Land's End Resort, Rippon, Wayanad!

The grace and appeal of the pure gold borders of the Kerala “kasavu” sari contrasting with the off-white handwoven fabric has come to symbolise Malayali women. Its origins trace back to the pre-Hindu, Buddhist-Jain culture that once flourished in Kerala. All authentic Kerala saris are handcrafted in a few villages outside the state’s capital of Thiruvananthapuram, mainly in the village of Balaramapuram where the weaving community is located. Woven in various homes spread across the village, each piece has its own story. A traditional sari is made with handwoven cotton and pure gold thread. Now, cheaper alternatives are available—instead of pure gold, silk thread is dipped in silver and then gold plated. Before you head out to buy, here are a few ...

Wayanad has become a must visit place for any tourist heading to Kerala! It has become all the more popular, with its proximity to Bangalore, as an ideal weekend get away spot. It has a lot to offer to every traveller with its lush greenery, trekking paths, waterfalls, lakes, island and historical spots. Unlike Munnar or Kovalam where the locales and resorts are commercialized, Wayanad stands out with clean and well maintained tourist spots and accomodations for guests. These are the few major attractions in Wayanad which could be typically covered in 3 Days. 1. Banasura Sagar Dam :  It is the largest earth dam in India and the second largest of its kind in Asia. The dam is made up of massive stacks of stones and boulders. In the dam's reservoir there is a ...

This land locked destination was hitherto unknown to the outside world until the advent of the British. But once the deadlock into this breathtaking haven was broken,tourists began to arrive from far and wide. Primary attractions of this landscape,cradled in the crest of Western Ghats are the lovely freshwater lakes, incredible array of flora & fauna, the rich green valleys as well as the ubiquitous cascades. Wayanad indeed keeps you spellbound with it's magical mystique & oriental old world virginity. The best time to visit Wayanad would be just after the South-West monsoon,say, after September. If you are a quentessential archetypal naturalist,the monsoon showers with all its sound & fury,awaits in June-July-August. Summers (March to May) are hot...