Nestled amidst the misty southern ghats of Karnataka lies a region known as Malnad. /There idyllic landscape, emerald hills roll out like waves of lush vegetation. Each/Every valley features cascading waterfalls that sparkle under the tropical sun. The air is/fills with the sweet scent/aroma/fragrance of mango trees, while the ground/soil/earth is

The clouds have gathered, heavy and pregnant with promise, over the emerald hills of Malnad. After a long spell/stretch/phase of scorching/intense/baking heat, the region is finally welcoming its beloved/eagerly awaited/cherished monsoon season. Rain, which has been sparse/meager/scant, is now lashing down in refreshing/soothing/invigorating sheets