An Ode to Yercaud

It is by far my favourite hill station. And I have been to most of them in India. Pic above shows us on a boat in the small lake, a few years ago.

It is quiet. It is small. It is also not very tough to access, particularly from Bangalore or Salem-or from Bangalore via Salem.

The drive does not tire you out, as it is just around an hour from Salem.

There is almost nothing to do, so you end up doing that.

The walks are just great.

Good food is available in some of the restaurants, and more importantly, the hotel guys in most small hotels will cook to order.

Haven't been there now for a few years. Time to go again.

Kodaikanal -golfing in

This was my second golfing vacation in India, not counting a visit to BEML in Kolar near Bangalore. Second time in Kodai, which has a tough golf course, but a hospitable one outside the course.

Some pics might help explain the feeling you get when playing there.