The River Tern Lodge is located on a hillock on the edge of the Bhadra Reservoir in Karnataka. It's a part of the Jungle Lodges franchise and while we had been browsing the latter's website for another trip, the River Tern Lodge caught our eye. It was next on our list of jungle trips and a short break in April 2014 afforded both my husband and me the time to realize … [Read more...] about River Tern Lodge – Jungle Lodges and Resorts – Karnataka
Misty Woods Coorg – Karnataka
Video - Misty Woods Coorg https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KCSs2w9Tbio My wanderlust is never satisfied. And thank God I'm married to a man who feels the same way. We're always in the moment when we travel, but the minute we get home we can't wait to get away again. If where we go is truly exceptional, then it manages to tide us over for some time and that conversation may … [Read more...] about Misty Woods Coorg – Karnataka
Birds at Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary – Karnataka , India
The highlight of our trip to the Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary was, I'm sure its obvious, the birds we sighted there. A boat ride across the lake afforded us views of hundreds of species of birds, many of which we could not even identify. Here are a few that we could name and get good pictures of. All these birds like living by the water and will rarely be seen in … [Read more...] about Birds at Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary – Karnataka , India
Himavad Gopalaswamy Temple, Hills – Chamarajanagar – Karnataka
Although we’re not hardcore advocates of Valentine’s Day, hubby and I use February 14 as an excuse to take a break from our lives and head outdoors. We’d always wanted to take a closer look at the Himavad Gopalaswamy Temple that we’d heard so much about. The idea was even more inviting as we wanted to go to the Ranganthittu Bird Sanctuary which was relatively nearby. Himavad … [Read more...] about Himavad Gopalaswamy Temple, Hills – Chamarajanagar – Karnataka
Guinea Fowl Birds – Male and Female
Guinea Fowls look like overweight chickens, all fluffed out and speckled. They have large eyes, raw red wattles and a little protrusion on the top of their heads which is called a helmet. Although the pictures we’ve got here show only natural, earthy hues of grey and brown on their feathers, Guinea Fowl can also be different shades of purple, white, blue, yellow and … [Read more...] about Guinea Fowl Birds – Male and Female
Birds in Dandeli – Karnataka
Our trip to Dandeli over the holidays left us with many memories, chief among them being the wildlife we encountered. Dandeli boasts of rich biodiversity. The abundant greenery is especially a haven for birds and the varieties we saw were staggering. Bird watching in Dandeli - Karnataka (Video) Bird Watching At Old Magazine House It was impossible to note or get a … [Read more...] about Birds in Dandeli – Karnataka
Common Emerald Dove – Male and Female
Spotted - The Common Emerald Dove in Dandeli, Karnataka ( at Old Magazine House) The Old Magazine House in Dandeli, Karnataka is a haven for bird watchers. The wooded areas around are flush with them (both birds and bird watchers) and the authorities who run the place have done whatever possible to attract even more bird life. Our trip there afforded us some … [Read more...] about Common Emerald Dove – Male and Female
Syntheri Rock in Dandeli – Karnataka
We decided to spend a large part of the December 2013 holidays and ring in the New Year on a getaway trip to some place remote. We decided on a 11-day trip to Old Magazine House in Dandeli, Karnataka, a very popular location for bird-watchers and you will indeed become a bit of an ornithology fan yourself before you leave thanks to the mind-boggling variety of birds in this … [Read more...] about Syntheri Rock in Dandeli – Karnataka
Rare Squirrel Behaviour
Today started off as an ordinary morning, little did I know that I would see something so extraordinary that it would have an overwhelming effect on me. I witnessed an incredible sight that will stay with me forever. I was making some tea for myself in the kitchen when I noticed a cute squirrel on a branch right outside the window. I got my camera to click and realized … [Read more...] about Rare Squirrel Behaviour
Rocks Displayed At Syntheri Rock – Dandeli , Karnataka
Syntheri Rocks Dandeli Karnataka Syntheri Rock is a huge 300ft tall monolithic granite located deep inside the dense Dandeli Wildlife Sanctuary. To watch and feel the spectacular sight of the Syntheri Rock with the Kaneri River gushing by its side, one has to climb down many steps. Along the steps, there are a number of rock specimens mounted on concrete pedestals with details … [Read more...] about Rocks Displayed At Syntheri Rock – Dandeli , Karnataka