India travel

Gadisar Lake

A lake in the middle of the desert is a surprise to the visitors and the presence of an exquisitely…

Shri Mangeshi Temple, Goa

The drive to Mangeshi Temple is beautiful as the road winds into the lush green Western Ghats hills. The temple…

Temples of Goa

You will be surprised to know that there are some beautiful and ancient temples dedicated to Hindu gods in Goa.…

Colonel Bailey’s Dungeon, Srirangapatna

Tipu Sultan used the dungeons to confine the British. Colonel Baileys Dungeon is named after a Britisher Colonel Bailey who…

South Goa Beaches

Are you craving for the sand to slip through your toes, feel the sea breeze on your hair, hear the…

Manikyadhara Falls

Manikyadhara falls also known as Nellikayi Theertha is situated 1 km from Baba Budan Giri Dattatreya Peetha, Chikkamagalur, Karnataka. The…

Nimishamba Temple

“Nimisha” means a minute, and the presiding goddess of this temple is believed to grant your wish in a minute. …

Udupi

Udupi is synonymous with darshinis (vegetarian eating joints) serving tasty South Indian food. Udupi is also famous for temples and…

Sharavathi Wildlife Sanctuary

Sharavathi Wildlife Sanctuary is part of Sharavathi River Valley and was declared protected in 1972. It is the best place…

Sharavathi River Valley View

The most beautiful valley award in the Western Ghats without doubt goes to Sharavathi River valley. This valley is rich…

Bhadra Wildlife Sanctuary

The best part of our trip to Chikmagalur district last summer was the time spent at the Bhadra Wildlife Sanctuary.…

Linganamakki Dam

The Linganamakki dam is located in Kargal town, Sagara taluk and is built across Sharavathi River in 1964. The length…

Sharavathi River

Sharavathi is a river with its origin at Ambuthirtha in Thirthahalli taluk, Shimoga district. Sharavathi river also tumbles down the…

Birds of Puttenahalli Lake – 2013

The most fascinating fact of Puttenahalli Lake is that though there is no water in the lake, it still attracts…

Rajas Tomb – Gaddige – Coorg

Gaddige or Gadduge is a place towards the north of Coorg with tombs of Kodava royalty, court dignitaries, royal priest…

Karni Mata Temple

An unusual temple in Deshnoke is dedicated to Karni Mata and attracts many devotees and curious tourists. Karni Mata temple…

Kunti Betta

Kunti Betta / hill was the destination for a cycling and rock climbing expedition during my college days. With non…

Sims Park Coonoor

Sims park is named after J.D.Sim who was the secretary of the Madras Club in 1874. The garden is spread…

Kotagiri

Kotagiri is small hill town situated in Nilgiris biosphere at an elevation of 1793 meters above sea level. The famous…

Keladi Rameshwara Temple

The Keladi Rameshwara temple complex built by the Nayakas in Keladi is a must visit to experience the Malanadu architecture.…