India travel

Phantom Rock

Phantom Rock also known locally as Cheengeri Mala is a skull shaped rock on a metamorphic rocky hill. When we…

Karapuzha Dam

The main purpose of building Karapuzha dam was to utilize Karapuzha River for irrigation purpose. Karapuzha River is a tributary…

Tipu Sultan Summer Palace

A palace for different seasons could only be afforded by the kings and queens. Every historic place you visit, you…

Radhanagar Beach

Radhanagar Beach is situated in Havelock Island, which is part of Andaman and Nicobar Islands. It is located close to…

Sri Siddhivinayaka Temple – Hattiangadi

Sri Siddhivinayaka Temple – Hattiangadi attracts thousands of visitors around the year from all parts of the world.  Hattiangadi is…

The Regional Agricultural Research Station, Ambalavayal

The Regional Agricultural Research Station, Ambalavayal is a haven for horticulture enthusiasts. It is a place where research is conducted…

Kudremukh

I have a hazy memory of me standing at one of the  view points in Chikkamagalur holding my sister’s hand…

Thattekere

Thatte means plate and Kere means lake in Kannada. So, Thattekere means plate lake. True to its name, the lake…

Hotel Mylari – Mysore

Mylari Masala Dosa is an heritage eating joint in Mysore. Notwithstanding the very small run down place, people start queuing…

Lansdowne Building, Mysore

Mysore city is dotted with heritage buildings built during the reign of the Wodeyars, which reminds us of the glorious…

Birds of Kabini Wildlife Sanctuary

Birds of Kabini Wildlife Sanctuary can drain your Camera batteries in no time, ensure that you have additional batteries!  Yes, out…

Wild Animals of Kabini Wildlife Sanctuary

Wild Animals of Kabini Wildlife Sanctuary includes microscopic ants to giant Elephants to winged friends in every hue.  Some of…

Kabini Wildlife Sanctuary

Jungle book was one of my favorite books and the movie by Disney bought this book alive. I think the…

Moti Dungri Fort, Jaipur

Moti Dungri means Hills of Pearls and Moti Dungri Fort, Jaipur forms the backdrop for the beautiful Birla Mandir. The…

Devarakolli Waterfall

It is now the time of the season when Waterfalls are the happiest and tumble in full glory. The perennial…

Wayanad Heritage Museum

Wayanad Heritage Museum is situated in Ambalvayal, Wayanad, Kerala. A very well maintained museum, it displays the 14th to 16th…

Mushrooms in Kukkarahalli Kere

When I was walking in Kukkarahalli Kere last Sunday, I got to see many varieties of Mushrooms growing in the…

Kunigal Dodda Kere

Kunigal Dodda Kere means Big Lake of Kunigal. The lake is situated in Kunigal town, Tumkur district, Karnataka. The famous…

Bhavani Shankar Temple

Bhavani Shankar Temple is situated in Vasanthapura, Bangalore. The temple is more than 250 years old and the presiding deity…

Sri Durgadevi Temple – Kunjarugiri

Coastal region of Karnataka is renowned for various temples and is known as Parashurama Kshetra (region carved by Lord Parashuramam,…