India is a land of extraordinary contrasts, where ancient traditions meet modern innovation, and natural wonders coexist with vibrant cities.
Pookode Lake offered us serenity. Surrounded by dense forest, this freshwater lake reflects the sky so perfectly, it looks like you could step onto a cloud. We rented a pedal boat, gliding past lilies and dragonflies. The air was cool, fragrant with wild blooms. There’s a small aquarium and a handicrafts emporium nearby, but it's the lake’s soul-soothing calm that lingers.