There are journeys that take you from one place to another, and then there are journeys that make you forget where you were headed in the first place. A ride through the winding roads of Kerala belongs to the second kind. The morning begins quietly. A soft veil of mist hangs over the landscape as the engine comes to life, its gentle purr breaking the stillness of the early hours. Ahead lies an open road, winding through sleepy villages, lush greenery, and hills waiting to be discovered. With every kilometre, the noise of everyday life fades a little further away, replaced by the simple rhythm of the road. As the journey climbs into the hills, Kerala reveals another side of itself. The scenery slowly transforms into endless shades of green—sprawling spice plantations, towering trees, winding mountain roads, and peaks disappearing into clouds of mist. The air becomes cooler and fresher, carrying with it the earthy fragrance of rain, cardamom, and the forest. Every turn seems to hol...