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
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
Anchetty Durgam
For the past few years, I’ve been on a journey through the historical fort hills nestled in the picturesque landscapes of Hosur and Krishnagiri districts. Previous expeditions have led me to sites such as Rayakottai fort, Ratnagiri, Balagondarayanadurgam, and Udedurgam. … Continued
Bala Kondarayana Swamy Temple (Balagondarayanadurgam)
We used to catch a glimpse of this hill whenever we travelled on the Hosur-Krishnagiri highway. Recently, I added it onto my bucket list. With a renewed focus on the hill forts of Hosur and Krishnagiri, a trip was planned … Continued
Dindigul fort
Dindigul is a town in Tamilnadu, 380 km from Bengaluru. I had crossed Dindigul many times while travelling to Madurai, Munnar, Kodaikanal and Thekkady. The fort in the town looked interesting, but I could not find time to visit it … Continued
Trek to Udedurgam fort
Udedurgam is a lesser-known fort hill near Hosur. Is it one of the twelve forts that constituted Baramahal (Parts of Hosur, Krishnagiri and Dharmapuri districts) I came to know about this fort from Dhiraj’s blog. My previous treks … Continued
Avalanche Jeep Safari
Avalanche is an artificial lake in the Nilgiris, 28 km from Ooty. It is attaining popularity as a tourist destination due to its scenery and forest. Tourists visit Avalanche to experience the Jeep safari that passes through the shola forests … Continued
The five ghat roads of Nilgiris
Which road do you usually use to reach Nilgiris (or Ooty for most people)? Few know that five ghat roads and a railway line lead to Nilgiris. Having driven through all these roads, I will try to provide some information … Continued
Gopinatham mystery trails
Gopinatham is the birthplace of Veerappan, a bandit who killed thousands of Elephants and more than a hundred people. He was also a sandalwood smuggler. Naturally, the hometown of such a person can only become infamous. The inhabitants suffered a … Continued