Huliyurdurga trek
It was a short climb but was the toughest of all the treks I had done around Bengaluru. It tested the flexibility of our body and gave a complete workout!! But we came back completely satisfied. It is not every … Continued
Seven step waterfall
It is a well-known waterfall in western ghats. My previous attempt to hike to this waterfall was a failure, as we had timed it wrong. It was dark by the time we reached the 3rd stage and had to return. … Continued
Hanging bridge over Sharavathi backwaters
Nittur is a small village between Hosanagara and Kollur. Many people would have passed this town either while going to Kollur or Kodachadri. A new attraction in this area is a hanging bridge constructed across Sharavathi backwaters. It was built … Continued
Rani Jhari view point
We were searching for a waterfall near Sunkasale. When enquired with a local person, he mentioned that we had to go back and take the diversion. But in the same breath, he suggested us to visit “Rani Jhari”, a viewpoint … Continued
Hoysala Temples of Krishnaraja Pet (KR Pet)
KR Pet is a small town on Mysuru – Channaraya Patna highway. Many temples constructed during Hoysala times are present around this town. In our previous visit, we had covered a few of those temples. Recently, we went again to … Continued
Relocated Hoysala temple in KRS backwaters
This was the Hoysala temple constructed in Kannambadi village during 12th century. When KRS reservoir was built, the village along with its temple were submerged. I do not think any efforts were made to relocate the temple at that point … Continued
One village, three waterfalls
I recently read an article in a local newspaper about the three waterfalls in a village in western ghats. Subbu and I had planned a monsoon trip and we looking for places to explore. The article came at the right … Continued
A family mini adventure at Malenaadu waterfalls
Though I mentioned this as an adventure to a waterfall, this place is well known among locals. If you happen to visit one of the several home stays or resorts that have mushroomed in this area, you will be ferried … Continued
The tale of two waterfalls in Tillari
Tillari 1 waterfalls We were not sure about visiting this waterfall as it was not on our “list”. Locals mentioned this place, and automatically it was added to our itinerary but as the last place of visit on that long … Continued
The mighty Sural waterfalls
A small road deviated from Belagavi to Goa highway. A board “Sural” indicated the presence of a village, but actually, the place is famous for its beautiful waterfall. Within a few hundred meters from the highway, we entered Goa state. … Continued