Yanesh Tyagi

Throwing it back to 2010 and the timeless beauty of Kumbalangi. The way those reflections hit the water is everything. I can almost feel the sun and the breeze. 😌 #Throwback #KumbalangiTrip #Nostalgia #KeralaVibes #LandscapePhotography #TravelMemories A Glimpse of Serenity: My Kumbalangi Trip Just stumbled upon this gem from my archives and it instantly transported me back to the tranquil backwaters of Kumbalangi. This shot was taken on a sunny Saturday, November 20, 2010, at around 12:38 PM. Can you believe it's been that long? Good old SAMSUNG GT-S8500 did a pretty decent job capturing the moment, even if it was "only" 1.9 MP! This picture perfectly encapsulates the peaceful vibe of Kumbalangi. The row of vibrant green and golden palm trees standing tall along the water's edge, their reflections mirroring perfectly in the calm backwater, is just breathtaking. There's something so calming about the clear blue sky overhead, offering a beautiful contrast to the lu...

  A slow morning in Pallivasal, wrapped in sunlight and silence. The forest behind me felt alive, breathing its quiet wisdom into the day. Pallivasal, Idukki Pallivasal, Idukki — the hidden green cradle between Munnar and Vattavada. A place where the hills whisper and time moves gently. Pallivasal is more than a green patch hidden in the folds of Idukki. It carries a quiet but significant place in Kerala’s history. Pallivasal was the site of Kerala’s first hydroelectric power station , built in the late 1930s during the erstwhile Travancore kingdom. But Pallivasal is not defined by industry alone. Long before these modern feats, it was a region of dense shola forests and tribal settlements. Communities like the Muthuvan people lived in harmony with the land, moving with the rhythm of seasons, cultivating small patches of hill slopes, and protecting sacred groves. Many of the forest trails we walk today were originally their paths. Pallivasal, Idukki — A Quiet Moment from December...

Ah, the courtroom of the Mysore Palace – where grandeur doesn’t just whisper; it roars in pastel hues and gilded elegance! 🌟 This hall is a symphony of architectural brilliance, blending Indo-Saracenic, Hindu, Mughal, and Gothic styles into one visual feast. The towering pillars, painted in mint green, gold, and soft pink, look like candy sticks crafted for royalty. Each column is crowned with intricate carvings, floral patterns, and embellishments that could keep an art historian busy for days. Look up, and you’ll see ceilings adorned with elaborate circular motifs, each telling its own silent story. Chandeliers hang like celestial stars, frozen in time. The archways are scalloped and layered, creating a sense of endless depth, like a portal into another world – one where kings held court, poets recited verses, and politics played out in hushed tones beneath these grand arches. The polished marble floor reflects the magnificence above, doubling the splendor like a magic mirror. And ...

 Vattavada, Munnar, Kerala India   These were the good old days. The days before pandemic hit us and change our lives for forever. Those were the days when people were not afraid of other people and there was no social distancing but social grouping.

  Dal Fry and Roti @Ramada, Egmore, Chennai - Yanesh Tyagi's Memoir Well, you might be wondering what is this? Well, this is Dal Fry and Roti (Chapati) - that I am having for my dinner. Why? Why this? You may ask. The thing is that when you have spent months traveling, you look for simple, nutritious and homely food. And Dal Fry was the best option for a North Indian guy like me. The taste is good - I have taken a bite after snapping the pic. The cook has done a good job. Probably I should call the cook and give him/her my compliment.

  The Ooty landscape

Traditional way of crossing the river. Tourists returning from the Kuruvadweep Island. Dweep in Sanskrit means island. Kuruva island is around 1000 acre evergreen forest. You need to cross the river Kabani to enter into the forest. Seen in the picture are tourists returning from the island on traditional raft made of bamboo. They have placed some ropes to help raftman to guide the raft. Watching the raftmen (people in the dark green dress) rowing the raft is a fun in itself. Place: Kuruva Island, Wayanad, Kerala, India Technorati Tags: kuruvadweep , wayanad , kerala , travel , raft

Don't expect that a driver in Kochi will turn the indicator on while taking a turn. People here do not use indicators. So if you are driving on the Kochi roads, be careful. The guy coming behind you may overtake from left side and immediately take a sharp right turn. And it's not uncommon.

Vagamon Heights is a private tourist spot. Extended in 300 acres of land, this place is a hill exploration point. They had private lakes, tree houses etc. Off road jeep safari in the hilly area was a good adventure.

Technorati Tags: Kerala , Travel , India Kumbalangi is a small integrated tourism village located 45km from Kochi International Airport. With a population of 30,000, the palace is popular for backwaters and Chinese fishing nets. The best toddy (local wine) shops can be found near the village as it is home of some fine toddy tappers. Seen in the picture is a fish pond in the backwaters surrounded by the coconut trees. Flickr Tags: Kumbalangi , Kochi , Kerala , India , Travel

During my travel to the city of temples – Ujjain, I cam across these little kids in from of Mahakal temple. Both kids were around 10 years old. They were trying sell holy artifacts to me. At the age when kids should go school, these kids are making living by selling little stuff. This is the scene at the entrance of world famous Mahakal Temple of Ujjain. Out of pity, I bought all the artifacts in his hand (it was really very cheap) and ask the kid (in red) to go and enjoy his day.

Shatrughna Temple is one on two temples in the world that are dedicated to the youngest brother of Lord Rama – Shartughna . The other temple is at Paymmal in Thrissur district of Kerala. Shatrughna temple is an ancient temple situated on the banks of holy river Gangesh near Ramjhula . The temple is named as ‘ Aadi Badrinarayan and Shri Shatrughan Temple ’ as seen in the picture above. About the deity Lord Shatrughna (Hindi: शत्रुघ्न) was the youngest of four sons of Dashratha , the king of Ayodhya. He was born to the Sumitra , the third wife of the king. The name Shatrughna means ‘ destroyer of enemies ’. He was married to Sharutakeerty, cousin of Sita (wife of Lord Rama). Shatrughna killed the great demon Lavanasura , the king of Mathura and nephew of Ravana.

 

Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary (also known as Vembanad Bird Sanctuary) is situated at Kumarakom in Kottayam district in the Kerala, on the banks of Vembanad Lake . Set in the Kerala Backwaters the bird sanctuary is an ornithologist's paradise and a favorite haunt of migratory birds. Geography: The sanctuary is spread over 14 acres on the southern bank of the Kavanar River. It has well laid out paths for moving around within the sanctuary. Beyond the sanctuary one can take a boat ride in Vembanad Lake or along the Kavanar River. Kumarakom is 14 km from Kottayam and 60 km from Cochin on State Highway No. 1. Kochi International Airport at Nedumbassery is 106 km from Kumarakom. Neighbouring areas such as Kaipuzha Muttu, Pathirmanal, Narakathara, Thollairam Kayal, and Poothanpandi Kayal are also good locations for spotting birds. The main attractions are local birds like the waterfowl , cuckoo , owl , egret , heron , cormorant , moorhen , darter , Brahminy kite and the d...

The painting, at the Sandipani Ashram , Ujjain depicts Guru Sandipani educating the Lord Krishna (blue body color). Sandipani , which means "Sage of Gods". Left to the Krishna is his best mate – Sudama.   The Sandipani Muni ashram is located 5 km outside Ujjain, in the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh. The area near the ashram, known as Ankapata, is popularly believed to have been the place used by Lord Krishna for washing his writing tablets. The numerals 1 to 100 found inscribed on a stone are believed to have been engraved by Guru Sandipani. Near the ashram is the Gomti Kund (see pic at right), a staircased water tank where Lord Krishna supposedly summoned all the holy waters from various centres so that his old Guru, Sandipani Muni would not have to travel other holy places. Related Links: Exploring Ujjain Google Map – Sandipanii Ashram Google Map – Directions from Ujjain Railway station Ujjain at Wikipedia Geographic Information: A...

Situated at an altitude of 1000 feet above sea level, Cheeyappara waterfall is one of the most awesome attraction on the way to Munnar. It is around 70 KM from Ernakulum, Cochin on the Cochin-Madurai highway. This is a nation highway – NH49. If you stated off early in the morning, you can be there within two hours. The major attraction of the Cheeyappara waterfall is it’s falling water (as with all other waterfalls). The water comes down from a height of 1000 feet, falls on 13 rock slabs step by step to fall very very close to NH-49. If you are lucky enough to be there in the morning, you can enjoy another natural beauty – a rainbow upon the spray of water. This happens only in morning sunshine. Cheeyappara waterfall is one of few waterfall that you can view from the bottom standing so close to the water. Besides, there is an area set apart touching the waterfall. Here you can safely take bath in the shower of water or standing there you can enjoy the spray of cool water. There i...

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Water coming out from beneath the bridge @Cheyappara waterfall Geographical facts : Latitude: 10.072 Longitude: 76.775 Google Map: Directions from Ernakulum, Cochin - http://goo.gl/2ahMP Google Map: Satellite view of Cheeyappara waterfall - http://goo.gl/WT9YZ Related Links: My experience at Cheeyappara Waterfall Viewing a waterfall from the bottom Taking a shower at Cheeyappara Waterfall Mini Market @Cheeyappara Waterfall Water flows down the NH-49 Tags Technorati Tags: Cheeyappara Waterfall , Munnar , Kerala , India , Travel , Waterfall , Yanesh Tyagi 43 Things Tags: Cheeyappara Waterfall , Munnar , Kerala , India , Travel , Waterfall , Yanesh Tyagi del.icio.us Tags: Cheeyappara Waterfall , Munnar , Kerala , India , Travel , Waterfall , Yanesh Tyagi

Cheeyappara waterfall is one of the few waterfalls which you can view from the bottom. Also, there is an area set apart to take bath in the cool shower of natural water. Geographical facts : Latitude: 10.072 Longitude: 76.775 Google Map: Directions from Ernakulum, Cochin - http://goo.gl/2ahMP Google Map: Satellite view of Cheeyappara waterfall - http://goo.gl/WT9YZ Related Links: My experience at Cheeyappara Waterfall Viewing a waterfall from the bottom Taking a shower at Cheeyappara Waterfall Mini Market @Cheeyappara Waterfall Water flows down the NH-49 Tags Technorati Tags: Cheeyappara Waterfall , Munnar , Kerala , India , Travel , Waterfall , Yanesh Tyagi 43 Things Tags: Cheeyappara Waterfall , Munnar , Kerala , India , Travel , Waterfall , Yanesh Tyagi del.icio.us Tags: Cheeyappara Waterfall , Munnar , Kerala , India , Travel , Waterfall , Yanesh Tyagi