tamilnadu travelling couple Archives

Parambikulam Tiger Reserve has always been our go-to place from our early days of wildlife learning. Our first experiences of forest birdwatching, tough hikes through dense forests, and watching large mammals up close all happened there. In fact, we had stayed in almost all the accommodation options in Parambikulam — Veettikunnu Island Nest, Tented Niche, Timber Nook, and Bison house.

Koonthankulam grassland – A dryland jewel

March 8, 2026

Vinod

Vinod and I have visited the Koonthankulam grasslands countless times over the past 16 years. From the early days—when spotting a Knob-billed Duck or a Bar-headed Goose felt like a major milestone—to later visits that became more about quietly observing familiar birds, this landscape has carved out a special place in our hearts as birdwatchers.

Balamore Trek

November 26, 2025

Vinod

It has been a year since Trek Tamil Nadu started its guided treks. I still remember last Deepavali, when Vinod and I were at Kalikesam to escape the noise of crackers, we saw the guides getting ready to welcome trekkers who had booked their slots online. We were excited to see local trekkers showing interest in exploring trails in Kanniyakumari district. But unfortunately, no one turned up, and the guides were quite disappointed.

The Hornbill Valley

September 18, 2025

Vinod

During our time in Taman Negara, we didn’t limit ourselves to just exploring the national park. Whenever we found a little extra time, we made it a point to visit the nearby Hornbill Valley — a place that had caught our attention both for its name and the promise it held for bird enthusiasts like us. The name raised our hopes of spotting hornbills.

மலேசியா பயணம் – பென்டோங்

May 28, 2025

Vinod

கன்னியாகுமரி நேச்சர் பௌண்டேஷன் ஆரம்பித்த பின் வேலை பளு காரணமாக நீண்ட பயணம் சென்று சில வருடங்கள் ஆகி விட்டதால் மறுபடியும் நீண்ட பயணங்கள் செய்ய ஆரம்பிப்போம் என்று முடிவு செய்தோம். பல இடங்களை பரிசீலித்து , மலேசியா செல்லலாம் என்று முடிவு செய்தோம். மலேசியாவில் சபா பக்கம் செல்லலாமா என்று

A much needed hike to see orchid bloom

April 25, 2025

Vinod

Recently, we’ve been exploring the Kanniyakumari and Tirunelveli districts in search of wildflowers, closely observing the blooming seasons in this region. We noticed that, much like in the Himalayas and some Western countries, there’s a full tree blossoming period during March and April—except here, the weather is scorching hot instead of pleasantly cool like spring.

இயற்கை நண்பர்களுடன் ஒரு அழகான நிகழ்ச்சி

April 17, 2025

Vinod

இந்தியாவில் திருமணம் என்றாலே குறைந்தது 100-10000 மக்களை அழைக்க வேண்டும் என்ற ஒரு எண்ணம் இருப்பதால் திருமணங்கள் என்றாலே கூட்ட நெரிசலில் சென்று வரும் ஒரு நிகழ்ச்சி ஆகி விட்டது.

A short visit to Alagar Kovil

April 4, 2025

Vinod

Nowadays, many temples around forest areas have become heavily developed, catering to the demands of modern civilization. However, for people like us, this development often feels like a loss for nature. Take Thoranamalai Temple, for example.