u003EThe journey of the Pattamadai Pai begins with the harvest of the karungadukorai grass from the banks of the Thamarabharani river in the months of September and October and February and March. This korai grass then goes through processes like drying, soaking, splitting and dyeing. The grass is then further dried under the sun and polished with a stone for a smooth finish. Both natural and chemical colours are used to dye the grass. \n\n  \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n  \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cimg title=\"Inside the workshop of a pattamadai mat weaving center\" style=\"border: 0px currentcolor; background-image: none;\" border=\"0\" alt=\"Inside the workshop of a pattamadai mat weaving center\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.beontheroad.com\/img\/s\/v-10\/p1599329601-4.jpg\" width=\"630\" height=\"472\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EOnce you soak the grass, you can actually split it into different threads. This is what allows the weave of the high quality silk mats. These mats are soft to the touch and can easily be folded and hence demand a premium. Unfortunately, this art form is limited to a few people, especially elderly women. Hence, not only are these mats really expensive, but they also take more than three months to weave the high quality 100 thread count mat.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cimg title=\"A beautiful design of a 52 count pattu pai (silk mat) from Pattamadai\" style=\"border: 0px currentcolor; background-image: none;\" border=\"0\" alt=\"A beautiful design of a 52 count pattu pai (silk mat) from Pattamadai\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.beontheroad.com\/img\/s\/v-10\/p1599329260-5.jpg\" width=\"630\" height=\"839\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EI waited for close to a year for these 100 thread count custom silk mats, but unfortunately could never see the final output. That is the sorry state of affairs with our GI tagged heritage products. But, luckily, I received the 52 count intricate design custom silk mats within 6 months of placing the order. You just have to hope and pray that there are no unforeseen rains during that time else the weaving process is bound to take a few more weeks. \n\n  \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cimg title=\"Mats of all colurs, designs and types at Pattamadai\" style=\"border: 0px currentcolor; background-image: none;\" border=\"0\" alt=\"Mats of all colurs, designs and types at Pattamadai\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.beontheroad.com\/img\/s\/v-10\/p1599329621-4.jpg\" width=\"630\" height=\"472\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EIf you don’t mind for any custom mats with your name mentioned on it, then you can find a whole lot of ready made options and you might be able to strike a bargain too. Apparently, the demand is for mats with names and dates stitched onto it. People prefer these for weddings and events and hence they cost a premium both in terms of money and time. \n\n  \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cimg title=\"Modern power looms that make cheaper pattamadai pai\" style=\"border: 0px currentcolor; background-image: none;\" border=\"0\" alt=\"Modern power looms that make cheaper pattamadai pai\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.beontheroad.com\/img\/s\/v-10\/p1599329735-4.jpg\" width=\"630\" height=\"472\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EIf you like rich Indian heritage and culture and you like rural holidays, you will definitely fall in love with Pattamadai and its silk mats. Ideally, you should start off with the government weaving center, get to know how they procure the raw materials and prepare it for weaving, see the handloom and power loom weaving take place up close and then move on to the many shops in the village. The icing on the cake would be to take back home some GI tagged Pattamadai Pai gifts for yourself and your family and friends. \n\n  \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cimg title=\"A traditional Pattamadai pattu pai weaving in action\" style=\"border: 0px currentcolor; background-image: none;\" border=\"0\" alt=\"A traditional Pattamadai pattu pai weaving in action\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.beontheroad.com\/img\/s\/v-10\/p1599329261-4.jpg\" width=\"630\" height=\"472\" \/\u003E \n\n  \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n  \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cu\u003ETypical price of products:\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E \n\n  \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n  \u003Cbr \/\u003E1) 100 thread count handwoven pattamadai silk mat (pattu pai) (standard size is 6 feet length and 2.5 feet width): ~ INR 8000 with extra for extra length and INR 300 per line of name \n\n  \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n  \u003Cbr \/\u003E2) 52 thread count handwoven pattamadai silk mat (pattu pai) (standard size is 6 feet length and 3 feet width) with intricate designs: ~ INR 3300 with extra for extra length and INR 200 per line of name \n\n  \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n  \u003Cbr \/\u003E3) 52 thread count handwoven pattamadai silk mat with simple designs: ~ INR 1800 with extra for extra length and INR 200 per line of name \n\n  \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n  \u003Cbr \/\u003E4) Powerloom based simple pattamadai pai: INR 180 to INR 1500, depending on quality and design \n\n  \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n  \u003Cbr \/\u003E5) Handwoven silk pooja mat: INR 750 per piece \n\n  \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n  \u003Cbr \/\u003E6) Bags, purses, storage boxes and\/or hand fans: INR 50 to 200 depending on product and design \n\n  \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n  \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cimg title=\"Inside a Pattamadai pai shop and looking at the mats\" style=\"border: 0px currentcolor; background-image: none;\" border=\"0\" alt=\"Inside a Pattamadai pai shop and looking at the mats\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.beontheroad.com\/img\/s\/v-10\/p1599329578-4.jpg\" width=\"630\" height=\"472\" \/\u003E \n\n  \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n  \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cu\u003EHealth benefits of Pattamadai Pai:\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E \n\n  \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n  \u003Cbr \/\u003E1) Unlike a modern day mattress or plastic mats, the korai grass of the pattamadai pai is believed to cool down the body and hence reduces all kinds of inflammation in the body. One can either keep the mat directly on the floor or on top of a bed for full benefits. \n\n  \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n  \u003Cbr \/\u003E2) Since the pattamadai pai is made of natural fabrics, it is believed that one gets good sleep on it. It is considered to be very good for toddlers and young kids. \n\n  \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n  \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cimg title=\"Mats of all shapes and sizes at Pattamadai\" style=\"border: 0px currentcolor; background-image: none;\" border=\"0\" alt=\"Mats of all shapes and sizes at Pattamadai\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.beontheroad.com\/img\/s\/v-10\/p1599329687-4.jpg\" width=\"630\" height=\"472\" \/\u003E \n\n  \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n  \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cu\u003EWhere to buy authentic pattamadai pai?:\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E \n\n  \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n  \u003Cbr \/\u003E1) Raziya Mat Industries – Suleiman: +91 98433 86435. They have two different shops in Pattamadai. One is inside the village and the other is on the highway from Pattamadai to Tirunelveli. \n\n  \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n  \u003Cbr \/\u003E2) Aspeer Mohammad - +91 94435 07392. This shop is right at the corner where the highway meets the village road. \n\n  \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n  \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cimg title=\"Gift items and daily use items made from Pattamadai pai\" style=\"border: 0px currentcolor; background-image: none;\" border=\"0\" alt=\"Gift items and daily use items made from Pattamadai pai\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.beontheroad.com\/img\/s\/v-10\/p1599329515-4.jpg\" width=\"630\" height=\"472\" \/\u003E \n\n  \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n  \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cu\u003EItems that can be bought here:\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E \n\n  \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n  \u003Cbr \/\u003E1) Pattu pai or silk mats with or without names and dates engraved onto it. \n\n  \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n  \u003Cbr \/\u003E2) Regular pattamadai pai for day to day rough use \n\n  \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n  \u003Cbr \/\u003E3) Pooja mats and placemats \n\n  \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n  \u003Cbr \/\u003E4) Hand bags and Purses \n\n  \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n  \u003Cbr \/\u003E5) Baskets and storage boxes \n\n  \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n  \u003Cbr \/\u003E6) Hand fans \n\n  \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n  \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cimg title=\"Daily use items made from Pattamadai pai\" style=\"border: 0px currentcolor; background-image: none;\" border=\"0\" alt=\"Daily use items made from Pattamadai pai\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.beontheroad.com\/img\/s\/v-10\/p1599329430-4.jpg\" width=\"630\" height=\"472\" \/\u003E \n\n  \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n  \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cu\u003EBest season to visit:\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E \n\n  \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n  \u003Cbr \/\u003EPattamadai’s best season has to be between the months of October through February. April through June happen to be the hottest months and are best avoided. However, if you wish to custom order any pattamadai mats, then do keep in mind that work on handwoven mats take place only during the dry season. The moisture in the air during the wet season makes the grass strands stick together and make weaving difficult and a painstaking process. \n\n  \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n  \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cimg title=\"Inside a pattamadai pai weaving center\" style=\"border: 0px currentcolor; background-image: none;\" border=\"0\" alt=\"Inside a pattamadai pai weaving center\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.beontheroad.com\/img\/s\/v-10\/p1599329583-4.jpg\" width=\"630\" height=\"472\" \/\u003E \n\n  \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n  \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cu\u003EHow to reach there:\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E \n\n  \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n  \u003Cbr \/\u003EThe nearest railway station and bus station would be Tirunelveli, about 22 kms away. \n\n  \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n  \u003Cbr \/\u003EThe nearest airport would be Tuticorin, about 60 kms away. \n\n  \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n  \u003Cbr \/\u003EPattamadai is well connected by a good road network. Buses ply regularly between Tirunelveli and Pattamadai. One can also easily find taxis for hire at Tirunelveli. Hiring a taxi\/cab is best if you wish for some comfort and plan to explore other tourist attractions in this region. \n\n  \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n  \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cimg title=\"Women giving the finishing touches to the Pattamadai pai\" style=\"border: 0px currentcolor; background-image: none;\" border=\"0\" alt=\"Women giving the finishing touches to the Pattamadai pai\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.beontheroad.com\/img\/s\/v-10\/p1599329229-4.jpg\" width=\"630\" height=\"472\" \/\u003E \n\n  \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n  \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cu\u003EWhere to stay:\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E \n\n  \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n  \u003Cbr \/\u003EIf you prefer creature comforts, I would recommend trying the hotels at Tirunelveli – GRT Regency, Janakiram, Aryaas. \n\n  \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n  \u003Cbr \/\u003EIf you wish to stay in slightly cooler weather, you should try the resorts in and around Courtrallam. \n\n  \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n  \u003Cbr \/\u003EIf you wish to stay in pristine nature, I would recommend that you stay at the forest rest houses in Kalakad Mundanthurai Tiger Reserve. \n\n  \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n  \u003Cbr \/\u003EIf you care for a true rustic experience, I would recommend that you stay at any of the homestays or guest houses in Kallidaikurichi village agraharam. \n\n  \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n  \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cimg title=\"The modern pattamadai pai making power loom\" style=\"border: 0px currentcolor; background-image: none;\" border=\"0\" alt=\"The modern pattamadai pai making power loom\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.beontheroad.com\/img\/s\/v-10\/p1599329793-4.jpg\" width=\"630\" height=\"472\" \/\u003E \n\n  \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n  \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cu\u003EWhere to eat:\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E \n\n  \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n  \u003Cbr \/\u003EOne can easily find basic food to eat at Pattamadai, but if you want something more elaborate, head to the nearby city of Tirunelveli for lots of options. Hotel Janakiram and Hotel Aryaas are two popular options for snacks, breakfast, lunch and dinner. \n\n  \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n  \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cimg title=\"An elderly woman weaving the traditional Pattamadai pattu pai\" style=\"border: 0px currentcolor; background-image: none;\" border=\"0\" alt=\"An elderly woman weaving the traditional Pattamadai pattu pai\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.beontheroad.com\/img\/s\/v-10\/p1599329391-4.jpg\" width=\"630\" height=\"472\" \/\u003E \n\n  \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n  \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cu\u003EOther nearby tourist attractions:\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E \n\n  \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n  \u003Cbr \/\u003E1) \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.beontheroad.com\/2017\/05\/kallidaikurichi-village-of-saaral-season.html\"\u003EKallidaikurichi\u003C\/a\u003E: The village of the Saaral season \n\n  \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n  \u003Cbr \/\u003E2) \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.beontheroad.com\/2019\/05\/iruttu-kadai-halwa-icon-of-tirunelveli.html\"\u003EIruttu Kadai Halwa\u003C\/a\u003E: Icon of Tirunelveli \n\n  \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n  \u003Cbr \/\u003E3) \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.beontheroad.com\/2019\/06\/nellaiappar-temple-7th-century-cosmic-dance-wonder.html\"\u003ENellaiappar temple\u003C\/a\u003E: A 7th century cosmic dance wonder \n\n  \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n  \u003Cbr \/\u003E4) \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.beontheroad.com\/2021\/01\/Thamirabarani-river-delta-offbeat-motorcycling-route.html\"\u003EThamarabharani river delta\u003C\/a\u003E: A motorcycle route full of rustic gorgeousness \n\n  \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n  \u003Cbr \/\u003E5) \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.beontheroad.com\/2019\/04\/karaiyar-dam-offbeat-wildlife-nature-holiday-destination.html\"\u003EKaraiyar dam\u003C\/a\u003E: Offbeat wildlife and nature holiday destination in India’s deep south \n\n  \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n  \u003Cbr \/\u003E6) The hidden gem called \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.beontheroad.com\/2019\/07\/hidden-gem-called-kalakad-mundanthurai-tiger-reserve-kmtr.html\"\u003EKalakad Mundanthurai tiger reserve\u003C\/a\u003E \n\n  \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n  \u003Cbr \/\u003E7) \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.beontheroad.com\/2019\/01\/1000-year-old-papanasanathar-temple-papanasam.html\"\u003E1000 year old Papanasanathar temple\u003C\/a\u003E: Where you can wash all your sins away \n\n  \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n  \u003Cbr \/\u003E8) \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.beontheroad.com\/2020\/12\/courtrallam-herbal-waterfall-holiday-tamil-nadu.html\"\u003ECourtrallam\u003C\/a\u003E: The herbal bath holiday destination of Tamil Nadu \n\n  \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n  \u003Cbr \/\u003E9) \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.beontheroad.com\/2015\/09\/tiruchendur-murugan-temple-sea-shore.html\"\u003ETiruchendur Murugan temple\u003C\/a\u003E: Sea shore magic \n\n  \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n  \u003Cbr \/\u003E10) \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.beontheroad.com\/2023\/06\/mannarkoil-rajagopalaswamy-temple.html\"\u003EMannarkoil Rajagopalaswamy temple\u003C\/a\u003E: Magnificent 10th century temple with an ashtanga vimana \n\n  \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n  \u003Cbr \/\u003E11) 10th century Kailasanathar temple at Brahmadesam \n\n  \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n  \u003Cbr \/\u003E12) 10th century Valiswara temple at Thiruvaleeswaram \n\n  \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n  \u003Cbr \/\u003E13) \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.beontheroad.com\/2023\/06\/sivasailam-wettest-place-north-east-monsoon-india.html\"\u003ESivasailam\u003C\/a\u003E: One of the wettest places during the north east monsoon in India\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"blogger-post-footer\"\u003EThis post is the copyright of www.beontheroad.com. 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But that relaxing getaway can quickly turn stressful if you're lugging around heavy suitcases. Here's where minimalist travel bags step in, offering you a stress-free, lighter travel experience. They're stylish, compact, and practical. \n\n  \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n  \u003Cbr \/\u003EThe following tips will guide you on how to pack efficiently with these chic, minimalist travel bags. Let's dive in! \n\n  \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n  \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cfont size=\"6\" face=\"Segoe UI\"\u003E1. Choose The Right Bag\u003C\/font\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E \u003C\/strong\u003E\n\n  \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n  \u003Cbr \/\u003EDeciding on the perfect bag is the first step toward minimalist travel. The key is finding a bag that is both compact and versatile. It should have enough compartments to keep your belongings organized and be small enough to carry easily. Remember, the aim is to travel light without compromising on essentials. \n\n  \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cu\u003EVersatile Backpacks\u003C\/u\u003E \u003C\/b\u003E\n\n  \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n  \u003Cbr \/\u003EBackpacks are an excellent choice for minimalist travel. They're comfortable to carry and offer excellent weight distribution. Choose a backpack that's durable, waterproof, and has various compartments for easy organization. \n\n  \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cu\u003EStylish Tote Bag\u003C\/u\u003E \u003C\/b\u003E\n\n  \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n  \u003Cbr \/\u003ETote bags, on the other hand, offer a blend of style and practicality. They're spacious, chic, and versatile. A well-chosen tote can serve as a day bag for carrying essentials during sightseeing. With various designs and materials, these bags can cater to every traveler's taste. \n\n  \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n  \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan id=\"fullpost\"\u003E\u003Cimg title=\"Elegance Tote from Von Baer\" style=\"border: 0px currentcolor; background-image: none;\" border=\"0\" alt=\"Elegance Tote from Von Baer\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEjQ8YpdsRqcpKVEvoNtBydV_TxQj8T1wDuBaRzPwMUhSscBkUq8hagdNtDY9dHPzmYp7n6njpeSugb8vikU9Gn1No2GK93I9z0U-XYuz8cm1-gRCzvoEXgReQcSEklV8o4y_UF8dlj4RoGPnwBw_NcE99kZ7-A1l0PKmYfq8bSNzLVqasWqg93uny0Cjsk=s16000\" width=\"630\" height=\"354\" data-original-width=\"1359\" data-original-height=\"764\" \/\u003E \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/vonbaer.com\/blogs\/blog\/best-designer-tote-bags-for-travel\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EVon Baer\u003C\/a\u003E recommend the Elegance Tote as a travel bag, which includes a 14-inch laptop compartment, a fully-zippable main compartment, and it's made from full grain leather. \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cu\u003ECompact Carry-Ons\u003C\/u\u003E \u003C\/strong\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003EFinally, a compact carry-on is a minimalist traveler's dream. These bags are designed to fit in overhead compartments, eliminating the need for checked luggage. They provide quick access to your essentials, making airport security checks hassle-free. Opt for a carry-on with a sturdy build and wheels to navigate easily. \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003EChoosing the optimal minimalist travel bag is vital to achieving the art of light travel. To explore luxury luggage options, visit \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/luxebeatmag.com\/the-best-luxury-luggage-for-a-stylish-travel-look\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eluxebeatmag.com\u003C\/a\u003E. Their curated selection of high-end luggage caters to the discerning traveler who values aesthetics and practicality. \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cfont size=\"6\" face=\"Segoe UI\"\u003E2. Know Your Bag's Capacity\u003C\/font\u003E \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003EUnderstanding a bag's unique dimensions and capacity is essential for proficient packing. Knowing your bag's limits allows for a strategic packing approach, preventing overcrowding and potential item damage. \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003ECreating a checklist of must-have items also helps to reduce the temptation to include non-essentials. This practice cultivates a structured environment inside the bag, ensuring that only necessary items make the cut. \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003EA well-curated, organized bag inevitably weighs less, a cornerstone of minimalist packing. Thus, mastering your bag's capacity becomes integral to a successful minimalist packing strategy, fostering efficient use of space and minimizing travel load. \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cfont size=\"6\" face=\"Segoe UI\"\u003E3. Embrace The One Week Rule \u003C\/font\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003EHere lies a golden principle for minimalist packers: Pack for a week, irrespective of the duration of the journey, even if it extends to a month. Adopting this strategy can be a transformative shift in how one packs. It might necessitate the frequent laundering and reuse of clothes, yet the benefit of a significantly lighter bag outweighs this minor inconvenience. \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003EDespite the need for occasional washing, this one-week rule philosophy yields a less burdened bag and a more liberated traveler. While it could be seen as a compromise, it's instead a powerful tactic in minimalist packing, underpinning the idea that less truly can be more when traveling. \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cfont size=\"6\" face=\"Segoe UI\"\u003E4. Master The Art of Folding\u003C\/font\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E \u003C\/strong\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cimg title=\"Traveling light and packing efficiently\" style=\"border: 0px currentcolor; background-image: none;\" border=\"0\" alt=\"Traveling light and packing efficiently\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEhexSbRD10TE7f8KXF8eAhIXu2CDPUNjWWPQiIh3er4TUr5a6E4H_naWUcJdy13fllghCMVfOOLB8VMdAM8MPHg_BNTaXWmVoGt3s2SrSUvr7B_ku5VrVB4W9hQ5i5WFBb7s7hpJS27IrlcUGQtE1VuLCyeKLfP0ymtfW-g-Kx0PO_RUiMrN9S19jeMdJ0=s16000\" width=\"630\" height=\"420\" data-original-width=\"2000\" data-original-height=\"1333\" \/\u003E \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003EMastering the art of folding is a vital skill in minimalist packing. The way clothes are folded can cause a dramatic alteration in the available space within a bag. Implementing techniques such as rolling or the \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/sites\/amandalauren\/2019\/01\/24\/konmari-is-the-latest-home-organizing-craze-but-does-it-really-work\/?sh=1dcc69a36e95\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EKonMari method\u003C\/a\u003E can be significantly helpful. \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003EThe strategic application of such folding techniques significantly optimizes bag capacity. Moreover, using the KonMari method or clothes rolling not only enhances space utilization but also results in a neater bag with fewer garment creases. It showcases how a simple adjustment can substantially impact minimalist packing strategies. \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cfont size=\"6\" face=\"Segoe UI\"\u003E5. Utilize Packing Cubes\u003C\/font\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E \u003C\/strong\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003EWhen packing for a light trip, consider using packing cubes. Often considered a minimalist's secret weapon, these practical tools serve multiple functions. Not only do they aid in maintaining an orderly layout of one's belongings, but they also possess a unique ability to compress items, thus creating more usable space within the bag. Therefore, strategically using packing cubes can significantly enhance the minimalist packing experience, ultimately making them an essential tool in the arsenal of any savvy traveler. \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cfont size=\"6\" face=\"Segoe UI\"\u003E6. Bring Travel-Sized Essentials\u003C\/font\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E \u003C\/strong\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cimg title=\"The art of packing light\" style=\"border: 0px currentcolor; background-image: none;\" border=\"0\" alt=\"The art of packing light\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEgm_rVbHTjmVD9L8dkEQl4ZktabIfQ10rrbA4FbeRMJ93E2gmEjlFCMQ6IMoHLnny9V_kUV-AVp1tC1TlcddpVQOgc38FLrqy9WKTdAHi8ROJUS_i19PePQYFi5YeagbmVcazFXdsRewT5CPKeb7kH5CGCjsTc0ouR_e5YcxRj3BygnRaRvD6MpmOAPEn8=s16000\" width=\"630\" height=\"420\" data-original-width=\"2000\" data-original-height=\"1333\" \/\u003E \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003EWhen addressing toiletries and other \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.beontheroad.com\/2019\/05\/10-packing-essentials-for-summer-holidays.html\"\u003Enecessities\u003C\/a\u003E, embracing travel-size versions is a highly strategic move. These compact counterparts conserve crucial space within the bag and align perfectly with flight regulations. The dual benefit of this strategy can help ensure a hassle-free experience at airport security checks. \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\n      \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Cfont size=\"6\" face=\"Segoe UI\"\u003E7. Pack Dual-Purpose Items\u003C\/font\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E \u003C\/strong\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003EAn effective minimalist packing strategy hinges on identifying and packing dual-purpose items. If an item can serve multiple functions, it's certainly worth a spot in your bag. \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003EIncorporating versatile clothing items that can transition from casual daytime attire to an elegant evening ensemble, shoes suitable for both leisurely strolls and formal dinners, and a smartphone that doubles as a camera, can streamline your packing process. By including items that fulfill multiple roles, minimalist packing can be mastered, optimizing space and reducing unnecessary baggage weight. \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cfont size=\"6\" face=\"Segoe UI\"\u003EConclusion \u003C\/font\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003EAs you embark on your next journey, remember these tips. They will not only make your travel experience lighter and more comfortable but also more enjoyable. So why wait? Grab your stylish minimalist travel bag and start your adventure today. Let's hit the road, traveling light and carefree! \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"blogger-post-footer\"\u003EThis post is the copyright of www.beontheroad.com. Reproduction without explicit permission is prohibited. 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It covers a massive area that changes from dry thorn forest to dry deciduous, moist deciduous and wet evergreen forests. This tiger reserve is also the starting point of 14 rivers including the iconic Thamarabharani river, which form the lifeline of Tirunelveli, Tuticorin, Virudhunagar and Kanyakumari districts for both drinking water and agriculture. It is home to a large number of dams, hydroelectric power plants, tea estates, spice plantations and so much more.\n\n  \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n  \u003Cbr \/\u003ELuckily for me, I live right at the bottom of the Western Ghat mountains and very close to the buffer zone of the Kalakad Mundanthurai Tiger Reserve. This photo series is from my many cycling trips through the backyards of Kalakad Mundanthurai Tiger Reserve. These cycling trips criss cross through picture perfect villages, lush farm land, umpteen rivers, canals, dams and waterfalls while seeing fantastic landscapes, beautiful flora and fauna and interacting with friendly local people. Hope you enjoy the photo series and may be plan a cycling holiday to this part of the country soon.\n\n  \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n  \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cu\u003EAbove photo:\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E Many farmers have converted their farm land to lotus ponds as lotus flowers fetch them a better return on investment. This lotus farm is on the banks of the Thamarabharani river at Vairavikulam village.\n\n  \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n  \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cimg title=\"Confluence of Manimuthar and Thamarabhrani rivers\" style=\"border: 0px currentcolor; background-image: none;\" border=\"0\" alt=\"Confluence of Manimuthar and Thamarabhrani rivers\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.beontheroad.com\/img\/s\/v-10\/p1819797637-4.jpg\" width=\"630\" height=\"349\" \/\u003E \n\n  \u003Cbr \/\u003E \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cu\u003EAbove photo:\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E This is the place where the Manimuthar river traveling north from the Manimuthar mountain range joins the Thamarabharani river traveling east from the Agastyamalai biosphere reserve. This river confluence is a gorgeous location for a picnic as it offers stunning views and pristine waters.\n\n  \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n  \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cimg title=\"Lush paddy fields and banana plantations enroute Manimuthar Dam\" style=\"border: 0px currentcolor; background-image: none;\" border=\"0\" alt=\"Lush paddy fields and banana plantations enroute Manimuthar Dam\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.beontheroad.com\/img\/s\/v-10\/p1632136324-4.jpg\" width=\"630\" height=\"326\" \/\u003E \n\n  \u003Cbr \/\u003E \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cu\u003EAbove photo:\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E Most of this belt grows paddy round the year due to water being abundant. Hence, you can chance upon these golden yellow paddy fields for almost four months in a year. This scene is near the village of Earmarpuram enroute to Manimuthar Dam.\n\n  \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n  \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cimg title=\"Pit stop amidst mango orchards of Manimuthar\" style=\"border: 0px currentcolor; background-image: none;\" border=\"0\" alt=\"Pit stop amidst mango orchards of Manimuthar\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.beontheroad.com\/img\/s\/v-10\/p1612476901-4.jpg\" width=\"630\" height=\"472\" \/\u003E \n\n  \u003Cbr \/\u003E \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cu\u003EAbove photo:\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E The entire route between the Manimuthar lower dam and the upper view point is filled with mango orchards and is a heady sight during the summer months. This is my cycle taking a break at this stunning location.\n\n  \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n  \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cimg title=\"Pit stop at Iron Bridge over Thamirabharani river, Papanasam\" style=\"border: 0px currentcolor; background-image: none;\" border=\"0\" alt=\"Pit stop at Iron Bridge over Thamirabharani river, Papanasam\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.beontheroad.com\/img\/s\/v-10\/p1773729278-5.jpg\" width=\"630\" height=\"839\" \/\u003E \n\n  \u003Cbr \/\u003E \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cu\u003EAbove photo:\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E This iron bridge is the old bridge over the Thamarabharani river that lies in between Madura coats colony and Papanasam. If you stand on this bridge, you are treated to great views of the Western Ghats and the Thamarabharani river.\n\n  \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n  \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cimg title=\"The forest river that is called Manimuthar\" style=\"border: 0px currentcolor; background-image: none;\" border=\"0\" alt=\"The forest river that is called Manimuthar\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.beontheroad.com\/img\/s\/v-10\/p1878812447-4.jpg\" width=\"630\" height=\"472\" \/\u003E \n\n  \u003Cbr \/\u003E \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cu\u003EAbove photo:\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E This is the Manimuthar river that flows from the Manimuthar mountains of the Western Ghats. It is a raging forest river that joins the Thamarabharani river a few kilometers downstream.\n\n  \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n  \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cimg title=\"Thamirabharani River, Chettimedu\" style=\"border: 0px currentcolor; background-image: none;\" border=\"0\" alt=\"Thamirabharani River, Chettimedu\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.beontheroad.com\/img\/s\/v-10\/p1730424844-4.jpg\" width=\"630\" height=\"472\" \/\u003E \n\n  \u003Cbr \/\u003E \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cu\u003EAbove photo:\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E The Thamarabharani river and its many tributaries is the backbone for all of Tirunelveli district. A fairly short river (just 140 kms long), it carries water all year long. This view is from a bridge over the Thamarabharani river near Chettimedu village.\n\n  \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n  \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cimg title=\"Thamirabharani river near Papanasam\" style=\"border: 0px currentcolor; background-image: none;\" border=\"0\" alt=\"Thamirabharani river near Papanasam\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.beontheroad.com\/img\/s\/v-10\/p1721561405-4.jpg\" width=\"630\" height=\"472\" \/\u003E \n\n  \u003Cbr \/\u003E \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cu\u003EAbove photo:\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E This is the lush view of the Thamarabharani river near the temple city of \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.beontheroad.com\/2019\/01\/1000-year-old-papanasanathar-temple-papanasam.html\"\u003EPapanasam\u003C\/a\u003E.\n\n  \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n  \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cimg title=\"Under a banyan tree at Vairavikulam\" style=\"border: 0px currentcolor; background-image: none;\" border=\"0\" alt=\"Under a banyan tree at Vairavikulam\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.beontheroad.com\/img\/s\/v-10\/p1697218043-4.jpg\" width=\"630\" height=\"369\" \/\u003E \n\n  \u003Cbr \/\u003E \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cu\u003EAbove photo:\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E Massive trees adorn these backyard roads of Kalakad Mundanthurai tiger reserve. This banyan tree near Vairavikulam was one such pit stop on my cycle ride from Kallidaikurichi to Manimuthar Dam.\n\n  \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n  \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cimg title=\"Cycling through the backyards of Kalakad Mundanthurai Tiger Reserve\" style=\"border: 0px currentcolor; background-image: none;\" border=\"0\" alt=\"Cycling through the backyards of Kalakad Mundanthurai Tiger Reserve\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.beontheroad.com\/img\/s\/v-10\/p1713225748-4.jpg\" width=\"630\" height=\"472\" \/\u003E \n\n  \u003Cbr \/\u003E \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cu\u003EAbove photo:\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E I met these energetic young cyclists while riding from Kallidaikurichi to Papanasam. I asked them to do a wheelie. They tried, but couldn’t. We all had a good laugh over it. This happened somewhere between Chettimedu and Madura coats colony.\n\n  \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n  \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cimg title=\"Gorgeous view of Thamirabharani river at Papanasam\" style=\"border: 0px currentcolor; background-image: none;\" border=\"0\" alt=\"Gorgeous view of Thamirabharani river at Papanasam\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.beontheroad.com\/img\/s\/v-10\/p1708976194-4.jpg\" width=\"630\" height=\"472\" \/\u003E \n\n  \u003Cbr \/\u003E \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cu\u003EAbove photo:\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E This lovely view is of the Thamarabharani river with the Western Ghats in the background. The river starts just a few kilometers upstream. The river flows through herbal forests and hence the water is considered medicinal in nature.\n\n  \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n  \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cimg title=\"Pit stop near lotus farm at Vairavikulam\" style=\"border: 0px currentcolor; background-image: none;\" border=\"0\" alt=\"Pit stop near lotus farm at Vairavikulam\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.beontheroad.com\/img\/s\/v-10\/p1697475538-4.jpg\" width=\"630\" height=\"472\" \/\u003E \n\n  \u003Cbr \/\u003E \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cu\u003EAbove photo:\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E A lotus farm enroute to Singampetty from Kallidaikurichi. The land of Singampetty and around belongs to a Zamindar. Even today, the ancestral house of the Zamindaar still stands and a part of it has been converted into a hotel.\n\n  \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n  \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cimg title=\"Cows take over village roads leading to Manimuthar Dam\" style=\"border: 0px currentcolor; background-image: none;\" border=\"0\" alt=\"Cows take over village roads leading to Manimuthar Dam\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.beontheroad.com\/img\/s\/v-10\/p1840712962-4.jpg\" width=\"630\" height=\"472\" \/\u003E \n\n  \u003Cbr \/\u003E \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cu\u003EAbove photo:\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E Buffaloes, cows, goats, langurs, monkeys and many other domesticated and wild animals can be seen in the backyards of Kalakad Mundanthurai Tiger Reserve.\n\n  \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n  \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cimg title=\"At the Kannadigan canal next to Manimuthar Dam\" style=\"border: 0px currentcolor; background-image: none;\" border=\"0\" alt=\"At the Kannadigan canal next to Manimuthar Dam\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.beontheroad.com\/img\/s\/v-10\/p1498687115-4.jpg\" width=\"630\" height=\"472\" \/\u003E \n\n  \u003Cbr \/\u003E \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cu\u003EAbove photo:\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E A photo pit stop in front of the iconic Kannadigan canal (locally known as vaykaal) that begins its journey at Manimuthar Dam. These Kannadigan canals criss cross the region irrigating thousands of hectares of agricultural land.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"blogger-post-footer\"\u003EThis post is the copyright of www.beontheroad.com. Reproduction without explicit permission is prohibited. All Rights Reserved. \n\nIf you are seeing this post on a site other than beontheroad.com, please bring it to the notice of Sankara, the owner of beontheroad.com at sankaracs at beontheroad dot com. \u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.beontheroad.com\/feeds\/7806186819593644264\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.beontheroad.com\/2023\/06\/cycling-through-kmtr-backyards-tamil-nadu.html#comment-form","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/1624744958963134273\/posts\/default\/7806186819593644264"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/1624744958963134273\/posts\/default\/7806186819593644264"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.beontheroad.com\/2023\/06\/cycling-through-kmtr-backyards-tamil-nadu.html","title":"Cycling through the backyards of Kalakad Mundanthurai Tiger Reserve: A Photo Series"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Sankara Subramanian"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/07774568520785842987"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"16","height":"16","src":"https:\/\/img1.blogblog.com\/img\/b16-rounded.gif"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEhCC9R2Y2vD08qtcWacwH28rqpFENlGGZuHKSVMVUHAh5ZsGPF2MWXJmJRhzNsG9OJNUVKxK2r3muTpABroeRPgMmuncPQqysVeXZg2dOffe7SDs3MPU5ygNCLOl47s8guQK2P2bzGaKxhZAwPIDh56mFzc_--6d96Su2y070cxlrrKcbPVUwS4s9QpD7E=s72-c","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"},"georss$featurename":{"$t":"Mundanthurai Tiger Reserve, Ambasamudram - Papanasam - Upper Dam Rd, Papanasam R.F., Tamil Nadu 627551, India"},"georss$point":{"$t":"8.68834 77.3094674"},"georss$box":{"$t":"-19.621893836178845 42.1532174 36.998573836178849 112.4657174"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1624744958963134273.post-6674173148798047768"},"published":{"$t":"2023-06-16T15:19:00.002+05:30"},"updated":{"$t":"2023-06-16T15:19:48.107+05:30"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Fishing Holidays"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Fly Fishing"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Travel Tips"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Essential Gear to have for Backcountry Fly Fishing"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cimg title=\"Essential Gear to have for backcountry fly fishing\" style=\"border: 0px currentcolor; background-image: none;\" border=\"0\" alt=\"Essential Gear to have for backcountry fly fishing\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEjDsYNcs0Wh4JzCS5Q32_qNZVqT3k0hQaVDL8e_45PEglC7m2bdQbAUWu4h797hCJiATvOPg-Lc113_6FD5bMPdVUPUfovGLBecsjcWlT54kdncp-RwFaa9meKFHqmi4BnshxyDX_m6xO9cev2SLRV_muV_74xLyxo7F0tkbH0HUeEAtWkvfRDnl7Vn=s16000\" width=\"630\" height=\"473\" data-original-width=\"1430\" data-original-height=\"1073\" \/\u003E\n\n  \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n  \u003Cbr \/\u003ESummer brings the chance to catch wild trout in high alpine lakes that have been snowed over for months. Because food is sparse in these waterways, the trout found there are usually looking for an easy meal. \n\n  \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n  \u003Cbr \/\u003EIn addition to several lakes, pocket water fishing on mountain streams should not be missed. Pocket water is often plentiful in streams running into and out of alpine lakes and may give numerous hours of entertainment with many fish in crystal-clear water. \n\n  \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n  \u003Cbr \/\u003EWith that said, here are some essential things you need before going out. \n\n  \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n  \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cfont size=\"6\" face=\"Segoe UI\"\u003EClothing\u003C\/font\u003E \n\n  \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n  \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan id=\"fullpost\"\u003EClothing is a must for high alpine and backcountry fly fishing. Temperatures at high elevations may vary dramatically during the day. \n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003EEven in the summer, morning temperatures may be below freezing, with highs in the 70s and 80s by mid-afternoon. This becomes a difficulty when attempting to reduce the amount of gear you carry while still being prepared for anything mother nature throws at you. \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003EInsulated Jacket \u003C\/b\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003EHiking to a backcountry stream or alpine lake sometimes necessitates an early start to avoid the afternoon thunderstorms plaguing the high country throughout the summer. \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003EThis often implies cold mornings that need the use of clothing. Get a puff jacket that’s light and packs virtually nothing, making room for additional items needed for a day in the bush. \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003EA raincoat\u003C\/b\u003E \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003EAs previously said, afternoon thunderstorms are common at high altitudes, and there is no better way to prepare than with a comfortable rain jacket. Selecting a jacket that can be worn in various conditions is essential, and allowing space for layering is a good idea. \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003EPants and Shoes\u003C\/b\u003E \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003EA good pair of hiking shoes or boots can help you navigate the varied terrain on your trip to these isolated fish. When the temperatures really start to soar, you can throw on a pair of sandals for stream crossings and wet wading. \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cfont size=\"6\" face=\"Segoe UI\"\u003EFly Fishing Equipment\u003C\/font\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E \n      \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n      \u003Cbr \/\u003EFly Rod \u003C\/strong\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003EBackcountry fly fishing allows you to use almost any fishing rod, depending on the terrain. Smaller fish inhabit smaller mountain streams, enabling lightweight rods to be used for fishing with dry flies all day. Many wilderness fishermen will use fiberglass rods to make capturing these little but stunningly attractive wild fish more enjoyable. \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003EThat being said, a quiet day on a high alpine lake is uncommon, necessitating a rod with a greater backbone to punch throws against a strong wind. A 3-5wt fly rod with a floating line from \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.meltontackle.com\/hobie-mirage-pro-angler-12-pedal-kayak.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EMelton Tackle\u003C\/a\u003E would suffice in most wilderness situations. \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003EFly Selection\u003C\/b\u003E \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003EBecause backcountry trout are generally opportunistic eaters, you may keep your fly choices basic. You just need a few impressionistic flies to trick these eager fish. Dry fly fishing chances are many throughout the summer, so being ready for topwater activity is critical. \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003EThere may be moments when going underwater is required. Therefore, an array of medium to tiny nymphs (16-22) will usually be enough. Dry droppers (especially for mountain streams), beneath an indicator, and even stripping a single nymph on a slow retrieve might generate a strike in alpine lakes. \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003ETechnique\u003C\/b\u003E \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003EBackcountry and high mountain \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Fly_fishing\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Efly fishing\u003C\/a\u003E during the summer allow one to avoid congested tailwaters and freestones. Take time to appreciate the numerous marvels that the outdoors has to offer. When you arrive at an alpine lake, take some time to set up your gear and examine the water. \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003EAlpine lake trout often patrol the shorelines in a pattern. By observing the trout's eating patterns, the astute fisherman may determine when and where to lay the ideal dry fly. Once you've worked out the pattern, lead the fish several feet with a dry fly on a long leader (a 5x mono leader about 9-12 feet is a good option), and be ready! \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003EBecause of the steepness of the terrain, pocket water is plentiful in high mountain streams and alpine lakes. Dapping your fly near a plunge pool may attract an opportunistic small-stream trout. You may need a foot or two of fly lines from your guides. Watch for shadows, and try not to scare these fish with your rod. \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cfont size=\"6\" face=\"Segoe UI\"\u003EMiscellaneous Equipment\u003C\/font\u003E \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003EThe following are excellent basic backcountry supplies that guarantee an enjoyable and safe day. Maintaining a light pack is a fantastic objective, but don't forego the basics. \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003EBack Pack\u003C\/b\u003E \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003EA waterproof pack or backpack is an excellent choice for backcountry excursions. Keeping extra layers of clothing and supplies dry in case the temperature drops is vital. \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003EBuy a backpack with enough storage for a day's worth of water or drinks, food, drink, layers, and the option to carry a fly rod tube in some fashion. Hiking for kilometres with a constructed rod might be difficult, and you risk damaging it, so we suggest packing it in. \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003EM\u003Cb\u003Eaps\u003C\/b\u003E \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003ENational Geographic compiled every USGS topographic map into a single, user-friendly web-based platform. \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003EIt's good to over-prepare before venturing into the outdoors. We suggest getting a topographical map, downloading the area you want to visit on Google Maps (for offline use), or utilizing the fantastic digital topographical maps made available by National Geographic. These are also excellent tools for finding wilderness lakes and streams in the first place! In the case of an accident, letting someone know your intentions (someone you trust with the location of your favourite blue lines, of course) is always a good idea. \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003EEssentials\u003C\/b\u003E \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003EFinally, in the bush, you should have a lighter, flint, TP, a pocket knife, and all standard first aid items. A GPS device is a wise investment if you want to carve your own tracks. \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003EIf your favourite rivers and lakes are jam-packed with recreational boaters and floaters this time of year, we recommend researching and organizing a high-alpine trip! Getting your hands on a wild, magnificent trout is just half the enjoyment of wilderness fly fishing. The journey, the wilderness, and the time away from congested rivers should be considered. We assure you will be satisfied if you take the time to check out nearby sites.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"blogger-post-footer\"\u003EThis post is the copyright of www.beontheroad.com. Reproduction without explicit permission is prohibited. All Rights Reserved. \n\nIf you are seeing this post on a site other than beontheroad.com, please bring it to the notice of Sankara, the owner of beontheroad.com at sankaracs at beontheroad dot com. \u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.beontheroad.com\/feeds\/6674173148798047768\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.beontheroad.com\/2023\/06\/essential-gear-for-backcountry-fly-fishing.html#comment-form","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/1624744958963134273\/posts\/default\/6674173148798047768"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/1624744958963134273\/posts\/default\/6674173148798047768"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.beontheroad.com\/2023\/06\/essential-gear-for-backcountry-fly-fishing.html","title":"Essential Gear to have for Backcountry Fly Fishing"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Sankara Subramanian"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/07774568520785842987"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"16","height":"16","src":"https:\/\/img1.blogblog.com\/img\/b16-rounded.gif"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEjDsYNcs0Wh4JzCS5Q32_qNZVqT3k0hQaVDL8e_45PEglC7m2bdQbAUWu4h797hCJiATvOPg-Lc113_6FD5bMPdVUPUfovGLBecsjcWlT54kdncp-RwFaa9meKFHqmi4BnshxyDX_m6xO9cev2SLRV_muV_74xLyxo7F0tkbH0HUeEAtWkvfRDnl7Vn=s72-c","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"},"georss$featurename":{"$t":"United States"},"georss$point":{"$t":"37.09024 -95.712891"},"georss$box":{"$t":"8.780006163821156 -130.869141 65.400473836178847 -60.556641"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1624744958963134273.post-900441491470002517"},"published":{"$t":"2023-06-13T17:14:00.004+05:30"},"updated":{"$t":"2023-06-13T17:14:57.161+05:30"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"India"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Mannarkoil"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Rural Holidays"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Tamil Nadu"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Temples of India"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Unique Cultures"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Mannarkoil Rajagopalaswamy Temple: Magnificent 10th Century Temple with an Asthanga Vimana"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cimg title=\"Gorgeous gopuram of Mannarkoil Perumal temple with Western Ghats in the background\" style=\"border: 0px currentcolor; background-image: none;\" border=\"0\" alt=\"Gorgeous gopuram of Mannarkoil Perumal temple with Western Ghats in the background\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEivK0BhRjodwH-UIoJ0sC7rLTmRXosrP5cpBUKq70EPLZ1-uQ_8jC3rF91TfvpC9W_7R3IfnnooeAI9xTGwk_4kVDKje6Tp_olVat4tKgKQVaLhsb4YZp8ViDh-J5kpoTpt_nXGcfOSBekKLfpANdy-PfLZY75ynBJQm5rJydsLFwhc9WYbXJiM5_qT=s16000\" width=\"630\" height=\"472\" data-original-width=\"800\" data-original-height=\"600\" \/\u003E \n\n  \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n  \u003Cbr \/\u003EThis is a magnificent three-storied temple that overlooks the lush forests and mountains of the Western Ghats. One can see many inscriptions in this historical temple dating back to the Chola period. Situated right between the Thamirabharani and the Gadananathi rivers, this temple built by a Chola king has seen significant contributions from Chera, Pandya and Nayak kings. I am talking about the Rajagopalaswamy temple at Mannarkoil, a magnificent 10th century temple with an Ashtanga vimana.\n\n  \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n  \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ciframe title=\"YouTube video player\" height=\"354\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/bb-CwcCz9rY\" frameborder=\"0\" width=\"630\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\"\u003E\u003C\/iframe\u003E\n\n  \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n  \u003Cbr \/\u003EThis temple is also called the Kulasekara perumal temple after Kulasekara Azhvar, one of the 12 Vaishnavite saints, who attained moksha here. A Chera king, Kulasekara Azhvaar, defeated Chola and Pandya kings and was a dominant force in his prime. He spent his last 35 years serving Lord Vishnu by doing daily pooja and abhishekham. It is in recognition of this service that the temple is called Kulasekara Perumal koil, the only historical perumal koil to be directly named as an Azhvaar perumal koil. \n\n  \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan id=\"fullpost\"\u003E\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cimg title=\"Mannarkoil Perumal temple and the lush forests and mountains of the Western Ghats in the background\" style=\"border: 0px currentcolor; background-image: none;\" border=\"0\" alt=\"Mannarkoil Perumal temple and the lush forests and mountains of the Western Ghats in the background\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.beontheroad.com\/img\/s\/v-10\/p1599413058-5.jpg\" width=\"630\" height=\"839\" \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003EThe highlight of this temple has to be its Ashtanga vimana, meaning 3 floors of sanctum sanctorum, one above the other. On the ground floor, Lord Vishnu is in the standing position. Right above it, on the first floor is the lord in a seated position. And on top of it, on the second floor is the lord in a reclining position. The top most tier is the most beautiful as it has intricate wooden carvings on its walls and ceilings and which were added by the Chera kings. Due to the Ashtanga vimana, one can see the temple from a different perspective and also admire the view of the lush forests and the mountains of the Western Ghats in the background. \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cimg title=\"Thirunamam on one of the pillars of Mannarkoil Perumal temple\" style=\"border: 0px currentcolor; background-image: none;\" border=\"0\" alt=\"Thirunamam on one of the pillars of Mannarkoil Perumal temple\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.beontheroad.com\/img\/s\/v-10\/p1599412570-5.jpg\" width=\"630\" height=\"839\" \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003EThe main deity is Lord Veda Narayana Perumal and his consorts are goddesses Vedavalli Thaayar and Bhuvanavalli Thaayar. The main deity faces east and the Utsavar is Rajagopalaswamy with Garuda (a specialty and a feature found only at the Srivilluputhur divya desam). \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cimg title=\"Entrance to the Mannarkoil Rajagopalaswamy Perumal temple\" style=\"border: 0px currentcolor; background-image: none;\" border=\"0\" alt=\"Entrance to the Mannarkoil Rajagopalaswamy Perumal temple\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.beontheroad.com\/img\/s\/v-10\/p1599412744-5.jpg\" width=\"630\" height=\"839\" \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003EThis east facing Rajagopalaswamy temple has one entrance and two prakarams, an ardhamandapam and a mahamandapam. The main deity, Lord Vedanarayana perumal’s idol is made of Sudha model with different herbs. The temple campus is also known as Vedapuri as the sound of Vedas is always heard here. \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cimg title=\"Intricately carved wooden ceiling on 2nd tier of Mannarkoil Perumal temple\" style=\"border: 0px currentcolor; background-image: none;\" border=\"0\" alt=\"Intricately carved wooden ceiling on 2nd tier of Mannarkoil Perumal temple\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.beontheroad.com\/img\/s\/v-10\/p1599412849-4.jpg\" width=\"630\" height=\"533\" \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003EAs you take a walk around and up the temple, you will discover the shrines of goddesses Vedavalli and Bhuvanavalli, Lord Narasimha, Lord Visvaksena, the Vaishnava saint Kulasekara Azhvaar, Vaishnava acharyas Ramanuja and Manavala Mamuningal. \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cimg title=\"A door inside the many small garbhagrihas of Mannarkoil Perumal temple\" style=\"border: 0px currentcolor; background-image: none;\" border=\"0\" alt=\"A door inside the many small garbhagrihas of Mannarkoil Perumal temple\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.beontheroad.com\/img\/s\/v-10\/p1599412560-5.jpg\" width=\"630\" height=\"750\" \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003EThere are life size statues of Lord Rama and other gods, kings with folded hands forming part of the monolithic pillars. Just above the foundation inscriptions at regular intervals are little square of 5 inches, that have scenes of the Ramayana sculpted on them. The yali row is also gorgeous with riders and with some elephants as well.\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cimg title=\"The grogeous Ranga mantapa inside Mannarkoil Rajagopalaswamy temple\" style=\"border: 0px currentcolor; background-image: none;\" border=\"0\" alt=\"The grogeous Ranga mantapa inside Mannarkoil Rajagopalaswamy temple\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.beontheroad.com\/img\/s\/v-10\/p1599413147-4.jpg\" width=\"630\" height=\"472\" \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003EAs this is a holy land with echoes of the Vedas, people visit this temple to pray for a strong academic foundation, to get married, to pray for children and for overall family welfare and improvement in occupation.\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cimg title=\"A street moment inside Mannarkoil Perumal temple\" style=\"border: 0px currentcolor; background-image: none;\" border=\"0\" alt=\"A street moment inside Mannarkoil Perumal temple\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.beontheroad.com\/img\/s\/v-10\/p1599412554-4.jpg\" width=\"630\" height=\"453\" \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003EVisit the Mannarkoil Rajagopalaswamy temple for its magnificent ashtanga vimana, gorgeous views, rich history and stunning architecture. Early mornings are the best time to visit the temple as they offer the best views and the weather is very pleasant. I would definitely recommend this 10th century temple to every art, culture and temple lover.\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cimg title=\"Yali on a wooden pillar on the 2nd temple sanctum inside Mannarkoil Perumal temple\" style=\"border: 0px currentcolor; background-image: none;\" border=\"0\" alt=\"Yali on a wooden pillar on the 2nd temple sanctum inside Mannarkoil Perumal temple\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.beontheroad.com\/img\/s\/v-10\/p1599412568-5.jpg\" width=\"630\" height=\"839\" \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cu\u003EFestivals:\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E1) 10 day Brahmotsavam in Chithirai month (April 15 to May 15) \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E2) Procession of Azhvaar in Pushpa Pallaku in Thai month (January 15 to February 15) \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E3) Theppotsavam in Masi month (February 15 to March 15) \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E4) Pre event practice session of Kaisika Puranam for the Thirukkurungudi \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cimg title=\"Mythological creatures at Mannarkoil Perumal temple\" style=\"border: 0px currentcolor; background-image: none;\" border=\"0\" alt=\"Mythological creatures at Mannarkoil Perumal temple\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.beontheroad.com\/img\/s\/v-10\/p1599413109-4.jpg\" width=\"630\" height=\"472\" \/\u003E \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cu\u003EHow to reach there:\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003EMannarkoil is located about 7 kilometers away from Ambasamudram, the nearest large town. The nearest bus station and railway station would be Ambasamudram, which is connected well with the cities of Tirunelveli, Tenkasi and Madurai. The nearest airport would be Tuticorin, about 80 kms away.\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cimg title=\"Scenic setting of Mannarkoil Perumal temple\" style=\"border: 0px currentcolor; background-image: none;\" border=\"0\" alt=\"Scenic setting of Mannarkoil Perumal temple\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.beontheroad.com\/img\/s\/v-10\/p1599413130-4.jpg\" width=\"630\" height=\"472\" \/\u003E \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cu\u003EBest season to visit:\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003EOne can visit the temple all year round if you plan on visiting in the early hours of the morning. However, if you are looking for cool weather, then opt for the months from October through February.\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cimg title=\"Circumambulating the first view of Mannarkoil Perumal temple\" style=\"border: 0px currentcolor; background-image: none;\" border=\"0\" alt=\"Circumambulating the first view of Mannarkoil Perumal temple\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.beontheroad.com\/img\/s\/v-10\/p1599412574-5.jpg\" width=\"630\" height=\"839\" \/\u003E \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cu\u003ETemple timings:\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003EThe temple is open from 7 AM to 11 AM and from 5 PM to 7:30 PM.\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cimg title=\"The gopuram view from the first tier of the Mannarkoil Perumal temple, Tamil Nadu\" style=\"border: 0px currentcolor; background-image: none;\" border=\"0\" alt=\"The gopuram view from the first tier of the Mannarkoil Perumal temple, Tamil Nadu\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.beontheroad.com\/img\/s\/v-10\/p1599413137-4.jpg\" width=\"630\" height=\"472\" \/\u003E \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cu\u003EWhere to stay:\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003EThe nearest place with decent hotels would be Ambasamudram. Hotel Ambai grand is the best option here. \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003EIf you wish for luxury, I would recommend trying the hotels at Tirunelveli – GRT Regency, Janakiram, Aryas. \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003EIf you wish to stay in slightly cooler weather, you should try the resorts in and around Courtallam. \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003EIf you wish to stay in pristine nature, I would recommend that you stay at the forest rest houses in Kalakad Mundanthurai Tiger Reserve. \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003EIf you care for a true rustic experience, I would recommend that you stay at any of the homestays or guest houses in Kallidaikurichi village agraharam. \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cimg title=\"Inside the Mannarkoil Rajagopalaswamy perumal temple\" style=\"border: 0px currentcolor; background-image: none;\" border=\"0\" alt=\"Inside the Mannarkoil Rajagopalaswamy perumal temple\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.beontheroad.com\/img\/s\/v-10\/p1599412807-4.jpg\" width=\"630\" height=\"472\" \/\u003E \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cu\u003EWhere to eat:\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003EYou can find some basic snacks with tea\/coffee near the temple at Mannarkoil, but if you want something more elaborate, I would recommend you head either to Hotel Ramanas or Hotel Gowri Shankar at Ambasamudram. Both of them serve delicious vegetarian tiffin items and meals at reasonable prices.\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cimg title=\"Entering the Rajagopalaswamy perumal temple at Mannarkoil, Tamil Nadu\" style=\"border: 0px currentcolor; background-image: none;\" border=\"0\" alt=\"Entering the Rajagopalaswamy perumal temple at Mannarkoil, Tamil Nadu\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.beontheroad.com\/img\/s\/v-10\/p1599412712-4.jpg\" width=\"630\" height=\"472\" \/\u003E \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cu\u003EOther nearby tourist attractions:\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E1) 10th century Kailasanathar temple at Brahmadesam \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E2) 10th century Valiswara temple at Thiruvaleeswaram \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E3) \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.beontheroad.com\/2019\/01\/1000-year-old-papanasanathar-temple-papanasam.html\"\u003E1000 year old Papanasanathar temple at Papanasam\u003C\/a\u003E: Where you can wash all your sins away \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E4) \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.beontheroad.com\/2019\/04\/karaiyar-dam-offbeat-wildlife-nature-holiday-destination.html\"\u003EKaraiyar Dam\u003C\/a\u003E: Wildlife and nature holiday destination in India’s deep south \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E5) \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.beontheroad.com\/2009\/09\/kalakkad-mundanthurai-tiger-reserve-and.html\"\u003EKalakad Mundanthurai tiger reserve and its mighty waterfalls\u003C\/a\u003E \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E6) \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.beontheroad.com\/2017\/05\/kallidaikurichi-village-of-saaral-season.html\"\u003EKallidaikurichi\u003C\/a\u003E: The village of the saaral season \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E7) \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.beontheroad.com\/2019\/06\/nellaiappar-temple-7th-century-cosmic-dance-wonder.html\"\u003ENellaiappar temple at Tirunelveli\u003C\/a\u003E: A 7th century cosmic dance wonder \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E8) \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.beontheroad.com\/2020\/12\/courtrallam-herbal-waterfall-holiday-tamil-nadu.html\"\u003ECourtallam\u003C\/a\u003E: The herbal bath holiday destination of Tamil Nadu \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E9) \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.beontheroad.com\/2015\/09\/tiruchendur-murugan-temple-sea-shore.html\"\u003ETiruchendur Murugan Temple\u003C\/a\u003E: Sea shore magic \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E10) 13th century Kasi Visvanathar temple at Tenkasi \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E11) \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.beontheroad.com\/2020\/11\/punalur-suspension-bridge-historical-gem-of-kerala.html\"\u003EPunalur suspension bridge\u003C\/a\u003E: Historical gem of Kerala \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E12) \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.beontheroad.com\/2019\/01\/lesser-known-kerala-mountain-railways.html\"\u003ELesser known Kerala mountain railways\u003C\/a\u003E: Treat for nature lovers \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E13) \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.beontheroad.com\/2023\/06\/sivasailam-wettest-place-north-east-monsoon-india.html\"\u003ESivasailam\u003C\/a\u003E: One of the wettest places during the north east monsoon in India \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E14) Manjolai: The offbeat hill station of Tamil Nadu \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E15) Manimuthar Falls: A great forest waterfall \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E16) Thenmala forest and Palaruvi falls: Offbeat nature and wildlife getaway\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"blogger-post-footer\"\u003EThis post is the copyright of www.beontheroad.com. 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While this temple is absolutely gorgeous and deserves a separate article in itself, this article is dedicated to this green village that is nestled in the Western Ghats of Tamil Nadu. \n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003ESurrounded by Velli malai, Mulli malai and podhigai malai, Sivasailam is a lush green village that is located on the bank of river Gadananathi in the Tenkasi district of India. Like my ancestral village of Kallidaikurichi, Sivasailam also enjoys the \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.beontheroad.com\/2017\/05\/kallidaikurichi-village-of-saaral-season.html\"\u003ESaaral season\u003C\/a\u003E from the months of Chithirai (mid April) to Puratasi (mid October). During this season, there is a mountain breeze coupled with rain sprinkles that is omnipresent and this makes this village very pleasant and cool. \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003EBut, the main claim to fame for Sivasailam is during the North East monsoon (October to December) when it turns into one of the wettest places in India. Along with Manjolai, Oothu and Kudraivetti, Sivasailam receives the heaviest rainfall during the North East monsoon. This copious rainfall fills the Gadananathi dam to the brim and swells the Gadananathi river before it dumps all the water into the Thamarabharani river further downstream. \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cimg title=\"People enjoying a dip at Gadananathi River, Sivasailam, Tenkasi district, Tamil Nadu\" style=\"border: 0px currentcolor; background-image: none;\" border=\"0\" alt=\"People enjoying a dip at Gadananathi River, Sivasailam, Tenkasi district, Tamil Nadu\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.beontheroad.com\/img\/s\/v-10\/p1859691249-4.jpg\" width=\"630\" height=\"472\" \/\u003E \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u0026#160; \u003Cbr \/\u003E If rural getaways in the Western Ghats are your thing, then I would definitely recommend that you visit Sivasailam in \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.beontheroad.com\/2014\/10\/a-trip-to-indias-deep-south.html\"\u003EIndia’s deep south\u003C\/a\u003E. Sivasailam offers a perfect mix of pristine nature, an offbeat rural getaway and a gorgeous Shiva temple. It is pleasant during the summers and during the South West monsoon and is absolutely lush and wet during the north east monsoon. Each season allows you to experience a different side of Sivasailam. \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cimg title=\"Gadananathi River at Sivasailam, Tamil Nadu\" style=\"border: 0px currentcolor; background-image: none;\" border=\"0\" alt=\"Gadananathi River at Sivasailam, Tamil Nadu\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.beontheroad.com\/img\/s\/v-10\/p1653509864-4.jpg\" width=\"630\" height=\"472\" \/\u003E \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u0026#160; \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cu\u003ENearest bus station:\u003C\/u\u003E Alwarkurichi, about 7 kms away \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cu\u003ENearest railway station:\u003C\/u\u003E Alwarkurichi, about 7 kms away \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cu\u003ENearest airport:\u003C\/u\u003E Tuticorin airport, about 85 kms away\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"blogger-post-footer\"\u003EThis post is the copyright of www.beontheroad.com. 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These areas are typically stunning and perfect for those who like nature. \n\n  \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n  \u003Cbr \/\u003EYou may spend a few hours casting a line, or you can organize your whole holiday around pursuing a record-setting game fish. You may cast a fly from the banks of a river, put your line through a hole in the ice, take a charter boat out to the open sea, or even dive in with a spear. Those who like fishing will likely find spending the day on the water relaxing and fun, even if they don't catch anything. \n\n  \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n  \u003Cbr \/\u003EWhether you're a complete novice or a seasoned veteran, you want to optimize your chances of landing a fish by fishing in the areas with the highest concentrations of fish. From the Atlantic to the Pacific, the Rocky Mountains to the Great Plains, and beyond, we've compiled a list of some of the world's top fishing destinations fishermen prefer. \n\n  \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n  \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan id=\"fullpost\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E1. USA – Colorado River\u003C\/b\u003E \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003EWe're not naming a state for the Colorado River since it's so large and full of excellent fishing areas. It begins high in the Colorado Rocky Mountains and flows through Utah, Nevada, Arizona, California, and Mexico. \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003EFly fishing enthusiasts enjoy Glenwood Springs, Colorado, owing to an abundance of hungry trout - brook, brown, cutthroat, and rainbow trout, to be specific. Just remember to bring some essentials for fishing from \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/reliablefishing.com\/collections\/kayak-bags\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EReliable Fishing\u003C\/a\u003E and a few flies. \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003EFurther downstream, the Colorado River and its dams create enormous lakes such as Lake Mohave and Lake Mead. Striped bass may grow to reach over 40 pounds in this area, and there is also plenty of catfish and trout. If you don't have your equipment, hire a boat with a local expert to hunt the largest bass on Lake Mohave. \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E2. USA - Florida - Key West\u003C\/b\u003E \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003EThe southern coast of the United States provides easy access to the fish-rich waters of the Gulf of Mexico and the Caribbean. You may go fishing in Key West, but that's not all it’s good for: the island is also a popular tourist destination. \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003EYou can cast your line off the Key West coast, but you'll have greater success on a short boat trip out in deeper water. The several types of snapper that inhabit the reefs off the coast are among the most sought-after fish in the area. Other exciting tropical species to pursue include triggerfish, porgies, amberjack, and wahoo. \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003EThe Blue Marlin Motel is only one of several excellent lodging options in the Key West area. You may reserve a space on a fishing boat for a large party, complete with captain, bait, and fishing guides. You can also hire a private charter to take you on a hunt for the elusive prize you've been after. \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E3. Australia – Great Barrier Reef\u003C\/b\u003E \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003EFor scuba divers and snorkelers, the \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/greatbarrierreef.org\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EGreat Barrier Reef\u003C\/a\u003E is akin to a natural wonder of the globe. Fishing, especially for large species, is among the best in the world here. \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003EThere are plenty of places to wet a line along the reef's length of almost 1,400 miles. It's hard to miss Lizard Island. Even while you may catch a wide variety of fish here, including trevally, mackerel, queenfish, grouper, coral trout, and many more, the gigantic black marlin is the real draw between September and December. \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003EThe stunning resort on Lizard Island adds to the island's appeal, although the location and price may deter some visitors. Cairns, a city on the mainland, offers an option with its many hotels and exciting attractions. Charter a boat to explore the Great Barrier Reef or try to capture some of the native barramundi species at a fish farm. \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E4. Canada - Prince Edward Island \u003C\/b\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003ECanada is an angler's heaven due to its abundance of pristine nature and diverse animals. Prince Edward Island stands out because it is close to major fishing destinations like Nova Scotia and New Brunswick yet still manages to keep off the beaten path. \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003ERainbow and brook trout may be caught easily on flies in the interior rivers of this island. A stocked farm may be found to the east of Ben's Lake. Determine your level of expertise with fly fishing, there are a few excellent excursions that can take you to the greatest areas and provide you with all the equipment you'll need. \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003EAnd the Atlantic Ocean around the island is full of fish. In these waters, you may fish for cod, herring, Atlantic salmon, and the coveted striped bass. The weather this far north might be brisk, so you might want to pack a sturdy jacket. \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E5. The Great Lakes and the St. Lawrence River\u003C\/b\u003E \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003EThere are many fishing locations here; the area covers two nations and probably has hundreds. Many of the world's largest fish may be found in North America's freshwater lakes and rivers, including the Saint Lawrence River that connects the Great Lakes to the Atlantic Ocean. \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003EMassive Lake Erie is a natural boundary between New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Michigan, and Ontario, Canada. Yellow perch, trout, flathead catfish, and salmon may be fished from a variety of locations along these coastlines and from boats. But the walleye in this enormous lake are what draw the crowds; they are fierce fighters and the focus of many fishing expeditions. \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003ECities like Toronto and Niagara Falls provide easy access to other popular destinations like Lake Ontario. If you don't mind fishing through the ice, you can catch monsters like northern pike and lake trout all year long. \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E6. USA - Columbia - Oregon River\u003C\/b\u003E \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003EWhen it flows into the Pacific Ocean, the Columbia River is a natural boundary between Oregon and Washington and one of the greatest coastal fishing grounds in the western United States. Although the river flows farther north, many local experts agree that the finest fishing lies east of Portland, below the Bonneville Dam. \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003EMassive populations of chum salmon, Coho salmon, and king salmon flourish and put up a fierce battle in the coastal estuaries and well upstream. The Chinook salmon that swims in the fall is also a favorite catch. Catching a sturgeon of ten feet or more in length is one of the most exciting things you can do here, but you'll have to let it go before eating it. \n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003EIn addition to these massive combatants, anglers may catch shad, smallmouth bass, and steelhead in the river and its estuaries. Portland offers many alternatives, including the magnificent Hyatt House Portland Downtown, while many smaller communities along the river have rentals or hotels.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"blogger-post-footer\"\u003EThis post is the copyright of www.beontheroad.com. Reproduction without explicit permission is prohibited. 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For many keen travellers, taking a tablet or a smartphone device is a viable option as they’re easy to carry around and they can provide a range of entertainment services, be it movies or games. \n\n  \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n  \u003Cbr \/\u003EGaming is a particularly good option when traveling, with smartphone and tablet titles offering enough of a casual gaming experience that it won’t detract away from your \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.cntraveler.com\/gallery\/adventures-to-have-in-a-lifetime\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eadventurous experiences\u003C\/a\u003E. Gaming on a small tablet or mobile device is convenient, too, with most games taking seconds to download and load up, and offering a genuinely entertaining gaming opportunity for holidaymakers to sample. \n\n  \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n  \u003Cbr \/\u003EAlthough many of the leading tablet and smartphone games are only playable in certain countries, below is a recommendation of some games to sample that are typically accessible in most countries. So, without further ado, let’s look at some of the top games to travel with in 2023. \n\n  \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan id=\"fullpost\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003ESubway Surfers is a fun game to play \u003C\/b\u003E\n\n  \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n  \u003Cbr \/\u003EA leading title that can be fired up easily on both smartphone and tablet devices, for example, Subway Surfers is a great game to session for an hour or so. As players aim to destroy the underground system as much as they possibly can, an angry ticket inspector and his canine chum will be hunting you down. With a skateboard at your disposal, you’ll have to evade capture and collect a variety of rewards and prizes as you aim to get the highest score possible in this fast-paced release. \n\n  \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003EPokemon Go is perfect for holidaymakers\u003C\/b\u003E \n\n  \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n  \u003Cbr \/\u003EA game that is popular in so many foreign territories, Pokemon Go has managed to stay relevant in the modern world thanks to the game’s entirely unique augmented reality aspect that lends itself perfectly to travelling. As you adventure through new locations, you’ll be able to take down gyms, catch and evolve Pokemon, and battle against rival trainers as you explore your surroundings in the best way possible. \n\n  \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n  \u003Cbr \/\u003EAdditionally, if you’re staying in a place that you’ve never been to before, then \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.findaconsultant.com.au\/FindaConsultant\/Forms\/Article\/The%20lesson%20in%20innovation%20from%20Pokemon%20Go.aspx\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ENiantic’s innovative product\u003C\/a\u003E will force you to investigate your surroundings and get to know them in more detail. While Pokemon Go isn’t neccessarily for everyone, there are millions of people who absolutely adore it. \n\n  \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n  \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ciframe title=\"YouTube video player\" height=\"354\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/mVCrbYucj3o\" frameborder=\"0\" width=\"630\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\"\u003E\u003C\/iframe\u003E \n\n  \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n  \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003EA casino slot like Funky Fruits is a fantastic option \u003C\/b\u003E\n\n  \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n  \u003Cbr \/\u003EBrowser games are also great options in this particular gaming space. All you need is a solid internet connection, and a variety of browser releases can be enjoyed immediately. While there are other leading options out there, such as Line Rider and Wordle, a \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.casino.com\/in\/slots\/funky-fruits\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ecasino slot like Funky Fruits\u003C\/a\u003E is particularly thriving right now. Not only are they fun and entertaining, but slot games offer appealing themes that keep them fresh and exciting. In Funky Fruits, this eye-catching slot provides a range of cartoon-like fruits as players aim to spin their way to glory in this engaging release. It doesn’t take long to grasp, too, with online slot games providing gamers with a casual gaming package that can be sampled pretty much anywhere. \n\n  \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\n    \u003Cbr \/\u003EGenshin Impact is an open-world masterpiece\u003C\/b\u003E \n\n  \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n  \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cimg title=\"Genshin Impact - top games to take on your travels\" style=\"border: 0px currentcolor; background-image: none;\" border=\"0\" alt=\"Genshin Impact - top games to take on your travels\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEjBwQDjEmOSfeM9c0DY1ZP3DY6AkGGROcFViA1bRweAUNc16yO1ncUquZ0PEaaRe4cgzT7L78o9oySCO9yQSnA1Df4RfE5Unvy0oSAIcqFbP9ureNaESEvbpy9qZcmKGDmq1880AULtPb1dzN5IGScEpTTqDeqtkTADoQrQdl90sme45MlvKcNxVzq6=s16000\" width=\"630\" height=\"210\" data-original-width=\"1500\" data-original-height=\"500\" \/\u003E\n\n  \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n  \u003Cbr \/\u003EIf you’re after a more detailed gaming marathon, then Genshin Impact is probably the game for you. An open-world favorite that has been compared to The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild on numerous occasions, players have to explore the game’s extensive map as they control one of four interchangeable characters in a party. The attack elements of the game are particularly impressive, while the eye-catching visuals are stunning.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"blogger-post-footer\"\u003EThis post is the copyright of www.beontheroad.com. Reproduction without explicit permission is prohibited. All Rights Reserved. \n\nIf you are seeing this post on a site other than beontheroad.com, please bring it to the notice of Sankara, the owner of beontheroad.com at sankaracs at beontheroad dot com. \u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.beontheroad.com\/feeds\/8581959590972382392\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.beontheroad.com\/2023\/05\/the-top-games-to-take-on-your-travels.html#comment-form","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/1624744958963134273\/posts\/default\/8581959590972382392"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/1624744958963134273\/posts\/default\/8581959590972382392"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.beontheroad.com\/2023\/05\/the-top-games-to-take-on-your-travels.html","title":"The top games to take on your travels in 2023"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Sankara Subramanian"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/07774568520785842987"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"16","height":"16","src":"https:\/\/img1.blogblog.com\/img\/b16-rounded.gif"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEhxxXk2iTY0G83vohLz6ZN5o_WTfV9puSUWBI1PF6944TN2kNaZqGUd_h8eVRtaGAIjnT_2GiEFk1D2_IbIY5rZN-sexdihOIwg1Ezt-agFd1HkwJ1Ua9_Zz7yLvM9czo1_x06gY_kFiDANCWUFxUevRcMW5GYR04oIsGxSPAS1jGf5Fc-eXHq5IiXd=s72-c","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"},"georss$featurename":{"$t":"India"},"georss$point":{"$t":"20.593684 78.96288"},"georss$box":{"$t":"-7.7165498361788458 43.80663 48.903917836178849 114.11913"}}]}});