Bandalike temple complex
We were in Sagar for a family function. Once the function was over, we had time till night before the beginning of next set of programs. I made a plan to visit the Bandalike temple complex which was about an … Continued
Ratnagiri fort in Tamilnadu
The name “Ratnagiri” has an element of enigma attached as the literal translation means “mountain of Jems”. It is no surprise that many mountain forts are named after Ratnagiri. Sometime back, Wido, Santosh and I had visited the Ratnagiri fort … Continued
Thirumayam Fort, Tamilnadu
If you are travelling from Trichy to Karaikudi (Pudukkottai-Karaikudi Highway), it is hard to miss the fort that makes its appearance in the town of Thirumayam. It is a small but impressive fort. It is a nice place to tour … 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
Historic complex of Hauz Khas, New Delhi
I was at a restaurant in Malaviya Nagar having lunch. With some time available to kill before heading to the airport, I glanced at the map to look at any interesting places nearby. A large “green area” in Hauz Khas … Continued
Mehrauli Archaeological Park, New Delhi
I was in New Delhi few weeks ago and had some time to spare. Having visited Delhi many times, I had seen most of the touristic spots. My attention went to the lesser known places and while searching, Mehrauli Archaeological … 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
The massive fort of Gingee
Gingee is a small town between Thiruvannamalai and Tindivanum. If you are travelling between Bengaluru and Pondicherry, you will be likely going via Gingee and it is hard to miss the fort that spans on both sides of the road. … Continued
Temples of Chettinad
Apart from mansions, the other major attraction in Chettinad is its temples. The temples in Tamil Nadu have a long history, and unlike other parts of India, a lot of them have survived the test of time. The Chettinad area … Continued