Monsoon brings in an altogether different charm to the already green landscape of Kerala. Its lush green forests and meadows get thicker and deeper. Meandering rivers and rivulets suddenly go full throttle. Cascading waterfalls turn fast and furious. Misty mountains and vast expanse of verdant tea plantations transform the breathtaking landscape into a magical level…..

As the rains pour down, villages change into a vibrant tapestry of colours and textures. The golden green paddy fields, swaying coconut trees, muddy tracks and the scent of wet earth and crystal clear ponds filled to the brim mirroring the endless blue sky above….. Monsoon paints a picturesque landscape that is a pure bliss to behold.

Even in the midst of rapid urbanization, there are pockets of pristine beauty that remain untouched and unspoiled. But it’s disappearing fast…

I was bitten by the travel bug. I climbed onto hilltops. Wandered in the valleys. Walked along the riverbeds. Got drenched and dirtied. I explored the hidden walkways in deep forests to capture the magical moments……

It was a precarious solo ride on my two-wheeler covering hundreds of kilometers. I may not see those places for a second time. So I kept on clicking photographs throughout my journey and I am left with some stunning images that will remain in my memory forever.

hussain kodinhi

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