luxury weekend getaway from Bangalore

A crisp 4 days Hyderabad trip plan for family

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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 perfect weekend in Coorg touching the clouds

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Come weekend and we Bangaloreans start looking for a city-escape. To be surrounded by nature. And spend a quiet and peaceful staycation from Bangalore somewhere in the greenery, with perfect views. Located at a short driving distance of just 4-5 hours from Bangalore, the district of Kodagu or Coorg has the best possible options. Whether … Read more

One day in Nashik – places to see and things to do in Nashik

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Nashik is the old city where stands one of 12 Jyotirlinga Temples of India. Where the mahakumbh mela is held once every 12 years. Where civilisation thrived millions of years ago – testimony to which are the carved cave temples – like none other in the world. But Nashik is also the “wine capital of … Read more

A staycation at Kovalam Beach Chennai

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Yes, you heard it right – a staycation at Kovalam Beach Chennai. No, I am not talking about the famous Kovalam beach of Kerala which we missed visiting on our road trip across Kerala last year. Nevertheless, recently I came to know there is one more Kovalam Beach near Chennai. Maybe it misses the dramatic … Read more

4 days Pondicherry trip itinerary

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Pondicherry, renamed Puducherry and fondly called as “Pondy” by its residents – has always been the laid back contrasting beach destination to the great party scenes of Goa in India. When in the search of solitude and a relaxing vacation, heading to either Pondicherry or the beaches of Goa, particularly South Goa , is our … Read more

A perfect weekend in Mahabalipuram

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If you are yearning for a perfect weekend from Bangalore, alongside the sea, without driving too long. Then Mahabalipuram can provide you with the perfect options. Years back, we explored the town of Mahabalipuram (Mamallapuram). As a part of this trip we visited the places to see in Mahabalipuram including some UNESCO World Heritage Sites. … Read more