A weekend at Gorukana, B R Hills

Gorukana cottages

Gorukana is an eco resort located in B R Hills near Mysore. When we were looking for a weekend getaway a few weeks back, B R Hills immediately came to our minds. Because the monsoons have just receded, the forests are at their peak charm. Once we zeroed down on the destination, the next job … Read more

A scenic highway drive – Bangalore to Kodaikanal

NH 44 from Bangalore to Thekkady / Madurai / Kodaikanal / Kanyakumari

The drive from Bangalore to Kodaikanal via NH7 is one of the most picturesque of the road trips that I have taken in India. Already been twice on this highway. Can’t wait to hit it once more. The highway is in a very good condition (If you are from the developed Countries, you might be … Read more

A weekend at B R Hills from Bangalore

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B R Hills or Biligiriranga Hills is one of the many beautiful hill ranges near Bangalore. It makes for a perfect weekend getaway from the metropolitan city of Bangalore. Although, it’s a surprise that many haven’t heard about it. While people mostly tend to go to the more popular weekend getaways, like visiting the hill … Read more

5 Best things to do in Pondicherry in two days

Pondicherry

There are so many things to do in Pondicherry , but when you have got just 2 days you need to figure out the best things to do in those two days. It was a long weekend of April, 2012 when we headed to Pondicherry for just 2 days. We were urging to break from … Read more

Spice Garden Kerala tour

Spice garden kerala

Kerala is one of the southernmost states of India. It is world famous for it’s spices. It has several spice gardens all through the state.During our trip to Kerala in November, 2010. On our way from Cochin to Munnar, we took this Spice garden Kerala tour in an enormously spread and beautiful Spice Garden. It was a … Read more

A staycation at Kovalam Beach Chennai

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

A wonderful staycation in Wayanad – Our Bangalore to Wayanad trip

Recently we are back from a long weekend staycation from Bangalore. This was a staycation in Wayanad district of Kerala. The Wayanad region of Kerala is one of greenest places near Bangalore. All the parts of this huge region are surrounded by dense green forests, wildlife sanctuaries, ancient temples, pristine lakes and natural caves like … Read more

Visiting the Golden Triangle of Tamil Nadu

Yes, you heard me right. I am talking about the Golden Triangle of Tamil Nadu. Not the famous Golden Triangle of North India that consists of the capital of India New Delhi, Agra and Jaipur. But rather the Golden Triangle of Tamil Nadu in South India that consists of Madurai, Rameswaram and Kanyakumari – the … Read more

11 awesome things to do in Mahabalipuram

Pancha Rathas : Things to do in Mahabalipuram

Mahabalipuram or Mamallapuram is a small town in Kanchipuram district in the southern state of Tamil Nadu, India. It is a town along the Bay of Bengal coastline. And, it also has many beautiful ancient historical monuments including a temple right on the sea shore. Once upon a time it was a bustling city and seaport … Read more

Interesting facts about Kumbhalgarh fort

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Did you know there are so many interesting facts about Kumbhalgarh fort! We didn’t. Until we visited here on our visit to Rajasthan while on a trip in 2016. Whrein after spending 3 days in Jaipur visiting Amer Fort in half a day, Nahargarh Fort in the afternoon followed by Jaigarh Fort, Jal Mahal, the … Read more