Big Buddha, Hong Kong
6th February 2010 Big Buddha (also called as Tian Tan Buddha) is one of the major tourist attractions in Hong Kong. Even though it is situated in Hong Kong it is completely away from the “concrete jungle”. Big Buddha is … Continued
Hosur road elevated expressway
At last, the elevated highway connecting silk board junction to Electronic city was opened last Friday giving a sigh of relief for the daily commuters to E-city. Few years ago, it was a nightmare to travel on that road. There … Continued
Nelliampathy
24th to 26th December 2009 I was planning for a family vacation in some hill station. It was then I realized that I have run out of options in South India!! There were many places but not really ideal for … Continued
Is deer a really pure herbivore?
This is a strange phenomenon that I observed during a safari in Bandhavgarh. A stag was eating (or chewing) an antler. A behavior that is not expected from a herbivorous animal like spotted deer. Some reasons that can be thought … Continued
Ulavi caves
28th September 2009 Ulavi is a small town in Uttara Kannada district of Karnataka. Located in Western Ghats, it is one of the important religious places for the Lingayat sect in Karnataka. The Channabasaveshwara Temple here attracts a lot of … Continued
Ettina Bhuja to Ombattu Gudda trek
29th to 31st December 2009 PrologueThe trek route to Ombattu Gudda from Gundya was in my “todo” list for quite some time. The execution proved difficult for want of a GPS unit and more importantly being unable to get a … Continued
Syntheri rock
30th September 2009 Syntheri rock is a 300ft granite monolith where the Kaneri River gushes below the rock causing crevices at the bottom providing stunning views. The place is about 30 km from Kulgi Nature camp in Dandeli. After our … Continued
Nagajhari falls
28th September 2009 It was not a nice feeling to get up early in the morning. The weather was gloomy with rains lashing all over the night. But we were supposed to be ready for the trek to Nagajhari falls … Continued
Sadashivagad, Karwar
1st October 2009 If one travels from Karwar towards Goa, he would first cross the Kali river bridge. The road then breaks though a rock hill. If one has few minutes of time, he can climb up this hill for … Continued