Kundadri hill
21st June 2009 This was the place that we managed to fit into our Agumbe waterfalls plan. 17 km from Agumbe is this mammoth monolith. A few years ago, the journey to this peak could only be accomplished by walk. … Continued
Madhugiri Fort
13th June 2009 I, Krishna and Subbu started at the wrong time to climb Madhugiri fort. It was a hot afternoon and we had just finished our lunch. With climb devoid of shade and sun beating mercilessly, it was an … Continued
Waterfalls of Agumbe
20,21 June 2009 Agumbe, popularly known as “Chirapungi of south” for receiving the highest rainfall in Karnataka also has some good waterfalls. My desire to visit those falls materialized couple of weeks ago with my friends Girish and Krishna joining … Continued
Madhukeshwara Temple, Banavasi
18th April 2009 Banavasi, a small town near Sirsi was once the capital city of Kadamba rulers who were known to be the first royal dynasty in Karnataka. Established in 345 AD, they ruled the areas around Banavasi for nearly … Continued
Nammane – home stay concept by villagers
My native place ‘Talavata’ is similar to any other village in Malenad area. A Street, few houses on one side of the road and the areca nut plantations on the other side. Although I never stayed in my native place … Continued
Honnemaradu
17th April 2009 Honnemaradu is a tiny village on the Sharavathi backwaters. It is famous for the water activities conducted by an adventurous organization. This time when I visited my native place, my younger cousins continuously asked me to take … Continued
A road to nowhere
23 May 2009 Not all my trips are successful!! After travelling for 320 km, we came to a dead end. The road to our destination was under the “water”. A phone call and then a talk with a local confirmed … Continued
Amruthapura
10th April 2009 Every time I travel to my native place on my car, I think about visiting this place. But I change my mind as I cross Birur and approach towards Tarikere. The National Highway at this stretch used … Continued