Karnataka Tourism

Maravanthe Beach

On our Karnataka coastal temple trip, my husband insisted on driving up to the Maravanthe beach. The drive was spectacular…

Lakshmeshwara

Lakshmeshwara also known as Puligere is a town in Shirahatti Taluk, Gadag district, Karnataka. There are many ancient religious places…

Brindavan Gardens

Visit to Brindavan Gardens is high priority on the itinerary of visitors to Mysore. Even the good old Mysoreans love…

Kodachadri

I cannot keep away from my beloved Western Ghats for long. The hills beckoned and we readily drove to explore…

Jaya Lakshmi Vilas Mansion Mysore

Tucked in the lush greenery of Manasagangotri is a quaint and grand mansion known as Jaya lakshmi Vilas Mansion in…

Kemmanagundi

Kemmanagundi was the chosen summer retreat of Maharajah Krishnaraja Wodeyar VI and hence it is still known as K.R.Hills. The…

Baba Budangiri Hills

Baba Budangiri Hills is also known as Chandra Drona Parvatha and is situated in Chikmagalur district, Karnataka. The drive up…

Talacauvery

The birth place of Cauvery / Kaveri River is Talacauvery. It is nestled in the hills of Brahmagiri range near…

Jamia Masjid Srirangapatna

Masjid-e-Ala aka Jumma Masjid is an historical tourism sites in Srirangapatna, Karnataka. Tipu Sultan built Masjid-e-Ala aka Jamia Masjid Srirangapatna…

Raja Seat – Coorg

Raja Seat means King’s Seat. It is view point in Coorg, which used to be a favorite place for the…

Madikeri Fort – Coorg

Madikeri or Mercara is the headquarters of Coorg or Kodagu District. It was founded by Prince Mudduraja of Haleri Dynasty…

Seethalayanagiri – Chikmagalur

Seethalayanagiri is situated on the way from Chikmagalur to Mullayanagiri.  As you drive up the winding roads of Chandradrona hill…

Omkareshwar Temple – Madikeri

In Madikeri / Coorg there is an ancient Omkareshwar temple dedicated to Lord Omkareshwara / Shiva which was built by…

Mullayanagiri

If you want to be on top of Karnataka, then travel to Mullayanagiri, which is the highest peak in Karnataka.…

Chikmagalur – Chikkamagaluru

Chikmagalur was always mentioned by my dad and his cousins with a lot of affection as they spent all their holidays…

Gumbaz Srirangapatna

Gumbaz is situated in Srirangapatna and is the mausoleum of Tiger of Mysore – Tipu Sultan, his father Hyder Ali…

Mysore Palace

The main attraction of Mysore and the heritage building which gives the aura of royalty to the city is the…

Harihareshwara Temple, Harihar

The Harihareshwara temple built in 1223–1224 by Polalva, a commander and minister of the Hoysala Empire King Vira Narasimha II…

Harihar

Harihar or Harihara city is located in Davangere District of Karnataka at 275 kilometers from Bangalore. Harihar was known as…

Sri Jayachamarajendra Art Gallery, Jaganmohan Palace, Mysore

Our school was right behind Jaganmohan Palace, Mysore and I have been on stage many times in the huge auditorium…