Kaiwara Fort Trek
Kaiwara Fort is a hill fort located near Chintamani in Kolar district. It is about 70 km from Bengaluru. This place had been on my list for a long time, but I kept postponing it. The main issue with places … Continued
Belogradchik fortress and Venetsa Cave in Bulgaria
When I was searching for places to visit in Bulgaria, Belogradchik Fortress caught my attention. With its mix of history and nature, it looked like the perfect spot for a day trip. Planning this tour Public transport didn’t look very … Continued
Exploring Maharajakadai Fort Hill: A Hidden Gem near Krishnagiri
Maharajakadai is a huge fort hill near Krishnagiri in Tamil Nadu. Unlike other forts in the region, it’s not very famous, and most visitors are locals. Recently, Subbu and I explored this place. Our drive to the base of the … Continued
Sri Narasimhaswamy Betta trek
Sri Narasimhaswamy Betta is a fort hill near Kanakapura with a temple on top. A typical hill structure around Bengaluru. Recently, Chaya and I visited this place, and in this post, I’ll share our experience. Reaching the base of the … Continued
Krishnagiri Fort trekking
Every time I travelled along the Bengaluru–Krishnagiri highway, I couldn’t help but admire the huge hill with a fort on top. As someone who loves trekking, I always wanted to climb it but kept postponing. Since summers here are hot … Continued
Penukonda Fort: A neglected historical place
Penukonda, a historic town in Andhra Pradesh, is located on the Bengaluru–Anantapur highway. With a rich history, Penukonda served as the capital of the Vijayanagar Empire from 1565 AD to 1592 AD, after the fall of Hampi. My Previous Visit … Continued
Namakkal Fort in Tamil Nadu
The first time I saw Namakkal Fort was while driving to Chettinad (See my posts here and here). Perched on a hill in the heart of the town, it immediately caught my attention. I decided to explore it the next … Continued
Discovering Ankushagiri: A Hidden Gem near Hosur
The districts of Hosur and Krishnagiri are full of stunning fort hills, and recently, they’ve become my favorite hiking spots. Here’s why: they are close to Bengaluru and perfect for a day trip. Unlike some parts of Karnataka, the Forest … Continued
Our visit to Jhansi
Most Indians have heard of Jhansi, thanks to Rani Lakshmi Bai’s bravery during the War of Independence in 1857. We visited Jhansi while traveling from Gwalior to Orchha. Before Jhansi, we had already seen the Sonagiri Jain temples and … Continued
Datia Palace
When I was creating a plan for the trip to Gwalior, Datia caught our attention. It was on the way towards Orchha, which was one of the primary places of our visit. Datia seemed like a town with a lot … Continued