Kerala Tour-part2

Oh my godess!! I guess i have taken too much time to make a come back..I am helpless, was busy with the final days of my B.E.Any ways let's continue from where we have stopped @. I presume you  remember.. Esh Esh MUNNAR. But to reach munnar,we must first go to Kochi(cochin/ernakulam) what so ever through a train for 2 hrs.

Kochi is the next capital of kerala after Trivandrum. We were in thrissur, we could harldy see any huge bulildings,but here this place is a huge city with all resources almost like hyderabad.As i told in my earlier version we met our next helper,Mrs rajani madam, a co passenger in the train,who came to our rescue. She was almost an eye-opener to us, told many facts about true kerala especially about the fake literacy rates that emboss on the papers.Any how, she loves people of andhra pradesh &  has canvased a tourist plan for us boletho she told us worth watch places in kochi & we followed her plan:). We were to Dutch palce, a museum that still treasures the belongings of the rulers of kerala.To say every ruler in the pictures reminded me of many mad thuglaqs who ruled the India.Followed by fishing nets,fort kochi, &&&& the most thrilling Cruise journey in the Columbus ship to the Andaman & nicobar islands ( i should thank mr.joseph uncle,one more rescuer, whose influence fetched us tickets in the Huge ship).Unbelievable we were in a huge ship,travelled all along for 18 long hours in it,i could see crystal clear waters running beneath it. The water was so clear, it acted as mirror, i could see my face in it :)

After that awesome journey,we were to munnar from Kochi.Believe it or not this was my first visit to a Hill station, travelled all along the steepy,topsy-turvy roads for 5 long hours we were at MINDBLOWING Munnar!!

I was shocked to see rooms with no fans installed; later my senses prompted that there isn`t any need of it when the climate is so cool all the day.Next day morning, we started our oddysey in a hired cab,i was taken in by the beauty & serenity of Munnar.Our 1st vist was to a flower garden, where the flamming reds merged with the greens making it a sight to behold, was a splendid beginning.Followed by echo point,boat ride,Honey bee trees,some dam,shooting spot,etcetra etcetra..I cant describe these much better than our photos at these places do (so i dont wish to give a try at all)- You may have a look at 

"http://picasaweb.google.com/106276625069899258769/YounGUnzMunnar?authkey=Gv1sRgCISUk82p48X_Mg&feat=directlink". 

Surely you will be amazed by its beauty; There was one place that takes a lot of attention by many tourists; RAJAMALAI-highest peak in south India.There are things that money can`t buy,we have many such moments here;The view from here awesome & was a spectacular sight to witness.Kerala at its best.The night stay @ a luxury hotel in Munnar had many twists involved(cant share anyhow-censor cut :P).Believe it or not,i felt the hotel to be absolutely the last word in luxury::::

The other day, we moved to Kottayam town, where in we stayed around 4 days.We almost put our life at stake to reach Kottayam from "munnar".Such grief giving journey it was. I dunno if anyone still remember us in kerala, but the AARIYAS surely does.This hotel fed us for 4 days, almost 10 visits.we found one more rescuer Mr.Swamy who arranged a cab to Sabari mala for usKottayam was our central place, we made all our rest visits to Allepey, trivandrum,Kovalam beach,Veli tourist village,Sabari mala,kumaragaon from here.

Allepey, i hope many people from A.P are familar with this place due to the movie Ye maya chesave.Yes we were to allepey/allapuzza.The house boat jorney & the journey in the shikaari boat was asesome. It was almost like witnessing the movie live again.Loads & loads of snaps were taken here.We were no less than any model ha ha.

The most exciting & spiritual part of our tour was a holy visit to  sabari mala.I think i cannot forget this anytime in life.We started climbing the hill @ almost 3.30 am.Gathered all our strengths to climb it.It was a hill mounted @ almost 65-70 degrees with rough hill flooring,surrounded by huge forest, amidst different sounds made by forest birds,of courses huge street lamps were installed.Really tough to climb.This was really spiritual, we found little children,age old people,obbesssed people,literally handicapped people & people of all ages climbing the hill chanting swamiye saranam ayyapa all along,which with no doubt was more than boost(the mantra):). There were food stalls all along the up-hill which really were phenomenal in quenching our thirsts.with in an hour& 15 mins we reached the temple.We never thought we could make it so early.Thank god( swamiye saranam ayyappa).Amidst huge devotees we made our glances at the Idol..wowwwwwwww..The idol really took us into a Trance;A return journey down the hill was much harder even.

Out of Trance now & we were back to kottayam..The following day, Trivandrum served us a grand welcome :P.we rushed eagerly to One of the top 10 beaches "Kovalam Beach".The wild animals in us sprung up,no wave was left untouched,Our joy knew no bounds.Enjoyed a lot.This beach was very similar to calangutte beach in Goa.Followed by a visit to Veli Tourist village, an amalgum of garden,boat ride, floating restaurant & beach. The speciality of this place is it is the end point of back waters in kerala that end at the sea.Spectacular sight to witness.

The last day of tour, before we took our train to warangal, we`ve put a good climax by visiting AnanthaPadhbanabha swamy temple hosted Lord vishnu, a huge idol that resemble the idol in srirangapatnam.This temple was spread in area more than an acre, was almost like a puzzzle garden with many entries & exits.Huff our 9 days long journey lasted like this poof!!!!!

P.S:---I couldnt restrict myself to less-details as my heart was so excited during the tour &

when writing thoughts were flowing like anything.Believe it or not,i made it lot precise anyhow.There was lot more to say. You are safe,as Iam not a great writer or poet.