Kalka to Shimla Toy Train: A Ride of Joy
Toy trains have fascinated me since I was little and even today my eyes gleam with child like excitement when I get a chance to ride on one. So opting…
Little Venice: tranquility amidst London’s hustle bustle
A quiet boat ride in a totally serene setting amidst lush greenery with the noise and chaos seeming hundreds of miles away was something I did not expect to experience…
Amritsar Diaries: Piety, patriotism and a party for the palate
Keen to visit the famous Golden temple, we headed to Amritsar for a short visit. While the Golden temple is in a sense “all pervading” in this North-western city, there…
Thekkady: Jeep Safari and a plethora of activities
Situated very close to the Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary, the Kerala town of Thekkady is every travel enthusiasts’ dream. Surrounded by the lush greenery of the Periyar forsest, Thekkady is home…
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…
Of Estuaries, Confluences and meeting your ultimate ‘Destination’
As I child, learning the cryptic definitions of terms like estuary, bay, inlet, creek and cove in geography always made me wonder if such phenomena really exist in nature and…
Shimoga Sojourn, destinations uncommon
Located on the banks of the Tunga river, Shimoga now officially renamed “Shivamogga” is a gateway to a number of unknown yet beautiful destinations. Also called the “Gateway of Malnad”,…
Anegudde Vinayaka Temple, Khumbasi
Considered as one of the seven “Mukti” stalas” of Karanataka, Anegudde is the holy abode of the elephant headed God, Lord Ganesha. Derived from the words “Aane” meaning elephant and…