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

Places to visit in Udupi in one day

Udupi is a beautiful coastal town in Karnataka, India. It has a perfect blend of religious fervour, beautiful laid back beaches and backwaters to explore. On our own coastal Karnataka road trip, we spent one day in Udupi. To be honest, you should spare a minimum of 3-4 days for Udupi to be able to … Read more

2016 – Our Travel Diary

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As we bid good bye to the year 2016 and enter into the year 2017, lets reflect on our fabulous year of travel once more. Most of us start new year with lots of new thoughts, resolutions, goals etc. As the year progresses, we meet many of them and some are carried forwarded for the next year. For … Read more

Sankat Mochan Temple, Shimla

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This time around in Shimla, we happened to visit the Sankat Mochan temple. Actually, as much Shimla is known for it’s british architectural buildings, beautiful hill station weather and natural beauty, so much it’s also known for it’s temples. There are many ancient temples in and around Shimla. If you are religious, or you have … Read more

Exploring the Udayagiri Caves of Vidisha, Madhya Pradesh

On our 3 weeks road trip across Madhya Pradesh, we visited Udayagiri Caves of Vidisha along with the Stupas of Sanchi on a trip from Orchha to Bhopal. And what a beautiful ancient site they are!! I am always intrigued by caves and ancient carvings on those caves. How they unravel the layers of history … Read more

8 Places to visit in Kanyakumari in a day

On our recent trip to Kerala, we traveled from Trivandrum to Kanyakumari by road. Although, we have been planning a trip from Bangalore to Kanyakumari for quiet a long time. And our initial plan was to cover Kanyakumari along with Rameshwaram on our 5 days trip to Madurai and Rameshwaram. But we rather ended up … 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