Bangalore Itinerary: how to spend one day in Bangalore

Bangalore Itinerary: how to spend one day in Bangalore

This post is a Bangalore itinerary about how to spend one day in Bangalore. Bangalore, also known as Bengaluru, is the capital of the Indian state of Karnataka and one of the largest cities in South India. Bangalore has a rich history that dates back …

BR Hills: the best travel guide to Biligiri Rangana Betta

BR Hills: the best travel guide to Biligiri Rangana Betta

The BR hills, or Biligiri Rangana Betta, in Karnataka are a world of nature, greenery and wildlife. Rolling hills that are often covered in a mysterious mist. Forests that are home to elephants, tigers, leopards, sloth bears, wild boars and deer.  The BR Hills are …

Bylakuppe Karnataka: the ultimate guide to little Tibet

Bylakuppe Karnataka: the ultimate guide to little Tibet

This post is a travel guide about Bylakuppe in Karnataka. Bylakuppe is often referred to as little Tibet in India, but is very little known among travellers. While it is Dharamsala that gets all the attention when people want to experience Tibetan culture in India, …

Mysore to Srirangapatna: a beautiful day trip

Mysore to Srirangapatna: a beautiful day trip

This post is a travel guide about a day trip from Mysore to Srirangapatna in Karnataka, India. Srirangapatna only lies 15 kilometers from Mysore. Being in the shadow of the bigger city, it is often overlooked by visitors.  There were times though, that it was …

How to visit the Somnathpur Temple near Mysore

How to visit the Somnathpur Temple near Mysore

The Somnathpur temple near Mysore is one of the best examples of the intricate carvings that characterize most of the Hoysala architecture in Karnataka, India. At first sight, the Somnathpur temple, also known locally as the Chennakesava temple, looks relatively small in size. Especially if …

The Best Things to do in Mysore: the heart of Karnataka

The Best Things to do in Mysore: the heart of Karnataka

This post is a travel guide with the best things to do in Mysore. A city in the state of Karnataka in Southern India, When I did my internship in BR hills, Mysore quickly became my favourite weekend getaway. It was in Mysore that I …

Backpacking Karnataka: the ultimate travel guide

Backpacking Karnataka: the ultimate travel guide

This post is a travel guide about backpacking Karnataka in India. Karnataka is one of India’s most underrated states. With Goa to the north and Kerala to the South it is often overlooked. Many travellers simply pass through, but there are many reasons to travel …

8 Great Things to do in Palolem, Goa

8 Great Things to do in Palolem, Goa

This post is a travel guide with the best things to do in Palolem in Southern Goa. Goa is the most famous beach destination of India that everyone is raving about. Indians and foreigners alike talk about the beautiful palm fringed beaches and the relaxed …