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Gavi Eco Tourism (Pathanamthitta) 2025 Day Guide: Permits, Routes, Itinerary, Costs and Safety

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Early morning mist over Gavi Lake in Kerala with row boats and green shola hills in the background

Snapshot and Quick Facts Location Gavi, inside forest areas linked to Periyar landscape; administratively in Pathanamthitta district, Kerala Managed by Kerala Forest Development Corporation (KFDC) – Gavi Eco‑Tourism What it’s known for Misty lake, shola–grasslands, cardamom estates, birding, chance wildlife sightings Best season Oct–Mar for clearer skies; Jun–Sep is lush but rainy with leeches Typical … Read more

Beach Safety in Monsoon (Kerala/TN): Rip Currents, Flags and a Backup Plan

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Red and yellow flags marking a patrolled swim zone on a Kerala beach during monsoon with dark clouds offshore.

Introduction We are fond of west-coast sunsets and the expansive curves of the Tamil Nadu beaches, however, monsoon reverses the order. The waves become bigger, sand bars change at night and what appears smooth on the surface can have a rapid rip. Once or twice of the rainy-season journeys between Varkala and Kovalam (Kerala) to … Read more

Ponmudi Hill Station (Kerala) Day Guide 2025: Itinerary, Entry Rules, Costs and Local Tips

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Misty Ponmudi hilltop in Kerala with rolling grasslands

Snapshot and Quick Facts Point Details Location Thiruvananthapuram district, Kerala; part of the Agasthyakoodam range Altitude Around 1,100 m (cooler than the coast) Distance from city 55–60 km from Thiruvananthapuram (2–2.5 hrs by road) Road Scenic ghat with roughly 22 hairpin bends; well‑paved but narrow in sections Entry gate Kallar Forest Check‑post (before the climb) … Read more