A crisp 4 days Hyderabad trip plan for family

If you have read my previous posts on Bangalore to Hyderabad road trip and Golkonda Fort Hyderabad, you must have guessed that this time we were off exploring Hyderabad. Come August and we wondered hard where to head. Last year same time, we were fortunate to explore coastal Karnataka. But, this year, there was heavy … Read more

A smooth sailing Bangalore to Hyderabad drive

While we take a lot of weekend getaways from Bangalore, the destinations we always think of are a staycation in Coorg surrounded by lush greenery, the wandering through rainforests of Wayanad, the backwaters of Kabini or the coffee estates of Chikmagaluru. But, come monsoons and with heavy rain a drive from Bangalore to these destinations … Read more

Exploring the remains of the Great Deccan Sultanate at Golkonda Fort Hyderabad

When visiting Hyderabad City, it is imperative to visit Golkonda Fort – a clear testimony of the glorious past of the empires of India. It is located just outside the city of Hyderabad. On our road trip from Bangalore to Hyderabad, we stayed in the Marriott Resort and Convention Centre Hyderabad . While the Golkonda … Read more

A complete guide to Ramoji Film City Hyderabad

Ramoji Film City Hyderabad

Is there anyone in today’s era who has never watched a movie? It’s incredible how movies impact our thinking and imagination. So, have you ever had a chance to see how these movies are actually made? That what happens behind the scenes. And how the actors seem to have supernatural powers. And how they perform … Read more

A pampering staycation at Marriott Resort and Convention Centre Hyderabad

On our recent 4 days trip to Hyderabad, we enjoyed a couple of nights’ staycation at Marriott Resort and Convention Centre Hyderabad. As, it was a memorable and luxurious staycation at Marriott Resort and Convention Centre Hyderabad that we thoroughly enjoyed. Thus, prompting me to share with all my readers my experience of staycation at … Read more

A visit to the Shivamogga Zoo and Safari

Shivamogga Zoo and Safari is one of the major attractions of Shimoga, located right outside the Shivamogga town. So, when we took our Bangalore to Shimoga road trip with kids, Shivamogga Zoo and Safari was on top of our list. Along with Sakrebyle Elephant Camp, Jog Falls – most majestic waterfalls of Karnataka and Honnemaradu … Read more

Bangalore to Vatadahosahalli Lake and Gudibande Fort

Day trips around Bangalore have become our new normal now a days. Over the last few weeks we visited several beautiful secluded places around Bangalore including Chhota Ladakh, Muninagara Dam, Mariapura Lake and Gundanjenyaswamy Temple. All of these were within 50km of our residence. On each of these trips, we packed our food from home, … Read more

A drive to Nandi Hills Bangalore

A drive to Nandi Hills doesn’t need any introduction when it comes to the buzzing travellers and explorers of Bangalore and around. In fact, of all the young population arriving in Bangalore year on year, majority visit Nandi Hills in the first few months of their stay in Bangalore. And so had it. However, years … Read more

Fun with elephants at Sakrebyle Elephant Camp Shimoga

Located just 5km outside the town of Shimoga, there is an elephant camp in the name of Sakrebyle Elephant Camp. It is a well-known elephant training camp and sanctuary near Shivamogga. It is a very popular tourist destination for those interested in elephants and wildlife conservation. On the last day of our trip to Shimoga … Read more

Honnemaradu Shimoga – the best kept secret of river Sharavathi

The district of Shimoga in North Karnataka is surrounded by mesmerising natural wonders. From one of the tallest waterfalls of India – Jog Falls to the wettest place of India – Agumbe. Shimoga has old forts on hill tops surrounded by mist and clouds on one hand. And wildlife sanctuaries or elephant camps on the … Read more