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Kolukkumalai Tea Estate – Tamil Nadu | Munnar

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The hilly haven of Munnar has long been one of the most loved and preferred holiday destination - mainly for its misty views and sprawling tea gardens all around. But, approximately 38kms from Munnar, across the border, in Tamil Nadu, lies one of the best kept secrets of this hill station - The hills of Kolukkumalai. About 7130 ft above sea level, the Kolukkumalai hills … [Read more...] about Kolukkumalai Tea Estate – Tamil Nadu | Munnar

Devbagh Beach Resort REVIEW – Jungle Lodges and Resorts (Karnataka)

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During one of our March weekend getaways, Kamal and I, decided to make our 5th trip to one of our favorite Jungle lodges & resorts properties – The Devbagh Beach Resort situated in Karwar , Karnataka. WATCH the VIDEO : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cNv_C2qh1Qg Devbagh beach resort in karwar is around 525 kms from our home in Bangalore - around 9hrs … [Read more...] about Devbagh Beach Resort REVIEW – Jungle Lodges and Resorts (Karnataka)

Kavala Caves in Dandeli

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On our most recent 6 days trip to Dandeli, we decided to visit the astonishing Kavla Caves located in the heart of Dandeli Wildlife Sanctuary. Kavla Caves is known for a naturally formed ShivaLing formed from the deposits of Limestone and we just cudn't wait to explore this gem of a location. WATCH THE VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=akaOktgqAWw   We started … [Read more...] about Kavala Caves in Dandeli

Chikmagalur Trip – At Mullayanagiri, the highest peak in Karnataka

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After visiting The Sharadamba Temple at Sringeri Chikmagalur, we headed out to the next destination on our humble travel itinerary – Mullayanagiri, the highest peak in Karnataka. Thousands each year go to Chikmagalur to climb to the top, and we couldn't wait to make the hike ourselves. Watch the VIDEO : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ih3aC6uJxdE But we were in no hurry to get … [Read more...] about Chikmagalur Trip – At Mullayanagiri, the highest peak in Karnataka

Chikmagalur Trip – Sharadamba Temple at Sringeri

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If you've seen my last video, then you know that I recently took a trip to the jungle and had a fabulous time. My adventures didn't stop there. After the jungle holiday, hubby and I decided to continue exploring Karnataka by making a trip to Chikmagalur – known for its multiple hill stations and more than that, its coffee. Although I love a good cup of java, I was more … [Read more...] about Chikmagalur Trip – Sharadamba Temple at Sringeri

Birds at Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary – Karnataka , India

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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

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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

Birds in Dandeli – Karnataka

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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

Shivasamudram Falls – Karnataka

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Mini getaways are my go-to when I need a bit of a break from the rigors of the week. And Karnataka offers no dearth of them. So when I craved a time-out from work and city life, hubby and I jumped at the chance to go exploring just one of the many sights on our list. This time, we chose Shivasamudram Falls. Our research promised that it would be invigorating, and it didn’t … [Read more...] about Shivasamudram Falls – Karnataka