On my
way to Cloud Mountain lately, as a part of my vacation, I come across many vineyards
while driving towards the foothill from Chinnamanur. Coming into the Cumbum
Valley in Theni district, which produces about 90,000 tonnes of muscat grapes
and 10,000 tonnes of Thomson seedless grapes yearly, Chinnamanur is one of the
major towns in the valley that embrace the cultivation of grapes and coconuts the
most.
Being the
most fertile valley in south India, is almost red soil by nature that enriches
the agriculture activities in this region. The Cumbum Valley enjoys an
invigorating climate that’s ideal for grape cultivation and there are more than
4000 odd grape farmers in this region who are experts in grape farming. I share here some photos shot on a couple of
vineyards that neatly fenced for the grapevines to thrive and while on the uphill
task these vineyards looked like patches of green among the red soil and foliage
of coconut groves.
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This is new information for me, Jeevan! We will try to visit this place too! Thank you!
ReplyDeleteNow that's one lovely vineyard!
ReplyDeletePretty scenery! I love the vineyard and the view of the mountain! Great fence shots, enjoy your day!
ReplyDeletehow awesome! i like those stone/concrete pillars they use for supports, too! thanks, jeevan!
ReplyDeleteThe scenery is so pretty!
ReplyDeleteoh very nice all you took for fences and the vines. Nice change from snow our way but it is melting so we soon will see what you have greenery.
ReplyDeleteThe grapes look very healthy. The plants must really like that red soil.
ReplyDeleteWow that red soil is amazing. I enjoyed reading this and seeing a part of the world I will most likely only see through others eyes. Loved that last shot.
ReplyDeleteVery healthy looking vineyard
ReplyDeleteTheni is a lovely place. I've been there a couple of times on work, but I really want to go there on a tour.
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Talk about fertile!!!! WOW--the vineyards look SO healthy.. What a perfect place to have vineyards... Glad you got to visit them on your way to Cloud Mountain.
ReplyDeleteHave a great weekend.
Hugs,
Betsy
I didn't realize so many grapes were grown in India. Thank you for the information and the wonderful pictures.
ReplyDeleteThe vineyard is awesome!!
ReplyDeleteGreen, gorgeous looking and mouth watering vineyards. Lucky!
ReplyDeleteThis is amazing! That greenery...I so want to have pleasure of nature's beauty <3
ReplyDeleteBeautiful vineyards.
ReplyDeleteThat is lot of greenery.