Along the trail
Waterfalls, pepper vines and muddy boots
2–5 Oct 2025
Four days of forest trails and homestay breakfasts. The rain never quite stopped, and the waterfalls were better for it.
Day 1
Thursday 2 October
Banasura hiding in the clouds.
Pulinjal
Day 2
Friday 3 October
Soochippara, loud enough to feel.
Soochippara
Day 3
Saturday 4 October
The heart lake, at last!
Chembra Peak
Harvest gold on the way back.
Kattikulam
Day 4
Sunday 5 October
Storm rolling in over the ghats.
Lakkidi viewpoint