The stag trip of CBRT 131 has been in the planning phase for quite a long time so when it finally rolled out, it came as no big surprise that the destination was finalized as Silent Valley, in Palakkad. All that the guys wanted was a weekend getaway to a serene place, away from the maddening crowds, city bustle and the deafening traffic. Silent Valley National Park, the core of the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve, is a unique preserve of tropical evergreen rain forest and is a rich storehouse of bio diversity. The Tablers, 9 of them, stayed at Silent Valley resort, inside the forest, with the nearest town being Mannarkkad, 40 kms away. A beautiful camp fire in the night and Barbeque added to the fun. Other activities in the resort included a 10 km trekking in the wild forests, fishing and bathing in the nearby river etc. The fact that there were no televisions in any of the rooms, no internet and mobile connectivity, was a welcome change for those ‘connected’ people who wanted a total break from the hustle and bustle of the chaotic world.
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