Yathiraja Swamy Betta
About Yathiraja Swamy Betta I have been climbing hills and forts near Bengaluru for the past several years. I have rarely climbed any hill twice, but I have never faced a shortage of the places to trek!! The list in … Continued
Kshitija Nesara Dhama – Ottinene viewpoint
I had seen people posting pictures of the beautiful view from the Ottinene viewpoint or Kshitija Nesara Dhama. They were stunning, but unfortunately, I never got a chance to visit that area in recent years. Recently, as part of our … Continued
Old temples of Bhatkal
Bhatkal is a town in Coastal Karnataka. Located equidistant from Kerala and Goa borders, it is not known much in tourist circles. I had travelled to Coastal Karnataka many times, but only once I had passed through the town of … Continued
Hanging bridge across Sharavathi River
About Sharavathi river after Jog falls You can see an interesting phenomenon in Sharavathi river after Jog falls. The villages on the right side of the river are better connected than their counterparts on the left bank. The National Highway … Continued
Sarala Hole waterfalls
Prologue The first time when I saw this waterfall was in 2005. We were trekking to a popular place, and we saw the water flowing majestically from a hill far away. Mesmerised by its beauty, I decided to go to … Continued
Burude falls
Prologue I had visited this place 19 years ago with my uncle. Burude falls was a difficult place to reach during those days. The path after the main road was not clear, and we had to wade across a stream … Continued
Nallur tamarind grove
Not many people are aware that India’s first biodiversity site is on the outskirts of Bengaluru. The Nallur Tamarind grove, a 54-acre houses more than 300 tamarind trees. It dates back to Chola period, and some trees are said to … Continued
Talakadu, a mystery sand town
Talakadu is a famous place in Karnataka due to its desert like topography on the banks of Kavery river. It carries an aura of mystery as the sand engulfed the town only a few hundred years ago. The place is … Continued
Mudukuthore Mallikarjuna Temple
Mudukuthore is a small village on the banks of Kaveri river. Situated very near to Talakad, it is famous for Mallikarjuna temple on top a hillock. While the temple is definitely an attraction for religious people, the stunning view of … Continued
T Narasipura, confluence of Kaveri and Kabini river
Tirumakudalu Narasipura, as the name refers is the confluence of the Kaveri and the Kabini (or Kapila) river. Commonly known as T Narasipura, it is a small town in Mysuru district. Like many other “Prayags”, this town is also religiously … Continued