A travel blog about my experiences in travel and treks
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 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
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
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 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
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
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
Dolmens are prehistoric megalithic tombs that served as burial chambers for important individuals. Dating back to the Neolithic and Bronze Ages, they usually consist of two or more upright stone slabs topped by a massive capstone. What’s fascinating is that … Continued
Madaga Lake is a large water reservoir that borders the taluks of Shikaripur and Hirekerur in Karnataka. Its history goes back to the Vijayanagar period. There is also a local folklore about the sacrifice of a woman named Kenchamma, who gave … Continued
