The Periyar river before the devastating floods of 2018. we had gone for a trek along the riverside.
What you see now is just a less wider expanse of water. The banks have corroded and the water flow is comparatively very low. earlier, it used to flow with such force that the authorities had to put up fences to prevent freak accidents. Nowadays, the fences which were put up have been washed off and not replaced. The water flow is less and hardly any tourists come up except during the dry season. The situation there does remind one of the need to preserve the environment and to stop polluting the rivers.
Ramakkal Medu - a tourist spot and trekking destination in the Idukki district of Kerala
The trek was very much worth it and exhilarating indeed. We had gone for a one-day excursion from our college. It was an enjoyable trip. There was a decent hotel where we had our afternoon lunch.
What made it worthwhile was the feeling of breathing in the fresh air and experiencing nature first hand. walks in nature do have the power of rejuvenating a person and healing body, mind and soul.
Tourist destinations are present throughout the tiny state of Kerala. All you need is a quick study of the place, planned transportation, trusted guide, booked accommodation and enough time to explore the green state in the southernmost part of India.
Have you traveled to Kerala and if so, which season did you enjoy the most? The monsoons are very attractive but it is best to avoid it when it is at its peak.
image source - self
