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Alleppey, or Alappuzha, is more than Kerala's famous backwater destination. Behind its houseboats and canals lie centuries of trade, below-sea-level farming, royal history, temple legends, serpent worship and mysterious folklore. Discover the stories hidden beneath one of Kerala's most beautiful landscapes.
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Discover the mysterious side of Thekkady, Kerala, beyond its wildlife and spice plantations. From royal hunting grounds and a lake created by a dam to the legendary Goddess Mangaladevi, a secret tunnel and ancient forest traditions, explore the history, myths and secrets hidden in the Western Ghats.
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After turning back from Robber’s Cave due to heavy traffic, we decided to visit Buddha Temple in Dehradun. What followed was an unexpected evening of Tibetan culture, food, shopping, prayer wheels and peaceful moments at Mindrolling Monastery—an unplanned ending to our long weekend.
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After leaving FRI Dehradun, we headed towards Robber’s Cave, but a 10-minute stretch turned into nearly 1–1.5 hours of traffic and we finally turned back. That failed visit made me curious about Guchhupani—its disappearing stream, strange geology, robber legends and hidden stories.
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Our mountain plans didn’t work out, so my husband suggested exploring FRI Dehradun instead. What followed was a relaxed family day among grand colonial-era corridors, museums and green lawns—with plenty of photos, videos and our first public test of the Insta360 Flow 2 Pro.
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Rain followed us through another unforgettable day in Munnar—from botanical gardens and tea plantations to Mattupetty Dam. But the real adventure began at Eravikulam National Park, where misty roads, wild waterfalls, strong winds and a rainy climb finally led us to the endangered Nilgiri tahr.
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After our rainy jeep safari, Munnar still had more surprises waiting. We watched a colourful Kathakali performance before finally reaching our hotel, where cold weather, a struggle for hot water, dinner and our first taste of mangosteen brought an eventful day to a memorable end.
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What began as a visit to Ripple Waterfalls turned into a full monsoon adventure around Munnar. From raincoats, a broken camera stand and roaring waterfalls to Ponmudi Hanging Bridge, Kundala Lake, Nadukani and our first taste of mangosteen, the jeep safari became a day full of surprises.
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Our journey from Thekkady to Munnar turned into a monsoon adventure through spice gardens, a giant Ganesha statue, rain-soaked hills and Ripple Waterfalls. We missed India's longest zipline because of the rain, but a spontaneous jeep safari made the journey even more memorable.
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We explored Thekkady, but there was much more behind the places we visited. From Periyar's forests and Pattumala Church to tea, coffee, spices and chocolates, discover the history, culture, nature and stories that make this beautiful corner of Kerala worth knowing.
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Road trip, train or flight—which one makes the journey better? For me, the road always comes first, followed by trains, while flights are my last choice. From personal space and scenic routes to comfort, flexibility, time and cost, here’s how I decide how to travel.
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October is when India begins to change. The monsoon retreats, hills remain green, deserts become inviting and festivals light up cities. From Munnar and Gangtok to Udaipur, Hampi, Varanasi and Kolkata, discover some of the best places to visit in India in October.
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From Hampi’s musical stone pillars to a Shiva temple swallowed by the sea, sacred rats and an unusual offering to Kaal Bhairav—Part 3 explores Indian temples where architecture, nature, ancient traditions and faith create mysteries that still fascinate visitors.
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Beneath modern Patna lies the story of ancient Pataliputra—a city of 570 towers, 64 gates, wooden fortifications and a massive moat. From Megasthenes and Chandragupta Maurya to Ashoka, Kumhrar’s 80-pillared hall, Arogya Vihar and ancient legends, its mysteries still survive.
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Just outside Patna, Chandasi hides a remarkable sight—a 108-foot Ardhanarishwar surrounded by giant Ganesha and Kartikeya statues, lions, hawan kunds and intricate carvings. What began as a simple family temple visit around Rakshabandhan turned into an unexpected discovery.
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Beyond Munnar's famous tea gardens lies a fascinating past of three rivers, indigenous communities, colonial plantations, a lost railway and the great flood of 1924. Add legends of Sita, the Pandavas, ghosts and even a mysterious devil story, and Munnar becomes far more than a hill station.
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From Alleppey's peaceful backwaters and Thekkady's forests to Munnar's misty hills and historic Kochi, our Kerala family trip had everything—rain, waterfalls, wildlife, culture, food, adventures and surprises. Not everything went as planned, but that's exactly what made the journey unforgettable.
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Our last day in Kerala began with worrying news of heavy rain and landslides but ended with one final adventure. From Munnar's wild waterfalls to Fort Kochi, Mattancherry Palace and Jew Street, we made the most of every remaining hour before saying goodbye and boarding our train home.
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