A Feathery Trail to meet the birds of Kabini

One of the highlights of my birding in Kabini - the Blue eared Kingfisher

Sometimes in our quest for big things, we miss the tiny treasures that are right in front of us! That is honestly the case when it comes to Kabini. Most of us come with the hope of spotting the big cats but what we tend to miss out are the fluttering beauties of the Kabini … Read more

Scaling the boulders of Ramanagara Hills

Trekking in Ramanagara Hills is a great option for a day trip from Bengaluru

Basanti……In Kutton ke saamne mat nachna Arrey Oh Sambha! Kitne Aadme the? Yeh Ramgarh waale apni betiyon ko kaun chakki ka pisa aata khilate hain re. The classic dialogues from the superhit 70s movie – Sholay seemed to echo back at me from every possible direction. And why not? I was climbing the Ramanagara Hills … Read more

Birds, Bugs & Beasts at Galibore Nature Camp

Galibore forest - just 100 km from Bengaluru

The best form of rejuvenation is when you lie down under the blue skies, close your eyes and listen to the melody of nature And that is what Galibore Nature Camp offers you! After months of lockdown, no travel and stay at home, Galibore Jungle resort turned out to be a perfect therapeutic break. The … Read more

A weekend along the beaches & forts of Kannur, Kerala

Kannur

Some things don’t change. Even though it has been some time that I have left my corporate job, I still track those long weekends and when I get a drift of one, my travel planning mode just switches on. Despite my regular travels, I still need those for some fun time with my family and … Read more

A walk through the Chitradurga Fort

Chitradurga Fort  

As I planned the route from Bangalore to Hampi, I noted that one of the best roads to Hampi was through the town of Chitradurga. A small part of my memory ignited and I remembered that the town had a famous fort – one that I had actually not seen. And well, as I detoured and researched on the fort, I realized … Read more

Sakleshpur – A Blissful Weekend Getaway from Bengaluru

Streamedge_Sakleshpur

When your surroundings are beautiful, you just feel calm. Time slows down and you unwind without any effort. Even if you are doing something adventurous, it does not seem like a strain. And that is a mini holiday that we all crave for every now and then. If you are in Bengaluru (Bangalore), then you … Read more

Apsarakonda – The Secret of the Nymphs

Backwater Pool at Apsarakonda Beach

This year began with a trip to Jog Falls, much requested by my daughter for she had just studied about it. Though I knew that there wouldn’t be much water at this seasonal waterfalls, we went ahead for two reasons – one is the sheer thrill of driving along the scenic roads and the second … Read more