Revana Siddeshwara Betta
27 January 2013 We had to beat a hasty retreat during our visit to this place last year. I, my wife and kid had just started our climb to the hill when a monkey came very near to us. Aware of their … Continued
Weekend at Sakleshpur hiils
12- 13 December 2012 A few years ago, we had been to Jenukallu. It was a memorable experience, and we (I, Krishna, Girish) decided to do something similar. We had seen a ppt of Rottikallu which I must say was very impressive. … Continued
Sirimane waterfalls
1st October 2012 Few km from Sringeri is this nice waterfall called Sirimane. Few years ago, one had to walk for five km from Kigga village to reach the falls. But now a road is constructed till waterfalls and concrete … Continued
Hoysala Temples of Nuggehalli
29th April 2012 Nuggehalli is a small village near Hassan about 20 km from National Highway 48. In the village are two beautiful Hoysala Temples, Sadashiva and Lakshmi Narashima Temple. Built during 13th century, these Temples are still in good shape and are … Continued
Ruined Temples of Koravangala
28 April 2012 The village of Koravangala has three Hoysala Temples. Bucheshwara Temple mentioned in the earlier post is well maintained by ASI. The other two Temples under the control of Karnataka Government are completely in ruins. These ruins lie opposite … Continued
Bucheshwara Temple, Koravangala
28th April 2012 Koravangala is a small village which is about 10 km from Hassan. Here is a masterpiece of Hoysala architecture, Bucheshwara Temple. Built during 12th century, this Temple is dedicated to Shiva. Thanks to ASI, this Temple complex is well … Continued
Markonahalli dam
28th April 2012 Markonahalli dam is a reservoir built across Shimsha River. It is near Yadiyur on Bengaluru Hassan highway. Built during 1930s by Sir M. Visveswaraiah, it acts as a source of water to nearby areas. I visited this place with my family … Continued
Chennakeshava Temple, Anekere
28th April 2012 This year’s Hoysala trail started from the village of Anekere. As the names suggests, the village is situated next to a big lake. It may be a lake for bathing the elephants during old times but now it is an … Continued
