Exploring the cave temples of Badami

I won’t be exaggerating if I say for years I have dreamt of exploring the cave temples of Badami. Along with the UNESCO World Heritage declared Pattadakal Temple Complex and the cradle of Indian Temple Architecture at Aihole. But somehow this trip kept evading me. Until 2023. When all of a sudden, we made a … Read more

Visiting Pattadakal group of monuments in Karnataka – The university of temple architecture of India

Although we have visited several ancient temples of India so far. Many of which have simply left us spell bound. I struggled to grasp the details in the Jain Temple of Ranakpur and the temple of Halebidu in Hoysala Kingdom. While I was left gasping looking at the carvings of the Temple Complex of Khajuraho … Read more

Serene and Tranquil Bhootnatha Group of Temples Badami

The Bhootnatha Temple Badami or Bhoothnatha Group of Temples Badami is one of the most serene and tranquil temples that I visited on my trip to Badami, Pattadakal Temple Complex and Aihole Temple Complex. Located across the lake Agastya from the Bhootnath Caves, the temples look serene from far and near. I got the first … Read more

Time travel at the cradle of Indian Temple Architecture at Aihole

“Cradle of Indian Temple architecture at Aihole” – sounds strange? Wondering if there’s really a “cradle” of the temple architecture in India? Where the varied, beautiful and mind-blowing temples of India drive their inspirations from? Yes, there is one such place. Located in the center of North Karnataka – in the cultural circuit of Badami … Read more

Exploring tourist places of Karaikudi and Chettinad region of Tamil Nadu

Exploring glamorous and luxurious mansions Experiencing one of the finest cuisines of India Staying like royalty in one of the several heritage hotels Driving alongside lush green farmlands And visiting some of the most unique temples of India Hearing about the most unique legendary story of the mighty and witted Chettiars!! Generally when you think … Read more

Quick long drives around Bangalore

Looking for some quick long drives around Bangalore? Refreshing, but not very time consuming? Want to enjoy a little, explore a little and return back comfortably to your abode within the day? Look no further because we have got your covered with some really unique long drives around Bangalore. To places that are offbeat, not … Read more

A virtual trip to Antalya – Turkey’s capital of tourism

Turkey is a beautiful country with varied landscapes and places to see. Including Monasteries, museums, monuments, ancient palaces, rugged mountains and beautiful coastlines. We wish we could include Turkey in our list of places to visit on our two weeks trip to Europe, nevertheless, it will happen one day. Today, we are taking you to … Read more

One day trip to Srirangapatna from Bangalore – exploring the historical town of Srirangapatna

Although there is no shortage of places to visit around Bangalore. And in our own 15 years in Bangalore, we have explored so many weekend getaways around Bangalore. Somehow, we never happened to explore the historical town of Srirangapatna. Although we crossed this town countless times earlier. On our trip to the Royal city of … Read more

Chapora Fort Goa | Dil Chahta Hai Fort | Timing, location, how to reach, when to go

Chapora Fort Goa | Dil Chahta Hai Fort

Chapora fort is one of the many offbeat locations in Goa made famous by the Bollywood movies. So much so that the name “Chapora Fort” immediately reminds one of the scene from the movie “Dil Chahta Hai” where 3 friends spend quiet time together and build countless memories here. Until then, I am sure it … Read more

8 Things to do in Madurai in a day

Madurai is a culturally, historically and traditionally important town of South India. It is also famous as the “temple town of India” given it has many ancient temples. Particularly the Meenakshi Amman Temple. But is temple visiting the only thing to do in Madurai? Of course not. We visited Madurai on our 5 days trip … Read more