As I wrote my recent article on 5 wildlife destinations in South India for the Lonely Planet, I found myself recollecting my own tryst with nature and wildlife at Kabini. It has been quite some time since that trip but given that today is a Throwback Thursday, what best but to share my long weekend at Kabini. … Read more
When it comes to the West Coast of India, or for that matter, India itself, the first beach destination most think of is Goa! Though very well-developed and extremely popular, Goa is NOT the only beach destination along the Arabian Sea. Here, we present 10 amazing beaches in India you need to plan your next … Read more
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
Guess what is that one thing that is common between the temples of Hampi and the ones in Ranakpur. In fact, it is the same thing in any heritage temple of India. It is the question – “How did the artisans of the yester-years create these magnificent structures?“. While I still seek the answer to … Read more
Most of us visit the main Hampi and get so lost in the treasures that fill it, that rarely we decide to cross over the Tungabhadra river to figure if there was something that we have missed while visiting this heritage town. So, while my earlier posts guide you through the main Hampi town, this one will … Read more
With this post, I conclude my three- series of Hampi trails. The first trail took you through the splendors of Virupaksha temple while the second one had its spotlight on the magnificent Vijaya Vittala temple. In all these, I wonder if you noticed that the palaces & mansions of the noblemen were missing. Time to … Read more
In my previous posts, I have mentioned Hampi several times and every time, I wonder how I would be able to do justice to this huge treasure trove of heritage. There are just so many places to see in Hampi that one post is not going to do justice to this place. A UNESCO heritage site, this … Read more
Though it has been many months since my unforgettable Scuba Dive at Havelock Islands in Andamans, that thrill of being underwater was something that I still remembered. My resolve to do an independent dive remained as strong as when I made it after my first dive. I had already gleaned information about how to get … Read more
Belur , the erstwhile capital of the Hoysala kingdom, is a popular, & yet not-so-popular tourist destination in Karnataka. Along with its twin city, Halebid, Belur attracts a lot of visitors from Bengaluru. Currently, it is being proposed as a UNESCO world heritage site for its amazing 10th Century temples. The beautiful Chennakesava temple in Belur is … Read more
Cool breeze, Misty Hills, Lovely Sunset all giving you a high Walk in the parks, boat in the lakes, dip in the waterfalls – Sigh!!! Is that how you feel when you head to a Hill Station? There is something very refreshing, peaceful and romantic about hill stations. Every time I visit a new hill … Read more
Helmets – Check! Riding gloves – Check! Rain jacket – Check! Waterproof shoes – Check! Bikes fueled and ready, route map studied and approved and nature stay booked! The last weekend was all about experiencing Wayanad in monsoons and that too, on bikes. I was invited by the road trip maestros – ScoutMyTrip to ride … Read more
One of my latest adventure activities was during my last trip – White Water rafting in Goa. Interestingly, when I shared my experience on my social channels, a lot of people were surprised to hear that this was available in Goa. Indeed it is and in my opinion, it is one of the “must do things … Read more