50 kms before Goa, lies this little coastal town – Karwar. At the sangam (Confluence) of River Kali and the Arabian Sea, Karwar is a relatively lesser developed beach destination than its neighbor Goa. But this is not to say that it is any less interesting than Goa. Here are 5 things that I recommend … Read more
In case you have been wondering where I have been, well! Summer holidays have begun and I have been out the last couple of days entertaining my nephews and daughter. No! Not traveling out of Bengaluru, but here within Bengaluru. – experiencing these 3 places in Bengaluru for kids. While it was fun, it sure was … Read more
The first time I discovered luxury trains was when I read Agatha Christie’s Murder on the Orient Express. I was extremely fascinated with the whole train scene that for the first time I paid more attention to the description in the novel rather than the plot. Since then, I have devoured all possible articles and … Read more
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
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
Most of us recognise Coorg as a weekend getaway from Bengaluru, the Scotland of India and the Coffee County. With its serene atmosphere, cool fresh greens, chirping birds and natural wildlife – Coorg manages to charm everyone who visits it. I have spent numerous weekends here and have always returned feeling refreshed and rejuvenated. According to me, … Read more
I had heard quite a bit about the Bheemeshwari Nature & Adventure Camp (also, called the Cauvery Fishing Camp or Bheemeshwari Fishing Camp) and was rearing to go – not for a day trip but an overnight one. Having ear-marked it for the next long weekend, I made sure that we had prior bookings and … Read more
It had been long since I visited some tourist attractions within Bengaluru – my own city, and with the bi-annual flower show at Lalbagh in Bangalore, it seemed to the right occasion to change this state of affairs. So I slung my camera bag and headed to the famed botanical gardens of Lalbagh – with … Read more
Happy New Year to all of you! I intended writing this article out last week as a befitting end to a great 2016 — What better way to wrap it all up than a travel round-up. However, since the year was quite good, I decided to relish those last few moments of 2016 in the … Read more
The Summer Palace of Tipu Sultan in Bengaluru is an unusual palace, with none of those marble carvings or intricate motifs. It is instead, made of wood and has a charm of its own. I rediscovered it through the #MakeHeritageFun trail by GoUnesco a fortnight back. The first part of the trail that involved a … Read more
This Sunday was unique, thanks to the #makeheritagefun initiative by GoUnesco. A Sunday spent in doing one of my favorite things – Discovering heritage. What made it even more special was that this time it was within my own city, Bangalore along with my daughter, fellow blogger Indrani Ghose and a bunch of history enthusiasts. The #makeheritagefun event is organized by … Read more