Gokarna – a coastal town in Karnataka.

A beautiful coastal town in Karnataka, in the Southern part of India. It has many hidden beaches and locations which are perfect for nature lovers. This town is also known as the temple town as a 4th century Hindu temple is situated here known as “Mahabaleshwar Temple” worshipping Lord Shiva. So it is also an important Hindu pilgrimage center. How I Travelled? Took a KSRTC … Continue reading Gokarna – a coastal town in Karnataka.

Hampi Again, July 2016 : the city of ruins!!

Travelled from Bangalore, by KSRTC overnight Volvo bus. (Some other details can be found in my first blog) Distance: 350km Other Means of travel: train, private buses and by road (car). Best time to visit: all year round In this piece, I will try to show the diversity and beauty of Hampi with more pictures. This time I went to Hampi with three of my … Continue reading Hampi Again, July 2016 : the city of ruins!!

The Grand Canyon of India, Gandikota, Andhra Pradesh.

Have you heard of it?? I think so. If you are in the Southern part of India then definitely you must have. It’s being said to be the “Grand Canyon of India”. But what is in a name as Shakespeare said – correctly so. The name won’t do much justice to the beauty and ruggedness of the place. If you haven’t then now you have … Continue reading The Grand Canyon of India, Gandikota, Andhra Pradesh.