A travel blog about my experiences in travel and treks
Kadavinakatte dam is a reservoir constructed across the Venkatapur River and is a major source of water to nearby Bhatkal town. Read about my earlier visit to the old temples of Bhatkal here. I was not aware of this place … Continued
The districts of Hosur and Krishnagiri are full of stunning fort hills, and recently, they’ve become my favorite hiking spots. Here’s why: they are close to Bengaluru and perfect for a day trip. Unlike some parts of Karnataka, the Forest … Continued
I’ve been hiking many fort hills near Hosur. After my recent hikes to Udedurgam and Anchetty Durgam, I decided to explore another fort hill, Tharayanadurgam. Tharayanadurgam, also known as Thenidurgam, is a small fort hill near Hosur. I couldn’t … Continued
Most Indians have heard of Jhansi, thanks to Rani Lakshmi Bai’s bravery during the War of Independence in 1857. We visited Jhansi while traveling from Gwalior to Orchha. Before Jhansi, we had already seen the Sonagiri Jain temples and … Continued
Sonagiri is a small town near the Gwalior-Jhansi highway with over 100 Jain temples, and 77 of them sit atop a hill. Most of these beautiful temples were built during the 9th century. The sight of these white temples on … Continued
When I was creating a plan for the trip to Gwalior, Datia caught our attention. It was on the way towards Orchha, which was one of the primary places of our visit. Datia seemed like a town with a lot … Continued
You may not have heard about the Gurjara Prathihara dynasty that ruled much of Northern India from the 8th to the 11th century. In fact, not many people know about them, and they are highly underrated. But they ensured that … Continued
Gwalior is a historic city in the state of Madhya Pradesh. Not many people go there compared to other nearby places. Me and Chaya went to Gwalior and nearby areas recently. We stayed there for about two days, exploring different … Continued
Orchha, a small town in Madhya Pradesh, sits 120 km away from Gwalior and approximately 20 km from Jhansi in Uttar Pradesh. Orchha boasts some of India’s most remarkable monuments and temples. During our last trip to Madhya Pradesh, we … Continued
For the past few years, I’ve been on a journey through the historical fort hills nestled in the picturesque landscapes of Hosur and Krishnagiri districts. Previous expeditions have led me to sites such as Rayakottai fort, Ratnagiri, Balagondarayanadurgam, and Udedurgam. … Continued