Category: Karnataka
Itinerary of Hampi for a short visit. An UNESCO World Heritage center, and one of the top emerging destinations in Asia for tourism, Hampi is a perfect weekend trip from Bangalore.
There are numerous cool spots near Bangalore where you can drive to, to beat the summer heat. But here, I bring to you my favorites. These, in my opinion, are best hill stations near Bangalore within 300km. Some of these are so close that you can visit them on a whimsical day trip, while for […]
Hampi is one of my favorite places in the world. This real-life history book takes you a time-travel to not just the glorious Vijayanagara Empire, but also to the mythical Kiskinda – the monkey kingdom of Ramayana, and even earlier to Pampa Kshetra – the land of Goddess Parvati. Hampi for me is a Wonderland […]
Discover the best places to visit in Karnataka - One State, Many Worlds. Hills, Forests, Beaches , historic sites - the list has my Favorite Five and 20 more.
Udupi is a coastal district of Karnataka with breathtaking views of green valleys, rivers, lakes, great architecture – both modern and old, and lovely beaches. This makes it a tourist hotspot, especially the Udupi town. However, in this post I will briefly discuss the best places to visit in Udupi district, off-the-beaten-path. In 1991, […]
This post first appeared in this blog and then became a part of my book Postcards from India. The book has 26 such postcards from different parts of India that showcase India’s breathtaking diversity – geographically and culturally. Use coupon code XPLORE to get the book at 20% discount on NotionPress What comes to your […]
Agumbe Ghats in the dense rain forest located in the Shimoga district of Karnataka. Geologists call it the “Cherrapunji of the South”, owing to the heavy rainfall throughout the year. This ecological hotspot is not your usual tourist destination. But it’s raw natural beauty makes it one of my favorite offbeat places to visit in […]
In this post I would like to share the perfect Mysore Itinerary covering the best things to do in Mysore – the top places to visit in Mysore and offbeat places around the city that you may not find in any Mysore travel brochure. At the end of the article you’ll have everything you need […]
Hampi is a land soaked in history, a history that glorifies it and haunts it at the same time. This UNESCO heritage site got a new impetus to its tourism when the NY Times ranked it at no. 2 among the best places to visit in the world in 2019. Let’s begin with a few […]
Tucked in the foothills of Mullyangiri range, lies the charming city of Chikmagalur. The land of coffee as it is often called attracts thousands of tourists every year for its verdant valleys and green vistas. If you are in Bangalore, Chikmagalur must be high on your weekend bucket list. Planning for some adventure with friends […]
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