Bilgi Jain temple and a well
Bilgi is a nondescript village on Siddapura – Kumta highway. I have travelled umpteen number of times on this stretch but never knew that this village had some great history. During my recent visit to my native place, my cousin … Continued
Birding in Goa
Goa is generally associated with beaches, parties and drinks. But a significant part of the state is covered by evergreen forests which are not visited by most tourists. At most, people know about Dudhsagar waterfalls as it has recently gained … Continued
Recap of 2020
I was wondering whether I need to write this post this year. 2020 has not been a good year for travel. But when I look back, I see that there are few highlights worth mentioning. Reduction in International travel: I … Continued
Twin rocks at Thimmappana Betta
The twin rocks at Thimmappana betta is gaining popularity in recent days. Its proximity to Bengaluru, ease of reaching and the beautiful view are the key reasons for its fame. While people coming on four wheelers need to walk a … Continued
Kshitija Nesara Dhama – Ottinene viewpoint
I had seen people posting pictures of the beautiful view from the Ottinene viewpoint or Kshitija Nesara Dhama. They were stunning, but unfortunately, I never got a chance to visit that area in recent years. Recently, as part of our … Continued
Old temples of Bhatkal
Bhatkal is a town in Coastal Karnataka. Located equidistant from Kerala and Goa borders, it is not known much in tourist circles. I had travelled to Coastal Karnataka many times, but only once I had passed through the town of … Continued
Hanging bridge across Sharavathi River
About Sharavathi river after Jog falls You can see an interesting phenomenon in Sharavathi river after Jog falls. The villages on the right side of the river are better connected than their counterparts on the left bank. The National Highway … Continued
Sarala Hole waterfalls
Prologue The first time when I saw this waterfall was in 2005. We were trekking to a popular place, and we saw the water flowing majestically from a hill far away. Mesmerised by its beauty, I decided to go to … Continued
Burude falls
Prologue I had visited this place 19 years ago with my uncle. Burude falls was a difficult place to reach during those days. The path after the main road was not clear, and we had to wade across a stream … Continued