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Gudibande Fort hike and Bhairasagara lake - One day trip  from Bangalore

Gudibande Fort hike and Bhairasagara lake - One day trip from Bangalore

Gudibande fort is a short drive from Bangalore (100kms). The fort, which is small compared to other forts in Karnataka, was inspired by the Madhugiri fortress. It is a multi-level edifice that was built about 400 years ago, in the 17th century, by Byre Gowda, a local chieftain of Gudibande who ruled the place for only three years. Take a break to enjoy the sight of birds taking dips at the Bhairasagara lake. Which looks the map of India from the top of the fort.

Kendatti Blue water – One day ride from Bangalore

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.

Going back 900 years at Hoysaleswara Temple Halebidu - Trips from Bangalore

Going back 900 years at Hoysaleswara Temple Halebidu - Trips from Bangalore

Hoysaleswara Temple is the main attraction and a 900-year-old monument in Halebidu or Dwarasamudra, the capital of the Hoysalas. Every visit to this place brings a sense of calm and peace, one of the finest Hoysala temples. The drive from Bangalore is very good and under 250kms. I would like to share some parts of the temple visually, hoping to do justice to a place that takes you back 900 years.

2017 – Flashback

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

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

Motorcycling and the art of Travel meditation

The gush of wind, the sceneries of the world passing by, the roar of the engine, the road ahead and you. There is an immense amount of romantic freedom and solitude that motorcycling offers. The moment when you’re on the saddle, it’s just you alone with your thoughts. The sights, smells and souls that you experience on your journey are equally incredible. If you’re the one who believes that a journey matters more than the destination, then you should go take a tour on two wheels at least once in your life.

Impressive Forts in and around Bangalore | Day trips from Bangalore

Impressive Forts in and around Bangalore | Day trips from Bangalore

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.

Weekend Trips from Bangalore: The Complete 2026 Guide (With Season Calendar & Maps)

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...

Chikmagalur Travel Guide: A Slow, Soulful Escape into Coffee Country | Road trip from Bangalore

Chikmagalur Travel Guide: A Slow, Soulful Escape into Coffee Country | Road trip 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...

One day trips from Bangalore 2020

One day trips from Bangalore 2020

📅 Written in 2020. For an updated guide with four organised day-trip routes, 2026 toll and entry notes, and start times — see the Best One Day Trips from...

Best One Day Trips from Bangalore in 2026 — Four Routes Worth the Drive

Best One Day Trips from Bangalore in 2026 — Four Routes Worth the Drive

Bangalore is one of those cities where the best therapy is leaving it for a day. Not a weekend — just a day. Out early, back before dark, with something...

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The Cavalry Row (Ashvathara): A Study in Speed

The Cavalry Row (Ashvathara): A Study in Speed

The Divine Ensemble: Musicians and Dancers

The Divine Ensemble: Musicians and Dancers

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