Guruvayur is a town located in Kerala State, in the southern part of India. Well connected by road and train. The nearest airport is Cochin International Airport (50 km). This was a typical yet possibly the strangest journey to a pilgrimage, considering that these temples are significant on the pilgrimage map of Kerala, at least. […]
Month: August 2025
Thrissur—The Cultural Capital of Kerala
A long name that I heard—Thrissur. I never imagined I would actually visit. But after this trip, I felt like I discovered a place that my soul absolutely needed to experience. The unique sense of peace, joy, and timelessness I found here in this part of India, I couldn’t find anywhere else, anywhere at all? This calls me again.
Alleppy Backwaters – The Serenity Prevails
I’ve known for a long time that I had to visit Alleppy (new name Alpuzha). Kerala is such a special place with its eco-friendly vibe, fresh air, rivers, sea, mountains, tea gardens, rain, the Periyar River, and a rich culture that has captured my heart since 1985 when I first visited the quiet and secluded […]