Namakkal Fort in Tamil Nadu
The first time I saw Namakkal Fort was while driving to Chettinad (See my posts here and here). Perched on a hill in the heart of the town, it immediately caught my attention. I decided to explore it the next … Continued
Madhavaraya temple, Gorantla
Gorantla might have been just another nondescript village if not for the historical Madhavaraya Temple, a stunning relic of the Vijayanagar Empire. The temple is believed to have been built in 1354 AD by Narasimha Saluva of the Vijayanagar Empire. … Continued
Waterfalls of Kannur – Alakapuri, Ezharakund and Kappimala falls
Kannur, a picturesque district in Kerala, remains less explored compared to other popular destinations in the state. Recently, Chaya and I had the opportunity to visit Kannur, and we spent our time visiting various attractions. In this post, I’ll share … Continued
Kadavinakatte dam, Bhatkal
Kadavinakatte dam is a reservoir constructed across the Venkatapur River and is a major source of water to nearby Bhatkal town. Read about my earlier visit to the old temples of Bhatkal here. I was not aware of this place … Continued
Discovering Ankushagiri: A Hidden Gem near Hosur
The districts of Hosur and Krishnagiri are full of stunning fort hills, and recently, they’ve become my favorite hiking spots. Here’s why: they are close to Bengaluru and perfect for a day trip. Unlike some parts of Karnataka, the Forest … Continued
Trek to Tharayanadurgam
I’ve been hiking many fort hills near Hosur. After my recent hikes to Udedurgam and Anchetty Durgam, I decided to explore another fort hill, Tharayanadurgam. Tharayanadurgam, also known as Thenidurgam, is a small fort hill near Hosur. I couldn’t … Continued
Our visit to Jhansi
Most Indians have heard of Jhansi, thanks to Rani Lakshmi Bai’s bravery during the War of Independence in 1857. We visited Jhansi while traveling from Gwalior to Orchha. Before Jhansi, we had already seen the Sonagiri Jain temples and … Continued
Sonagiri Jain temples, Madhya Pradesh
Sonagiri is a small town near the Gwalior-Jhansi highway with over 100 Jain temples, and 77 of them sit atop a hill. Most of these beautiful temples were built during the 9th century. The sight of these white temples on … Continued
Datia Palace
When I was creating a plan for the trip to Gwalior, Datia caught our attention. It was on the way towards Orchha, which was one of the primary places of our visit. Datia seemed like a town with a lot … Continued
Temples near Gwalior
You may not have heard about the Gurjara Prathihara dynasty that ruled much of Northern India from the 8th to the 11th century. In fact, not many people know about them, and they are highly underrated. But they ensured that … Continued