Hampi is a village in northern Karnataka state, India. It is located within the ruins of Vijayanagara, the former capital of the Vijayanagara Empire. Predating the city of Vijayanagara, it continues to be an important religious centre, housing the Virupaksha Temple, as well as several other monuments belonging to the… Continue reading
Bijapur is a district in the state of Karnataka in southern India. The city of Bijapur is the headquarters of the district, and is located 530 km northwest of Bangalore. Bijapur is well known for the great monuments of historical importance built during the Adil Shahi dynasty. ” The city… Continue reading
Abbi Falls, around 8 km from Madikeri, the capital of Coorg, is a sight that is truly stupendous; the spectacular sight of cascading water is an absolute treat for the eyes and the senses! Nestled amidst private coffee plantations, the Abbi Falls provide a striking contrast to the sylvan surroundings… Continue reading
Another bird sanctuary worth visiting is the Gudavi Bird Sanctuary, which is located in Gudavi of Sorab taluk in Shimoga District and is also the only sanctuary situated in the midst ofa dense forest. One of the five famous bird sanctuaries of Kdrnataka, the Guduvi Bird Sanctuary is 16 km… Continue reading
One of the few bird sanctuaries in the Malenaadu region of Karnataka, Mandagadde, in the Shettihalli Wildlife Sanctuary, is an island formed in the middle of the River Tunga and provides the necessary shelter and food for a variety of birds. Mandagadde is surrounded by a dense forest and forms… Continue reading
10 km away from Kemmanagundi is the Kalhatti Falls, which begins at the top of the Chandradrona hill and also goes by the names Kalahasti Falls or Kallathigiri Falls. The water from the captivating fall, cascading down from a height of 122 metres, blends harmoniously with the picturesque area of Kemmanagundi…. Continue reading
Nagarhole National Park, a 247 square-mile park in Karnataka, has an astonishing abundance of wildlife including large mammals such as tiger, leopard, wild elephant, dhole (Indian wild dog), and gaur (Indian bison). Other species present are chital spotted deer, muntjac (barking deer), mouse deer, four-horned antelope, wild boar, sloth bear,… Continue reading
10 km away from Kemmanagundi is the Kalhatti Falls, which begins at the top of the Chandradrona hill and also goes by the names Kalahasti Falls or Kallathigiri Falls. The water from the captivating fall, cascading down from a height of 122 metres, environment in the According to many locals… Continue reading
Nagarhole National Park, a 247 square-mile park in Karnataka, has an astonishing abundance of wildlife including large mammals such as tiger, leopard, wild elephant, dhole (Indian wild dog), and gaur (Indian bison). Other species present are chital spotted deer, muntjac (barking deer), mouse deer, four-horned antelope, wild boar, sloth bear,… Continue reading
A trip to Coorg is never quite complete without a trip till Talakaveri. While the beautiful landscape of Coorg and the sprawling coffee plantations evoke much awe in the tourists, a trip to Talakaveri is quite the cherry on the icing, for those particularly spiritually inclined. The Talakaveri is the… Continue reading