Travel

Halebidu – Halebeedu

The city Dwarasamudra meaning “the door to the sea” was the capital city of the Hoysala Empire in the 12th…

Yediyur Lake

Yediyur Lake in Bengaluru is one of the oldest lakes in the city.  It existed during the Hoysala period, 1,400…

Havelock Island

As we cruised from Port Blair to Havelock Island, I looked forward to fulfill my dream to snorkel, sea walk,…

Se Cathedral – Goa

Right opposite the Basillica de Bom Jesus, is the Roman Catholic Se Cathedral - Goa. It is the seat of…

Bangalore Fort

It took me few years to realize that Bangalore has an ancient fort, which was open to public. Bangalore fort…

Kalapathar Beach – Havelock Island

If you want an example of a breath-taking beach, it is Kalapathar Beach – Havelock Island. Kalapathar means Black Rocks…

Kote Venkataramana Temple – Bangalore

Kote Venkataramana Temple - Bangalore is one of the oldest temples in Bangalore and situated next to Tipu Sultan Summer…

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…

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…