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An offbeat trip to the blue mountains
Here is an account on a road trip through Rolling hills, tea estates, pristine valleys, secluded lakes and breathtakingly beautiful vistas of Ooty, Coonoor and surrounding places in the Nilgiris.
Postcards from Bannerghatta National Park..
A weekend getaway to the Bannerghatta National Park is a must for anyone who visits or stays in Bangalore. Take a visual tour of the zoo through our pictures.
Unplugged and Crazy in the hills of Sakleshpur
We sat on top of the hill doing nothing for some time appreciating the beauty of the grass covered hills and the forests below, trying to identify the resort where we stayed from the top of the hill. The human aspect looked so miniscule and humble in front of the mighty nature. It was just a small hill that we had climbed but every thing that was below looked so tiny.
Dandeli…
Untamed terrain, frothing river, gorges, valleys, ever green forests, Nature camps, trekking, water sports, breathtaking vistas, wildlife, birds, adventure, photography, relaxation.. if this is what is on your mind for your next vacation, you need to visit Dandeli.
Sunset from the Matunga Hill
Matunga hill offers a panoramic view of the Vijayanagara empire in Hampi. The breathtaking sunset seen from the temple top of the hill is a must watch..
Postcards from Hampi
Hampi never fails to amaze me with its beauty. Each time I visit this beautiful City of ruins, it offers me a visual treat enough to make me feel like coming back quite often. My last visit to this locale was no different. This time around, I was in Hampi at the...
Anegundi.. The twin city of Hampi
Within a short ferry ride from Talawaraghatta (Near Hampi) across the Tungabhadra river, one lands in a not very well known town of Anegundi which is considered as the twin of Hampi because of its mythological and historical significance. One can also reach this place directly from Hospet by road. the journey by road takes about 1 hour via the small town of Kampli.
A day trip to Avalakonda/Dhenugiri near Chikkaballapur
If you are looking for a one-day getaway from Bangalore and are tired of visiting the usual crowded locations, here is an offbeat hilltop located at around 90 km from Bangalore. Avalakonda also known as Dhenugiri is located in the Chikkaballapur district, about 20 km off the NH 7.
Trek to Bhima-Bakasura Betta in Kaiwara
Kaiwara is a small town in Chikkaballapur district of Karnataka located at a distance of about 67 kms from Bangalore. The town also has a history, known as Ekachakra Pura from Dwapara Yuga. The Pandavas from Mahabharata are believed to have lived here during their exile. The hill of Kaiwara is also called as the Bhima Bakasura betta where Bhima is believed to have slain Bakasura. The town has some very beautiful temples like the Amara Narayana swamy temple, Kaiwara tatayya temple, the Bheema lingeshwara temple, Vaikuntha- the cave where Kaiwara Tatayya meditated and attained nirvana
A royal stay on Nandi Hills
How would you fancy a royal stay on a hill top just a few hours drive away from Bangalore. Waking up to the chirping birds, swaying casuarina trees, a chilling mist kissing the greens. No, I m not speaking about the colonial bungalows in Coorg or Munnar or Ooty or Chikkamagalur. I m mentioning the Nandi hills which is just a two-hour drive away from Bangalore.