Eravikulam National Park
Eravikulam National Park sits in the high range above Munnar town, a stretch of rolling grasslands and sholas at around 2,000 metres above s…
Things to Do in Thekkady
Thekkady rewards travellers who slow down. It is one of the few places in Kerala where two full days feels right and three feels even better…
Best Places to Visit in Kerala
There is a version of Kerala that you find in every travel guide. Munnar, Alleppey, Kochi, Thekkady, and Kovalam. Five names that repeat acr…
The Plantation History of Munnar, a Story Told Across a Century and a Half
There is a particular moment on the drive up to Munnar from Kochi when the road begins to climb in earnest, the air cools, and the first rid…
The Kerala Houseboat Experience, Honestly Explained
A Kerala houseboat is one of the most photographed travel experiences in India and one of the most poorly understood. Almost every brochure …
The Cardamom Hills of Kerala – A Spice, a Forest, and an ancient trade
In the dim low light of a cardamom plantation in the hills above Thekkady, the air is heavy with a smell that does not exist anywhere else. …
Trekking Meesapulimala – A Three-Day Walk Across the High Ranges of Munnar
The Meesapulimala trek is the most serious walking you can do out of Munnar. Three days, two nights of camping, around 21 kilometres of roll…
Where to See Elephants in Munnar – A Local Guide to Anakulam and Beyond
Travellers planning a Munnar visit often ask the same question once they have settled their tea-estate walks and viewpoints: where can I see…
CGH Earth: The Quiet Pioneer of Kerala Hospitality
Almost every conversation about Kerala hospitality starts in the same place. CGH Earth. The group has been on the ground here since long bef…
Slow Travel in Kerala – Why the Best Experiences Happen When You Stop Rushing
There is a particular kind of traveller who comes to Kerala and does not want to see everything. They have done their research. They know ab…
Which Is the Best Tea Factory in Munnar to Visit?
Munnar and tea are inseparable. The moment you leave the plains and begin climbing into the Western Ghats, the landscape changes completely.…
Boating at Thekkady: Tickets, Timings, Price and What to Expect at Periyar Lake
Thekkady sits in the spice-scented highlands of Kerala's Cardamom Hills, and at its heart is the Periyar National Park — one of the most sig…