Karnataka
Karnataka, a state in Southern India is a world in itself. The state has many places to be visited and explored. The historical architecture from the...
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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.
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.
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.
Motorcycling and the art of Travel meditation
Riding as a kind of meditation — Coorg, Bheemeshwari and a solo run to Hampi, and why I keep going back to the Screaming Eagle.
Chikmagalur Travel Guide 2026: Best Places to Visit & 3-Day Itinerary
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...
Best One Day Trips from Bangalore by Car (2026): Routes, Tolls & Map
Bangalore is one of those cities where the best therapy is leaving it for a day. Not a weekend — just a day. Leaving the endless sprint cycles and roadmaps...
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.
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...
Bangalore Escapes
Chikmagalur, Coorg, Mysore, Hampi, Gokarna — weekend escapes from Bangalore. Where to go, when to leave, and how long to stay.
Weekend Trips from Bangalore (2026): 20+ Getaways by Season
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...
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.
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...
Halebidu Temple (Hoysaleswara): Timings, Entry Fee, History & Visitor Guide
🕰️ Timings Sunrise to sunset, per the ASI 🎟️ Entry fee None. The temple is not ticketed 🅿️ Parking ₹70 (September 2026). The old front entrance is gone, so...
Hesaraghatta Lake: What to Do, How to Reach & Best Time
📍 DistanceAbout 40 km from Bangalore 🗺️ RouteI went via Chikkaballapur, for more of the drive 📅 Best seasonMonsoon and post-monsoon 🎒 BringYour own food...
Woodway Homestay Chikmagalur Review: A 1908 Coffee Estate Bungalow
The first thing I think of when I think of Woodway is the lawn. Late afternoon, nothing on the agenda and no reason to get in the car. The second is the inside...
Bangalore Day Trips We Took in 2020 — The Original List
📅 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...
Photos from #Karnataka
A vivid display of Hoysala artistry in stone.
Detailed carvings of musicians and dancers at Hoysaleswara Temple.