India’s long history is filled with stories of extravagant maharajas, kings, and nizams. While they are perhaps best known for their imposing forts (such as Rajasthan’s Amber Fort, Delhi’s Red Fort, and Hyderabad’s Golconda Fort), this rich and glorious past...
Formerly part of the Dakshina Kannada district in Karnataka, India, Udupi is a small coastal city located about 56 km from Mangalore and about 400 km from Bangalore. Like the Dakshina Kannada district, Udupi belongs to Tulunadu or Tulunaad,...
Translating to Young Daughter’s Town, Chikmagalur is one of the most rampant coffee cultivating spots in India acknowledged by the coffee board of India. A retreat for lovers of this beverage and cool misty hills, it is the perfect...
Travelling for me is not only going on a road trip, or taking a flight, bus or train. You can just hop into your backyard and still learn something new about your home city. One such trip was going...
A picture of perfect symmetry, the Mysore Palace is an instance of the heights attained by Indian architecture. Also known as the Amba Vilas Palace, it is one of the most popular places to visit in the city of...
The Krishna Raja Sagara Dam, popularly known as KRS Dam, is built on the river Kaveri and its tributaries, Hemavathi and Lakshmana Theertha. The KRS Dam and the ornamental garden, Brindavan Gardens, attached to the dam are one of...
Popularly known as Pakshi Kashi (birds paradise), the Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary is a protected area and a haven for bird watchers, situated on the river Kaveri's banks, in Mandya district near Srirangapatna, Karnataka. It is the largest bird sanctuary...
India is a country of very diverse states, each with its own rich cultural heritage and historical treasures. Karnataka is no different. Blessed with stunning beaches, fascinating architectural wonders, a range of cuisines and unique food items, natural wonders, tons...
Mysore, the second-largest city in Karnataka, is well known for its heritage and culture. Once the seat of the kings of Mysore, the heritage city or city of palaces is now a world-famous tourist destination. The days of the...
So you’re on vacation in Mysore. You’ve seen all the sights—Mysore Palace, the Mysore Zoo, the Brindavan Gardens, and more. You must've shopped for Mysore silk sarees and sandalwood trinkets to take home as souvenirs. You’ve seen all that...