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Head to Kutta in Coorg this monsoons
This monsoon, get a slice of Coorg and head to Kutta – a destination that is a mix of forests and plantations. A border town between Karnataka and Kerala, Kutta is part of Coorg, nestled deep inside...
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Ten years – ten posts
It has been ten years since I started travel blogging and nostalgia is one of the best ways to celebrate the journey. After all travel is not about the number of trips or posts but the memories that...
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Go Explore with goibibo – Romantic Karwar
Welcome to this edition of Go Explore with goibibo . We have a new destination for you, a serene spot which will soothe your nerves and take you on a romantic high. In the last edition of Go Explore...
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Sculptures of Shiva in temples of South India
Almost every temple in India is either dedicated to Shiva or Vishnu and their consorts. While every temple has a spiritual significance to it, there are some shrines that remain etched in my mind. I...
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A visit to Badami caves
There is something magical about a road trip. Only a magic wand can transform dry dusty villages into picturesque fields brimming with sunflowers, their heads nodding in glee towards the sun. The same...
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Pattadakal – Temples built by queens, not kings
The red craggy sandstone cliffs form a rather stark background against the sky, accompanying me on my journey. Occasionally the scenery bursts into acres of green or bright yellow sunflower fields,...
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My first bird watching experience at Galibore
“Shussh”, whispers the naturalist, as I rummage through my backpack a little noisily to pick up my pair of binoculars. He points towards a grove of trees and I follow his gaze. But I see nothing –...
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Ancient capital towns of dynasties in Karnataka – Part one
I have often asked myself if there is one aspect of travel that I am partial to. I love the wilds, enjoy the solitude of a quaint town, love to listen to the soothing sounds of the waves, feel the...
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Ancient capital towns of dynasties in Karnataka – 11
India is a land of many cultures and every dynasty has left its mark on it . In Karnataka alone, I traced about ten dynasties and kingdoms and my love for ruins and heritage has taken me to a few of...
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Seshadri Dixit – the man who cycled across India
The sky is growing dark by the moment. The roads get narrower. The journey seems long and never ending. We traverse across regions that are sparsely inhabited but most of the time, I have just age old...
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Five Jain temples in Karnataka that you must visit
Five Jain temples in Karnataka India I have always been fascinated by Jaina sites. They are not just ancient but are usually in very remote destinations – atop hillocks or in caves. I even did a short...
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Eleven must see monuments in Bijapur
Walking around Bijapur, in Karnataka is like traversing down a historic route. And there is more to it than just the monumental Gol Gumbaz, the symbol of the town. The Palmyra of the Deccan as the...
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Mausoleums of Bijapur
Mausoleums of Bijapur Getting off from the railway station at Bijapur, I am lost in a melee of fruit vendors, auto drivers, cyclists and passengers. The 10th century town founded by the Kalyani...
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A road trip to Jog Falls on the Renault Lodgy
A road trip to Jog Falls Karnataka There are five ingredients that make for a great road trip – fantastic weather, great company, good food, interesting sights and finally, an awesome car. And I am...
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The ruins speak – Tales and trails from Hampi
Trails and tales – Places to visit in Hampi My trip to Hampi was courtesy Orange County Hampi and I went on a guided trail to some of the places to visit in Hampi. This post focusses on the ruins of...
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Stepping back in time in Malkhed or Manyakheta of Rashtrakutas
My search for historic old towns in Karnataka that once helmed the affairs of powerful dynasties takes me to ancient dusty towns, where crumbles and ruins are all that greet me . Kingdoms have been...
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Seshadri Dixit – the man who cycled across India
Meet Seshadri Dixit, the man who cycled across India The sky is growing dark by the moment. The roads get narrower. The journey seems long and never ending. We traverse across regions that are sparsely...
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Five Jain temples in Karnataka that you must visit
Five Jain temples in Karnataka India I have always been fascinated by Jaina sites. They are not just ancient but are usually in very remote destinations – atop hillocks or in caves. I even did a short...
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Eleven must see monuments in Bijapur
Walking around Bijapur, in Karnataka is like traversing down a historic route. And there is more to it than just the monumental Gol Gumbaz, the symbol of the town. The Palmyra of the Deccan as the town...
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Gol Gumbaz of Bijapur
Gol Gumbaz Bijapur Getting off from the railway station at Bijapur, I am lost in a melee of fruit vendors, auto drivers, cyclists and passengers. The 10th century town founded by the Kalyani Chalukyas...
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