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UNBELIEVABLE: Munnar - The Untold Story

Shola Forests of the Western Ghats: How Millions of Years of Isolation Built a Sky Island of Endemic Species

The Geography That Made an Island Without WaterA Shola forest patch rarely exceeds a few hectares. It sits in a valley crease between rolling montane grasslands in the upper Western Ghats, places like Munnar, Kodaikanal, and the Nilgiris, tucked low enough to catch moisture but surrounded on all sides by…

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Malabar Whistling Thrush: Why the Western Ghats' Most Melodic Bird Is Called the Whistling Schoolboy

The Bird That Sounds Like It Learned From a Music TeacherThe first time most people hear a Malabar Whistling Thrush, they look around for a person. The song is that convincing, a clear, unhurried series of melodic phrases that rise and fall like someone whistling a half-remembered tune on the…

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10 Best Places to Visit in India During the Monsoon

The monsoon season in India, usually from June to September, brings a fresh charm that cannot be experienced during any other time of the year. The dry hills turn green, rivers become full, waterfalls flow with great force, and cool breezes replace the summer heat. For travelers who enjoy nature,…

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4 places you should visit this monsoon to see the beauty of nature

Many people cancel their travel plans when the rainy season begins. But if you ask someone who enjoys being close to nature, they will probably tell you that this is the best time to explore India. The rain changes everything. Dry hills turn green, rivers flow again, and waterfalls become…

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Best Hill Stations in India for Family Vacations With Kids: Ooty, Manali, Coorg and More

Ooty, Tamil NaduThe Nilgiri Mountain Railway, a UNESCO World Heritage train, does more for a child under ten than any theme park ride. The toy train from Mettupalayam to Ooty climbs through 16 tunnels and 250 curves at a pace slow enough for small faces pressed against the windows. Beyond…

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The Places In India That Inspired Famous Books, Films And Legends

Some places stay with you long after you've left. Their streets, mountains, rivers, and ancient monuments carry stories that have inspired writers, filmmakers, and storytellers for generations. Across India, several destinations have gone beyond their natural beauty to become the backdrop for legendary tales, bestselling novels, and blockbuster films. Whether…

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What Rann Utsav in Gujarat Is Really Like When the Festival Crowds Arrive at Kutch

The cold arrives before the moon doesYou book the tent cottage in October, when the Rann Utsav website loads slowly and the photographs look exactly like every other photograph you have seen of it. White. Flat. Luminous. You assume you are prepared. You are not prepared for the cold. The…

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Top 10 Romantic Mountain Destinations for Couples in India

When it comes to romance, few places can match the charm of the mountains. Crisp air, stunning views, cozy accommodations, and peaceful surroundings create the perfect setting for couples to reconnect and create lasting memories. India is blessed with beautiful mountain destinations spread across the Himalayas, Western Ghats, and northeastern…

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6 Rare Purple Birds In India That Look Unreal

Not every beautiful bird in India is brightly red or brilliantly blue. Some hide in forests, wetlands, and silent valleys wearing shades of deep violet, metallic purple, and glowing indigo that almost look unreal in sunlight. The strange part is that many people walk past them without even noticing. But…

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Season Split: The Only Places Where Two Climates Meet

Where Nature Breaks Her Own Rules Most places follow the same rhythm of nature-summer, monsoon, winter, repeat. But some places break the pattern. These are landscapes where two seasons exist together, side-by-side, at the same moment. While one part sings of winter, another blooms in spring. While one hill turns…

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Dumping yard a death trap for wild elephants in Munnar

Dumping yard here remains a pressing concern as the local wild elephant population often wander into the yard, consuming the hazardous non-segregated plastic waste.

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Idukki witnessing rise in tourist inflow after introduction of e-pass by Tamil Nadu

Tourist influx surges in Munnar and Wagamon due to e-pass regulations, leading to record visitor numbers and traffic congestion.

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Chinnakkanal land deals: VACB files FIR against Kuzhalnadan

VACB Idukki files FIR against Congress legislator Mathew Kuzhalnadan for financial irregularities in land deals near Munnar.

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Tigers spotted at human habitation in Munnar

Tigers spotted at human habitation in Munna

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Success story in translocation of wild tusker Arikompan

rikompan, the wild elephant known for his love of rice and penchant for raiding homes and shops in pursuit of his favourite food, was relocated from his native habitat in Chinnakkanal near Munnar to Thekkady in the Periyar Tiger Reserve (PTR) one year ago, on April 29, 2023.

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ECI holds programme to promote voter education, participation in polls in Idukki

KDHP Ripple tea team wins Tusker Shield football match in Munnar, promoting voter education and participation in elections.

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KSRTC double-decker bus arrives in Munnar

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Friendly football match to spread the word on elections; at Munnar on April 12

The Idukki district Police team and the Kannan Devan Hills Plantation team will vie for the title, said Idukki District Collector Sheeba George.

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Construction curbs in Idukki spark political debate

The High Court’s order on Wednesday urged the Idukki district authorities to invoke the Disaster Management Act if need be – to restrict construction activities in Kumily, Wagamon, and nearby areas.

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Temperature rises 4°C in Munnar this March

IDUKKI Munnar faces rising temperatures, threatening tea plantations with a 4°C increase compared to last year.

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Eravikulam National Park rolls out WhatsApp-based ticketing system

The park has transitioned to a cashless and paperless system with the new e-ticketing platform. According to officials, the new system was implemented on April 1 following the reopening of the park after the calving season of the Nilgiri tahrs.

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11 cluster homes of estate workers gutted in fire at Munnar

Eleven Layams gutted in fire at Idukki tea estate, residents escape narrowly, new houses provided by company.

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Waste dumping poses threat to wild elephants in Devikulam

On January 11, two wild elephants were found eating plastic waste from the Munnar panchayat-owned dumping yard at Kallar in the district and the incident garnered widespread attention, and the government and High Court had to intervene.

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Kerala HC unhappy with govt.’s inaction on evicting encroachers in Munnar

Kerala High Court expresses displeasure over failure to identify encroachments in Munnar, directs official to appear online.

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Musth period over, wild tusker Padayappa back in its normal behaviour

The animal which frequents human inhabited areas in Munnar has not caused any damage for the last six days, say Forest department officials.

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