Berijam lake, Kodaikanal
Every visitor to Kodaikanal stops by the lake at the heart of the town. But tucked away in the forest is another lake—quiet, restricted, and far less visited. This is Berijam Lake, located about 20 km from Kodaikanal. My Previous … Continued
Sri Shiva Nanjundeshwara Temple
My family wanted to go on a short trek near Bengaluru. I scanned the area around Hosur (my favourite) and quickly found this hill – Sri Shiva Nanjudeshwara Temple, located on top of a hill. Since my nephew was also … Continued
Sri Narasimhaswamy Betta trek
Sri Narasimhaswamy Betta is a fort hill near Kanakapura with a temple on top. A typical hill structure around Bengaluru. Recently, Chaya and I visited this place, and in this post, I’ll share our experience. Reaching the base of the … Continued
Periyamalai – a challenging trek in the rain
Periyamalai is a massive hill near the town of Krishnagiri, with a temple perched at its summit. The trek to the top is challenging but manageable for anyone with reasonable fitness. It offers a mix of rocky climbs, forest trails, … Continued
Krishnagiri Fort trekking
Every time I travelled along the Bengaluru–Krishnagiri highway, I couldn’t help but admire the huge hill with a fort on top. As someone who loves trekking, I always wanted to climb it but kept postponing. Since summers here are hot … Continued
Penukonda Fort: A neglected historical place
Penukonda, a historic town in Andhra Pradesh, is located on the Bengaluru–Anantapur highway. With a rich history, Penukonda served as the capital of the Vijayanagar Empire from 1565 AD to 1592 AD, after the fall of Hampi. My Previous Visit … Continued
Namakkal Fort in Tamil Nadu
The first time I saw Namakkal Fort was while driving to Chettinad (See my posts here and here). Perched on a hill in the heart of the town, it immediately caught my attention. I decided to explore it the next … Continued
Madhavaraya temple, Gorantla
Gorantla might have been just another nondescript village if not for the historical Madhavaraya Temple, a stunning relic of the Vijayanagar Empire. The temple is believed to have been built in 1354 AD by Narasimha Saluva of the Vijayanagar Empire. … Continued
Waterfalls of Kannur – Alakapuri, Ezharakund and Kappimala falls
Kannur, a picturesque district in Kerala, remains less explored compared to other popular destinations in the state. Recently, Chaya and I had the opportunity to visit Kannur, and we spent our time visiting various attractions. In this post, I’ll share … Continued