An ode to the hills: Sky Islands, a digital platform featuring stories from the Western Ghats, set to be launched

An ode to the hills: Sky Islands, a digital platform featuring stories from the Western Ghats, set to be launched

The Kodaikanal hills | Photo Credit: THANGARATHINAM N When Rajni George came back to her hometown of Kodaikanal after spending several years in Delhi and abroad, she was dismayed to see how much the hills had changed. “It really hit home how bad things were in our hill stations,” she says. “The older generation had […]

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How to explore the misty hills of Attuvampatti Crush in Kodaikanal?

How to explore the misty hills of Attuvampatti Crush in Kodaikanal?

A view of the misty hills at 16 Degrees | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Have you heard of apple plums or mango plums? Asks N Kannan, caretaker at 16 Degrees, a resort nestled in Attuvampatti Crush in Kodaikanal. Situated amidst lush greenery, the property owned by partners Ravi Srinivasan and Sridhar Muthuswamy has suite rooms […]

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LuxUnlock’s strategy with private villas could help boost regional tourism

LuxUnlock’s strategy with private villas could help boost regional tourism

It was a starlit night. Flickering light from dozens of oil lamps cast long shadows. Abdul Ghani sat with eyes firmly shut. His focus, on the words he was uttering, and on the steady beat set by a duo of tambourines. As his serene voice filled the air another joined in, that of Haja Maideen. […]

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