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...
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...
Located in the town of Udupi in Karnataka, at a distance of 3 km from the Udupi Railway Station, Udupi Sri Krishna Temple is an auspicious Hindu temple and one of the famous pilgrimage centres in India dedicated to Krishna and Dvaita Matha....
Nestled amidst the foothills of the Mullayanagiri, Chikmagalur, also popularly known as the Coffee Land of Karnataka, is one of the most beautiful hill stations in Karnataka. With plenty of coffee plantations, Chikmagalur has a perpetual fragrance of coffee lingering...