Nelliampathy
24th to 26th December 2009 I was planning for a family vacation in some hill station. It was then I realized that I have run out of options in South India!! There were many places but not really ideal for … Continued
Is deer a really pure herbivore?
This is a strange phenomenon that I observed during a safari in Bandhavgarh. A stag was eating (or chewing) an antler. A behavior that is not expected from a herbivorous animal like spotted deer. Some reasons that can be thought … Continued
Ulavi caves
28th September 2009 Ulavi is a small town in Uttara Kannada district of Karnataka. Located in Western Ghats, it is one of the important religious places for the Lingayat sect in Karnataka. The Channabasaveshwara Temple here attracts a lot of … Continued
Ettina Bhuja to Ombattu Gudda trek
29th to 31st December 2009 PrologueThe trek route to Ombattu Gudda from Gundya was in my “todo” list for quite some time. The execution proved difficult for want of a GPS unit and more importantly being unable to get a … Continued
Syntheri rock
30th September 2009 Syntheri rock is a 300ft granite monolith where the Kaneri River gushes below the rock causing crevices at the bottom providing stunning views. The place is about 30 km from Kulgi Nature camp in Dandeli. After our … Continued
Sadashivagad, Karwar
1st October 2009 If one travels from Karwar towards Goa, he would first cross the Kali river bridge. The road then breaks though a rock hill. If one has few minutes of time, he can climb up this hill for … Continued
Black sand beach
1st October 2009 We were searching for a beach with black sand but were standing on a normal beach. When asked a local guy about it, he showed the mountains adjoining the sea and asked to cross them. After walking … Continued
MP trip: Raneh and Pandav falls
2nd November 2009 Continued from Eastern and Southern group of Temples, Khajuraho. The last day in Khajuraho was dedicated to nature. Being near to Panna National park, there are few scenic locations near Khajuraho. Raneh falls which is at a … Continued
MP trip: Khajuraho – Eastern and Southern group of Temples
31st October 2009 – 2nd November 2009 Continued from Western group of Temples, Khajuraho While everyone visiting Khajuraho would see the western group of Temples, only a few of them would visit Eastern and Southern group of Temples. But unlike … Continued