Nanjangud Srikanteshwara Temple: magnificence and majesty
The little town of Nanjangud, about 25 km from the city of Mysore in Karnataka has been a place I have been visiting since childhood. It has become a practice…
Ancient village of Anegundi and the ‘Navabrindavanam’
When you visit a world famous heritage site like Hampi where there is so much to see and do, there are high chances that your are overwhelmed and miss out…
Ramadevara betta: Ancient Rama temple in the hills of Ramnagar
Approximately 50 km from the city of Bengaluru is the small town of Ramanagara, which is located on the Bengaluru-Mysore highway. The town is famous for its silk production, cocon…
Hampi: Many Wonders and The Mango tree
Hampi, one of the most visited towns in Southern India is home to a number of heritage wonders. On the list of UNESCO’s World Heritage sites, the ruins of Hampi…
Someshwara Beach: serenity in the coastal city of Mangalore.
The coastal city of Mangalore is home to a number of beautiful beaches apart from other tourist attractions. Having visited the city earlier and seen the Panambur and nearby Surathkal…
Bengaluru’s annual groundnut fair: Kadalekai Parishe
A ‘ground nut’ fair? Sounds strange for many but I am sure not for those of you who are from or familiar with Bengaluru. For the uninitiated, the groundnut fair…
Avian Wonder: River terns in Bhadra
It was the end of April and a totally impromptu decision by us to head to the River Tern lodge as we did not want to miss the river terns…
Karwar: a day of coastal bliss
The coastal port city of Karwar, located a little over 500 km from the capital city of Bangalore is a great place to spend a few days away from the…
A date with the elephants: Sakrebailu Elephant Camp, Shimoga.
Elephants lazing and playing around in the muddy backwaters of the Thunga river in the gentle morning sun is indeed a joyful sight to watch. This can be witnessed in…
Agumbe: ‘Dodda Mane’ aka Big House
Also known as “Cherrapunji of the South”, Agumbe is an utterly beautiful village in the Thirthahalli taluk of Shimoga district in Karnataka. Nestled in the Malnad region, Agumbe is well-known…