Karnataka

Located at the Somwarpet District of Karnataka is the picturesque mountain range known as Pushpagiri or Kumara Parvatha. This mountain range is also at a proximity to the Hindu pilgrimage, Kukke Subramanya. A part of the Western Ghats, this mountain range ...

Located in the Uttara Kannada district of Karnataka, Gokarna is a tiny, secluded town which has become a popular tourist destination off late. Catering to the travel needs of both spiritual travellers and vacationers, Gokarna attracts a large number of tourists ...

One of the natural heritage sites of South India is Kodachadri which lies in Shimoga district of Karnataka. A part of Western Ghats, Kodachadri trek involves courage and adventure. Dense forest is found all over Kodachadri which makes the environment mysterious ...

Located in the district of Tumkur in Karnataka, is a mountain peak which is said to be in the shape of a Shivalingam and thereby bears the name Shivagange. This destination is often referred to as the ‘Dakshina Kashi' which translates ...

Recreation is a word often associated with travel. This road trip from Bangalore to Lepakshi via Nandi Hills will prove to be more than just recreational. It is an experience that lets you witness nature in its pristine form. Do you ...

Gramsci once said, every discourse is a bricolage! And so is this article (which doesn't quite naturally fall under the tag 'discourse'). Borrowing ideas from the postcolonial discourse of the role of the intellectual and from the not so post-colonial concern ...

Known as ‘The Destroyer' in Hindu mythology, Lord Shiva is one of the foremost deities in India who is worshiped in many forms. Called as Mahadeva, Bholenath, Eshwara etc. Lord Shiva is also considered as the patron God for Yoga and ...

William Dalrymple's travel book Nine Lives cover Nine Destinations in Search of the Sacred in Modern India. The stories in the book portray earthy images of the mystic land India is. Dalrymple focuses on individuals while suggesting a rustic image of ...

The Western Ghats on one side and the Arabian Sea on the other, Udupi is a land of ethereal bliss. The main attraction in the city is the Sri Krishna Temple. However, the never unattractive mountain ranges and the ever attractive ...

Escape from your routine. Plan a long trip. Take a few days off your busy schedule to visit the Malnad region of Karnataka. Taste a slice of nature and religion. I cannot promise to help you explore the self; but I ...

Golf is one of the budding sports in India and has gained much importance throughout Karnataka. People residing in and around Karnataka, can enjoy a fun filled golf vacation at the resorts attached to the courses. Those travelling to Karnataka can ...

UNESCO has a unique way of protecting and preserving what they deem as legacy by listing them under the World Heritage Sites. These sites are reputed to have outstanding universal value. Debatable as the tag stands, it is a matter of ...