Kallu Ganapati temple: Padumundu, Shiriyara: A photoessay
First off, here’s wishing all my readers a wonderful 2018! Hope your year is filled with joy, fun and of course many happy travels! Here is a quick post on…
Udupi cuisine: soulful and steeped in tradition
The temple town of Udupi in Karnataka is famous for more reasons than one. A bustling town, a little over 400 km from Bangalore, Udupi is synonymous with the Krishna…
Royal Orchid Metropole, Mysore: an ideal combination of the classic and contemporary
As you enter the gates of the Royal Orchid Metropole hotel situated in the heart of Mysore city, you are instantly transported into a world full of charm, style and…
Royal Orchid Brindavan Garden Palace and Spa: luxury in the lap of nature
Brindavan Gardens Impeccably maintained lawns, manicured bushes, exquisitely crated fountains and lush greenery are some of the first things that catch your attention as you make your way down the…
A toy story: wooden toys of Channapatna, Karnataka
“Welcome to the Land of Toys” says the green signboard as you drive down to Channapatna on the Mysore-Bengaluru highway. Located about 60 km from Bengaluru, the town is also…
Ageless beauties galore: Manjusha car museum, Dharmastala
Reaching Dharmasthala just as the temple gates closed for the afternoon break was a tad disappointing. Given the fact that it was a long weekend, the highways were crowded and…
Pattadakal and Badami: Evolution of Chalukyan temple architecture
The exquisite temples of Pattadakal and Badami in the southern state of Karnataka are yet another illustration of the rich and unique heritage of India. Located less than 500 km…
Heritage Getaway: Mighty Ruins and Silk Weavers in Ramanagara
Driving between Bengaluru and Mysuru, travellers whiz past a sign pointing to Ramanagara barely even noticing it. It’s a tiny town that few visit, but what looks like a forgotten…
A philosopher’s home: Pajakakshetra, Udupi
Located about seven km from the temple town of Udupi is the quiet, seemingly nondescript town of Pajaka. This town is off the conventional pilgrimage circuit of Udupi. However, Pajaka…
Poetry on stone: Sculptural magnificence of the temples of Halebid & Belur
South India’s 4,000-year-old history has witnessed the rise and fall of various powerful dynasties including the Pallavas, Cholas, Cheras and Hoysalas. Many of these rulers built elaborate temples that were…