Channagiri fort, Shivamogga
Whenever I went through the town of Channagiri, the fort on top of the hill always caught my attention. I always wanted to visit it, but each time there was a reason to skip it. This time, on our way … Continued
A travel blog about my experiences in travel and treks
Champaka Sarasi is a captivating ancient water tank near the town of Anandapura in the Shivamogga district of Karnataka. This offbeat gem, relatively unknown until recent times, has started gaining significant attention. Despite passing through Anandapura countless times on my … Continued
Kunti Betta, a hillock in the Mandya district of Karnataka near Pandavapura, is a popular destination for rock climbers and trekking enthusiasts. This location had been on my bucket list for a long time, but the poor state of the … Continued
Hadinarukere, a scenic lake situated in a village near Mysuru, attracts a variety of migratory birds every winter. Among them are the Bar-headed geese, which travel a great distance from Mongolia, crossing the formidable Himalayas to reach the lake. Birding … Continued
Ambara Gudda is a hill near the famous tourist spot of Kodachadri. Ambara Gudda came into the limelight in the 2000s when a company started illegal mining. Locals joined forces and started protesting. The government finally relented and stopped mining. … Continued
Sundi is a beautiful little waterfall near Belagavi which bears the name of the nearby village, Sundi. It has gained popularity in recent years due to its ease of reach. Naturally, this was our first place to visit when we … Continued
Which road do you usually use to reach Nilgiris (or Ooty for most people)? Few know that five ghat roads and a railway line lead to Nilgiris. Having driven through all these roads, I will try to provide some information … Continued
I was in my native place for a family function. There was some free time to spare, and I planned to visit a few waterfalls. But the monsoon had not yet arrived, and there was no point in visiting a … Continued
If you drive on the Bengaluru Chikkaballapur highway, it is hard to miss the hill ranges on the left side of the road. Many hills like Nandi betta, Skandagiri, Avala Betta, Gudibande adorn the skyline on this stretch. Kaurava Kunda … Continued