Valiyaparamba backwaters!!
Little can be said about the beauty of God's own country that has hitherto been untold.. Here I make a humble attempt to describe my experiences of a beautiful trip to Kerala.
P and me had been wanting to go to a offbeat destination just to experience some quiet time in the lap of nature - that's exactly what Valiyaparamba presents. A small, sleepy nondescript village in Payyannur district of Kerala became the perfect destination for our long weekend! It lies at a distance of about 350 kms from Bangalore and can be reached through NH275 passing through Bangalore - Hunsur - Virajpet - Iritty - Thaliparamba or one could also take the Bangalore - Sakleshpur - Subbramanya - Sulya - Kasargod - Valiyaparamba route. Either way, it'll take around 8-9 hrs drive from Bangalore.
Upon entering Kerala we were ushered in with short bursts of the monsoon that's just about making its presence felt in the region. A long stretch of island that's sandwiched between the mighty Arabian sea on one side and its backwaters on the other; lined by coconut trees lead us to our guest house. It had just rained as we entered and the green cover all along was indeed a treat for the eye. I've always been in love with petrichor; the smell of the earth just after a rainfall.. And couldn't have hoped for a better welcome
Valiyaparamba is perfect for when you have absolutely nothing to do; just be. I've always been fascinated by the might of the sea and watching it reminds me to be humble..reminds you that all that you are; all that you think you are - Is just a small speck in the Universe. The continuous rise and fall of the tides serves as a constant reminder of the nature of life; there will always be highs and lows. We spent the first evening just taking long walks on the beach and enjoying the serenity of the environment.
Day 2 began with us being woken up from our deep slumber by the sounds of the sea. Head out to the balcony and you get to witness the pitter patter of the rainfall. Life simply could not be better!! :) With the thought of getting out on the beach, we had a scrumptious breakfast at the guest house and headed to the water. Enormously high tides that threatened to swallow us into the sea ensured we just stuck to the shore and did not venture out too much.
From being in the rough sea, we went to the back of the guest house to be greeted by the quiet and peaceful backwaters. The stillness of the water there was a stark comparison to how the sea treated us a while ago. There were a couple of kayaks available at the guest house; we sat on the pier as while waiting patiently for our turn. In a short while, we were out happily kayaking in the backwaters of Valiyaparamba, rowing our way up the down the water and what followed was even better. The clouds decided to burst open and there we were; right in the middle of the backwaters.. With the nearest island being far far away, watching with our eyes wide open as the rain approached us, and enveloped us in the all the love it could offer! The sight of raindrops falling on the vast expanse of water is a beautiful memory that'll be etched in my mind for years to come! The rest of the day we just spent taking short walks across the island and the beach, simply soaking in the sights and sounds of nature and relishing the absence of civilization.
The trip was a gentle reminder of the life looks beyond the happenings of everyday, a reminder of how important it is to just be and for nature lovers like me, maybe that's what heaven looks like!
Upon entering Kerala we were ushered in with short bursts of the monsoon that's just about making its presence felt in the region. A long stretch of island that's sandwiched between the mighty Arabian sea on one side and its backwaters on the other; lined by coconut trees lead us to our guest house. It had just rained as we entered and the green cover all along was indeed a treat for the eye. I've always been in love with petrichor; the smell of the earth just after a rainfall.. And couldn't have hoped for a better welcome
Day 2 began with us being woken up from our deep slumber by the sounds of the sea. Head out to the balcony and you get to witness the pitter patter of the rainfall. Life simply could not be better!! :) With the thought of getting out on the beach, we had a scrumptious breakfast at the guest house and headed to the water. Enormously high tides that threatened to swallow us into the sea ensured we just stuck to the shore and did not venture out too much.
From being in the rough sea, we went to the back of the guest house to be greeted by the quiet and peaceful backwaters. The stillness of the water there was a stark comparison to how the sea treated us a while ago. There were a couple of kayaks available at the guest house; we sat on the pier as while waiting patiently for our turn. In a short while, we were out happily kayaking in the backwaters of Valiyaparamba, rowing our way up the down the water and what followed was even better. The clouds decided to burst open and there we were; right in the middle of the backwaters.. With the nearest island being far far away, watching with our eyes wide open as the rain approached us, and enveloped us in the all the love it could offer! The sight of raindrops falling on the vast expanse of water is a beautiful memory that'll be etched in my mind for years to come! The rest of the day we just spent taking short walks across the island and the beach, simply soaking in the sights and sounds of nature and relishing the absence of civilization.The trip was a gentle reminder of the life looks beyond the happenings of everyday, a reminder of how important it is to just be and for nature lovers like me, maybe that's what heaven looks like!
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