First International trip after Pandemic
I recently travelled to the Netherlands on an official visit. It was my first International visit after the pandemic. The earlier visit was in Feb-Mar 2020 when I visited the US a few days before lockdown. Overall, I must say … Continued
Travel to Panhala fort
Maharashtra has many forts, and Panhala is one of them. It is a large fort near Kolhapur. Due to its easy access, it is popular with tourists. Its history spans nearly a thousand years!! Panhala fort was on my bucket … Continued
Waterfalls of Koynanagar
Koynanagar is a town in the western ghats area of Maharashtra on the Sangli-Chiplun highway. It is famous for the Koyna hydroelectric project, one of the largest in India. The several waterfalls that dot the area attract a lot of … Continued
The two waterfalls of Kitwad
I had heard about the two reservoirs in the village of Kitwad near Belagavi. The water released from these dams formed waterfalls downstream. When I was in Belagavi recently, I included Kitwad in my itinerary. The village was about … Continued
Sundi waterfalls, Belagavi
Sundi is a beautiful little waterfall near Belagavi which bears the name of the nearby village, Sundi. It has gained popularity in recent years due to its ease of reach. Naturally, this was our first place to visit when we … Continued
Avalanche Jeep Safari
Avalanche is an artificial lake in the Nilgiris, 28 km from Ooty. It is attaining popularity as a tourist destination due to its scenery and forest. Tourists visit Avalanche to experience the Jeep safari that passes through the shola forests … Continued
The five ghat roads of Nilgiris
Which road do you usually use to reach Nilgiris (or Ooty for most people)? Few know that five ghat roads and a railway line lead to Nilgiris. Having driven through all these roads, I will try to provide some information … Continued
A visit to Sharavathi backwaters
I was in my native place for a family function. There was some free time to spare, and I planned to visit a few waterfalls. But the monsoon had not yet arrived, and there was no point in visiting a … Continued
Trek to Kaurava Kunda
If you drive on the Bengaluru Chikkaballapur highway, it is hard to miss the hill ranges on the left side of the road. Many hills like Nandi betta, Skandagiri, Avala Betta, Gudibande adorn the skyline on this stretch. Kaurava Kunda … Continued
Are the golden days of trekking over in Karnataka?
Once upon a time, I was able to camp overnight on Kumara Parvatha and Narasimha Parvatha peaks, stay at the abandoned Lobo house in the middle of the wilderness in Kudremukh, and much more. I could walk on the green … Continued