Huliyurdurga trek
It was a short climb but was the toughest of all the treks I had done around Bengaluru. It tested the flexibility of our body and gave a complete workout!! But we came back completely satisfied. It is not every … Continued
Recap of 2018
2018 was a crazy year when it came to travel, especially in the last quarter. While it took me 16 years to touch five continents after my first visit abroad, I visited countries in 5 continents in the matter of … Continued
8 days in Jordan
Jordan is one of the peaceful countries in Middle East bordering Iraq and Syria, the two most unstable countries in the world. It also shares border with Israel where land crossing is possible. With many historical sites and natural wonders, … Continued
Seven step waterfall
It is a well-known waterfall in western ghats. My previous attempt to hike to this waterfall was a failure, as we had timed it wrong. It was dark by the time we reached the 3rd stage and had to return. … Continued
The massive fort of Gingee
Gingee is a small town between Thiruvannamalai and Tindivanum. If you are travelling between Bengaluru and Pondicherry, you will be likely going via Gingee and it is hard to miss the fort that spans on both sides of the road. … Continued
One village, three waterfalls
I recently read an article in a local newspaper about the three waterfalls in a village in western ghats. Subbu and I had planned a monsoon trip and we looking for places to explore. The article came at the right … Continued
A family mini adventure at Malenaadu waterfalls
Though I mentioned this as an adventure to a waterfall, this place is well known among locals. If you happen to visit one of the several home stays or resorts that have mushroomed in this area, you will be ferried … Continued
The tale of two waterfalls in Tillari
Tillari 1 waterfalls We were not sure about visiting this waterfall as it was not on our “list”. Locals mentioned this place, and automatically it was added to our itinerary but as the last place of visit on that long … Continued
The massive fort of Midigeshi
Midigeshi fort was built by local chieftain Nagareddi during the Vijaynagar days. He also built around 101 temples in Midigeshi village at the base of the hill. Few of the temples remain even today though most are in ruins. Those … Continued
Waterfalls of Nuwara Eliya and Ella, Sri Lanka
Hilly regions of Sri Lanka has numerous waterfalls. When I started planning for Sri Lanka trip, I started gathering information about its waterfalls. It looked like I had to spend all my 8 days visiting waterfalls!! So, I had to … Continued