Monsoons in Malnad Countryside: A Photo Story
Monsoon in the Western Ghats is nothing short of a dream come true for nature, waterfall, rain. dirt biking and trekking lovers and photographers. The dark menacing clouds seem to be always forming some kind of drama in the sky. The surroundings are clean and always dressed in fresh green. The consistent pitter patter washes the air and the earth and leads to an abundance of growth from all quarters. In short, the entire view and experience is nothing short of magical.
As the monsoons have again picked up in the Western Ghats of Karnataka after a long gap, my heart yearns to be back in the Western Ghats to discover more dirt biking trails, to see more waterfalls in full flow and to enjoy the rains in one of the best places on our planet. Here are some monsoon scenes from my last monsoon trip to the Western Ghats a few weeks back. This trip was to the gorgeous countryside of Malnad. Hopefully, you will get a feel of the monsoon magic through this photo story. Can’t wait to return to the ghats!
Above photo: Beautiful monsoon atmosphere in a remote Malnad village with the Kaginahare forests in the background.
Above photo: The dirt trail that leads to Malnad home stay in Athihalli village that is tucked somewhere between Sakleshpur and Bisle Ghat.
Above photo: Muddy waters, fresh green and dark clouds – the three common spectacles of the monsoons in the Western Ghats.
Above photo: Mookanamane Falls, a hidden waterfall in the Malnad region of Karnataka.
Above photo: Dark monsoon clouds descending on the route between Mallalli falls and Bisle Ghat.
Above photo: Indian villages and their surrounding farms are in the thick of action during the monsoons.
Above photo: Clouds form all kinds of drama on the way to the Yedekumeri railway bridge, one of the iconic railway bridges of India and part of Karnataka’s green route.
Above photo: The gorgeous Mallalli falls surrounded by lush forests and moisture laden monsoon clouds.
Above photo: The rolling hills of Kaginahare in the background and coffee and pepper plantations in the foreground.
Above photo: A monsoon pitstop at the border of Coorg and Malnad, two magical monsoon destinations of Karnataka.
Above photo: Dirt tracks turn to slush during the rains and offer the perfect platform for some dirt and slush biking. This particular trail leads to one of the prettiest treks of Karnataka.
