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Cumbum Valley in Theni District, Tamil Nadu, India
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THE LOCAL JOURNAL

Go beyond the place. Find the story.

Source-based travel guides and photographic essays. This collection is editorial, rather than live news reporting.

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Tea-covered hills in Meghamalai

MOUNTAIN JOURNAL

A little closer to the clouds

An introduction to the landscape behind the name Meghamalai.

Suruli Falls flowing over rocks

FIELD NOTES

Suruli or Chinna Suruli? Know the difference.

Similar names, two different destinations. A useful detail before planning your trip.

A panoramic archival photograph of Cumbum valley

PHOTO JOURNAL

A valley, a thousand everyday stories

Looking at Theni through an archival photograph of the Cumbum valley.

INSTAGRAM

A little closer to Theni.

Moments shared by Instagram creators. Explore each video on its original post.

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