Lakshminarayana Temple, Hosaholalu
9th August 2009 This is a Hoysala Temple near KR Pet that is known to many people. Hosaholalu is just 2 km from KR Pet town. This Temple was built during the period of the Hoysala … Continued
Sri Brahmeshwara Swamy Temple, Kikkeri
9th August 2009 When people are asked about the list of Hoysala Temples, majority of them would remember only Belur and Helebid. A few might mention about couple of other Temples. But there are more than 100 Temples which were … Continued
Maidenahalli Blackbuck sanctuary
13th June 2009 Maidenahalli, a small remote village would have been an unheard village like many others in India. But thanks to the omnipresent Blackbucks in that area, its name draws attention among nature lovers. Though it is near to … Continued
Kodaikanal Munnar trek
1st May – 3rd May 2009 During Second World War, British feared a possible Japanese invasion of Indian coast. In order to facilitate the British tea planters in Munnar to escape, a road was constructed from Munnar to Kodaikanal. But … Continued
Stone Temple, Kalasi
3rd October 2008 Kalasi is a village situated 8 kms from Sagar in Shimoga district of Karnataka. I have been visiting my uncle’s home in Kalasi since childhood. Always wondered how come a Temple in that village was similar … Continued
Keladi Temples
3rd October 2008 Keladi is a village 7 km from Sagar in the Shimoga district of Karnataka. Keladi was the capital of Keladi Nayakas, who ruled the areas around Shimoga for nearly two and a half centuries. Choudappa Nayaka, who … Continued
Aghoreshwara Temple, Ikkeri
3rd October 2008 Ikkeri is a village situated 3 km from Sagar in the Shimoga district. The importance of Ikkeri is the Aghoreshwara (Shiva) Temple in the centre of the village. It was built by Keladi Nayakas. Incidentally, Ikkeri was … Continued
Sharavathi valley 2: Kanoor Kote and Chaturmukha Basadi
19th October 2008 Day 1 experience can be read here. The second day was supposed to be a long walk, and since we had to reach Gersoppa by 4 in the evening, we had to adhere to the timings. So, … Continued
Green route trek
14th August 2004, 24-25th September 2005 This is the railway track trek from Sakleshpur to Subramanya road. The track passes through the dense forests of Western Ghats via numerous tunnels and bridges. On the way there are small stations like … Continued