Mandalpatti
26 May 2012 It was only recently that I came to know about Mandalpatti. The movie “Gaalipata” was shot there increasing the popularity of the place. Breathtaking views, vast grasslands and dense forests make this area spectacular. And Government has … Continued
Markonahalli dam
28th April 2012 Markonahalli dam is a reservoir built across Shimsha River. It is near Yadiyur on Bengaluru Hassan highway. Built during 1930s by Sir M. Visveswaraiah, it acts as a source of water to nearby areas. I visited this place with my family … Continued
Chennakeshava Temple, Anekere
28th April 2012 This year’s Hoysala trail started from the village of Anekere. As the names suggests, the village is situated next to a big lake. It may be a lake for bathing the elephants during old times but now it is an … Continued
Exploring new waterfalls
28-29 January 2012 The title might give you a feeling that I did something great!! “Explore” is a misnomer in this context as there is no place in India (or at least in South India) which is left unexplored. The … Continued
Gujarat last day: Porbandar
31st December 2011 Today would be our last day in Gujarat. We had to go back to Veraval and catch the train to Ahmedabad. As we had already seen most of the places in Dwaraka on previous day, we had … Continued
Gujarat day 7: Dwaraka
30, 31st December 2011 Continued from Gir. Today would be the longest day in our Gujarat trip. We were getting back to religious circuit. Te destination was Dwaraka about 230km from Gir. The taxi arrives promptly at 10AM and in … Continued
Gujarat day 5 and 6: Gir
28-30 December 2011 Continued from Somnath Today we will be travelling to Gir, the land of Asiatic lions. It is just 45km from Somnath and we need to reach there by noon. So there is nothing to hurry. We wake … Continued