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Woodway Homestay Chikmagalur Review: A 1908 Coffee Estate Bungalow
Two rooms, two nights, about ₹14,000 a room. Worth it for the interiors, the lawn and the fish fry.
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BengaluruHalebiduKendattiArabhikottanuruAladamaradapalyaGudibandeVasudevapuraAmbedkar Nagara, Mulluru, Bangalore East, Bengaluru Urban, Karnataka, 560035, IndiaBellotteBelur+42 more
Travel Stories
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Wayanad 2026: Everything We Planned, Everything We Missed, and Why It Was Still Worth It
A 4-day Wayanad trip from Bangalore — what we planned, what we missed, and the unplanned moments that made it worth it. Honest guide with food, stays, drives, and practical tips.
LANDING PAGE
Bangalore Escapes
Chikmagalur, Coorg, Mysore, Hampi, Gokarna — weekend escapes from Bangalore. Where to go, when to leave, and how long to stay.
TRAVELOGUE
The Other Chikmagalur: Tea Gardens, the Kudremukh Ghat, and a Loop We Almost Missed
You've Done the Coffee Estate. Now Do Chikmagalur Properly.The first Chikmagalur trip usually goes the same way.Drive up on a Friday evening. Wake up to mist...
GUIDE
Chikmagalur Travel Guide 2026: 3-Day Itinerary from Bangalore
Some places don't fade after one visit.They grow on you.Chikmagalur is one such destination for me — a hill town I've returned to again and again over the...
GUIDE
Weekend Trips from Bangalore: The Complete 2026 Guide (With Season Calendar & Maps)
I've been making weekend trips from Bangalore for over a decade. Long before the Mysore Expressway made Coorg a 5-hour drive, before every hill station in the...
PHOTO STORY
Hoysala Architecture: A Complete Guide to Karnataka’s Most Intricate Temple Style
A visual guide to Hoysala temples — frieze bands, Mahabharata panels, adhisthana layers, and Belur madanikas in photographs.
GUIDE
Halebidu and Belur: Experiencing the Twin Jewels of Hoysala Architecture | Roadtrip from Bangalore
A heritage-focused road trip from Bangalore, best paired with Chikmagalur Quick AnswerHalebidu and Belur are two 12th-century Hoysala temples located just...
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Relax by the Kaveri - getaway to Bheemeshwari & Mekedatu Sangam
Bheemeshwari, about 100 km away from Bangalore, is an ideal one day getaway for the weekend. Add Makedettu Sangam to your itinerary to enjoy a splendid drive and some boating! This is a perfect place for the nature lover. The quiet moments on the secluded bank, in the company of silently flowing Cauvery, tall trees, the distant jungle, and the azure sky filled my heart with peace and serenity. This is an ideal getaway from Bangalore.
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2017 – Flashback
2017 was filled with travel plans, visiting new places and new stories to share. I got to visit the Philippines too! A short summary of the 2017 that went by! Completed around 8 trips, a couple of them were quite long ones. The last one of the year, a 3000 km long road trip for 10 days from Srinagar to Kolkata covering the breadth of North India, was one of my finest.
GUIDE
One Day Trips from Bangalore (2020): Bheemeshwari, Kendatti, Gudibande & More
📅 Written in 2020. Places, prices and access have changed since. For current routes, entry notes and start times, see the 2026 guides: Best One Day Trips from...
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Chunchi Falls (2026): Open or Closed? Full Guide from Bangalore
Update — March 2026 Access to the water at Chunchi Falls is currently restricted — the guided trek to the plunge pool is no longer operating. The viewpoint...
BLOG POST
Gudibande Fort, Bangalore: Trek Time, Entry Fee & Full Guide
📍 Distance ~100 km from Bangalore 🗺️ Route Bengaluru → Devenahalli → Chikballapur → Gudibande ⏱️ Trek time 45 min up · 20 min down 🎟️ Entry fee Free 📅 Best...
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The Navadurga — Bangalore's Nine Hill Forts (+ Madhugiri, Devanahalli & More)
Explore underrated forts with rich history, scenic views, and thrilling adventures near Bangalore. Discover the forgotten charm of ancient fortresses and embark on a journey to the past. Join us in 2024 as we unveil the mystery of the Navadurga - nine hill forts around Bangalore.
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Kendatti Blue water – One day ride from Bangalore
It was a high pressure work week and a bike ride was due. Trying to hit the target of minimum one bike ride a month, we planned a short day trip amidst all the hustle bustle of daily life. While surfing travel blogs for “Day Rides from Bangalore”, I chanced upon a link to this place often called as the “Chhota Ladakh”, although it looks nothing like Ladakh, I was intrigued. A quick google search for the photos and I added this to my list of bike rides this year.
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Bangalore to Madikeri: The Ultimate 3-Day Coorg Road Trip Itinerary
Escape the city with our perfect 3-day Bangalore to Coorg road trip itinerary. Discover the best routes, scenic stops, coffee plantations, and stays in Madikeri.
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Photos from Karnataka
The sit-out space by Kasavanahalli Lake, inside Shubh Enclave.
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The Lalbagh Glasshouse — often the centerpiece when a flower show is on.
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The nature trail inside Cubbon Park — our weekend walking route since 2017.
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JP Park in Mathikere — North Bangalore's answer to the weekend walk.
Agara Lake's open trail — the go-to when the weather turns overcast.
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Beauty in Ruins: The Broken Charge of Halebidu
Hoysaleswara Temple: Unfinished Exterior, Full View
Hoysaleswara Temple: Interior Mandapa and Lathe-Turned Pillars
The Cavalry Row (Ashvathara): A Study in Speed
The Divine Ensemble: Musicians and Dancers
Hoysaleswara Temple: Sculptural Frieze, Upper Register
Hoysaleswara Temple: Full-Height Adhisthana View
Hoysaleswara Temple Complex: Twin Shrines Overview
Hoysaleswara Temple: Entrance and Courtyard View
Hoysaleswara Temple: Outer Wall and Stellate Plan
Hoysaleswara Temple: Narrative Panel with Figures
The Kiratarjuniya: Arjuna’s Duel with Lord Shiva
Battle of Kurukshetra: Arjuna vs. Karna
Bhima Slaying Bhagadatta’s Elephant
The Adhisthana: Layered Narratives of the Temple Base
Hoysaleswara Temple: Carving Detail, Outer Wall
Hoysaleswara Temple: Exterior Wall Overview
Hoysaleswara Temple: Pillar Bokeh, 2019
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