After Kochi, we went towards the mountains in Munnar. Around us, plantations of tea stretched out as far as the eye could see, interspersed with eucalyptus copses. It was a country atmosphere in the middle of a bright and colourful landscape. We rented a small motorbike to drive among the plantations until we reached Top Point where we gazed at the Tamil Nadu.

            Driving in the tea plantations

We took advantage of being in Munnar to push as far as the nature reserve of Chinnar. After a walk in the bush where our guide made us pursue antelopes and admire grey monkeys, we had the chance to catch a glimpse of wild elephants. Before going too close to them, our guide mimed to us what to do in case of an attack: run. He held a stone in his hand to throw at them if they charged… reassuring!

            On the trail of the elephants

Our last day in the Kerala region, on 6th June, was in the hotel. The monsoon season had definitely begun. The next day, we would go east in the direction of the Tamil Nadu, behind the chain of the occidental Ghats, in order to escape the rain.

             Walking in Hydel Park – Munnar

François
(Translation: Yolene Dabreteau)