Karnataka’s Golden Chariot: royalty and luxury galore
As I mentioned in my previous post, the Golden Chariot is a luxury train run by the Karnataka department of Tourism that takes you on an unforgettable journey to the…
Pochampally: weaving handlooms in alluring patterns and bright hues
Having lived in Hyderabad for a major part of my life, visiting Pochampally was always on the agenda, given my undying love for handlooms and ethnic weaves. However, it was…
Five Unique things to do in Goa: experiences off the beaten track
Sun, sand, surf, parties and pure fun are just a handful of things associated with India’s tiniest and most vibrant state, Goa. Flanked by the glistening Arabian Sea on the…
Mammoth and monumental: Gommateshvara (Bahubali) at Shravanabelagola
Shravanabelagola town and Jainism Nestled between the Indragiri and Chandragiri hills, Shravanabelagola in Karnataka is one of the oldest and most significant Jain pilgrimage centers in India. Dating all the…
Kabini in pictures: the perfect date with nature
One of the best wildlife sanctuaries in Karnataka, Kabini is a perfect getaway in case if you want to experience the best of nature. Synonymous with spectacular wildlife and lush…
Five reasons why a trip aboard Karnataka’s Golden Chariot is a journey of a lifetime
Life is like a journey, taken on a train. With a pair of travelers at each windowpane. I may sit beside you all the journey through, Or I may sit…
Janapada Loka folk arts museum: insight into Karantaka’s rural culture
If there is one place that showcases the folk and rural culture of Karnataka in its entirety, it is the Janapada Loka folk art museum in Ramnagar. At a distance…
Keladi Rameshwara Temple: of timeless art and architecture
The history of South India dates back over 4000 years and this period saw the rise and fall of multiple dynasties like the Cholas, Cheras, Pallavas, Pandyas etc. Most of…
Legendary temples of Lord Ganesha, the God of Beginnings at Hattiangadi and Guddattu
One of the most popular and most worshiped deities in Hindu Mythology is the elephant headed God or Lord Ganesha. He is believed to be remover of all obstacles and…
Mysuru off the beaten track- Part II: Of museums and spirituality
Mysuru as mentioned in this post is a city of many facets. Though it is the second largest and populous city of Karnataka, it is a city with oodles of…