Preface 5
Acknowledgements 11
1. Introduction to ZeNLP 15
2. An introduction to eco-friendly travel 19
3. Benefits of ZeNLP meditation 24
4. Rainforest trek at Athirapally 27
5. Boat cruise on the backwaters at Kanjiramattom 31
6. The surf, the sea, the sun and the sand at Kovalam beach 35
7. Trek to Seetharkund at Palakkad 40
8. Trek through Eravikulam National Park 45
9. Boat cruise inside Periyar Tiger Reserve 49
10. Thrissur Pooram festival in Kerala 54
11. Visit to the world’s largest teak tree 58
12. Visit to Karripode Village 61
13. Visit to Kavasseri Pooram 64
14. Mountain train at Coonoor 68
15. Visit to Kurumba Village 73
16. Jungle trek at Mudumalai Tiger Reserve 77
17. Visit to Borra Caves in Araku Valley 81
18. Exploring the majestic temples at Hampi 86
19. Boat cruise on the Tungabhadra river 91
20. Jungle safari at B. R. Tiger Reserve 94
21. About the author 98