Six Offbeat Things to do in Udupi, Karnataka
There is little doubt that the temple town of Udupi is one of the most visited places in the southern state of Karnataka. Situated in coastal Karnataka about 425 km…
Multifaceted Mosale: a perfect weekend getaway from Bengaluru
With hectic lifestyles within claustrophobic cities becoming the order of the day, a getaway from the concrete urban jungle is always a welcome change. There is something about being close…
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…
Mysuru off the beaten track- Part I: Of Silk and Sandal
One of the most visited cities of South India, Mysore in Karnataka is synonomous with royalty, heritage and of course its world famous Dasara. Recently renamed Mysuru, the city’s glittering…
Sculptural splendour: Chandramouleshwara temple, Hubli
Home to a number of magnificent ancient temples, south India is a delight for the traveler with a penchant for history, culture and architecture. One such beautiful temple is the…