Like everybody, I (not my husband ;) ) wanted to go out of Bangalore during my first anniversary. I would have preferred an abroad stint this time, but the time factor, planning, and other ordeals made us decide that a small sweet trip to a nearby place would benefit us. Unfortunately, Sivaram couldn't take off during that time, and so, we decided to exploit a long weekend to celebrate a pseudo anniversary.
So, off we went to Wayanad (I would definitely not call this a "cool" thing to do. But, surprisingly, both him and me enjoyed it more than anything else). He loves to drive, and so, we started off from Bangalore around 6 am, and we were there at a resort in Vythiri, Wayanad, around 1 pm (We stopped for a nice, hearty meal at Cafe Coffee day too :-) ). The resort is called Stream Valley resort, and, I have posted the good-bad things about this resort here .
So, off we went to Wayanad (I would definitely not call this a "cool" thing to do. But, surprisingly, both him and me enjoyed it more than anything else). He loves to drive, and so, we started off from Bangalore around 6 am, and we were there at a resort in Vythiri, Wayanad, around 1 pm (We stopped for a nice, hearty meal at Cafe Coffee day too :-) ). The resort is called Stream Valley resort, and, I have posted the good-bad things about this resort here .
Wayanad is really really beautiful. So beautiful, that words fall short. What I liked the most about this place, was the green capped mountains, and the tea estates that were in abundance. The best way to enjoy the place is to just drive around in the roads-less-travelled. We didn't come to the place with any agenda as such in mind. Our aim was to just relax and have a good time.
Day1 :
We arrived, and went into a deep slumber :-) . It took off the travel stress, and made sure that we were in good shape on Day2.
Day2:
Well, we didnt have any plans in hand yet :-) (lazy as ever ;) ). However, we knew that Pookode lake was walkable distance from the resort. So, post breakfast, we set off for the lake on foot. Once we reached, we saw an amazing view of the lake surrounded by green-capped mountains. What a beauty the view was. It was as though God sent us into heaven for a break :-). Luckily for us, we got a boat ride real quick. During the ride, the boatman showed us the Chembara peak (It's the tallest peak in Wayanad). It looked really beautiful. Sivaram said that he climbed the peak once, and we decided that we will return to Wayanad to climb the peak once we're fit ;-)
The boatman told us about a place called Banasurasagar dam that was around 30 kms from Pookode. It's Asia's second largest mud dam. Since the two of us were fresh, we decided to get back to the resort, take the car and get to the dam. The drive to the dam was heavenly. I fall short of words when I wish to describe it. We drove through tea estates, across scenic lakes and rubber plantations. There weren't too many people living en route, and that made the place look all the more scenic. And, when we reached the dam (we had to climb some steps to reach there), we are greeted by strong winds that try to prevent us from going further. It was as if the winds were conspiring against us, trying to tell us that this is not a place for humans. What we saw was a big lake, surrounded by islands, and green mountains. There were 2 speed boats for people to get into the lake and see the surroundings. Unfortunately, it would have taken us 3 hours to get a boat ride. So, we decided that we would just sit there for sometime, listen to the music of the wind, and enjoy nature at its best. After sometime, we drove back along the same, beautiful mesmerizing route.
We had a small pre-anniversary celebration at the resort in the night, after which we fell asleep.
Day 3 :
It was time to pack and leave ! We left after breakfast, all the while thinking about when we would get back to the beautiful place, all the while thinking of the work stress that would be awaiting in Bangalore, all the while thinking of when we would ever be able to lead a life where travel was the only thing to worry about ! And, a voice inside me tells me, "Get real girl ! This would never happen. Just enjoy the small stints you can afford to make".
Day1 :
We arrived, and went into a deep slumber :-) . It took off the travel stress, and made sure that we were in good shape on Day2.
Day2:
Well, we didnt have any plans in hand yet :-) (lazy as ever ;) ). However, we knew that Pookode lake was walkable distance from the resort. So, post breakfast, we set off for the lake on foot. Once we reached, we saw an amazing view of the lake surrounded by green-capped mountains. What a beauty the view was. It was as though God sent us into heaven for a break :-). Luckily for us, we got a boat ride real quick. During the ride, the boatman showed us the Chembara peak (It's the tallest peak in Wayanad). It looked really beautiful. Sivaram said that he climbed the peak once, and we decided that we will return to Wayanad to climb the peak once we're fit ;-)
The boatman told us about a place called Banasurasagar dam that was around 30 kms from Pookode. It's Asia's second largest mud dam. Since the two of us were fresh, we decided to get back to the resort, take the car and get to the dam. The drive to the dam was heavenly. I fall short of words when I wish to describe it. We drove through tea estates, across scenic lakes and rubber plantations. There weren't too many people living en route, and that made the place look all the more scenic. And, when we reached the dam (we had to climb some steps to reach there), we are greeted by strong winds that try to prevent us from going further. It was as if the winds were conspiring against us, trying to tell us that this is not a place for humans. What we saw was a big lake, surrounded by islands, and green mountains. There were 2 speed boats for people to get into the lake and see the surroundings. Unfortunately, it would have taken us 3 hours to get a boat ride. So, we decided that we would just sit there for sometime, listen to the music of the wind, and enjoy nature at its best. After sometime, we drove back along the same, beautiful mesmerizing route.
We had a small pre-anniversary celebration at the resort in the night, after which we fell asleep.
Day 3 :
It was time to pack and leave ! We left after breakfast, all the while thinking about when we would get back to the beautiful place, all the while thinking of the work stress that would be awaiting in Bangalore, all the while thinking of when we would ever be able to lead a life where travel was the only thing to worry about ! And, a voice inside me tells me, "Get real girl ! This would never happen. Just enjoy the small stints you can afford to make".
pics Vandy, pics :) that will sell the idea much more effectively and completely :)
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