Unfortunately there were no rooms available as it was Christmas holiday time so we decided that the next best thing to do was to seek hospitality at Kabini. Night was fast approaching and we needed to get somewhere safe hidden and protected by the perils of nature.

A late but delicious lunch of spiced fish, vegetable curry and rice was served when we arrived. We were allotted a room on the ground floor overlooking the flowing waters of the Kabini river. 
The resort featured a swimming pool, a small kids play area and an indoor games room from where we took bicycles and drove around the resort.

At around 8 pm a wild life documentary of the Nilgiri bio reserve was projected around a crackling bonfire under the twinkling night sky. As per our request dinner was served at 9:30 pm. An elaborate meal was prepared according to our choice.

On our arrival at the restaurant we were given salads and papad ( fried, crispy Indian starter made from rice and a dash of spices)as starters. In addition to which barbecued chicken was also served. The main course included aptly prepared curries of mutton and vegetable along with naan ( type of bread) and rice. To complement it all gulab jamun( dumplings immersed in sugar syrup ) were served at the end. The flavor of each and every dish was absolutely delectable and something worth traveling all those miles for. Each taste held its own and lingered in our memory long after we returned.

Early the next morning we donned our coats and headed out into the cold, crisp morning air. My siblings and parents walked while I chose to cycle the narrow winding roads of Baveli. We walked in silence listening to the sounds of nature, the chirp of the early birds and the chatter of hundreds of monkeys perched on the trees around ( I was afraid they might lunge at me! ).

We headed back for breakfast. Cornflakes, milk, juices either pineapple or guava, an assortment of jams, honey and butter. The menu also included Indian breakfast items like dosa ( something like the French crépe), Idli ( steamed rice cakes) , Wada ( fritters made of a pulse) or omelette.

After a hearty breakfast, we checked out and headed across the border of Kerala. Situated in Karnataka, a little off the border of Kerala is the breathtaking Irfu falls at a height of 51.8 meters approximately 170 feet.

We trekked hundreds of stairs through thick green forest to reach it. The sound of gushing water pulled us forward and at last behold - the Irfu falls- the sun glinting through the thick overgrowth, the transparent sheet of water cascading down mesmerized us. We enjoyed ourselves in the chilled water.

Soon it was time to descend the steps and once again continue our journey.

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