An incredible road trip to Velankanni, Kodaikanal and Ooty

Chevy_lover · 18th October 2009, 17:13

There was a small waterfall at the foot of the Pillar Rocks.

These pics were taken with action photography settings.

Chevy_lover · 18th October 2009, 17:25

I took some dazzling pics of the waterfalls.

Majic · 19th October 2009, 12:08

Good pictures, brings memories of a visit taken long time ago, your work has been inspiring and i think i would plan for a visit sometime in the coming month!

Chevy_lover · 19th October 2009, 18:18

Hey Majic, nice to know that you liked the snaps. Are you planning to drive to Kodai?

Chevy_lover · 19th October 2009, 19:50

The cloudscape kept on changing all the time. We got some amazing views of the vista.

There was a small garden near the Pillar Rock view point.

Chevy_lover · 19th October 2009, 21:03

After spending an hour near Pillar Rocks, we decided to continue our journey to the remaining two points.

Our first stop was Golf course. It was well maintained. Sadly we could not see anyone playing.

Chevy_lover · 19th October 2009, 23:00

We reached Green Valley view at 5pm. We went to the view point and took some pics. The view of the cloudy sky was breathtaking!

Chevy_lover · 19th October 2009, 23:11

The whole viewing area was fenced off, to prevent anymore suicides.

The last time I visited, there was no fencing. We were not satisfied with the view we got, from inside the fence. So we decided to return back to the town. Little did we know what was in store for us!!! It turned out to be an experience of a lifetime!

On our way back, we met Mr. X. He is a Keralite and he has been living in Kodai since the past 30 years. Want to know who Mr. X is???

Well, he is the person who retrieves bodies of suicide victims.

The rest of the story is a bit graphic. Should I write his story? If anyone objects, I will skip that part.

Majic · 20th October 2009, 11:19

Hey CD, the pictures are getting better and better, its really mesmerising, i am planning to drive across, probably some time in the month of December.

Chevy_lover · 20th October 2009, 11:40

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Originally Posted by Majic

Hey CD, the pictures are getting better and better, its really mesmerising.

Hi Majic, just wait till you see the next set.

Majic · 20th October 2009, 11:58

Looking forward to it and also please post something of Mr.X, graphic details are okay with me.

Prowler · 20th October 2009, 15:04

Great Photos and an excellent write up CL. I voted 5 star for this. Your cloud shots are incredible. I have only one crib - you have not started on Ooty tour yet. Your travelogue is like a suspense thriller. I am eagerly awaiting the next installment.

Chevy_lover · 20th October 2009, 16:55

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Originally Posted by Prowler

Great Photos and an excellent write up CL. I voted 5 star for this. Your cloud shots are incredible. I have only one crib - you have not started on Ooty tour yet. Your travelogue is like a suspense thriller. I am eagerly awaiting the next installment.

Thanks Prowler. If you think that the cloud shots taken in Kodai is incredible, how would you describe these photos I took in Bhutan???

You can read all about the view on my other travelouge. Here is the link;

http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/travel...tml#post841198

gajadonga · 20th October 2009, 19:17

Hi Chevy lover I think you are good at taking cloud photographs

I have read your Bhutan journey but these images seem to be better than the last time you posted

Chevy_lover · 20th October 2009, 22:34

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Originally Posted by gajadonga

Hi Chevy lover I think you are good at taking cloud photographs

I have read your Bhutan journey but these images seem to be better than the last time you posted

Thanks my friend. I feel closer to God whenever I see views like this. Feels like heaven!

To all Bhpians, should I continue my story on Mr. X? I will write only if I get some positive responses from the team!

18th October 2009, 17:13	#121
Chevy_lover Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Köln Posts: 1,209 Thanked: 130 Times View My Garage	There was a small waterfall at the foot of the Pillar Rocks. These pics were taken with action photography settings. Attached Thumbnails Last edited by Chevy_lover : 18th October 2009 at 17:15.
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18th October 2009, 17:25	#122
Chevy_lover Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Köln Posts: 1,209 Thanked: 130 Times View My Garage	The milky waterfall..... I took some dazzling pics of the waterfalls. Attached Thumbnails Attached Images
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19th October 2009, 12:08	#123
Majic BHPian Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Kottayam Posts: 588 Thanked: 8 Times	Good pictures, brings memories of a visit taken long time ago, your work has been inspiring and i think i would plan for a visit sometime in the coming month!
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19th October 2009, 18:18	#124
Chevy_lover Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Köln Posts: 1,209 Thanked: 130 Times View My Garage	Hey Majic, nice to know that you liked the snaps. Are you planning to drive to Kodai?
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19th October 2009, 19:50	#125
Chevy_lover Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Köln Posts: 1,209 Thanked: 130 Times View My Garage	The cloudscape kept on changing all the time. We got some amazing views of the vista. There was a small garden near the Pillar Rock view point. Attached Thumbnails
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19th October 2009, 21:03	#126
Chevy_lover Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Köln Posts: 1,209 Thanked: 130 Times View My Garage	The Kodai Golf Course After spending an hour near Pillar Rocks, we decided to continue our journey to the remaining two points. Our first stop was Golf course. It was well maintained. Sadly we could not see anyone playing. Attached Thumbnails
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19th October 2009, 23:00	#127
Chevy_lover Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Köln Posts: 1,209 Thanked: 130 Times View My Garage	Green Valley View We reached Green Valley view at 5pm. We went to the view point and took some pics. The view of the cloudy sky was breathtaking! Attached Thumbnails
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19th October 2009, 23:11	#128
Chevy_lover Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Köln Posts: 1,209 Thanked: 130 Times View My Garage	Meeting with Mr. X..... The whole viewing area was fenced off, to prevent anymore suicides. The last time I visited, there was no fencing. We were not satisfied with the view we got, from inside the fence. So we decided to return back to the town. Little did we know what was in store for us!!! It turned out to be an experience of a lifetime! On our way back, we met Mr. X. He is a Keralite and he has been living in Kodai since the past 30 years. Want to know who Mr. X is??? Well, he is the person who retrieves bodies of suicide victims. The rest of the story is a bit graphic. Should I write his story? If anyone objects, I will skip that part.
	() Thanks

20th October 2009, 11:19	#129
Majic BHPian Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Kottayam Posts: 588 Thanked: 8 Times	Hey CD, the pictures are getting better and better, its really mesmerising, i am planning to drive across, probably some time in the month of December.
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20th October 2009, 11:58	#131
Majic BHPian Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Kottayam Posts: 588 Thanked: 8 Times	Looking forward to it and also please post something of Mr.X, graphic details are okay with me.
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20th October 2009, 15:04	#132
Prowler BHPian Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Madras Posts: 795 Thanked: 1,399 Times	Great Photos and an excellent write up CL. I voted 5 star for this. Your cloud shots are incredible. I have only one crib - you have not started on Ooty tour yet. Your travelogue is like a suspense thriller. I am eagerly awaiting the next installment.
	() Thanks

20th October 2009, 19:17	#134
gajadonga Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 1,061 Thanked: 480 Times	Hi Chevy lover I think you are good at taking cloud photographs I have read your Bhutan journey but these images seem to be better than the last time you posted
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