Karnataka Tourism

Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary

Sri Ranganatha is the presiding deity of the ancient temple at Srirangapattana. Picture1 - Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary Islands “Thittu” means…

Somanathapura

Baagilali Kai Mugidu Valage Baa Yaathrikane Shileyalla Vee Gudiyu Kaleya Baleyu ….. Somanathapura temple inspired Kannada poet Kuvempu to pen…

Bandipur Wild Life Sanctuary

Picture1 - Bandipur Another favorite getaway of ours is Bandipur.  I have lost count the number of times we have…

Shri Chamarajendra Zoological Gardens, Mysore Zoo

The other common name is "Mysore Zoo" and it is one of the oldest and well maintained zoos in India.…

BR Hills – Biligiri Rangana Betta – Biligiri Ranga Hill Range

"Biligiri Rangaiah, Neene Helaiah Sri Ranganayakiya Chandulli Chaluvaiah…" The above is a popular song of the 70's from the Kannada movie Sharapanjara,…

Birds spotted in KR Nagar, Chunchanakatte and Hosa Agrahara

KR Nagar also known as Yedathore is situated 57 Km from Mysore. The ancient Arakeshwara temple is situated in KR Nagar.…

Varadahalli

Varadahalli also known as Varadapura is situated 6 Kms from Sagar, Shimoga district of Karnataka. This divine place in the…

Coorg

South Indian heroine Suhasini wearing  coorgi style saree and crooning the song “Madikeri sepoyi…” (Madikeri soldier) on mist covered hills…

Lumbini Gardens

Nagavara Lake has had a makeover from the lake authority of India and is now known as Lumbini Gardens. The…

Tyavarekoppa Lion Safari

Tyavarekoppa Lion and Tiger Safari was established in 1988 and is located 15 Kms north-west of Shimoga on the way…

Muthyala Maduvu or Pearl Valley

This is a waterfall 40 Kms away from Bangalore. Since the water droplets falling from the rocks shine like pearls,…

Ikkeri

Ikkeri is the erstwhile capital of the Keladi Nayakas situated 3 Kms from Sagara, Shimoga district. Ikkeri in Kannada means…

Varadamoola

River Varada originates from this place and hence the name Varadamoola. It is situated in the Western Ghats of Karnataka…

Bottle on Rocks

News of ban of alcohol and plastic on Nandi hills is something to cheer about as this can give back…

Mysore – Mysuru

Mysore is a heritage city and pride of Karnataka. It is a beautiful city with rich history, legends, monuments, educational…

Jog Falls

Manavanagi huttida mele en en kandi Saayotanaka samsaradolage gandaa gundi... Herikondu hogodilla sattaag bandi Irodrolage omme nodu Joga gundi... .…

Trikuteshwara Temple

This ancient temple of Trikuteshwara dates back to the Kalyani Chalukyas who ruled this region during 1050 to 1200 CE.…

Karanji Kere (Lake)

Mysore is proud of its three lakes, Lingabhudhi, Kukkarahalli and Karanji Kere.  Karanji Kere / Fountain lake is maintained by the…

Bheemeshwari Fishing & Nature Camp

Picture1 - A Lotus pond on the way to Bheemeshwari On an early morning of July we set off with…

Heritage buildings of Mysore – Part II

Mysore or Mysooru is a place of interest for tourists, historians, archeologists, academicians and architects. There are innumerable heritage buildings…