Of pillars of chiselled art, murals and legends

Every now and then, I have what I call ‘travel cravings.’ Sometimes I crave the seas; sometimes, the mountains; and sometimes, forests. I recently had this strong desire to see…

Amusing trees of the Bhadra wilderness

The animals are the biggest attractions of a wildlife sanctuary. However, my visit to Bhadra Wildlife Sanctuary in Karnataka, had a spread of unusual ‘tree sightings’ to show me. Interesting>>

Trying to spot a tiger at Bhadra

When you visit a Tiger Reserve, you either see a tiger or you do not. We were at the Bhadra Tiger Reserve and when you are at a place that…

Oh my! Jog?

This rock face up here is a showcase of one of the showiest of waterfalls in Karnataka. What you see is obviously not its best show. It is such a…

Road tripping across Karnataka

We’re in ‘Discover-Karnataka* mode,’ We decide to step out of the all-too familiar Mysore-Bangalore region and head to western parts of Karnataka. The initial plan: to drive through a part…

VistaPoint Chamundi | See Mysore and Beyond

Chamundi Hills in Mysore lists high on the places to see in the cultural capital of Karnataka. The over-3000 ft tall hill can be seen from various parts of the…

Zooming In: Chamundi Hill

Mysore’s Chamundi Hills is one of the bigger attractions in this royal city. And the attractions on top of this hill include a statute of the demi-god Mahishasura, Chamundeshwari temple,…

Bangalore from a 13th floor

Catching some late night city lights @ Bangalore. These pictures were shot (on a cell phone) from Ebony, the restaurant on the 13th floor of Barton Centre. It was almost…

Roadside India | Sabarimala pilgrims

When you look at the picture above, you probably see two seemingly overloaded lorries/trucks. Look closer and you will see that on the left, are a group of people and…

Catching some New-Year-lights

HAPPY NEW YEAR from Bangalore Caught: some New Year lights and their reflection on a car, on 100ft Road, Indiranagar, Bengaluru. (A cellphone photo.)  Linking to the meme:  For pictures…