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Morning at Tata Tea estate, Pallivasal, kannan devan hills, Munnar, Idukki,Kerala, India. This Photo was shot from the premises of St. Anne's Roman Catholic Latin Church which is located behind Pallivasal Tata tea packeting center and Mount valley resorts.
December 11, 2008
International Mountain Day
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Fog is something that fascinates me every time I am amidst of it. As the clouds roll and the winds start to pick up, the fog gently lifting and the sun's rays beaming through all makes for a compelling wintry morning...
As we gear up to it, I was reminiscing with one I had shot a few years ago in Kerala, India. Munnar is one of the most renowned hill stations in Southern India. It brims with vast expanses of tea estates and the tea plantation is something that generates a lot of revenue for the country.
The name Munnar is believed to mean "three rivers", referring to its location at the confluence of the Mudhirapuzha, Nallathanni and Kundaly rivers.
This was shot from one of the locations up in the mountains and would you believe at 10 AM in the morning! It was that foggy that morning.
If you see it for a while, your eyes could start discerning the other trees amidst the fog...
EXIF - f/8 1/800 ISO 200 @16mm
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Extract from Wikipedia and other sources
Thekkady(Idukki district) is a town near Periyar National Park, an important tourist attraction in the Kerala state of India. The named Thekkady is derived from the word "thekku" which means teak. This place experiences a pleasant climate all over the year. It drops to its lowest in the month of December-January and highest in the month of April-May.
Thekkady is located about 257 km (160 mi) from Trivandrum, 141 km from Madurai City and Madurai Airport, 145 km from Cochin International Airport and 114 km from Kottayam railway station. Thekkady is located near to Kerala-Tamil Nadu border. The sanctuary is famous for its dense evergreen, semi-evergreen, moist deciduous forests and savanna grass lands. It is home to herds of elephants, sambar, tigers, gaur, lion-tailed macaques and Nilgiri langurs. Due to the density of the forest sightings of elephants and in particular, tigers are highly unlikely.
The Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary is spread across 777 km2 (300 sq mi), of which 360 km2 (140 sq mi) is thick evergreen forest. The wildlife sanctuary was declared a tiger reserve in 1978. The splendid artificial lake formed by the Mullaperiyar Dam across the Periyar River adds to the charm of the park. The greatest attractions of Periyar are the herds of wild elephants, deer and bison that come down to drink in the lake. The sanctuary can be accessed by trekking, boating or jeep safari.
Thekkady is considered a haven for natural spices such as black pepper, cardamom, cinnamon, nutmeg, nutmace, ginger, and clove.
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youtu.be/K4fl3W2VHeA?si=pcuMN3Mh8W0p9gSD Anamudi is a mountain located in the Indian state of Kerala.
The mountain's shape looks similar to the forehead of an elephant. Due to that the literal meaning of mountains Malayalam name 'Anamudi' is 'Elephants forehead'.
It is the highest peak in the Western Ghats and South India, at an elevation of 2,695 metres. It lies on the border of Devikulam Taluk, Idukki district and Kothamangalam Taluk, Ernakulam district.
Nilgiri Tahr in Eravikulam National Park occurs in two types of groups; (The mixed groups and All male groups). The mixed group consists primarily of adult females and their sub adult off springs. Adult males join these groups during the rut and keep away at other times of the year. The male group consists of adult males of various classes. The maximum size of the mixed group is 150 animals and that of all male groups is 20 individuals. The rutting season occurs during monsoon (July and August) and the main birth season is January to mid February. Estimated gestation period is nearly 179 days. The predators of Nilgiri Tahr in Eravikulam National Park include Tiger, Leopard, Wild Dog and Jackals.. etc .An estimated 700-800 Nilgiri Tahr inhabit Eravikulam National Park, making it the largest wild population in the world. The Nilgiri tahr known locally as the Nilgiri ibex or simply ibex (Varayadu), is an ungulate that is endemic to the Nilgiri Hills and the southern portion of the Western Ghats in the states of Tamil Nadu and Kerala in Southern India. It is the state animal of Tamil Nadu.The Nilgiri tahr known locally as the Nilgiri ibex or simply ibex (Varayadu), is an ungulate that is endemic to the Nilgiri Hills and the southern portion of the Western Ghats in the states of Tamil Nadu and Kerala in Southern India. It is the state animal of Tamil Nadu. ( Source www.eravikulam.org )
Dark clouds are always loveable for HDR. One from my recent visit to Kuttikkanam. An HDR in 4 steps.
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Kerala is a beautiful state with lots of greenery and that's the reasons it's called "God's Own Country" for its abundant natural beauty. Valara waterfalls are part of that natural beauty of the state. Its located between Neriamangalam and Adimali. Vallara is a chain of waterfalls which is surrounded by dense green forests located on the highway and is a beautiful place to stop by and take a break that's treat for the eyes!
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വരയാട് :- Nilgiri Tahr in Eravikulam National Park occurs in two types of groups; (The mixed groups and All male groups). The mixed group consists primarily of adult females and their sub adult off springs. Adult males join these groups during the rut and keep away at other times of the year. The male group consists of adult males of various classes. The maximum size of the mixed group is 150 animals and that of all male groups is 20 individuals. The rutting season occurs during monsoon (July and August) and the main birth season is January to mid February. Estimated gestation period is nearly 179 days. The predators of Nilgiri Tahr in Eravikulam National Park include Tiger, Leopard, Wild Dog and Jackals.. etc .An estimated 700-800 Nilgiri Tahr inhabit Eravikulam National Park, making it the largest wild population in the world. The Nilgiri tahr known locally as the Nilgiri ibex or simply ibex (Varayadu), is an ungulate that is endemic to the Nilgiri Hills and the southern portion of the Western Ghats in the states of Tamil Nadu and Kerala in Southern India. It is the state animal of Tamil Nadu.The Nilgiri tahr known locally as the Nilgiri ibex or simply ibex (Varayadu), is an ungulate that is endemic to the Nilgiri Hills and the southern portion of the Western Ghats in the states of Tamil Nadu and Kerala in Southern India. It is the state animal of Tamil Nadu. ( Source www.eravikulam.org )
Some of you may remember about a previous posting of the same species, but wrongly identified another species of de same as female. I stand corrected and regret de misleading info. :-(
. Munnar is a town and hill station located in the Idukki district of the southwestern Indian state of Kerala, India.Munnar is situated at around 1,600 metres (5,200 ft) above mean sea level, in the Western Ghats mountain range. Most of the native flora and fauna of Munnar have disappeared due to severe habitat fragmentation resultant from the creation of the plantations. However, some species continue to survive and thrive in several protected areas nearby, including the new Kurinjimala Sanctuary to the east, the Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary, Manjampatti Valley and the Amaravati reserve forest of Indira Gandhi Wildlife Sanctuary to the north east, the Eravikulam National Park and Anamudi Shola National Park to the north, the Pampadum Shola National Park to the south and the proposed Palani Hills National Park to the east.
Endemic species
These protected areas are especially known for several threatened and endemic species including Nilgiri Thar, the grizzled giant squirrel, the Nilgiri wood-pigeon, elephant, the gaur, the Nilgiri langur, the sambar, and the neelakurinji (that blossoms only once in twelve years). Gods Own Country Kerala
TEA HARVEST
Women picking up tea leaves at the tea plantation in Munnar, Kerala,India .Tea leaves are Plucked using hand, mechanical harvesting and motorised harvesting.
a pair of beautiful moths found mating n de shades of de mountaineous Vagamon, a recent catch during de Vagamon Flickr Meet
my 1000th upload on Flickr!!!
Thanks very much for de ID Roger.
Chalcosia auxo (Zygaenidae, Chalcosiinae)
At Sunset - at Pamba River, Alleppi District, Kerala.
IN FLICKR EXPLORE ON 29-08-2014. # 247.
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Pamba, the third longest river in Kerala is formed by several streams originating from Peerumedu plateau in Idukki district, enters Alappuzha district at Chengannur and flows through Pandanad, Veeyapuram, Thakazhy, and Champakulam through a distance 177.08 Km and plunges into vembanad lake through several branches such as Pallathuruthi Ar, Nedumudi Ar and Muttar. The river has a length of 117 Km and is navigable to a length of 73 Km. The catchment area of this river is 1987.17 Sq.Km. The main tributaries of the river are Pambayar, Kakki Ar, Arudai Ar, kakkad Ar and Kallar.
Source : www.alappuzha.com/htm/abt.htm
Skippers are any of the approximately 3,500 species of insects (order Lepidoptera) that occur worldwide and are named for their fast, darting flight. Skippers are considered an intermediate form between butterflies and moths. The head and small, stout body of the adult tend to resemble those of a moth. However, when at rest, most skippers hold the first pair of wings vertically, as butterflies do
Thank you Dr.Kalesh for ID
Thekkady(Idukki district) is a town near Periyar National Park, an important tourist attraction in the Kerala state of India. The name Thekkady is derived from the word "thekku" which means teak. This place experiences a pleasant climate all over the year. It drops to its lowest in the month of December-January and highest in the month of April-May.
Thekkady is located near to Kerala-Tamil Nadu border. The sanctuary is famous for its dense evergreen, semi-evergreen, moist deciduous forests and savanna grass lands. It is home to herds of elephants, sambar, tigers, gaur, lion-tailed macaques and Nilgiri langurs. Due to the density of the forest sightings of elephants and in particular, tigers are highly unlikely.
The Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary is spread across 777 km2 (300 sq mi), of which 360 km2 (140 sq mi) is thick evergreen forest. The wildlife sanctuary was declared a tiger reserve in 1978. The splendid artificial lake formed by the Mullaperiyar Dam across the Periyar River adds to the charm of the park. The greatest attractions of Periyar are the herds of wild elephants, deer and bison that come down to drink in the lake. The sanctuary can be accessed by trekking, boating or jeep safari.
At Sunset - at Pamba River, Alleppei District, Kerala.
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Pamba, the third longest river in Kerala is formed by several streams originating from Peerumedu plateau in Idukki district, enters Alappuzha district at Chengannur and flows through Pandanad, Veeyapuram, Thakazhy, and Champakulam through a distance 177.08 Km and plunges into vembanad lake through several branches such as Pallathuruthi Ar, Nedumudi Ar and Muttar. The river has a length of 117 Km and is navigable to a length of 73 Km. The catchment area of this river is 1987.17 Sq.Km. The main tributaries of the river are Pambayar, Kakki Ar, Arudai Ar, kakkad Ar and Kallar.
Source : www.alappuzha.com/htm/abt.htm