Maharashtra is the third largest state in India. The State of Bombay was split into Maharashtra and Gujarat according to the language spoken in 1960 by the Bombay Reorganization Act. The borders … [Read more...]
Padukere Beach, Udupi
As we drove down coastal Karnataka, we stopped at the long stretch of Padukere Beach. Every beach though they appear the same have their own characteristics in terms of the trees lining the … [Read more...]
Mattu Beach Udupi
Mattu Beach is located around 10 kilometres from Udupi. A beautiful stretch of pristine Beach secluded from the commercial hullabaloo. An evening spent here transports to another zone. Watch the … [Read more...]
Brahmeshvara Temple, Kikkeri
Kikkeri is a small town in Krishnarajapete (K.R.Pete), Mandya district of Karnataka state, India. The Brahmeshvara Temple in Kikkeri was completed in 1171 AD by Bammave Nayakiti during the … [Read more...]
Chunchanakatte Kodandarama Temple – Rama Temple Chunchanakatte
Chunchanakatte Kodandarama Temple is situated 57 Kms from Mysore in Krishna Raja Nagar (K.R.Nagar) taluk, Mysore district. The temple right beside the Chunchanakatte waterfalls. This ancient … [Read more...]
Nugu Dam, Heggadadevana Kote, Mysore
Nugu Dam is a delightful little dam tucked away in a picturesque location surrounded by hills in Beerwal village, Heggadadevana Kote or H. D. Kote taluk of Mysore district in Karnataka. … [Read more...]
Statues of Postman Basappa and Commandant Bhujangarao Jagadale
Mysore has endless memories of long drives around the heritage city lined with huge old flowering trees and historical buildings dotted with lakes and the stoic Chamundi Hill. We would never miss to … [Read more...]
Chittaranjan Palace Mysuru – The Green Hotel Mysuru
Chittaranjan Palace was built by H.R.H.Krishanaraja Wadiyar for the Mysore Princesses in 1916. It is built in the Indo-Saracenic style of architecture. The ceilings are high with majestic masonry … [Read more...]
Rama Temple Mallur – Rama Temple Doddamallur
Ramaya Ramabhadraya Ramachandraya Vedase Raghunathaya Nathaya Seethayah Patheyeh Namaha|| Mallur also known, as Doddamallur is famous for its ancient Sri Aprameya (Vishnu), Sri Rama and Mallur … [Read more...]
Beejadi Beach
Beejadi Beach is in Beejadi Village of Kundapur Taluk, Udupi District. The pristine sandy beach makes for a perfect family outing. If you are looking for a non-commercial beach, then this is the … [Read more...]
Kaikondarahalli Lake Bengaluru
Kaikondarahalli Lake is situated near Sarjapur road. Thanks to active citizens who identified the dumping yard to be a dying lake and decided to rejuvenate the lake along with the help of the … [Read more...]
Jayamangali Blackbuck Reserve
Jayamangali Blackbuck Conservation Reserve is in Tumakuru district close to Maidenahalli. The reserve is spread over 798 acres of grassland and trees like Acacia and Eucalyptus. The forest … [Read more...]
Uppinakuduru Kundapura
Uppinakuduru is located 6 km north of Kundapura, Udupi district. It is a small island village and was once famous for trading of salt (uppu). Uppinakudru in Kannada means an island of … [Read more...]
Maharaja’s Sanskrit College, Mysore
The Maharaja’s Sanskrit school was started by then Maharaja of Mysuru, H.H.Krishnaraja Wodeyar III in 1868. The Maharaja was an expert in Kannada and Sanskrit languages. He was scholar and a writer … [Read more...]
Nishat Bagh Mysuru – Sunnada Kuppanna Park Mysore
You must be wondering how the Nishat Bagh (garden) in Srinagar has landed in Mysuru situated in South India. Well, the imagination of creating such gardens for the citizens of Mysuru city to enjoy was … [Read more...]
Guru Sweet Mart Mysuru – Mysore Pak at Mysore
As children when we accompanied our parents to the Devaraja Market, Mysuru, we would be overwhelmed by the number of people selling various items from colorful Vermilion powders, fragrant Mysuru … [Read more...]
Mariapura Lake
Another weekend and another birding trip and off we drove to Mariapura lake. A beautiful serene lake where the wind blows, birds chirp, plants whisper, and fishes swim. This lake has a calming effect … [Read more...]
Yercaud Botanical Garden
A visit to the Botanical Garden in hill stations is top on my to-visit list. And off we went to explore the Botanical Garden in Yercaud. The garden though small is interesting as it is tucked … [Read more...]
Serenity Beach Pondicherry
As the name suggests, the beach is serene and beautiful. Serenity beach is situated 5 - 6 Km to the north of Pondicherry. A perfect place to unwind and relax by either taking a dip in the … [Read more...]
Gomatagiri
Gomatagiri is situated in Bettadoor in Mysore district. Gomatagiri is a major Jain center. In the 11th Century, a 10-meter-tall granite statue of Gometeshwara also known as Bahubali is … [Read more...]
