Hoysala Temples of Karnataka – A Complete Guide
Karnataka is peppered with many Hoysala temples, filled with sculptures and stories. Here is an offbeat Hoysala Temples trail, must visit for heritage lovers.
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Mysore (Mysuru) – Places to see, Things to do – Travel Guide
Mysore aka Mysuru, the city of palaces, gardens, Mysore Pak, silk sarees, sandalwood oil and much more. Here is a travel guide on must see places in Mysore and trails to follow
Talakadu Panchalinga Temples Submerged in Sand
The town of Talakadu was once cursed and submerged in sand. The temples of Talakadu have now been excavated and it is a popular weekend destination from Bangalore.
Shettihalli Church, Hassan – Day trip from Bangalore
Looking for a day trip from Bangalore? Here is the ruins of Shettihalli church, sporting different looks in different season. Read more..
Lord Shiva by the Arabian Sea, Murudeshwar -Temples of India
Once in a year, sometime late on a winter night, lot of hindu devotees who follow Shaivism remain awake all night, chanting and praying to Lord Shiva, as it is the Great Night of Lord Shiva known as Maha Shivaratri. On such a day let us go around the famous Murudeshwar temple situated in the …
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Chikmagalur – Two beautiful Sunsets and some Rain
Chikmagalur was our next hill station summer stop where we took our stuffed bags. I came across the few folks from meetup.com who were leaving for Chikmagalur, and I readily joined them. We started our journey from Bangalore and zoomed through Channarayapatna, Hassan, Belur, and it was nearly past 2 pm when we reached Chikmagalur. …
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Pattadakal – UNESCO World Heritage Site
Some of the best trips are those which you go on without any expectations! Pattadakal was one such place where I had set out for a one-day trip from Hampi without any plan or research. Boy, it was worth it! Badami, Aihole and Pattadakal from a well-known travel circuit, often covered together. Pattadakal is a …
Govindanahalli – Kikkeri – Hosaholalu – Day trip from Bangalore
Come weekend and the dilemma every Bangalorean has is where to escape to from the city crowd. And here are few quaint places close to Bangalore, hardly any crowd, after a wonderful drive and for the people interested in architecture. Govindanahalli, Kikkeri and Hosaholalu are close to each other and are Hoysala temples, an ideal …
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Hike to Yana Caves, Gokarna
“How far is Yana caves from here? Will there be people around?” I asked the driver on our way to Mirjan fort. I had done my research on Yana caves beforehand, and some of the blogs suggested going only in groups since it is a deserted place. “Not very far, madam. Another hour from here. …
The Historical Town of SriRangapatna – Day trip from Bangalore
Weekend getaway from Bangalore or a short stop before heading to Mysore, here is all you can do at Srirangapatna. A historical town to explore
Chasing the Tiger – Kabini River Lodge
You know, there is a FB page called,”Save the Tiger”. They keep putting up awesomastic pictures of Tigers. That majestic walk, that piercing look, those playful cubs, who wouldn’t want to watch it live! So we planned our next trip to Kabini forest reserve. By luck we got our rooms coinciding with the republic …
Chitra Santhe 2015
I was introduced to Chitra Santhe last year and this year I kept a reminder as soon as I saw the advertisement in paper a month back. This is one Santhe that does not disappoint you as there is something for everyone. Chitra Santhe is the annual painting exhibition held by Chitrakala Parishat at Kumara …
