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
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Shivasamudram Falls – Karnataka
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
Dubare Elephant Camp – Jungle Lodges and Resorts
Craving a little mid-year getaway, I decided to plan a weekend trip bang in the middle of July. So my husband and I decided to spend a couple of days in the heart of the Dubare Elephant Camp in Coorg, Karnataka which is approximately 240 km from Bangalore. Getting There We chose to drive to the resort, heading out at sunrise. We took the Mysore highway which was more than … [Read more...] about Dubare Elephant Camp – Jungle Lodges and Resorts
Bannerghatta Nature Camp – Jungle Lodges & Resorts – Bangalore, Karnataka
On the hunt for our next destination, our research led us to the Bannerghatta Natura Camp a mere 25 km from Bangalore where we live. The write-up on their website looked promising and the pictures teased our sense of adventure. So off we set on a bright morning in December 2012 brimming over with expectation of a fabulous weekend.Driving to the Camp and Checking InAs it was … [Read more...] about Bannerghatta Nature Camp – Jungle Lodges & Resorts – Bangalore, Karnataka
Glyngarth Villa Resort – Ooty India
On a spontaneous October 2011 road-trip to the ethereal hill-station Ooty in the Southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu, we stumbled upon a quaint place we’ll never forget – the Glyngarth Heritage Resort.The Resort, Rooms and, More Importantly, the BathroomsAt about 275 km from our home in Bangalore, Ooty took about six and a half hours to reach in our own car. This was one of the … [Read more...] about Glyngarth Villa Resort – Ooty India
A Trip to Sikkim – India
Since 2011, I was planning a trip to Sikkim, but owing to the earthquake and consequent disruptions in the roadways of the state, I was obliged to postpone it to a later date. However, things did work out absolutely well this year, and on the 31st of Oct, 2012, I was on my way to visit this splendid land of myths and spectacular sceneries, greenery and waterfalls, happiness and … [Read more...] about A Trip to Sikkim – India
Lamayaru: The Moonland of Ladakh
Loacted 15 Km east of the famous Fotu La pass on the Leh-Srinagar highway, Lamayaru is popularly known as moonland by the local due to its peculiar land surface which closely resembles the surface seen on moon. The mystique of the Lamayaru monastery located here is unmatched by any other in the entire Ladakh region. The clear blue skies meet the rugged horizon of broken mud … [Read more...] about Lamayaru: The Moonland of Ladakh
Monasteries of Ladakh
The magnificent monasteries of Ladakh are most attractive of tourist attractions for people from all over India and abroad. These monasteries are peace abodes of the monks of various orders of Buddhism providing the ideal getaway for pursuit of spiritualism and study of religion. Amazingly built on steep mountain slopes the monasteries are indeed architectural marvels and … [Read more...] about Monasteries of Ladakh
Nubra Valley – Ladakh
Located 150 Km north of Lah, the Nubra Valley derives its name form Ldumra (the valley of flowers). It is the confluence of Shyok and the Nubra River creating a wide valley that separates the main land Ladakh from the Karakoram ranges. The valley is full of surprises for the casual visitor who expects snow covered peaks, the valley being at 10000 feet above the mean sea level. … [Read more...] about Nubra Valley – Ladakh
Pangong Lake – Ladakh
Literally meaning “Lake of the Great Hollow”, the Pangong lake lies 160 Km southeast of the capital town ofLehand is certainly one of the most mesmerizing sights of Ladakh. Technically speaking it is the largest endoheric lake inAsiaand lies at an altitude of 13,900 feet above the sea level. Though salty the water of this lake is crystal clear displaying a breathtaking … [Read more...] about Pangong Lake – Ladakh