Blogger Recognition Award – another first !
This came out of the blue and I am so honored to have been nominated for my first award – Blogger Recognition Award ! It is an extra special recognition as this is awarded...
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Family trek Day1 – Jalori Pass to Serolsar lake
Every summer, during the kids’ vacation, I plan a long trip to somewhere I have never been before. Summer of 2017, I also wanted to do something I have never done before. With the...
A visit to Aihole – the cradle of Indian temple architecture
Aihole is a small village in Karnataka, 175 kms from Hampi. Don’t let the size and simplicity of this village deceive you. The treasures here are older than Hampi and that itself is something...
A tour of Anegundi – the mother kingdom of Hampi !
One of the reasons I wanted to visit Hampi was also the mythical Kishkinda of Ramayan. Having grown up reading “Amar Chitra Katha” stories, which inevitably included the Ramayan, I was intrigued by the...
Vittala Temple – The showstopper of Hampi
If Hampi hosts a fashion show where the monuments are walking the historic runway, Vittala temple has to be the showstopper ! The architectural beauty of this temple is something to be seen. Of...
Route 3 – Hampi’s inner circle of royalty
Let me start Series 3 by telling you a truth I lived – nothing prepares you for the magnificence of Hampi. Even though I read up on experiences of others and saw picture of...
Route 2 – Exploring the architectural gems along the riverside at Hampi
I am a self proclaimed historic buff, so there was never a doubt in my mind that I would enjoy Hampi. Imagine my amazement when I see my children share the same enthusiasm in...
Route 1 : Exploring the sacred Center at Hampi around Virupaksha temple
Hampi is a UNESCO World Heritage Site near Hospet in Karnataka, India (about 350 kms from Bangalore). It dates back to the Ramayana with the mythical monkey kingdom Kishkinda and to the famed Vijayanagar...
Chitradurga Fort – Story of a lady’s grit and valor
The first thing that strikes you as you approach Chitradurga from Bangalore is the amazing sight of windmills on Jogimatti Hill station, also known as Ooty of Karnataka ! If you are lucky, you...
7 learning from my travel in 2016
New year is a time when we reflect on the year that went by. We introspect on how it has helped us grow as individuals, learning we have had and to define focus for...
