Recently, I traveled to Vattakanal, a beautiful little village in Tamil Nadu. Loved by free-spirited travelers, it’s a place where you’ll often see many Israelis spending time immersed in its serene atmosphere.
The energy of the mountains and valleys is truly off the scale. I felt that the valley holds a unique energy we can tune into. Many of my early mornings and late evenings were spent in meditation in my cozy little hamlet—a charming home that seemed to manifest perfectly for my self-retreat.
Nestled in a quiet, secluded spot backed by the forest, my house also offered a lovely view of the morning sunrise.
One of my favorite places was Altaf’s Café, a great spot to enjoy coffee and vegan falafel wraps while taking in breathtaking views.
A must-visit is the Dolphin’s Nose viewpoint. The short walk through the forest to reach the viewpoint adds to the experience. The rock, shaped like a dolphin’s nose reaching out into the valley, offers a spectacular sight. On my first day there, I was mesmerized by an eagle soaring gracefully ahead of me, drawing intricate patterns in the sky—as if she were communicating a message.
During my three-day stay, I spent the first day walking to a nearby town, where I visited some peaceful churches that offered ample space for meditation.
During my three-day stay, I spent the first day walking to a nearby town, where I visited some peaceful churches that offered ample space for meditation. After hours of walking back from town, I stumbled upon a stream and waterfall. I sat there for some time, bathing in its grace and presence, feeling deeply refreshed.
I had heard about a place called red rock which was closed for the tourist as there had been a number of accidents recently and the place had declared as dangerous. I had a pull to visit the place but did not ask for any direction. On the last day I found a narrow path through the woods and felt to walk on it. Believe it or not it ended up to the red rock. I could see why it was closed. It was steep and in the rainy seasons quite slippery. I had the whole place to myself for some considerable time. After a while a few monkeys visited me. The younger ones kept prodding at my feet curious to see who this guy who had come to visit their place. It was such a remarkable connection.
During these few days there I had some inquiries about belonging and soul connections. There was no feeling to connect with anyone there but I had ample connection with nature which was feedback for my soul.
With love
Vimal 🙏
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