India travel

Karighatta

Picture1 - Karighatta view from Nimishamba “Kari” in Kannada means black and “Ghatta” means hill.  Karighatta is a hill 20Kms…

Abbey Falls

Waterfalls whether big or small are always a pleasure to see and enjoy.  Abbey falls is one such waterfall tucked…

Ranebennur Blackbuck Sanctuary

Picture1 - Buffer zone of  the Sanctuary Ranebennur Blackbuck Sanctuary Sanctuary is situated approximately 301 kms from Bangalore in Haveri…

Mysore Outfit

A founder member of one of the oldest law colleges in Mysore – Sarada Vilas Law College my grandfather, lawyer…

Jwalamukhi Tripura Sundari Temple

"Kadamba vana vasinim, kanaka vallaki dharinim, Maharha mani harinim, mukasa mulla sad varunim, Daya vibhava karinim vichatha lochamim, charinim, Trilochana…

Kokkare Bellur

“Kokkare” in Kannada means Crane.  Kokkare Bellur village has got its name due to the fact that many migratory birds…

Jenukallu Gudda

Jenu means Honey, Kallu means stone and Gudda means hill.  This place is a viewpoint in the Western Ghat, which…

Heritage Buildings of Mysore – Part1

My school was just behind one of the oldest buildings in Mysore…Jaganmohan Palace. Everyday I used to walk to school…

Chamundi Hills – Mysore

As you near Mysore city, the first thing that you notice is Chamundi hills standing protectively over the city spread…

Shopping and Eating out in Mysore

Shopping in Mysore for souvenir or anything else can be done in plenty. Tourists, locals and rural people living around…

Sathodi Falls

Sathodi Falls is situated in Uttara Kannada (North Karnataka) district; it is 32 Kms away from Yellapur.  In the midst…

Sagarkatte, Mysore

The best part of the monsoon season is that the dams open their gates when full and the waterfalls and…

Magod Falls

Many rivers and streams leap, bounce and fall in the exotic hills of the western ghats. River Bedti is one…

Chunchanakatte Falls – Chunchankatte Waterfalls

Cauvery flows into Chunchanakatte falls roaring thunderously forming a 60 feet height and approximately 300 to 400 feet wide waterfalls.

Chunchi Falls

When I heard the name of the falls I felt like humming the good old Hindi song “Mera Naam Chin…

Mekedatu

Mekedatu, in Kannada means Goat’s leap, which is situated 98kms south of Bangalore. River Cauvery flows into a deep and…

Kuruva Dweep or Kuruva Island

Kuruva Dweep or Kuruva Island (popular name) is situated in Kerala, India Dweep means an island; it is a group…

Thirunelli Temple

Thirunelli Temple is a 5000 year  ancient temple and the presiding deity is Thirunelli Perumal / Lord Vishnu. Legend says…

Tholpetty Wildlife Sanctuary

Tholpetty Wildlife Sanctuary in Kerala is part of Wyanad Wildlife Sanctuary situated 100kms from Mysore and is adjacent to Nagarhole…

Melukote Srivaishnava Piligrimage Center

Melukote is a famous piligrimage center situated in Mandya district, Karnataka. This place is also known as Thirunarayanapuram, Yadavagiri or…