Express News Service
It will be difficult to list every single thing that makes Wayanad, the Green Paradise of Kerala, a must-visit destination for tourists. The evergreen and deciduous forests, rich wildlife, serene lakes, enchanting waterfalls and the famous “Thamarassery Churam” - nine hairpin bends stretching from Adivaram in Kozhikode and ending at Lakkidi, serving as the gateway to the district – are just some of its attractions.
Around 6pm, the sun sails down the horizon and the mercury starts to dip. By dusk, the traffic thins until there are just a handful of vehicles on the road. The distant lights of small tea shops guide night travellers. The owner of one such stall is Robin. As he serves tea, the 40-something vendor opens up about his daily travails and how he is trying to make both ends meet amid the pandemic.