A travel blog about my experiences in travel and treks
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
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
Namdhapa National Park, situated in the northeastern state of Arunachal Pradesh, stands as the easternmost forest in India. As the fourth largest national park in the country, following Hemis, Desert, and Gangotri National Parks, Namdhapa boasts an unparalleled density of … Continued
Kunti Betta, a hillock in the Mandya district of Karnataka near Pandavapura, is a popular destination for rock climbers and trekking enthusiasts. This location had been on my bucket list for a long time, but the poor state of the … Continued
Ambara Gudda is a hill near the famous tourist spot of Kodachadri. Ambara Gudda came into the limelight in the 2000s when a company started illegal mining. Locals joined forces and started protesting. The government finally relented and stopped mining. … Continued
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
Reiek is a hill station near Aizawl. Being close to the capital city, it attracts a lot of locals. Its attraction is justified considering its offerings – waterfalls, adventure sports, viewpoints, trekking and heritage village. Travel to Reiek We decided … Continued
If you drive on the Bengaluru Chikkaballapur highway, it is hard to miss the hill ranges on the left side of the road. Many hills like Nandi betta, Skandagiri, Avala Betta, Gudibande adorn the skyline on this stretch. Kaurava Kunda … Continued
If you are in Ballari, it is hard to miss this fort. Located on two prominent hills, it is a dominant structure seen from the city. While this fort is a recent structure, the history of the hill dates to … Continued
Our first visit to Vatehalla (or Waate hole) was in 2017. Armed with some information found on the internet, five of us had tried to hike to this waterfall. The route was confusing, but we had managed to solve it. … Continued