A Treck Through the Time at Edakkal
For a long time, Edakkal Caves had been one of those places a name spoken in travel plans and daydreams, tucked between the pages of history and the pull of adventure. So when the day finally came, it didn’t feel like the beginning of a trip, but more like stepping into the pages of a long awaited story. That morning, the mist hung low, and the air carried the fresh scent of wet leaves and soil. Everything around us was painted in soft shades of green. The road wound gently through the hills, past coffee estates and quiet homes. There was a quiet happiness among our group of friends we were finally escaping our routines and heading into nature. After stopping at a small roadside thattukada for breakfast, where we enjoyed crispy dosas and spicy chutney, we made our way to the starting point of the trek. The trail began calmly, passing through small shops that sold handmade items, snacks, and souvenirs. In one of these shops, I noticed a nic...