Nishani Motte Trek – Kodagu
Nishani Motte is a hill located in the Kodagu district of Karnataka, close to the well-known religious places of Bhagamandala and Talakaveri. This trek is slowly gaining popularity, especially after the Forest Department enabled online registration. The peak stands at … Continued
Dubai tourist visa for Indians
Dubai is a very popular destination for Indians. UAE (Dubai is a city and also one of the states in the UAE) requires Indian citizens to have a visa to enter the country. Recently, I travelled to Dubai with my … Continued
Travel to Oman – Information and Tips
Oman is a relatively less-visited destination for Indians. It is quite rare to see Indians visiting Oman purely as tourists, even though there is a large Indian population living and working there. Recently, I visited Oman with my family, and … Continued
Oman tourist visa for Indians
I recently travelled to Oman with my family for a short holiday. In this post, I will explain the process of obtaining a tourist visa, based entirely on my experience. Oman has an eVisa policy for Indians and offers multiple … Continued
Gangadikal Trek – Kudremukh National Park
Gangadikal is a prominent hill inside Kudremukh National Park in Chikkamagaluru district, Karnataka. It is one of the treks recently opened by the Forest Department, and it requires prior booking through their website. A forest guide is mandatory. Reaching the … Continued
Nethravathi peak trek
Which is the most popular trekking place in Karnataka today? Surprisingly, it is neither Kumara Parvatha nor Kudremukh, but Nethravathi Peak. Instagram has turned it into a craze among the younger generation. I am not much into social media, but … Continued
Trekking situation in Karnataka
A few years ago, I had written an article reminiscing about the good old days of trekking and complaining about the not-so-great conditions in Karnataka (link here). Things seem to have changed for the better, and in this post, I … Continued
Belogradchik fortress and Venetsa Cave in Bulgaria
When I was searching for places to visit in Bulgaria, Belogradchik Fortress caught my attention. With its mix of history and nature, it looked like the perfect spot for a day trip. Planning this tour Public transport didn’t look very … Continued
Seven Rila Lakes – A Beautiful Day Trek in Bulgaria
The Seven Rila Lakes are glacial lakes nestled high in the Rila Mountains of Bulgaria. It’s one of the most scenic and easiest treks you can do — and the views are simply incredible. Reaching the Rila Lakes The starting … Continued