Zermatt: of skiing, scenic beauty and plenty of Swiss charm
Snowy white landscapes that seemed straight out of a Christmas post card, majestic ridges, peaks of the Pennine Alps and a mesmerizing town at the foot of the mountains. All…
Photoessay: Sri Cheluvanarayana Swamy Temple, Melukote
Visiting Melukote as I outlined in one of my recent posts is akin to taking a journey back in time. A quaint charm and oodles of antiquity lend the town…
Winter travel: 5 cities and towns to visit in India during the winter season
Come winter and it is time for those endless cups of coffee, curling up in corners and enjoying the coziness all around. Winter has a charm of its own. While…
Gulur Ganesha and Kaidala, Tumkur: of unique temples and traditions
As mentioned in several of my previous posts, Bangalore offers several offbeat sights which form for exciting day trip ideas. If you are a fan of art, architecture and ancient…
Photoessay – Shivarapatna, Kolar district: the hands that craft the Gods
Carved stone panels, statues, idols and stone slabs in varying stages of finishing…..all lining the pavements, house fronts, backyards and basically any empty space. Well, this is Shivarapatna for you.…
Photoessay: Birds of Bettakote Lake, Devanahalli, Karnataka
While Bangalore today is known for its IT parks, start ups, pubs and malls, it is also a city of gardens, parks and lakes. Although rampant urbanization has resulted in…
Photoessay: The temple town and hills of Devarayanadurga
Located in the Tumkur district of Karnataka, Devarayanadurga is a popular temple town. Perched at a height of about 3950 feet above sea level, this one forms for an engaging…
Photoessay: Rustic Charm and Streetscapes – around the sacred town of Melkote, Karnataka
Located about 150 km from Bangalore, Melkote also spelt Melukote is one of Karnataka’s hidden gems. Also known as Thirunarayanapuram, the town is perched on a hill which is called…
Photoessay: Sri Vaidyanatheswara Temple, Talakad, Karnataka
Located about 140 km from Bangalore and 45 km from Mysore, Talakad (also called Talakadu) is a popular tourist and pilgrimage center. A historic site associated with a rather interesting…
Photoessay: The spectacular beauty of Gaganachukki and Bharachukki Falls
Located in Mandya district, Gaganachukki and Bharachukki waterfalls are a famous tourist attraction in the state of Karnataka. Also called Shivanasamudra falls, this one is formed on the river Kaveri…