Vattakanal Reverie: Amidst the Western Ghats

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Photo of Vattakanal Reverie: Amidst the Western Ghats by Hari Haran
Day 1

We embarked on a two-day trip to Kodaikanal, although it felt more like a one-day adventure with my group of friends. We kick-started our bike journey from Madurai at 10 o'clock at night, with eight of us splitting across four bikes. Racing against time, we pushed onward and reached Kodaikanal around midnight, covering the distance in just 2.5 hours.

Upon arrival at our resort, we indulged in some personal time, enjoying the pleasant weather and sipping on some drinks. The thrill and excitement of our night ride added an extra layer of fun to our experience. Eventually, we retired to our beds and slept in, waking up late the next morning.

Day 2

After checking out all the places in Kodaikanal, we weren't sure where else to go. Eventually, we heard about Vattakanal and decided to give it a try. We rode our bikes to Vattakanal, and since it was misty season in Kodaikanal, we decided to go on a trek to see the views. The trek was about 3 to 4 kilometers long, and it led us to some stunning sights.

We finally got to the end of the trek, and it was absolutely worth it. The place looked like paradise, and we had a great time. I took some photos, and we had some happy moments there.

We decided to trek back up, and that's when the real challenge began. Going downhill was easy and exciting, but going uphill was incredibly tough. We faced a lot of difficulties reaching the top.

My advice is, if you have any breathing issues, it's better not to attempt this trek. Although it seemed easy, without experience, it can be quite challenging.

Finally, we made it back to where our bikes were parked. We wrapped up our trip by having some evening snacks and then started our bikes for the journey back home. That marked the end of our trip.