The massive fort of Ballari (Bellary)
If you are in Ballari, it is hard to miss this fort. Located on two prominent hills, it is a dominant structure seen from the city. While this fort is a recent structure, the history of the hill dates to … Continued
9 ways to avoid crowds while travelling
I am not a person who prefer crowds. I would rather avoid visiting a place rather than standing in a queue. In the era where travelling has become more comfortable with increasing income levels and improvement in transport options, it … Continued
Airavatesvara temple at Kumbakonam
It was 12:30 in the afternoon when we reached the Airavatesvara Temple at Kumbakonam. Temple in Tamil Nadu close between 12 noon to 4 PM, and this temple was no exception. I thought that only Garbhagudi would be closed, but … Continued
Bhitarkanika National Park
Mangroves are species of shrub or tree that grows in saline or brackish water. While the mangroves are found across the coastal areas in India, few of these forests are prominent – Sundarbans in West Bengal, Bhitarkanika in Orissa and … Continued
Our travel to Dhanuskodi – A ghost town
Dhanukosdi was a town on the tip of Pamban Island near Rameshwaram. In those days, it was an important port town. It had a railway station, post office, school, customs and port offices etc. On 22 December 1964, Dhanuskodi was … Continued
An adventure at Vatehalla waterfalls
Our first visit to Vatehalla (or Waate hole) was in 2017. Armed with some information found on the internet, five of us had tried to hike to this waterfall. The route was confusing, but we had managed to solve it. … Continued
Hampi – history, travel tips and information
The beginning of the last millennia brought turbulence for India. It started with the invasion and looting by Mahmud of Ghazni from AD 1001. Historian Robert Sewell mentions, War followed the war, and from that period Northern India knew no rest. … Continued
