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23 Jul 2011

Ladakh day 2: Struggle at Rohtang Pass

by aravindgj | posted in: Asia, Himachal Pradesh, India, Ladakh | 13

1st July 2011 The HPTDC bus promptly dropped us at Manali bus stand at 8:30 AM. Our bus to Leh was at 11 AM (Yes!! On the same day!!!!) We had enough time to board it. The first task was … Continued

17 Jul 2011

Ladakh day 1: Nothing “Spicy” about it

by aravindgj | posted in: Asia, India, Ladakh | 9

30 June 2011 “The fuel leak has been confirmed. This flight cannot take off. Please deplane.” were the words of the captain. It was not the way I expected the trip to start!! The Spice Jet aircraft to New Delhi … Continued

22 May 2011

Hoysala Temples of Mosale

by aravindgj | posted in: Asia, Hoysala, India, Karnataka | 13

22nd April 2011 The village has a strange name “Mosale” meaning crocodile in Kannada. I don’t know why such a peculiar name exists for the village but more importantly it houses two great Hoysala Temples. These two twin Temples … Continued

13 May 2011

Bababudan Giri to Kemmangundi

by aravindgj | posted in: Asia, India, Karnataka | 14

23rd April 2011 I had heard that the “shortcut road” connecting the two hill stations of Karnataka was very scenic. My two attempts to drive on this road were unsuccessful. I had tried to start from Kemmangundi but horrible roads … Continued

27 Feb 2011

Chorla ghat road

by aravindgj | posted in: Asia, India, Karnataka | 12

Update August 2019: The road is now in a better condition. The road I am mentioning here starts from Belgaum, goes via a small town of Jamboti and winds down the Chorla ghat to reach Panaji. This is a … Continued

22 Jan 2011

Bangalore Bird Race

by aravindgj | posted in: Asia, Birding, India, Karnataka | 8

16 January 2011 I am not a serious birder though I shoot few birds. And later struggle to identify them!! Bird watching needs patience which I am still trying to get hold of. Indian Robin About Bird Race This is … Continued

24 Dec 2010

Mallalli falls

by aravindgj | posted in: Asia, India, Karnataka, Waterfalls | 12

The first time I heard about this waterfall was during my trek to Kumara Parvatha six years ago. Since reaching our destination on top of that mountain was on our mind, we could not visit this waterfall. The place seemed … Continued

23 Dec 2010

Aralaguppe Temples

by aravindgj | posted in: Asia, Hoysala, India, Karnataka | 8

30th October 2010 The first view of Kalleshwara Temple at Aralaguppe was disappointing. It looked like a normal Temple. The lake next to the Temple also did not inspire me much. This was the Temple built by Nolambas, the … Continued

22 Dec 2010

Mandharagiri (Basadi Betta)

by aravindgj | posted in: Asia, India, Karnataka | 9

10th October 2010 This is a small hillock with a Jain Temple on Bengaluru-Tumkur road. It can be easily spotted from the highway if one is watchful. The name “Mandharagiri” is written on the hill!! But this place is … Continued

15 Nov 2010

Shivalaya, Arasikere

by aravindgj | posted in: Asia, Hoysala, India, Karnataka | 5

8th September 2010 When I heard the name of this Temple for the first time, it sounded like a new Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. It was later that I realized that it was a Hoysala styled Temple called … Continued

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