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Hyderabad
214 Kms from Yemmiganur

A fascinating blend of the Hindu and Muslim cultures, every frame of Hyderabad - the joint capital of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, pulsates with vivid heritage. The metropolitan section of the city comprises of the hilltop Golconda, the modern city of Secunderabad and the old city of Hyderabad which are separated by an artificial lake - Hussain Sagar. On the western end lies the Hi-Tech city or the cyber hub of the city. One of the main attractions of the old Hyderabad city are its frantic bazaars swarming with chai and spice traders. This is a major contributing factor to Hyderabad’s tourism. Among the other places to visit in the city, the iconic Charminar built in 1591 to commemorate Hyderabad’s founding, the opulent Chowmahalla palace and one of the world’s largest mosques - the Mecca Masjid are the most popular. The art enthusiasts could head to the Kalakriti and Birla art galleries. As one of the must-dos in the city, plan a day trip to the Ramoji Film City (Telangana’s film industry - Tollywood). Also, no trip to Hyderabad city will ever be complete without the delectable trifecta of Irani chai, Osmania biscuits and the quintessential biryani.

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Last Sunday, as I lazily sat watching TV at home, I heard my feelings whisper softly in my heart, why not let the New Year ring in Dubai?.But....?(even before I could think further, my heart again whispered, "you have your friend Rangaswamy Krishnan in Dubai na, why worry"?)Well, that's true, my feelings resonated with my heart.So, I swept all the 'ifs and buts' under the carpet, and let my fingers do a little homework of googling the net, before I could finally embark upon the journey to Dubai.My imaginations had already started running wild, in their own imaginations. Of how, when I land in Dubai, I would be greeted by my long lost friend Rangaswamy Krishnan (fondly called RK). My association with RK goes back to the era of 1970s, when life was idyllic and beautiful. We would now be reuniting after a spell of 34 years. We were in fact, family friends in Tungabhadra Dam in Karnataka.

Sun, Sand and Dubai!

By Karim S A

For someone born and bred in a middle class milieu, where travel, in itself, is considered a luxury, the utterance of 'world tour', leaves onlookers agape. You need to have a lot of moolah to travel to international destinations, or so is the conception.Is it a conception, or a misconception, I feel, when I look at my boss, who keeps posting pictures of his international adventures on the WhatsApp, making any normal human being turn envious, like the good ol' devil of the Onida TV advertisement of the 1980s. I think, he has seen the whole world by now. Right from the neighboring Nepal and Sri Lanka to Singapore, Malaysia and as far as London, Paris and America, he has seen it all. Some people are truly blessed. I look at his pictures with a child-like wonder and amazement.But it is indeed a misconception, because as I google and go to MakeMyTrip.com to browse for the cheapest flight, I find Indigo Airlines + Qatar Airways (with a layover at Doha), offering tickets to Paris from Hyderabad for a travel on 1st October, 2017, for as little as INR 21, 464/-. Is that not a steal? And the Schengen Visa comes for just INR 5600/-.The world indeed has turned into a Global Village. All you need is a will to travel. Out there the ever growing aviation industry competitively offers you tickets for a bargain. Home stays at Airbnb throws homes in almost any part of the world at truly unbelievable rates. So why not make the most of it?

A Selfie with Eiffel Tower

By Karim S A

Four of us started from Hyderabad to Goa on 23rd December. The fifth friend was to join us from Mumbai. One of us had a car and so we finalized on roadways. Initially it sounded like fun till something horrific happened.We started early in the morning with our luggage and had an early breakfast on the roadside Dhaba after a quick Darshan in a local temple.The best thing about the trip was that we had to cross Telangana, Karnataka, Maharashtra to finally reach Goa, and the group had a perfect mix of people from all three states. So we were pretty sure there was no chance of getting lost. Lol!!

Crazy friends and the modest Goa

By Gayatri S

I was in my 6th standard last year, when we first went to Andaman Islands. My dad had given us a surprise by booking the tickets to Port Blair, but telling us of it at the nth hour. It was in deed a well kept secret, which he maintained till the last minute.On 9th February,we were supposed to go to Chennai to board the Air India flight to Port Blair, but we did not know about it. On 8th February,he casually asked us to pack our bag for a week of vacation without telling us where we were going. We could not contain our excitement, but my dad was adamant not to reveal the cat out of the bag and that made us even more excited. He was determined not to tell us where we were headed to, till we reached Chennai.

At The Age Of 11, I Did My First Snorkeling

By Mehek Syed

Before I tell you about this place, where it is and how to reach here, let me first introduce you to the zeal of 70 year old Sri Kunda Satyanarayana who is the master mind behind this mythological wonder.Interestingly, Sri Kunda Satyanarayana neither had formal higher education nor any travel experience to distant pilgrim centers spread across the length and breadth of India. It was the death of his youngest Son Surendra Babu that sparked in him the idea to do something in memory of his son. But, he had to face a lot of financial crunch because of his retiring age, and not so supportive close circle. But he went ahead and after 12 years of constant hard work, his project took shape in the form of a Mythological Museum called Kunda Satyanarayana Kaladhamam at Surendrapuri near Yadagirigutta, some 58 Kilometers away from the capital city of Telangana, Hyderabad.

Surendrapuri - Have A Darshan Of All The Gods In One Place!

By Karim S A

When I explored city of Nawab Hyderabad, I spent only two days but is it good enough? It depends, I believe everyone has their own way of traveling, exploration, experiencing places and takes their own sweet time. It also depends what you like, what you would like to experience and where you want to spend more time. I am sure exploring cities like Hyderabad cant be done in just 2 days but I can certainly help you to cover some of its major attraction in 2 days itinerary.Overnight train journey from Bangalore and next morning we reached Kachiguda railway station. We already had booking at one hotel near a place called Lakdi Ka Pool.

Hyderabad - City of Nizam and Biryani

By Prafull

Hyderabad, the city of Sultans, is famous for its cuisine and more specifically, the aromatic biryani. Things don’t end there as the city is also known for street shopping its exquisite jewellery, pearls, embroidered clothing, and shop till you drop attitude. For those who have already been here, the craze and excitement are enough to draw one back time and again. For a first timer, the city offers you much to see, taste and purchase. Here's a complete guide to shopping in Hyderabad.Keep those pockets loaded as here is a list of cheap places to shop in Hyderabad;

A Complete Guide For Shopping In Hyderabad

By Jia Khan

Durgam Cheruvu is one of the prevalent touring hot-spots of Hyderabad. Concealed with in a forest of granite, it is also known as the Secret Lake, with rock dating 2500 million years. The lake has been flawlessly created and arranged with various plants adding to the magnificence of the garden on its banks. A cycling track, a children’s play area and an artificial pond are coming up together with the new commuter bridge at the Durgam Cheruvu freshwater lake near Hi Techcity, Hyderabad. The new 3 lanes each way suspension bridge meets environment protection guidelines, and will complete by 2019. There is an ampi theatre and a Café.

Durgam Cheruvu the chill-point of Hyderabad

By Roli jain

Clicked some pictures around and started my journey back to hyderabad at 2pm and reached around 5:40pm as it was a peak hour.It was my another lovely road trip which i enjoyed alot. Keep reading my blogs, Thankyou.

The 333Km's Road Trip To Nagarjuna Sagar & Nearby.

By Mehul

Shall I tell you what are the benefits of outings/travel? Travel increases your productivity at your workplace. It sharpens the minds of your children and makes them more responsive and responsible. And most importantly, your wife will become less fussy (...do you still need any more reason to travel...?)Cover Picture Credit:http://www.telanganatourism.gov.in/partials/destinations/nature-discovery/jayashankar-bhoopalpally/laknavaram.html"A Good Marriage would be between a Blind Wife and a Deaf Husband" as quoted by Michel de Montaigne,...but since God didn't make all couples that way, the only solution is to travel :)

LAKNAVARAM LAKE - 10,000 Acres of Sheer Bliss!

By Karim S A

Hampi
123 Kms from Yemmiganur

Best time to visit - January,February,March,October,November,December

Hampi (Hampe) is a village and temple town recognised as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, listed as the Group of Monuments at Hampi in northern Karnataka, India. It is situated within the ruins of the city of Vijayanagara, the former capital of the Vijayanagara Empire. Predating the city of Vijayanagara, Hampi continues to be an important religious centre, housing the Virupaksha Temple and several other monuments belonging to the old city. Hampi is situated on the banks of the Tungabhadra River. It is 353 km from Bangalore. The extant monuments of Vijayanagara or Hampi can be divided into Religious, Civil & Military buildings. The Jain temples on Hemakuta hill, the two Devi shrines and some other structures in the Virupaksha temple complex predate the Vijayanagara Empire. Hampi tourism has special importance for the Hanuman devotees, as mythical Kishkinda, the monkey kingdom was located here. You can see plenty of motifs and carvings of Hanuman all around the sites of which some are brilliantly colourful.

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As it has been a long time since me and one of my travel friend (Vijayaraj) has been traveled. So we decided to travel to some off-season place. We initially planned for Goa. But due to some reasons we can't able to get to that place.So we have to visit HAMPI as it was the place that we both haven't visited before. We had done a till search for the train availability and places to visit in HAMPI. We have found a interesting blog on Tripoto. We have decided to visit all the places mentioned in that. We board the train on 13- Sep from Chennai to Guntakal. We reached Guntakal around 08:30 Am the next day morning and we took a bus to Bellary and from there to Hospete. We reached Hampi around 02:00 pm. We have checked-in to the hotel we have already booked. The hotel was on the banks of tungabhadra river. We have freshen up and left the hotel around 03:30 pm to start exploring Hampi. Our first spot to visit was Vitthala temple. We walked along the banks of tungabhadra river. The river was an awesome place to walk along. We have found many temples along the way to Vitthala. We saw a heard of cow with sharp horn. We are amazed to see the horn of cow like that.

HAMPI - Where ruins speaks - Day 1

By Krishnan T P

And Hampi is not too far away from Badami, so why give it a miss, if you have the time. Hopping from the Chalukyan dynasty to the Vijayanagara Empire completes you journey into this time machine. Here every rock has a story to narrate. History comes alive at every nook and corner of Karnataka.Badami can be reached from Bengaluru, Delhi, Hyderabad, Kochi, Kolkata, Mangalore and Mumbai by flight to Belagavi (IXG) and from there you can hire a cab. There are trains to Badami from Mumbai, Hyderabad and Bengaluru. And buses you will find plenty.The landscape on the way to Badami is all spruced up and beautiful, if you vroom on your bikes/car from both Hyderabad or Bangalore. Give the wind an opportunity to play with your hair.Go, click some selfies on some filmy locations and make some memories to flaunt!"If You don't know History, then you don't know anything. You are a Leaf that doesn't know it is part of a Tree" - Micheal CrichtonCover Picture Credits: Wikipedia

Filmy Tourist...? Whattz Dat...?

By Karim S A

Hampi town and the group of monuments at hampi as recognised by the UNESCO is spread over a very large area. We rented an auto for a day to visit these attractions covering monuments like Lotus Mahal, Elephant Stable, underground shiva temple, sasive kalu ganesha temple and many others. The auto drivers here could communicate comfortably in english and hindi (helps when you don't know the local language) and gave a brief history of each of the monuments.

Keep calm and do Hampi in a weekend!

By Lalitha Chinmayee

The next day, we planned on checking out early, and crossing back to the mainland. As we waited for our boat to cross over, I bough some colourful and cute anklets for myself from the stalls that lined the road. One of my friends decided to buy himself some flowery and flowing shirts to appear more "hippy".When we crossed over to the other side, we got ourselves an auto who said he would show us around Hampi and take us to all the famous places. Our train back to Bangalore was only in the night, so we realized that this was the best plan for us.We went past famous land marks, some of which were being renovated.

A Slice Of Hampi

By Anusha Nakshathra

The next day, we woke up, and headed to Gopi's cafe for breakfast. After a salad-y breakfast, we found someone who let us rent some mopeds to get around. We instantly mapped out a few places we could get around to. We found the route connecting us to the mainland from the island without having to go across the river.The first destination I had in mind was this place called the White Elephant. It was supposed to be a good cafe and a good 15-20 km away. The route leading to this cafe was beautiful to say the least. We stopped at several locations along the way to take some fun photos!

A Slice Of Hampi

By Anusha Nakshathra

We stayed in a cottage right next to a paddy field. The setting sun always cast its last rays on the paddy fields giving it a warm glow. We had booked two rooms for 5 of us and the hosts warned us about wild animals roaming around at nights, especially sloth bears. The moment we reached, we were extremely hungry and we had spotted a nice cafe to eat, Gopi Island, on our way to our stay. We unpacked, freshened up quickly and walked back to Gopi Island to eat.The menu items in all the cafes in Hampi are almost the same. Organic salads, pastas, burgers, and sometimes pizza. The key word is organic. They are meant to be healthy and non-fatty.

A Slice Of Hampi

By Anusha Nakshathra

Standing throughout the night, exhausted I was and so booked a cheap place at 03:00 AM adding a note that I'll be checking in by 08:00 AM. I didn't quite expect the keeper to be there waiting for me because I had booked at the Witching Hour! I took a quick nap to juice myself up after the tiresome journey and then headed to explore Hampi.I know there'll tons of people who'll say I could've taken a bus to Hospet and with a reserved seat that would have been much much better. Well, I know, and I didn't.I walked around the town, explored all the places, learnt a lot about the fascinating history of the place full of ruins and monuments that is spread across around 25 sqkm. Wait! Whaaaat! Amazing, right?

3 Trains & 2 Buses later... Hampi

By Ananiah Blessing

I took a bus from Bangalore to Hospet on the night of 4th August, around 11 p.m., and reached Hospet at 7 in the morning. I was swarmed by Auto drivers who offered to take me to Hampi for anything between 200-400 rupees (which is a short 8 km drive). I decided to walk down to the local bus stop and get a bus to Hampi from there. Buses deploy from Hospet to Hampi every half an hour, so I had to wait for 15 minutes to catch the 7:30 bus. It was just 13 rupees for the ticket.I got down at the Hampi bus stop, and could immediately see the overdose of culture and heritage this UNESCO World Heritage site had, and decided not to stay on here. Instead, I walked towards the Virupaksha temple, towards the Tungabhadra river site, and got on a ferry (which is 30 rupees per ride per person) and made it to the other side of the river to an island called the Virupapura Gadde (though it is famously known as Hippie Island).When you get on this island, people swarm you with offers to stay at their guest house or to rent a bike, but I walked through them to a small quiet guest house called 'Nargila' (a friend of mine who shares common travel goals with me suggested this place) and it was beautiful. I got a nice clean room for one night for 600 rupees, attached bath, and a hammock outside the room.I hadn't slept a lot from the bus ride in the night, so I decided to get some coffee and some food in me. Ganga (the caretaker at Nargila) got me some coffee and breakfast in the Nargila cafe which was right next to my room. They don't have the concept of chairs and tables in the cafe. Instead, you remove your shoes outside the cafe and there are mattresses on the floor on which you can sit.

Failed Cliff Jumping at Hampi

By Vaibhav Gangrade

Hampi can be visited any time of the year, but if you want to be bedazzled with colours of the culture, visit Hampi during January, because you can be a part of the celebrations at Hampi Utsav, a festival of bonhomie – a congregation of various events to highlight the glorious past of this empire. The cultural extravaganza is a spectacle to behold. It’s a three-day long carnival. Festivities include classical & traditional dance performances, skits and dramas, fireworks, puppet shows, and spectacular parades. Book your tickets accordingly.How to Reach Hampi:Hampi is 353 KMs from Bangalore and 74 KMs from Ballari in Karnataka. The nearest commercial Airport is Hubli/Bangalore. The nearest Railway Station is at Hospet which is 13 KMs away. Hampi has a number of resorts and home stays. There are direct trains and buses to Hospet from Goa, Hubli, Ballari, Hyderabad and Bangalore. Once you land in Hospet, you can check in at any Hotel there. Hospet is dotted with numerous Hotels, Star, Economy and budget.Hampi is at a distance of 13 KMs from Hospet and you have hourly buses which ply from Hospet Bus Station. Or you can hire three wheeler Autos. Equip yourself with a good quality camera, because what you see remains etched in your mind, but what you see should also be immortalized in pictures so that others, who cannot make it to Hampi, can at least enjoy it through your pictures.When in Hampi, don’t miss to see the following:Achyutaraya Temple,BadaviLingaElephant StableHazara rama Temple ComplexJain TempleLotus MahalVittala TempleVirupaksha TempleZanana EnclosureArchaeological Museum at KamalapuraTungabhadra Dam and Nandanavana GardenJapanese Garden at MunirabadHaving soaked yourself in the magic of the Hampi rocks, its time to meet the flowers and say hello to them. Tungabhadra Dam welcomes you with flowers at its Nandanavana Garden built on the lines of Brindavan Garden and on the other side of Tungabhadra Dam you have Munirabad with a Japanese Garden. Don’t miss it.

Hampi - an Untold Story in Every Rock.

By Karim S A

Kurnool
63 Kms from Yemmiganur

Best time to visit - January,February,March,October,November,December

Located in Andhra Pradesh, Kurnool is home to some of the most sacred temples of India, including the Shrine of Srisailam, Peta Anjaneyaswami and Birla Mandir. Kurnool being a developing city, you will find spots with construction going on in full swing. Belum Caves is one such attraction. Considered to be one of the longest caves in India, it is a great way to spend your day. The caves demand a lot of walking around, so do wear comfortable shoes when you head here. The oxygen here is a little low so don't take toddlers with you and also avoid if you are claustrophobic. Ugra stambham is another lovely sightseeing spot with great views. It's definitely worth a visit, though you should avoid going in the afternoon since it can get very hot.

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Want to chill out on a dreary long journey from Bengaluru to Hyderabad? Little more than 300 kms from Bengalure comes the city of Kurnool. After crossing the tungabhadra river bridge outside Kurnool, you can take a detour on the right to Alampur.

Jogulamba & Confluence of Krishna and Tungabhadra

By Bhargav KVRK

My family, along with my Sister-in-Law’s family, left by an Innova Car at 08.30 AM. The road to Belum Caves is not picturesque though, but only interspersed with villages. So, don’t expect much excitement en route. You can indulge in antakshari to while your time.Belum Caves are not only geologically important, but also has historical significance, since it is believed that Buddhist and Jain Monks occupied these Caves centuries ago. Many Buddhist relics were also found inside these caves which are now part of the Museum in Anantapur. In fact, it is for this reason, that the Government of Andhra Pradesh has erected a large Buddha Statue in from of the Caves.Selfie time folks!

Nature’s Marvel called “Belum Caves”

By Karim S A

At 02.00 PM we left for Jaganath Gattu, which was hardly 3 KMs from his house. We left by his Tata Scorpio vehicle. All our things were packed as per the list. We took a right turn from Nandyal Check post towards G Pulla Reddy Engineering College. This college is on the foothill of this Jaganth Gattu. The road to this Hill winds up till the Temple, where you can park your vehicle and from there you have to do some rock climbing to reach the top, not much though. But yes, if you don’t want to take the road, and want to climb the mountain top, for the sheer thrill of it, you can do so from Dupadu Village side on Bangalore Highway.The definition of a Hill and a Mountain is very vague, and so I am using both the terms, I hope my readers are not confused. But if height is the criteria, then it qualifies to be called a Hill, because anything below 2000 feet is considered a Hill and a mountain if it exceeds 2000 feet. Anyway, let’s not get into the technicalities.The afternoon Sun was receding and it was not scorching. The breeze up there was very cool and we settled under the rock, spreading the Bed sheet. We took out our flask and had a cuppa tea with snacks. It was heavenly. The scene around us was really very magnificent. Hey wait, it’s still not the weekend for you, where are you rushing to…?The golden rays of the setting Sun fell on the River Handri, and the Sunset looked spectacular. The Sun signed off here, to rise on the other side of the globe to wake people there from their sleep. It was 7.00 PM and I am a regular listener of Vivid Bharati’s programme for the soldiers’ called Jai Mala which is aired on radio daily at this hour. I tuned in, and my God, never in my life, had these songs sounded so mesmerizing. I myself felt like a soldier on the border. But really, how hard it must be for them, to lead the life of a soldier on the border without any facilities. And here, we sleep so ensconced and so safe because of their toil and sacrifices. A BIG SALUTE to each and everyone in the Indian Army, Navy and Air Force.As night crept in, the stars made their way in the open Sky. It was beautiful to gaze at the twinkling stars, but the sounds of insects made us a little uncomfortable because it was the first time we slept in the open, with the insects and bees. Taking with us mosquito repellents helped us ward off these swarming mosquitoes. Not one dared to bite us.At 09.00 PM we had our dinner of Lemon Rice, Chapatis, Chips, Potato fry, Coconut Chutney and Maaza. When Nature gives you company, you feel your inner voice speaking to you. It cleanses your soul, mind and body. You feel refreshed. The view from the top, of Kurnool Town lit in lights was fantastic. And the occasional serpentine train passing by. The train track passes just below Jaganath Gattu. The trains looked like crawling centipedes.At 11.30 PM we started feeling drowsy and wanted to sleep. So, we laid our sleeping bags and slept. I was a little apprehensive to sleep in the open for fear that some insect may enter my nose or ears, childish thoughts na? But, my bones were so tired and my mind so relaxed that I slept in no time and woke up at 06.30 AM when the glare of the morning light was penetrating through my closed eyelids. It was indeed, a day (and a night) to remember.We packed our belongings and got down the Hill for the morning Chai (We Indians can’t do without it). After having my lunch at my friend’s place, I left Kurnool again by Tungabhadra Express which left Kurnool at 03.00 PM and reached Secunderabad Station at 08.00 PM.Getting there:Kurnool is 209 KMs from Hyderabad and 359 KMs from Bangalore and is well connected by both Rail and Road. In fact, it is strategically tucked between Hyderabad and Bangalore on NH No. 44. And if you are rich in time, you can head to other places of interest like Orvakal Rock Garden (20 KMs), Alampur (26 KMs), Mantralaya (92 KMs), Belum Caves (107 KMs), Ahobilam (135 KMs), and Srisailam (180 KMs).I think, no one ever thought of camping here. We set the trend for others to follow.Cover Picture Credit:http://maxpixel.freegreatpicture.com/Camp-Tent-Mountain-Camping-Cliff-Camping-Tent-1031360"When you start saying “YES” to experiences, you become enriched".

Camping On A Cliff

By Karim S A

Shimoga
296 Kms from Yemmiganur

Best time to visit - N/A

This place is like nature's gift with waterfalls, mountains, oaddy fields, beautiful sceneries, gorgeous flora and fauna and what not. This place is in the Mid Sout Western part of Karnataka and is often known as the "Rice bowl of Karnataka". The present and official name is Sivamogga. The main attractions here are the Sacred Heart church, Sivappa Nayaka Palace, Abbe Falls, Achakanya Falls, Agumbe, Ambutheertha, Balligave, Bhadra Dam, Bhadravati River and others. This place has been ruled by a number of dynasties in the history. These include the Gangas, Hoysalas, Kedlas, Chalukyas, Rashtrakutas and many more.

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At 10.30 I left the camp, since I had to visit another place which is having Lion and Tiger Safari. It is on a different route from Shivamogga. While Elephant Camp comes on Teerthahalli road, Safari comes on Hosanagara road. For that I returned to Shivamogga back. Took a private bus travelling to Hosanagara and got down at the Safari place. It's called "Tyavarekoppa Tiger and Lion Safari Camp"

A day trip to near by places of Shivamogga

By basavaraj akki

9. The rushing waterfalls of ShimogaThis is one of the best hill stations in the Western Ghat region but is still not very popular. This gives you a chance to spend some very peaceful time out here amidst the beautiful sceneries and waterfalls of the place. The Jog Falls look awesome when in full force and the Kodachari Peak is nice too. The temples and caves around are other attraction for you to explore. Mysore might be the only one on your ‘to visit hill stations in Karnataka’ list like many, but you can’t just skip Shimoga once you’ve heard of it. Abode to plentiful waterfalls, Jog Falls are the most notable. During the monsoons, when the flow is the best, you can just sit and stare at the fall for hours straight. Kodachari is a nearby heritage site with its peaking ecosystem and diverse vegetation that will leave you amazed at the beauty of this underrated hill station.

30 Best Hill Stations in India To Soothe Your Mountainlust

By Tripoto

Built as a summer sojourn by the Keladi rulers, the palace in Shivamogga lacks the opulence expected of a royal residence. This elegant monument, known as Shivappa Nayaka’s palace, set amidst a well maintained garden contains delicate work on teakwood and rose that has been extensively used in the interior of the building. Two flights of stairs lead to the upper storey with a balcony that was used by the King to address gatherings and conduct proceedings.

Discovering the legacy of the Keladi Nayakas

By Deeptangan Pant

We stopped here for breakfast on our way to Koda.

Kodachadri: A place above clouds

By Achal Gupta

Hubli
266 Kms from Yemmiganur

We reached Hubli at approximately 7:30 pm and checked into our lodge. We spent the rest of the evening watching Dangal at a theatre nearby (it was my 4th time and my friend's 1st) and had tasty dinner at a khanavali.

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Dandeli & Karwar - A traveler's delight

By Chirag S K

Day 3 Hubli to SataraLeft the hotel Metropolis after a pleasant stay and joined the NH4 again.Had breakfast from Belgaum and kept the wheels with the fast momentum that of the highway.For the first time our bike wheels touched the roads of Maharashtra by crosing the Twandi ghat.The big roads personifies the name Maharashtra ,the riders play ground where most of the bikers ,motor vloggers and bike enthusiast are from.

4 motorcycles 4 souls through the scenic Western ghats covering 5 states and 4000Kms

By Arun K C

Seeing few of us stopping behind, our dear Ashish bhaai rushes to our help, with some fire and smoke coming out in his engine?? Oh yes, He is still on his bike and we could see fire and smoke just below the fuel tank in the electricals. We put water, sand and did put the fire off … One guy shouts, bhaai its my glucose water????????. Well, now two ‘Royal’ Enfields are down one jammed bolt and one electrical gone case, with not any option we had to stop the trucks passing by and get them towed till Hubli.

Endurance Ride: Bangalore – Dandeli – Gokarna – Sakleshpur

By Jacinth Paul

Trying to understand the Jain temple which depicts 9 planets

Mumbai Bangalore - Road trip

By Kashyap

A district in Karnataka, that will take you to talented kids.

My 8000kms across India : my story of travelling , learning and social work.

By Shifa Thobani

Route taken via Hubli to Bangalore.

Dandeli Ride

By Sumanth Nagaraja

Anantapur
122 Kms from Yemmiganur

Lepakshi is located in Mandal, a small village in Anantpur district, which is 120 kms from Bangalore and 15 kms from Hindupur. When one travels from Bangalore, except the last 20 kms into the village, the remaining roads are tolled highways and it takes around 2.5-3hrs to reach Lepakshi from Bangalore city.Local Legend There are two interesting myths associated with Lepakshi’s origin. This place has a significant role in one of the great Indian epics Ramayana. It is said that the bird Jatayu, was wounded by the King of Lanka, during Jayatu’s futile attempt to save Sita from Ravana. As the result of the battle, Jatayu’s wings fell off on the rocks here. When Rama reached the spot, he saw the suffering bird and said affectionately, “Le Pakshi” (meaning “Arise, bird”) in Telugu.

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Lepakshi - A Hidden Gem In Anantpur

By Nivi Selvaraj

Badami
201 Kms from Yemmiganur

Best time to visit - January,February,September,October,November,December

Earlier the capital of the Chalukya Kingdom, Badami is located in the North Karnataka District and is a part of Bagalkot. This place is surrounded by beautiful hills and mainly known for the lovely cave temples. This is a group of four temples which are made of soft sandstone. Out of these three are dedicated to the Hindu religion while the one remaining is for the Jains. These are some of the perfect examples of Chalukyan Temple architecture. The evolving time and development can be well found in the ravines of this place and the designs made on the walls and ceilings of these temples make them soe of the best temples of South India.

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On day six we travel onwards to Badami, the regal capital of the Badami Chalukyas, a town widely popular for its complex cave temples. In these caves are Hindu, Jain and Buddhist temples. The first cave has the idol of Shiva as Nataraja; the second cave and third caves have idols of Vishnu carved everywhere; the fourth cave is known to house the Jain Tirthankars and the fifth cave is believed to be a place of worship for the followers of Buddhism.Sights Covered: Pattadakal and Badami cave templesMeals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner on boardTimings: 8.30am for cave exploration.After sightseeing in Badami, the rest of the afternoon is free to relax and enjoy the facilities on board.

The Golden Chariot Train Will Give You Slice Of The Royal Life When You Travel Across Southern India

By Aakanksha Magan

Day 4 : “UNPLANNED THINGS ARE ALWAYS AWESOME"After a heavy breakfast at Kishkinda Resort with heavy heart bit bid Adieu to Hampi . It was an awesome experience staying at Kishkinda Resort nestled in between the heart of nature.Me: Trip is over, now we are starting our return journey . Not feeling goodWife : Yes , I want to stay for few more days and explore moreMe: Shall we go to Badami ??Wife : Whats Badami ?Me : It’s a surpriseWife : If its an awesome place , I don’t have any issueMe: I have seen pics only ,in the pics it seems awesomeWife: But we have to return todayMe : Yes we need 1.5 hrs there onlyWife: OkMe: But there is one issue, it will be 500 Km State Highway to reach Kolhapur if we go Badami and I am not sure how are the roads and I don’t know the route , have to rely on Google MapsWife: In this trip every risk we took turned fruitful, so let’s take this chance alsoMe: YooooAfter setting the google maps we left Hampi at around 10 AM and after crossing many Villages and State Highways we were at Badami by 2 PM . The view at Badami Caves is simply breathtaking.

Demonetisation,Anniversary and 1500 Km of Biketrip to Hampi

By rakesh kumar

Early morning 7am we boarded a bus for badami 114rs ticket and reached badami by 9am. Hired a autorickshaw for 700rs to show whole of badami, aihole, pattadkal and dropped us at aameenabad.Near badami you can also check the bhootnath temple which has a mesmirizing view at shown in the below pic.

MUMBAI - HAMPI - BADAMI - VIJAPUR -MUMBAI-A Trip In a True Backpacker Style (Part Two)

By Gautam Vaishnav

Badami, about 450 km from Bangalore, is located in the rocky hillocks of Bagalkot district. The miles of emptiness is in contrast to what was earlier the capital of the Chalukyas, who ruled from this place during 6th–8th century AD. Chalukyas left their indelible glory through the rock cut caves of Badami and nearby temple sites of Pattadakal and Aihole.I booked my bus tickets and fished out a sealed copy of Premchand’s ‘Vardaan’ for the journey. I boarded the bus at night on Saturday and reached Badami around 9 in the morning on Sunday. Badami is a small town and one can walk across its length in half an hour. It is one of those towns whose main street is packed with hotels, autos, restaurants and fruit sellers, while the inside alleys are empty. Relieved to get off the bus, I refueled myself with a plate of idlis and rushed off to the famed Badami caves.My plan was to finish Badami by midday and then visit the nearby sites of Aihole and Pattadakal by evening. I had to return by 7:00 p.m. to catch my bus back to Bangalore. Unlike the famed Ajanta and Ellora caves in Maharashtra, Badami caves are smaller and fewer in number. However, unlike others, they are carved in a beautiful location, just on the edge of Agastya lake. On the lake’s left are the caves and on the right are the old fortifications. The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) museum is nestled at the root of the fortifications.

Out into the Badami sun

By Kshitiz Goliya

Badami was founded in 540 AD by Pulakeshin I (535-566 AD), and was capital of the Chalukyas between 6CE - 8CE and the rock-cut Badami Cave Temples were sculpted during this period.

Backpacking across the Forgotten Empires of Karnataka

By Some Aditya Mandal

BadamiOn the second day after visiting Ibrahim Rauza in Bijapur, I started my journey to go 1000 years back in the history. It was the turn of Badami, capital city of Chalukya empire from 5th century to 8th century. After Islamic architecture, turn comes for the Hindu temple architecture very native to India.From Bijapur I moved towards south to Badami an ancient city situated on the banks of Malprabha river in the bagalkot district of Karnataka. While going from Bijapur to Bagalkot, I crossed Krishna river. It was really an amazing sight for me as I had already witnessed the origin of Krishna in Mahabaleshwar. Krishna river had expanded its course for approximately 2 km where I crossed the bridge. Before crossing the bridge there were too many highway restaurants of fishes. I filled my tummy with the delicious fish. Then, I left the Krishna and moved ahead to the bagalkot.I reached bagalkot at 12 which is approximately 80 km from bijapur. I didn't want waste more time as half of the day had already gone. I moved towards Badami which is 30 km from Bagalkot. I reached badami at 1 pm. Then I searched for a hotel and found a decent one. I checked in the hotel. I didn't waste more time and went towards Badami temple which was 1 km from the hotel.I reached badami temple from a narrow street but the sight was magnificent in the first glance itself. This was completely different from Bijapur where most of the monuments were built using black stone. Here we find red sand stone hills everywhere. The first thing I saw was the Agastya lake and Bhootnath temple on the south-west of the lake . There is also a museum to the left of the entrance. Museum also has some fine structures. One idol that amazed me was the idol of Lazza gauri, the fertility goddess, a unique type of sculputure in the art of badami chalukya period.

A thousand years solo journey in three days: Day 2: Badami, Pattadakal, Aihole

By Kishore Singh Fartiyal

Badami is about 20-30 kms from Pattadakal. These are cave temples and are done out of huge monolithic rocks. There are 4 cave temples here. One for Lord Shiva, two for Vishnu and one dedicated to Jainism. It is just awe-inspiring. I know I’ve been telling this for like almost every other pic, but that is how you feel when you visit these places :)

Tryst with Chalukyan Architecture

By Lets Head Out

The Badami cave temples in Bagalkot District of north Karnataka are one of the finest examples of rock-cut architecture in the country, and as such, an important part of our history. It’s one of the things that make you wonder at how artistically and practically advanced our ancestors were – they had the ways to make such structures, and they had the sensibilities to make them so beautiful and aesthetically powerful. There are four cave temples, all carved out of sandstone. One is a Jain temple, one is dedicated to Shiva and two to Vishnu. There is a fifth small natural cave with a statue of Buddha. These and other equally old temples are set around Agasthya Tank, which is an impressive sight.

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By Sarah

Nandi Hills
268 Kms from Yemmiganur

Best time to visit - January,February,March,April,May,June,July,August,September,October,November,December

Located about 60 km from Bangalore, Nandi Hills is a popular destination for people looking for a break. Nandi Hills is known for its rich cultural history; it is believed to have been Tipu Sultan's favourite summer retreat. The hills in fact have a massive fort named Nandidurga Fort built by him. This fort was inhabited by the Britishers during their rule as well. Do visit Tipu’s Summer Palace and Fort, Amruth Sarovar Lake and Secret Escape Route when you are here. If you'd like to explore the hills on your own, do ask a local to take your around, especially if you have plans to go trekking. Paragliding is another activity that you can try here. Perfect for adventure seekers and foodie lovers, Nandi Hills is a treat to explore!

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Wake up to the dew laden trees at the height of 1479 meters amidst the evergreens of the Nandi Hills. 60kms from the city of Bengaluru, with migrant species of flycatchers and thrushes found on the hillslopes as you trek up, Nandi Hills was rightly called Anandagiri, the hill of happiness, in ancient India.Best time to visit: Nandi hills can be visited throughout the year except the rainy season.

7 Places In India You Should Pitch A Tent And Reconnect With Nature

By Disha Kapkoti

The majestic Nandi hills are located just an hour's drive away from the city of Bangalore and makes for an amazing day trip destination for the locals. The view of the mist-covered hills as you drive along the winding roads is a pure bliss for any visitor.

Everything You Need To Know If You Are A First Timer To South India

By Tripoto

If you love the allure of green hills, Nandi hills is just the place for you. The place offers plenty of sight-seeing if you’re up for it from Tipu’s Drop, Secret Escape Route, Tipu’s Summer Palace and Fort to Horse Way. If you’re looking for a fun day of activities there’s cycling, biking, paragliding and trekking to immerse yourself in. If you feel the sunset and sunrise are an absolute enthralling phenomena in itself, Nandi Hills is undoubtedly your sorted vacation destination from this list of weekend spots from Chennai. The place will wrap you up in its welcoming beauty and scenic view. To start off with, Nanda Hills is not just the only thing you travel 360 kms from Chennai for. Bhoganandeeswara Temple, Hosokta Lake, Tipu’s drop and Brahmasram are all waiting to be discovered and awed at. So, what are you waiting for? Get your hands off your device and start packing!Distance from Chennai: 350

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By Saurav Mishra

Just when we were about to reach the airport we decided to extend our ride to Nandi Hills! The road to Nandi Hills was circled and twisted like a cone of soft serve ice-cream and the higher we got the cloudier it became. Nandi Hills is a mysterious Hill. There are many hills around but this is the only one which gets capped with clouds. There is a nice garden, a sunrise view point and a temple at the top. We sat there enjoying at cup of tea gazing at the beautiful sunrise.

Sunday Outing at Namma Bangaluru!

By Madhumita Chatterjee

We started around 3 am to avoid the traffic that usually starts from 7 am. Nandi Hills serves as a great weekend destination, specially to watch the morning sunrise and enjoy the foggy chill. It is so named because the hills represent a sleeping bull.Nandi Hills is about 60 kms from Whitefield and will consume around 2 hours to reach. The car can be driven up to the Restaurant there. Or one can park near the ticket counter.

Nandi Hills- Weekend destination of Bangalore

By Ryokõ-shä

Now a little disappointed to miss main attractions of the place we still took a bus dropped midway and then hired a two wheeler. On reaching I felt glad to not agree with Shyam on returning back from Chikballapur itself.Clicked a lot of pictures and quickly left from there as Shyam had got a call from the office so he was quite in a hurry and I did not feel right to ask him to go alone.

Solo only until I begin

By Mohit Agarwal

Hello friends, here's some good news for all travel addicts who love Nandi Hills. No doubt most of you would have already visited Nandi, may be its your unforgettable bike ride with your friends or a calm picnic with your family. Nandi hills is a hot destination for travelers as it has good road connectivity, good weather, beautiful view, serene nature and well maintained by forest department. Now there is one more reason to visit Nandi Hills - Yes its soon getting rope way to carry tourists from base of the Hill to the peak. According to a news report by Bangalore Mirror there is an on going plan about constructing a cable car which will carry tourists from base to the peak at low price. The objective of this project is to drastically cut down vehicular traffic on the road winding up to the Nandi Hills. One could park their vehicle at the base, take the cable car to reach peak.Chikballapur tourism council has initiated feasibility studies in December and is scheduled to submit a report by May 2016, also ideal location at the base will also be identified. If everything is fine then by 2016 end cable cars would be constructed and will be opened for the public.It was Shankar Nag's dream to construct rope way at Nandi Hills, back in 1986 he had idea of developing an amusement park, toys, garden and food court - a huge picnic spot. Thousands of people would come with their families, friends and kids. To add color to that there has to be rope-way from Nandi base to Nandi hills at lower cost. But unfortunately he died in a tragic accident on Sep 30 1990.What would be cost of construction?According to the last survey done in 2004, the officials had estimated each rope-way to cost upto 8 crore. The cost could easily go up to 15-20 crore for each rope-way now, but the exact estimation could known after survey.When could we expect cable cars running at Nandi Hills?The complete plan is not yet disclosed by the tourism department yet, I'll update as soon as I get any info but I guess it will take another year or two before it could be opened for public.Sources:Cable-car-to-ferry-tourists-to-Nandi-Hills-finally-on-trackSoon, it’s up, up and a(rope)way!This post was originally published on Bike Rides Bangalore.

Coming Soon: Cable-Car at Nandi Hills

By sagar sakre

Distance from Bangalore: 61.1kmThirty-second rundown: Nandi Hills, also known as Nandidurg or Nandi Betta, is Bangalore's favourite weekend getaway within 200km. If you're an avid photographer and are moved by the delightful perspectives of mother nature, then Nandi Hills is the perfect getaway for you.Places to visit in Nandi Hills: Nandi Temple, Tippu's Drop, Yoga Nandeeshwara Swamy TempleRound-trip fare for 12 hours: ₹1575 onwardsBook your ride now.

13 Easy Weekend Getaways From Bangalore That Are Perfect For The Monsoon Season

By Gunjan Upreti

Just 45 km away from Bangalore, the wineries at Nandi hills are truly inspire peace of body, mind and soul. Doesn’t the idea of visiting a brewery sound enthralling to your ears? The Grover Zampa vineyard is a great place to explore here and taste some the best wines produced by India. Add to that some quality time spent trekking through the vineyards and you have yourself the deal of a lifetime. With this much on the plate, one would just have to include this place on my list of most needed Bangalore weekend getaways from Bangalore within the 300 km radius. Literally a stone’s throw away from Bangalore at a distance of 60 kms is the ancient hill town of Nandi offering the best ever wine experience to get your spirits high.A sprawling 400 acres of the Grover Zampa vineyards is where all the action is. From tracing the origins of wine making to witnessing the art of wine making culminating in a bout of wine tasting, it’s all yours for the taking. Nandi Hills is the perfect destination for a short break from the hustle and bustle of Bangalore.

25 Tourist Places near Bangalore Within 300 Kms

By Saurav Mishra

A short ride from Bangalore and there you are at the top of hills.And you get to view the scenic view.. When the sun sets down the horizon, on a cloudy day. And the sun rays gleam through the clouds, on a rather cold evening.

The Last Sunset of the Year!

By Bhavya Shan

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