Revisiting green route trail
The railway route between Sakleshpur and Kukke Subramanya was one of the most scenic trekking trail in Karnataka. It was the time when the track was closed for meter to broad gauge conversion. When trains started running again, the trail … Continued
Few hours in Marin headlands, California
During my recent trip to San Francisco, I got an opportunity to meet few of my old friends. Vivek, close friend and room mate during my bachelor days was staying in Bay area. My stay was just for a week … Continued
Trek to BKT waterfalls
Visit to this waterfalls was in pipeline for a long time but I kept postponing it due to various reasons each time. When the first rains of the monsoon arrived this year, I made a plan to visit this falls … Continued
A beautiful place called Markandeya hill
The first view of this hill did not impress Chaya and Tanu. “It looks ordinary”, both of them said. Well, neither did I had much expectation from this place. But such places always give a surprise. As we reached … Continued
A weekend trek to Antaragange
While driving to Kolar from Bengaluru you will see a range of hill on your left side. It is called as Shathasrunga mountain range. Antaragange is situated in this range. There is a temple with a pond in the mountain. … Continued
When you fall ill during travel
I never had experience of visiting doctor during my travel. There were minor health issues but were resolved by self medications. But during my recent travel to US, I had to visit the doctor. This post talks about my experience … Continued
A short hike in Turahalli forest
It is very hard to believe that there are some good forests in Bengaluru. One such place is Turahalli forest that has managed to survive the development (destruction) activities by developers (destroyers) around it. The place was very near to … Continued
A day in Pelling
Pelling is a small town in West Sikkim renowned for the views of Kanchenjunga mountain. The area attracts lot less visitors than Gangtok and other places in Sikkim. Due to the views of Kanchenjunga, most hotels in the town are … Continued
Buddha park of Ravangla
Ravangla is a small town between Gangtok and Pelling. This place was not in my itinerary but our driver Sonam insisted that the Buddha park a Ravangla is a nice place to visit. It is also locally known as “Tathagata … Continued
Yumthang valley in North Sikkim
As mentioned in the earlier post, it rained heavily during night in Lachung. But the skies had cleared in the morning. People we talking about landslides on the way to Gangtok. We decided to park those discussions later as we … Continued