North Karnataka

Fun with elephants at Sakrebyle Elephant Camp Shimoga

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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

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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

A guide to a trip to Badami Pattadakal and Aihole – the epitome of temple art in India

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Today, we take you with us to Karnataka’s heritage tour epitome – a trip to Badami, Pattadakal and Aihole !!   The triplet of Badami, Pattadakal and Aihole lie at the center of the heritage tour of Karnataka. Located in the Bagalkot district of Karnataka and lying in the valley of the Malaprabha river, this … Read more

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

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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