Location: Belavadi village, Chikmagalur district, Karnataka Distance: 157 km from Mysore, 213 km from Bangalore, 29 km from Chikmagalur, 10 km from Halebidu Route: Bangalore – Tumkur – Tiptur – Arasikere – Banavara – Javagal – Belavadi (211 km) 2nd route: Bangalore – Yeshwanthpur – Nelamangala – Kunigal – Chanarayapattna – Hassan – Belavadi (235…
Recently I took some pictures of night time Bangalore skyline during my visit to a restaurant located on a off MG road highrise. Take a look at some of the pictures of that rain splashed night. Ulsoor lake and surrounding area Illuminated Cubbon road at distance Illuminated Cubbon road and surrounding MG road and Ulsoor…
Eshwara temple is typically not found on the itinerary of a typical domestic or foreign traveler. But it is very beautiful in terms of architecture and rich in history. Eshwara temple is a Hoysala architecture dedicated to lord Shiva. It might have been built around 1220 AD in today’s Arasikere. From Mysore it is around…
Location: Gooty, Anantapur district, Andhra Pradesh Distance: 264 km from Bangalore, 50 km from Anantapur, 306 km from Hyderabad Route: Bangalore – Hyderabad National Highway 7. To reach Gooty one has to take a left deviation from the main highway. Travel time: Around 4.30 hrs from Bangalore Accommodation: There are few lodges but nothing decent….
This was my second solo trip which I decided without any compulsion. After my friend dropped, I still decided to go ahead. I went and purchased tickets to Kalpetta from a KSRTC franchise counter. Both ways I paid Rs 1077. For the onward journey it was a Volvo ac sleeper. The bus left at 9.05…
Location: Wayanad district, Kerala Distance: 32 km from Kalpetta, 17 km Mananthavady and 40 km from Sultan Bathery Where to eat: Road side dhabas small scale restaurants are available. Cool drinks and snacks available in shops near the ticket counter. Where to stay: Some lodges and resorts are there nearby. Kuruva Dweep is an island…
Location: Wayanad district, Kerala Distance: 55 km from Kalpetta, 32 km from Manathavady, 137 kms from Calicut, 121kms from Mysore, 250 kms from Bangalore Travel time: Takes around 90 minutes to reach Thirunelli from Kalpetta town. Food: One can have tea or snacks at Thirunelli or at road side shops. Lodging: At Thirunelli temple there…
Banasura Sagar dam is said to be the largest earthen dam in India and the second largest in Asia. It is located around 21 km from kalpetta. Here a tributary of river Kabini called Karamanathodu has been damed for irrigantion and drinking water supply purpose. The banasura hill is located at the backdrop of the…
Fort Aguada and beach are one of the best destinations I have seen in Goa. Fort Aguada is located on a hill overlooking the Arabian sea. It is located around 12 km from Panaji and around 39 km from Dabolim airport. Entry fees: Free Visiting hours: We reached there around afternoon. The fort was constructed…
