Thursday, April 26, 2012

Summer Rain in Kerala ( India )



                                            Location:- Valillapuzha, Areekode , Kerala , India

IndiaMonsoons bring to Kerala two rainy seasons-the southwest monsoon or the Edavappathi, bringing rains during June-September, and the north east monsoon or the Thulavarsham during October to December.The rainforest areas of the state have humid tropical wet climate while the extreme eastern fringes experience a drier tropical wet and dry climate .Kerala receives an average annual rainfall of 3107 mm.  North East Monsoon in Kerala Also known as Thulaavarsham  hits Kerala during the return of the southwest monsoon winds. These rains are in the months of October and November. outhwest monsoon is the main rainy season in Kerala begins by the end of May or early June with the outset of the southwest monsoon winds.  Relatively higher temperature, low rainfall and slightly humid weather are the characteristics of the summer season (March TO June)  in Kerala

Friday, April 20, 2012

Summer Rain in Kerala ( India )



                                               Location:- Valillapuzha, Areekode , Kerala , India

IndiaMonsoons bring to Kerala two rainy seasons-the southwest monsoon or the Edavappathi, bringing rains during June-September, and the north east monsoon or the Thulavarsham during October to December.The rainforest areas of the state have humid tropical wet climate while the extreme eastern fringes experience a drier tropical wet and dry climate .Kerala receives an average annual rainfall of 3107 mm.  North East Monsoon in Kerala Also known as Thulaavarsham  hits Kerala during the return of the southwest monsoon winds. These rains are in the months of October and November. outhwest monsoon is the main rainy season in Kerala begins by the end of May or early June with the outset of the southwest monsoon winds.  Relatively higher temperature, low rainfall and slightly humid weather are the characteristics of the summer season (March TO June)  in Kerala

Thursday, April 19, 2012

Summer Rain in Kerala ( India )



                                                    Location:- Areekode , Kerala , India

IndiaMonsoons bring to Kerala two rainy seasons-the southwest monsoon or the Edavappathi, bringing rains during June-September, and the north east monsoon or the Thulavarsham during October to December.The rainforest areas of the state have humid tropical wet climate while the extreme eastern fringes experience a drier tropical wet and dry climate .Kerala receives an average annual rainfall of 3107 mm.  North East Monsoon in Kerala Also known as Thulaavarsham  hits Kerala during the return of the southwest monsoon winds. These rains are in the months of October and November. outhwest monsoon is the main rainy season in Kerala begins by the end of May or early June with the outset of the southwest monsoon winds.  Relatively higher temperature, low rainfall and slightly humid weather are the characteristics of the summer season (March TO June)  in Kerala.

Saturday, April 14, 2012

Pookode Lake - Wayanad - Kerala



Pookode Lake is a scenic freshwater lake in Wayanad district, Kerala, India. The lake is surrounded by forests, and boating is allowed. There is a Sree Narayana Ashram near the lake, surrounded by flowering trees and their shades. There was a gallery of painting and sculptures.Now there is only a building there.There is a handicrafts shop near the lake owned by 'Uravu'.From there you can buy variety of household items made of natural materials.There are lot of curious items made of bamboo and coconut husk.Herbal medicines, Tribal medicines and spices are also available. There are groups of Blue water lilly flowers scattered here and there in the lake. Boats are available for rent but visitors are not allowed to touch lilly flowers while boating. Visitors may walk around the lake. There is a children's park and garden nearby.


Indian Laburnum (Cassia fistula) - Kerala


Indian Laburnum (Cassia fistula) known as the golden shower tree and other names, is a flowering plant in the family Fabaceae, native to southern Asia, from southern Pakistan east through India to Myanmar and south to Sri Lanka. It is the national tree of Thailand, and its flower is Thailand's national flower. It is also state flower of Kerala in India and of immense importance amongst Malayali population. It is a popular ornamental plant and is an herbal medicineThe golden shower tree is the state flower of Kerala in India. The flowers are of ritual importance in the Vishu festival of the Kerala state of India. 

Thursday, April 12, 2012

Wayandu pass ( Kerala, India)


The Wayand pass is the gateway to Wayanad from Kozhikkode. It is 14 km long and covers nine hairpin curves. The pass is surrounded by dense forest. Lakkidi, the gateway of Wayanad, lies atop Thamarassery. This pass connects Wayanad to Kozhickode district.