Karnataka

Travel is all about pleasing the intrinsic urge to explore more than what meets the eye every day. This means going the extra mile and deciding to look beyond what mankind considers it their enclave; to seek to quench their thirst ...

It had been a while since I had visited my dad's hometown in Thrissur. Each time I planned on going there, it would somehow not happen. This time, we had a long weekend approaching, and we (my dad, mom and I) ...

It was one of those days when my mum and grandparents wanted me to take them to Papparapatti, which is a small village in the district of Dharmapuri in Tamil Nadu. This place is famous for the Raghavendra Swamy Temple and ...

Dandeli Wildlife Sanctuary is located in the Uttara Kannada district of Karnataka. It is the second largest wildlife sanctuary in the state and shares its boundaries with Anshi National Park, which in turn forms the Anshi Dandeli Tiger Reserve. Dandeli is ...

Kannur, this place has always been a mystery unsolved to me, ever since I came across the 'theyyams' and the temple which gives equal importance to dogs as to the deity, the devotees given toddy and dried fish as 'prasadam' and ...

Dharamshala in Himachal, is the capital of Tibetan government in exile. It has been the destination for those who come seeking peace, spiritual guidance and tranquillity. Bylakuppe a lesser known Tibetan town in India, situated 90 kms from Mysore and 230 ...

In Hinduism, there is an equal prominence to Gods as well as Goddesses. In fact, goddesses are more feared in some places as they are said to be very powerful and can cause adverse effects if one has wronged. Such is ...

The importance that elephants hold in the history of India is huge. Most history and mythological texts describe the participation of elephants in wars and also as a divine presence. Hence, there is always a special aura concerning the elephants. That ...

When it comes to conservation, not just the heritage structures but the whole locality has to be restored. The importance has to be given to the whole region which has existed along with heritages. There are many historical places in India ...

The rule of the Hoysala Empire had a great impact on Karnataka. Its rule from the 10th to the 14th centuries was marked by several architectural legacies that amaze us even to this day. Initially, Belur served as the capital of ...

The transition from being a hunting ground for the Maharajas of Mysore to becoming one of the best wildlife reserves, Bandipur National Park has stood the test of time. Bandipur, deemed as one of the biggest habitats of wild elephants, is ...

Have you ever thought how some ancient architectures are so perfect and symmetrical? Today, even with such advanced technologies, it takes years to construct buildings, just imagine how they would have managed in those times? Thanks to their passion,we have so ...