In search of my Kurinji: The Tale of a Land across Time

Neriamangalam to the dream destination 

From Neriamangalam begins the Mullai or forest terrain of the thinai poetics, and my corresponding mood was one of waiting, knowing that soon I would leave all the cares of the world behind, its sick hurry and divided aims, and be one with the wind and the mountain trees. I opened the windows and allowed myself to be seeped in the cool mountain air. There was hardly any traffic. Up ahead was a troop of monkeys loitering around the roadside, and their leader grinned at me with a hint of mockery. I did not dare stop the car for they seemed to relish the stray titbits that travelers threw their way than the regular natural fare available on the trees. Soon I was at the Cheeyappara Waterfalls. The water was cascading down what seemed a  seven-tiered descent and people seemed to have shed all inhibitions as men and women were jostling to have a cool shower underneath the overhanging rocks. I sat on the opposite side of the road enjoying the ravine on the other side.

The Valara Waterfalls

After a ten minute break, I resumed my journey only to be soon greeted by the ravishing Valara Waterfalls on my right. The tumultuous flow of the water, the enigmatic ravines below, the thick forests for a backdrop, all set me yearning to touch down on this spot. I wondered what would be the route to get there, for I was sure there would be some trekking routes that would allow the ones who loved to wander off the beaten path access to this remote and pristine spot.
 

Focus of 2018 Kurinji

Responsible Kurinji tourism

How we are going to control this year’s kurinji is a major challenge for the entire people. . more

The Changeover is not positive

Balan Madhavan says he has travelled extensively between 1988 and 2018 in this region.more