Sh11

trrk · 27th May 2009, 18:08

Hi folks,

I am lucky to have been born and brought up in Alleppey as this district has the rice bowl of Kerala - Kuttanad, the magnificent backwaters and the Vembanad lake.

SH11 connects the NH47 and SH1 (Main Central Road) from a point 3 kms south of Alleppey town and about 1 km south of Changanacherry. I get to drive on this road often. My cars alternate on this route as my daughter'ss chool is on this road.

With the rainy season coming, I thought I should get some images of the scenes that we get to see.

The photos that I am posting are all mobile phone photos with an HTC phone. My imaginery powers are as poor as my photography.

I will start off with an image taken last year:

These are some of the photos that I took on my last trip down that road. I did not have time to take more shots since I was short of time. Most of the fields are water logged in preparation for the next sowing.

Towards the left from the Pallathuruthy bridge

Towards the right from the Pallathuruthy bridge

Enroute to Chanaganacherry

Enroute to Chanaganacherry

From the Kidangara bridge

One of the quaint foot over bridges near Kidanagra

?ushk@r · 27th May 2009, 18:15

lovely pics and lovely weather.. just missing Kerala!!

trrk · 27th May 2009, 18:39

Hi,

Quote:

Originally Posted by ?ushk@r

lovely pics and lovely weather.. just missing Kerala!!

Thanks.

This is also an advanced appreciation message for those who like / dislike and comment on this thread.

I hope to add more as and when I click more. I definitely want to make a series of images of a particular area from sowing to post harvest condition.

benbsb29 · 27th May 2009, 22:00

I just love the drive down this road! We do regularly drive down this road just to enjoy the scenery. Once took my NRI friend along this road, and he fell totally in love with the place.

Looking forward to more pics. I shall also post some which i had taken in 2006.

trrk · 28th May 2009, 11:51

Hi,

Quote:

Originally Posted by benbsb29

Looking forward to more pics. I shall also post some which i had taken in 2006.

I take this route at least once a week to Changanassery. Shall try to add more after every trip.

Please add your images.

Thanks.

hellstar · 28th May 2009, 13:44

the rains , the greens - kerala i miss you like crazy ! and you Mr.trrk manages to rub it in with those pictures.

will post some pictures from my side too , i just love this route.

pjay_in · 28th May 2009, 14:19

Couldn't figure out what the title was about, till I saw the content.

Nice photos that stir up nostalgia. Of all the seasons, monsoon is the most romantic.

cuttingcrew · 28th May 2009, 14:53

Well, shows there is more to Alleppey than just house boats. The bridge is amazing.

hellstar · 28th May 2009, 15:11

Some pictures from my side

Talking of house boats from pallathuruty bridge

Somewhere near punninkunnu

These fellas are called varaaal and they are yummuy when cooked properly , the houseboats use a homemade masala to prepare them and the very thought is mouth watering ! You would find these being offered to you as you drive along.

hvkumar · 28th May 2009, 15:12

I used to tell my friends that this SH11 is one of the most scenic roads and you have now proved it! More pictures please! Do they still have the 50 paisa toll points? or have they done away with them?

hellstar · 28th May 2009, 15:15

Quote:

Originally Posted by hvkumar

I used to tell my friends that this SH11 is one of the most scenic roads and you have now proved it! More pictures please! Do they still have the 50 paisa toll points? or have they done away with them?

no more toll sir , thats done with years backs

PatienceWins · 28th May 2009, 15:27

I have been missing the scenary of Kerala during monsoon. You have added salt to my wound.

Lovely pictures, keep them coming.

trrk · 28th May 2009, 18:36

Hi,

Quote:

Originally Posted by hellstar

you Mr.trrk manages to rub it in with those pictures.

Quote:

Originally Posted by PatienceWins

You have added salt to my wound.

Though it might hurt a little, I am sure at the end it will be sweet with all those nostalgic memories.

Quote:

Originally Posted by pjay_in

Couldn't figure out what the title was about, till I saw the content.

A little bit of mystery always helps to add spice!

Quote:

Originally Posted by cuttingcrew

The bridge is amazing.

Will get more on my next trip.

Quote:

Originally Posted by hellstar

Somewhere near punninkunnu

With due respects, Sir, it should be Pulincunnoo!

hellstar · 28th May 2009, 19:26

Quote:

Originally Posted by trrk

With due respects, Sir, it should be Pulincunnoo!

Oh yes sure sir , i stand corrected !

WhiteKnight · 1st June 2009, 13:08

Thanks a ton trrk. I had to do couple of airport shuttles on this route while I was on vacation. I was cursing that I forgot my camera. Thanks a lot for the pics.

Btw, I also noticed so many houseboats parked next to Pallathuruthy bridge. Is it some sort of boat hub?

Quote:

Originally Posted by hvkumar

Do they still have the 50 paisa toll points? or have they done away with them?

No toll!! 50 paise itself is a rare commodity

27th May 2009, 18:08	#1
trrk Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Alleppey, Kerala Posts: 2,114 Thanked: 34 Times View My Garage	Sh11 Hi folks, I am lucky to have been born and brought up in Alleppey as this district has the rice bowl of Kerala - Kuttanad, the magnificent backwaters and the Vembanad lake. SH11 connects the NH47 and SH1 (Main Central Road) from a point 3 kms south of Alleppey town and about 1 km south of Changanacherry. I get to drive on this road often. My cars alternate on this route as my daughter'ss chool is on this road. With the rainy season coming, I thought I should get some images of the scenes that we get to see. The photos that I am posting are all mobile phone photos with an HTC phone. My imaginery powers are as poor as my photography. I will start off with an image taken last year: These are some of the photos that I took on my last trip down that road. I did not have time to take more shots since I was short of time. Most of the fields are water logged in preparation for the next sowing. Towards the left from the Pallathuruthy bridge Towards the right from the Pallathuruthy bridge Enroute to Chanaganacherry Enroute to Chanaganacherry From the Kidangara bridge One of the quaint foot over bridges near Kidanagra
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?ushk@r BHPian Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Ahmedabad, Gujarat Posts: 292 Thanked: 10 Times View My Garage	lovely pics and lovely weather.. just missing Kerala!!
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27th May 2009, 22:00	#4
benbsb29 Team-BHP Support Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Brisbane Posts: 9,968 Thanked: 13,218 Times View My Garage	I just love the drive down this road! We do regularly drive down this road just to enjoy the scenery. Once took my NRI friend along this road, and he fell totally in love with the place. Looking forward to more pics. I shall also post some which i had taken in 2006.
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28th May 2009, 13:44	#6
hellstar Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,072 Thanked: 44 Times	the rains , the greens - kerala i miss you like crazy ! and you Mr.trrk manages to rub it in with those pictures. will post some pictures from my side too , i just love this route.
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28th May 2009, 14:19	#7
pjay_in BHPian Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Melbourne Posts: 396 Thanked: 20 Times	Couldn't figure out what the title was about, till I saw the content. Nice photos that stir up nostalgia. Of all the seasons, monsoon is the most romantic.
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28th May 2009, 14:53	#8
cuttingcrew BHPian Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 98 Thanked: Once	Well, shows there is more to Alleppey than just house boats. The bridge is amazing.
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28th May 2009, 15:11	#9
hellstar Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,072 Thanked: 44 Times	Some pictures from my side Talking of house boats from pallathuruty bridge Somewhere near punninkunnu These fellas are called varaaal and they are yummuy when cooked properly , the houseboats use a homemade masala to prepare them and the very thought is mouth watering ! You would find these being offered to you as you drive along.
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28th May 2009, 15:12	#10
hvkumar Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Mumbai Posts: 7,369 Thanked: 3,454 Times	I used to tell my friends that this SH11 is one of the most scenic roads and you have now proved it! More pictures please! Do they still have the 50 paisa toll points? or have they done away with them?
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28th May 2009, 15:27	#12
PatienceWins Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 2,416 Thanked: 807 Times View My Garage	I have been missing the scenary of Kerala during monsoon. You have added salt to my wound. Lovely pictures, keep them coming.
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