Sonda Vadiraja Matha
Unlike Sahasralinga which we both had visited before, Sonda Vadiraja Matha was a black box for us. We knew there were some religious rules to enter the mutt formally or to perform certain rituals...
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Sahasralinga
The Plan It was day 2 of our Uttara Kannada Sirsi trip. We got up early and started early in the morning by 7-30 by checking out from the hotel we stayed in Kumta....
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Yana Caves
After Mirjan Fort After spending around 1 hr at Mirjan fort, we headed back to Kumta at 1 pm. The plan was to check in to the hot Mahalaxmi comforts at Kumta (where we...
Sonda Vadiraja Matha
Unlike Sahasralinga which we both had visited before, Sonda Vadiraja Matha was a black box for us. We knew there were some religious rules to enter the mutt formally or to perform certain rituals...
Sahasralinga
The Plan It was day 2 of our Uttara Kannada Sirsi trip. We got up early and started early in the morning by 7-30 by checking out from the hotel we stayed in Kumta....
Yana Caves
After Mirjan Fort After spending around 1 hr at Mirjan fort, we headed back to Kumta at 1 pm. The plan was to check in to the hot Mahalaxmi comforts at Kumta (where we...
Mirjan Fort
Route and the location Mirjan fort is around 58 km from Murdeshwar. We left Murdeshwar at around 11:15 and reached the place at 12 noon. Luckily it was cloudy that day and it saved...
Murdeshwara and Maravante beach
We were in our hometown for Deepavali vacation and after Deepavali, we had some more spare days to spend with family. What is the best way to spend quality time with family other than...
BabaBudangiri Road Trip
Bababudangiri and Kemmangundi of Chikmagalur is one of the most favorite weekend getaways for travel enthusiasts from Bengaluru. The blend of lush green coffee plantations, beautiful weather, and amazing hilltops make it worth all...
Exploring Chikmagalur Day 2: Muthodi and beyond.
Extra time Even though we had to check out of the hotel at 12 noon, we still had time till 4 pm to return the scooter back to the Royal brothers renting agents. The...
Exploring Chikmagalur Day 2 : Mullayyanagiri and Mahal
The plan Honestly speaking, there was no clear plan for Day 2. At least we didn’t think of visiting Mullayyanagiri. We wanted to just roam around those not crowded routes of Chikmagalur. Rough idea...
Exploring Chikmagalur Day 1 : Hirekolale Lake & Mallanduru shooting point
Reaching Chikmagalur Right after winding up our visit to Javagal Lakshmi Narayana Temple, we headed towards our primary destination: Chikmagalur.We took the scenic route which goes through Belavadi and joins Belur – Chikmagalur state...
Javagal Lakshmi Narasimha Temple
If you are a history buff and love art, you wouldn’t have missed visiting Belur and Halebeedu when in Karnataka. Historians believe that there are more than 100 such beautiful temples built by Hoysalas...
Agumbe Via Chikmagalur
Agumbe is one of the moistest places in Karnataka and is also called as Cherrapunji of Karnataka. It can be reached from Bengaluru via Chikmagaluru or via Shivamogga. This is the writeup about the...
Achyutaraya Temple, Hampi
Reaching the place After visiting the Underground Shiva temple, we were left with the last destination left in our Hampi 2 days trip. And it was Achyutaraya temple. It’s just 5 mins drive of...
Underground Shiva Temple, Hampi
Reaching the temple After spending time inside Zenana Enclosure, google map showed us a dusty mud road to reach our next destination, Underground Shiva temple or Prasanna Virupaksha temple. Without giving the second thought,...
Zenana Enclosure, Hampi
After Hazara Rama temple, we walked towards Zenana Enclosure. Zenana Enclosure is a vast area with beautiful monuments inside and bordered by the tall compound walls. This was a private property reserved for the...
Hazara Rama Temple, Hampi
After visiting Sanapur lake and Vijaya Vittala Temple Our first destination post-lunch was Hazara Rama Temple. This is my most favorite temple in Hampi and we recommend you to add this to your Hampi...
Vijaya Vittala Temple and Stone Chariot of Hampi
After spending a spectacular morning at Sanapur lake, we headed towards the very famous Vijaya Vittala temple of Hampi. Vijaya Vittala temple Vijaya Vittala temple is the most spectacular and the must-visit temple of Hampi....
Serenity at Sanapur Lake
Gowri resort Our stay at Gowri resort was a pleasant one. Though it was very basic accommodation, the place was amidst beautiful nature. Just in front of the rooms, there were green paddy fields...
Queen’s Bath, Mahanavami Dibba, and Stepped Tank
Queen’s Bath After visiting Badavi Linga idol, we headed towards Royal Enclosure. On the Royal Enclosure side of Hampi, the first attraction you will get to see is Queen’s bath. [Click here to see...
Krishna Temple, Lakshmi Narasimha, and Badavi Linga
Krishna Temple We headed towards Krishna Temple post lunch and reached there at 3.30 pm. Krishna Temple is situated very close to Sasivekalu Ganesha idol. The temple was built in 1513 AD by the...
Sasivekalu Ganesha, Kadlekalu Ganesha, and Ruins of Hampi Bazar
We started climbing down the Hemakuta Hill at around 1 PM. Enroute, we visited one of the big Ganesha idols of Hampi, Sasivekalu Ganesha. Since it was carved by a mustard seller, the idol is...
