India travel

Birds of Markonahalli Dam

Marconahalli Dam is built across Shimsha River by Sir M Visweswraiah and Ganesh Iyer in 1938-40 incurring a cost of…

Markonahalli Dam

Markonahalli Dam is the first dam in the world built using the Siphon system. It is built across Shimsha River…

Chhatarpur Temple Complex

Chhatarpur Temple complex is the second largest temple complex in India and is located in South Delhi. 60 acres of…

Kalasa

Kalasa is a holy temple-town located in Chikkamagaluru district in Karnataka. Kalasa is home to the Kalaseshwara Temple dedicated to…

Kolluru Mookambika Temple

Amongst the hills of Kodachadri and on the bank of river Sourpanika is the 1200 years old temple of Kolluru…

Varuna Lake

Whenever we pass through the T.Narasipura Road from Mysore, we are sure to stop at an eye-catching water body known…

Thataiah Park, Mysore – Mysuru

Now I reveal to myself and to you who this important citizen of Mysore was and about Thataiah Park, Mysore.

Dharmasthala

The Western Ghats like its higher counterpart the Himalayas is dotted with pilgrimage centers. One such center is Dharmasthala situated…

Vidurashwatha

Legends and Indian history has been etched in this small village called Vidurashwatha in Karnataka. There is a huge Peepal…

Sir M Visvesvaraya Memorial, Muddenahalli – Engineer’s Day

In Mysore region it is common among youngsters to quip at a brilliant person as “Visvesvarayyana thale” (brains of Sri…

Gunja Narasimha Swamy temple

Thousands visit Tirumakudalu Narasipura (T.Narasipura) to visit the ancient temple dedicated to Lord Narsimha Swamy. The temple is popularly known…

Srirama Temple, Ponkuzhi

A stop at Srirama Temple, Ponkuzhi on the way from Mysore to Sulthan Bathery is a must, as it is…

Muddenahalli

Muddenahalli is situated in Chikkaballapur district and is popular because Sir Mokshagundam Visvesvaraya (Sir MV) was born on 15th September…

Vijaynagar Beach, Havelock Island

Vijaynagar Beach is Beach No. 5 on the east coast of Havelock Island. A calm and quiet beach, it attracts…

Maddur

Maddur is a town situated on the banks of River Shimsha in Mandya district, Karnataka. Paddy and coconut growing is…

Banasura Sagar Dam

Banasura Sagar dam is built across the Karamanathodu River, which is a tributary of the Kabini River. The dam situated…

Birla Mandir, New Delhi

One of the major tourist attractions in New Delhi, Birla Mandir also known as Laxmi Narayan Temple is located in…

Shopping and eating out in Andaman and Nicobar

When we planned for the Andaman and Nicobar islands trip, I knew very little about what food is available for…

Sharada Devi Temple, Sringeri

Namaste Sharada Devi| Kashmira Puravasini| Tvamaham Prarthaye Nithyam| Vidya Danam Chadehimi|| Sharada Devi Temple, Sringeri is one of the main…

Shopping and eating out in Udupi

When you hear the word Udupi, dosas, idlis, mangaluru bun and bhajji, comes to your mind as the restaurants run…