Srivilliputtur lies on the foothills of the Western Ghats mountain range, which known to be a hotspot for biodiversity. It is close to a wildlife sanctuary for the endangered grizzled giant squirrel, which is locally known as Senpaga Thoppu. It is about 10k from my house. On Aug 6th, Maven, Lydia and I went on a bicycle ride on the road that leads to this sanctuary. Within a kilometre of the ride, the intense noisy traffic disappears and you start to see rural life and wilderness. We rode about 2k before returning back. Lydia took all these photos.
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| Path to Senpaga Thoppu (as you leave Srivi). Notice how little traffic there is. |
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| Cemetery. Lydia commented how even the cemeteries are crowded here. |
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| A herd of goats. The herder said he has about 200 goats. |
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| Stopped alongside a reservoir before heading back. This pool of water is a hotspot of bird watching, but don't be surprised if you see people using it as their public washroom. |
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| The traffic on this road is mostly from people who work at the farms near by. |
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| Returning back home (my street). My house is on the right closer to the temple on the middle of the road. |
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