A travel blog about my experiences in travel and treks
I’ve been hiking many fort hills near Hosur. After my recent hikes to Udedurgam and Anchetty Durgam, I decided to explore another fort hill, Tharayanadurgam. Tharayanadurgam, also known as Thenidurgam, is a small fort hill near Hosur. I couldn’t … Continued
We used to catch a glimpse of this hill whenever we travelled on the Hosur-Krishnagiri highway. Recently, I added it onto my bucket list. With a renewed focus on the hill forts of Hosur and Krishnagiri, a trip was planned … Continued
Hadinarukere, a scenic lake situated in a village near Mysuru, attracts a variety of migratory birds every winter. Among them are the Bar-headed geese, which travel a great distance from Mongolia, crossing the formidable Himalayas to reach the lake. Birding … Continued
I have been a resident of Bengaluru for the last 22 years. While I regularly travel to many locations, I rarely visit tourist places within the city. The glitter and glamour of the IT Industry have masked the historical aspects … Continued
I first heard about this place from a tweet by Dhiraj. The photo of the hill looked attractive, and I had added it to my backlog. Last week, Subbu and I completed our hike to Bananthimari betta, and we had … Continued
There are many hills and hillocks around Bengaluru, and we could broadly classify them into two categories. Fort hills are one category where a fort or its remains is a part of the hill. The second category of hills consists … Continued
The twin rocks at Thimmappana betta is gaining popularity in recent days. Its proximity to Bengaluru, ease of reaching and the beautiful view are the key reasons for its fame. While people coming on four wheelers need to walk a … Continued
Not many people are aware that India’s first biodiversity site is on the outskirts of Bengaluru. The Nallur Tamarind grove, a 54-acre houses more than 300 tamarind trees. It dates back to Chola period, and some trees are said to … Continued
Chaya and I had been to Mysuru on account of personal work. While driving back, we decided to take a detour and visit Gaganachukki and Barachukki falls in Shivanasamudra. Water had been released from KRS and Kabini dams and the … Continued
