The woods are lovely, dark and deep. But I have promises to keep, and miles to go before I sleep. – Robert Frost Posting this episode in the first week of December is purely coincidental, though December was the month of both the air crashes narrated here. Prologue The magical charm that the Nilgiris in the Tamil Nadu segment of the Western Ghats effuse among the national and international travelers is something to be seen and believed, felt and rejoiced. It is estimated that tourist arrival to the Nilgiris stood at 17 lakh during 2021, of which significant numbers are from other parts of the world. Popularly known as the Queen of Hills, the panoramic landscape of Blue Mountain inspires awe in everyone. One is struck with the mere sight of the varied features that the mountains sport. Be it the rolling grassy downs in the plateau, punctuated with verdant ever green sholas, peat bogs and swamps, the steep slopes summated with peaks, the valleys of astounding depths, the rive...
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