“Why don’t you visit the Mirjan Fort”?
That was our autorickshaw (tuk-tuk) driver Vitthal whom we had hired to drop us off at the Om Beach in Gokarna, Karnataka India.
It was almost afternoon on a hot April day.
…Mirjan Fort – A Lost Fort of India Read More »
As the sun slowly submerges into the Arabian Sea at the Gokarna beach and the sky takes on a rosy hue, the streets of Gokarna seem to be bathed in a golden halo.
…Gokarna Street Art As Enigmatic As The Place Read More »
A new concept on the hospitality landscape of India was what the OYO Townhouse has been touted as. The concept is a departure from the traditions of the hotel industry and was looking at a futuristic way of operations, the SMARTER way.
…Hotel Review: OYO Townhouse Koramangala Bangalore Read More »
It was quite a sultry afternoon and I wiped my face for the hundredth time as I walked on the streets of Bijapur (The city has now been renamed as Vijapura), a small city which is situated about 530 Kilometers from Bangalore, the capital city of the Southern Indian state of Karnataka.
…The Mystery of the Whispering Gallery of Gol Gumbaz Read More »
Karnataka, one of the southern states of India is a veritable treasure house of attractions that are bound to enthrall visitors with their everlasting charm. As the tag line of Karnataka Tourism states, Karnataka is, ” One State. Many worlds. On the one hand, the state’s coastline which includes the magical beaches of Gokarna and Karwar serenade your senses while on the other hand, the timeless beauty of heritage sites like Hampi and enigmas like the Gol Gumbaz will amaze you.
…Shravanabelagola – Home of the World’s Tallest Standing Monolithic Statue Read More »
A day tour of Bangalore with a difference
“I want to see a different perspective of Bangalore”, that was the request from a friend as we sat across each other in the Shangri La hotels lobby. He was in the city on business and had ear-marked a day to spend with me and get a slice of Bangalore too in the bargain.
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Somanathapur – The Last Of The Hoysala Temples
“The real voyage of discovery consists not in seeking new landscapes, but in having new eyes”. This quote of Marcel Proust is so true. Many a time we miss wonderful gems that are all around us in our quest for new landscapes in faraway lands.
…Day Trip to Somanathapur – Chennakeshava temple, Karnataka, India Read More »
It was Diwali, the festival of lights, an Indian festival that can be compared to Christmas. This time we wanted to do something different during the Diwali holidays apart from gorging on sweets, lighting lamps, socializing and lighting fireworks, We wanted to get off the beaten track and do something different, something adventurous and that is exactly what we did at this off road adventure sports center – Dirt Mania.
…How We Rode a Slice of Adventure at Dirt Mania Read More »
There are some areas in the city that seem to have been caught in a time warp as if time has stood still and life goes on at a leisurely and unhurried pace.
…A Day in the Royal City of Mysore Read More »
Summer is in the air, the air packs a hot punch and the mouth gets parched and thirsts for water.
In such hot climes, thoughts of the gallons and gallons of water hurtling down a ravine and the cool spray as the water drops hit you, come as a welcome respite.
…Weekend drive to the magnificent Shivanasamudra Falls Read More »
