Virabhadra Durga Fort Trek – A Simple Hike Through History
Krishnagiri district in Tamil Nadu is home to several hill forts that once formed an important defensive network in this region. I have been exploring and climbing many of these fort hills for some time now — including Krishnagiri Fort, … Continued
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