Stockholm in pictures
May 2013 This trip was done over a year ago. I am now putting some photos together to stitch a story. Like any of my other European trips, I covered Stockholm by using only public transport and foot!! It was almost … Continued
A trek to Bilikal Rangaswamy Betta
8 September 2013 Hills near Bengaluru are mostly dry and rocky. Bilikal Rangaswamy Betta is an exception where the ‘feel’ of forest can be felt. Two paths that lead to the top of the hill are quite different in … Continued
Hong Kong skyline
April 2014 Hongkong has the highest number of skyscrapers in world (I always thought it was Newyork, but for now I go with wiki). Most of these building are concentrated in Hongkong island (the other main area is Kowloon peninsula with connects to … Continued
Siddara betta: A trek for my daughter
9 March 2014 I was feeling that it was right time to introduce my daughter to trekking world. While she enjoys travelling to different places, she was not into long walks. So, to acquaint her with trekking life, I thought about taking her … Continued
Hutridurga (Huthridruga) fort trek
2 February 2014 This was an instant trip planned with Krishna and Subbu. On Saturday evening, we suddenly decided to go somewhere. After little bit of googling, I suggested Hutridurga which was instantly accepted by them. Hutridurga from village There … Continued
Jaisalmer fort
24th December 2013 Standing amidst the vast Thar Desert is the fort of Jaisalmer. Built on a hill in 12th Century, it housed the entire population of Jaisalmer at one point of time. It is still a living fort but Jaisalmer has grown … Continued
Hoysala Temples at Hosa Budanur
17 August 2013 I would have crossed this village few hundred times while travelling from Bengaluru to Mysore. But that did not help me to realise the hidden Temples of Hosa Budanur. Located on Mysore-Bengaluru highway near Mandya, it has two beautiful Hoysala … Continued
Ballalrayana durga – A stretched exercise!!
2nd December 2013 This is a classic example of how a trek that seemed to be easy turned into a challenging one. I and Subbu were just back from Annapurna circuit trek and we considered this as a cakewalk. But … Continued
Hoysala Temples of Turuvekere
1 November 2013 I usually take a detour to visit some places whenever I drive to my native. One such detour was to visit the Hoysala Temples of Turuvekere. It was during Deepavali last year when I drove to my native place. … Continued
MG waterfalls
3rd November 2013 During my visit to my native place during Deepavali, I decided to visit some lesser-known falls in the area. My brother and two cousins joined me. It was the same group that visited the base of Unchalli … Continued