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Tada has to be on the "to do" list

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Down south, specially in Chennai, those seeking  refuge from hebetudinous daily life  keep prowling the list of places to visit. And for anyone who has spent time doing this, Tada is definitely an option to look up to. But it comes with a catch, make sure it's rainy season lest you might be left looking for water in a waterfall. About 2 hours drive from Chennai, it lies across the border in Andhra Pradesh. Flanked by high hills, this place is a treat for eyes when visited while it drizzles. Clouds scout for way past the hills, ending up covering it's crown and casting shadows all over the place. Icing on the cake, what else would it be,especially near a place as hot as Chennai.  Drive to the falls marks a remarkable change in backdrop with villages and green fields. All that fun only till the entrance as cars are not allowed beyond a particular point. But, I guess that's when the real fun commences, the trek. Roads gi...

Wagamon- A Sleepy little queen of hills in Kerala

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Kerala has always been on top of go-to lists for all travelers. Though there are many places to visit and make memories in Kerala, Wagamon, has somehow remained elusive. A blessing in disguise, this lack of attention has ensured that the place still retains its pristine form. Situated at distance of 40 Km from Pala, this hill town is connected by road blessed with natures bountifulness. When to be there ? Being a hill station, the climate of Wagamon remains cools and pleasant through out the year. For those with a flair for monsoon, the rainy months of June and July are the best time to be, though travelling can be gruesome when it rains. What to do ? Wagamon has an exciting package of sight seeing and trekking on offer.Once there, here is a list of things to do in Wagamon. 1. Mottakunnu or The Wagamon Meadows: In local dialect, Mottakunnu stands for small hills devoid of any vegetation. The Sight of vast expanse of undulation hills rolled out t...