Periyar
We leave Fort Kochi and its coastal region behind us and head to the mountains on a scenic drive that's surrounded by lush forests and plantations. Periyar in the western ghats of Kerala in South India is a refuge of rolling hills, lush green forests, amazing wildlife and countless tea and spice plantations. The western ghats or Sahyadri Mountains run north to south along the western side of India. These hills are the perfect getaway from the heat of the south during the summer.
We will settle down for 4-nights in this quiet town on the edge of a 925 square kilometer rain forest. Nature rules here as we are surrounded by a plethora of amazing plants and wildlife. The Periyar National Park and Tiger Reserve host a large proportion of the country's plant and animal species that are unique to this area only and nowhere else in the world.
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Where better than in the mountains amidst a jungle to begin our study of Hindu metaphysics. We'll also begin our exploration of Ayurveda medicine here, experiencing the various massages and treatments.
