Backpacking & Other Travel Destinations In India

We flew into Kerala, to start our journey from the South of India all the way to the North. As we stepped off the plane, we were hit by the heat and humidity and didn't stop sweating from here until we reached the Himalayas. The roads were chaotic and loud with the persistent honking. Our homestay was peaceful and quiet, with a lovely rooftop terrace where we ate breakfast every morning. Our days in Cochin were spent wandering around, looking at the markets and eating delicious curries. We also went on a boat trip to see the more rural areas around Cochin. From here, we took a bus to Periyar National Park. We stayed in Green View Homestay with a great terrace, surrounded by the jungle. On one day we went to Elephant Junction. We thought that is was an Elephant reserve, however, were disappointed when we were there. The elephants had chains around them, and they use them to move logs. Your money pays for you to go on a 30 minute ride during which the elephant gets hit with a stick and then to feed the elephant some fruits. I would not recommend this place as it is not an elephant sanctuary. We had an amazing meal at Grandma's cafe which has a great atmosphere, I would definitely recommend this.