Gadisar Lake, Jaisalmer
23rd December 2013 Situated not far from the town of Jaisalmer is Gadisar Lake. Once it was the source of water for this desert town, now a kind of tourist attraction. The Temples surrounding the lake add to the beauty … Continued
A long walk to a waterfall
23rd February 2014 This waterfall demanded a long walk and hence we had to reach the nearest village on the previous evening. Even though the village is well connected with Government buses, it seems to be situated in different part … Continued
Umaid Bhavan Palace, Jodhpur
22 December 2013 Situated on the outskirts of Jodhpur city, Umaid Bhavan was one of the last Palaces built in India. It was completed in 1943!! Part of it is converted to a star hotel and the remaining area consists … Continued
Jaswant thada, Jodhpur
22 December 2013 From the top of Mehrangarh fort, one can see a beautiful marble structure standing majestically opposite to a small lake. That is Jaswant Thada, a memorial for Maharaja Jaswant Singh II. It is relatively new structure built … Continued
Mehrangarh fort, Jodhpur
22 December 2013 Mehrangarh fort dominates the landscape of Jodhpur. Built in 15th century by Rao Jodha, the Rathore ruler of Jodhpur, it is one of the biggest forts in Rajasthan. We were undecided whether to hire a guide or … Continued
AG waterfall
12 January 2013 Another trek with Udupi friends. This time I decided to join them at the destination as it was more convenient for me. Walk on the Jeep track Funnel web Most of us knew the starting point of … Continued
Hoysala Temples at Hosa Budanur
17 August 2013 I would have crossed this village few hundred times while travelling from Bengaluru to Mysore. But that did not help me to realise the hidden Temples of Hosa Budanur. Located on Mysore-Bengaluru highway near Mandya, it has two beautiful Hoysala … Continued
Silverline waterfall
17 November 2013 I came upon this falls few years ago while trekking in Western ghats. The view of the falls from a vantage point was an unforgettable experience. It was during monsoon and was impossible to reach the bottom … Continued
A new member
A new member has made an entry into my world of travel. Being a lover of “small gadgets”, this was in my wish list for a very long time. The high cost of this device in India deterred me from … Continued
Ballalrayana durga – A stretched exercise!!
2nd December 2013 This is a classic example of how a trek that seemed to be easy turned into a challenging one. I and Subbu were just back from Annapurna circuit trek and we considered this as a cakewalk. But … Continued