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Coastal Bliss - A 4-Day Journey through Varkala, Poovar, and Thiruvananthapuram

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Hey travel enthusiasts!  We kicked off our journey with a day at a friend's place in Madurai. Excitement buzzed as we got ready for a spontaneous trip through Varkala, Poovar, and Thiruvananthapuram. Day 1: We arrived in Varkala at 7:00 AM from Madurai. Without a predetermined itinerary, we embraced the role of spontaneous trip agents. Book an auto, we navigated our way to the Varkala cliff. Reaching the cliff's edge, we found accommodation in a beach-view hotel, offering panoramic views of the Arabian Sea. Breakfast unfolded as a feast for the senses, with Puttu, banana, and sugar, providing the perfect start to our day. Going to the ancient Janardhana Swamy Temple resonates with religious and architectural significance. Following divine blessings, we ascended the hills to the Sivagiri Mutt, a spiritual sanctuary with a breathtaking hilltop location. Lunch became an adventure itself, with a perfect blend of flavors in the local fish meal and beef curry. The afternoon unfolded ...
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Kodaikanal and Poombarai Trip with My College Buddies

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Before the trip began, we gathered in Madurai, staying at a friend's house. The night was made memorable with a delightful dinner at the Sulthan Hotel, offering fabulous and mind-blowing dishes. The day ended with early sleep, and an exciting journey awaited us the next morning.(மதுரை பரோட்டா மதுரை பரோட்டா தான் யா ❤️) Day 1: We all woke up at 4.00 AM and had a quick refreshment. We were excited about our first bike trip together. We started our ride with a blessing from the Pillayar temple. After an hour, we reached Vadipatti, where we had a small tea break and finished our breakfast. From there, we continued our ride towards Vathalagundu, which we reached around 7 AM. The road was clear and perfect, with no traffic to slow us down. As we reached the middle of the hill, we stopped for a photoshoot. The place was beautiful, and we took many photos to capture the memories. At 7.30 AM, we reached Silver Falls. We had suda suda egg bondas and tea before continuing our journey to Kodaik...
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Palani, Thirumoorthy waterfalls and Pollachi Trip: A Budget Backpackers Adventure

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This travel blog chronicles the budget-friendly, two-day adventure of four friends - myself, Naresh, Praveen, and Chellappan - to Palani, Thirumoorthy waterfalls, and Pollachi. Fueled by wanderlust and a collective pocket money of ₹3,700 per person. Myself and Praveen collected around Rs.650 from our colleagues for Palani Murugan. Our journey began at 9:00 PM from the Koyambedu bus stand in Chennai. Opting for a regular passenger bus for its affordability, we settled into the last row. As the night wore on, Naresh took a berth in the bus. (between front seat and back seat). After a pit stop at a tea shop near Vikravandi, where we sipped chai and grooved to old SPB melodies under the starlit sky.  Day 1: We reached Dindugal at 6:00 AM. From there, a private bus with an enthusiastic driver blasting Erukkanchedi oram (All bus driver's favorite song), a Tamil classic, whisked us to Palani in an hour. We set out to find the cheapest accommodation possible. Naresh and Praveen scoured one...
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