Category: Travel
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Exploring Bangalore #4: Shrunagiri Sri Shanmukha Temple, Omkar Hills and Full Circle Taproom
Can Temples be a perfect getaway? Before coming to Bangalore, I might have said a hesitant ‘Yes’ but now I say ‘Definitely’!! We love exploring our own city and on a Saturday afternoon, we decided to visit two beautiful temples. Since both the temples were located at a height, there were some stairs involved, but…
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4 Days Monsoon Roadtrip Across Karnataka: Through Temples, Beaches, Hills and Waterfalls
In Karnataka, monsoon is magnificent. The Western Ghats are carpeted in green, and covered with mist. The forests spring alive with seasonal waterfalls. The beaches are free of tourists and waterfalls are brimming, making them a vision of beauty. It is a little tricky to plan a monsoon trip, because you have to avoid the…
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Exploring Bangalore #3: A Day Trip to Mandargiri
A unique temple, a short hike and a mesmerizing sunset – that’s what our recent weekend trip to Mandargiri was all about. Mandargiri is a place of pilgrimage for Jains, located in Tumkur district of Karnataka. But don’t get deterred by ‘pilgrimage’. This place is far from boring. In fact it is one of the…
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The Idyllic Hamlet of Sakleshpur
Verdant hills, rolling meadows with cows grazing, gushing waterfalls and breathtaking scenes at every turn….. if this paints the picture of an idyllic holiday for you, then Sakleshpur is your destination! I often call Sakleshpur ‘the lesser known sister of Coorg and Chikmagalur’. It offers similar vistas of green hills and blue skies and a…
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Short Bike Rides From Bangalore#2: Shivagange
This was out second venture in trying out a short bike ride from our home in Bangalore. Shivagange is around 40km from our home, and quite easily accessible through the highway. Once you leave the highway, and start riding into the hinterland, you’ll feel that you’ve left the hustle and bustle of Bangalore far behind!…
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Short Bike Rides From Bangalore#1: Shri Ramalingeshwara Temple, Baradi
We are always on the lookout for short Bike Rides( within 30-40 km) from where we stay near Tumkur Road in Bangalore. I got to know about Shri Ramalingeshwara Temple, Baradi from a travel blog, and on a holiday, we decided to explore this place. It is barely 30 km from our house. Once we…
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Beaches and Beyond: Exploring the exquisite beauty of South Goa
Goa…the name is enough to put anyone in party mode. But hidden in plain sight is another part of Goa…the introvert South Goa which is home to pristine beaches, majestic cliffs, lush green forests and scrumptious food. The countryside is dotted with colourful villas, and the narrow roads lead into green infinity. On this trip…
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