Lakkidi Viewpoint & Chain tree
Lovely panoramic view of Lakkidi viewpoint reminded us the scenery from Agumbe ghat view point and legend behind chain tree of Lakkidi added some extra spice of mystery to the visit. View from Lakkidi...
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Kabini Backwaters
Lush green location, glimpses of tiny villages on the way, fertile agricultural lands around and the feel of isolation from the busy urban life makes Kabini Backwaters an alluring destination to spend your weekend...
Hebbe Falls
Hebbe falls is one of the few waterfalls in Karnataka where journey to reach the waterfalls is as interesting and exciting as the majestic waterfalls. Located in the lush green surrounds of Bhadra wildlife...
Bhoga Nandeeshwara Temple
Hidden Gems We talked about how a place gets sidelined because of a more popular place located near it in our previous post on Gommatagiri. This post is yet another classic example of another...
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...
Someshwara Temple and Kolaramma Temple of Kolar
The second Sunday of 2018 and we have our brand new Tata Nexon at home. Why not go for a long drive, we thought and opted to go to Kolar and visit two temples...
Shivagange – Perfect day trip from Bangalore
Finally, the day has come to visit Shivagange hill, one of the popular weekend getaways from Bangalore and one of the noted trekking destinations in Karnataka. For most of the folks from Bangalore, a...
Male Mahadeshwara Hills (M M Hills)
Date: 1-Oct-16 Thilak’s friends had planned a bike ride to Male Mahadeshwara Betta on 1-October. Since I had gradually become part of their riding group, I was invited as well. Male Mahadeshwara Betta, popularly...
Bilikal Rangaswamy Betta
Date: 17-Sep-16 A spontaneous decision to go on a long ride led us to Bilikal Rangaswamy Betta, popularly known as Bilikal Hills. Located about 70 km from Bangalore, this hill is a popular destination...
BR Hills and K Gudi
Date: 2-Jul-16 This weekend was reserved for a day trip to Biligiri Rangana Hills, popularly known as BR Hills. Located in the Chamarajanagar district of Karnataka, this hill range is known for its rich...
Hogenakkal Falls
Date: 12-Sep-15 Hogenakkal Falls, located in the Dharmapuri district of Tamil Nadu, is often referred to as the Niagara of India. Formed by the mighty River Kaveri, the destination is known for its numerous...
Chitradurga
Date: 18-July-15 We had spent a wonderful week with my in-laws and wanted to conclude their stay with a visit to one of Karnataka’s most iconic historical landmarks, Chitradurga Fort. My father-in-law has always...
Shravanabelagola
Date: 14-June-15 This was my second visit to Shravanabelagola in four years and Thilak’s first. According to AccuWeather, the town would remain cloudy throughout the day, a forecast that made all three of us...
Mulabagilu Virupaksha Temple and Avani
Date: 1-May-15 The previous day’s heavy rainfall had left us without electricity, internet, and television connectivity. Rather than spending the day indoors, we decided to head out on a spontaneous road trip. Finding new...
Lepakshi and Bhoganandishwara Temple
Date: 14-Mar-15 This was our second trip of the month, and one that we had been looking forward to for a long time. Lepakshi had been on our travel list for quite a while,...
Turuvekere Temples and Markonahalli Dam
Date: 11-Jan-2015 This was our first day trip of 2015, and we wanted it to be something special. Since we had already visited most of the popular one-day destinations around Bangalore, finding a new...
Pyramid Valley
Date: 7-Dec-14 This was a very spontaneously planned outing, not exactly a trip, but more of a long evening ride. After several days, we finally found some free time to spend together. We stayed...
Kotilingeshwara
Date: 30-Nov-2014This weekend, my parents were visiting us in Bangalore. Unfortunately, there are only a handful of popular one-day tourist destinations around the city that are suitable for taking visiting relatives. Among them, Nandi...
A Home Run through Magical Malenadu
Date: 28-Aug-14 and 31-Aug-14 Among the many beautiful routes connecting Bangalore to our hometown, the Shimoga route has always been one of the most scenic and popular among travelers. This post is about our...
