If you want to be on top of Karnataka, then travel to Mullayyanagiri, which is the highest peak in Karnataka. It is 16 Km from Chikkamagalur and is 1930 meters above sea level and the view of the hills, plains and forests is mind blowing.
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Chikkamagaluru was always mentioned by my dad and his cousins with a lot of affection as they spent their holidays in their maternal Grandfather’s coffee estate. I have heard many incidents and stories that my dad and his cousins experienced in Chikkamagaluru. My love for nature and Chikkamagaluru was triggered by their memories of walking [...]
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Hawa Mahal means “Palace of Winds” is part of the city palace in Jaipur, Rajasthan. It was built in 1799 by Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh, and designed by Lal Chand Usta in the form of the crown of Krishna, the Hindu god. It is built with pink sand stones and has 953 small windows called [...]
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At a walkable distance from our house is a Mini forest maintained by the forest department. Picture1 – Mini Forest
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I remember visiting Bhadravathi in 1979 as part of our school education trip. We visited Vishweshwaraya Iron and Steel Limited (VISL) factory and all I can remember is that it was very hot and noisy inside. We friends were busy noticing that the water in our water bottle had become warm. The unit was started [...]
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Gumbaz is situated in Srirangapattana and is the mausoleum of Tiger of Mysore – Tipu Sultan, his father Hyder Ali and his mother Fathima Begum. The Gumbaz stands out against the background of the beautiful green Lalbagh Gardens.
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The historic place of Srirangapatna / Srirangapattana is situated on the banks of river Cauvery at 15 Km from Mysore. Srirangapattana is noted for its ruler Tipu Sultan, the Ranganatha Temple, Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary, and Cauvery River.
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We planned for a weekend getaway to Nrityagram, which turned to be a unique experience. The dance village is situated on a 10 acre land near Hessarghatta, 30 Km from Bangalore. This was founded in 1990 by Protima Gauri who was a model, actress and a dancer. Protima Gauri’s joy and passion for dance art [...]
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This temple of great reverence is a piligrimage center situated near Doddaballapur, 60 Km from Bangalore. The temple is dedicated to Lord Subramanya and Lakshmi Narasimha.
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When I visited Jal Mahal, Jaipur in 1995, I was very disappointed to see the Man Sagar Lake in which it is situated was dry and dirty. The palace itself was not maintained well. I hoped that the place would get a face lift as it had lot of potential to attract tourists.
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