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JAIPUR: A Trip to the Sawai’s!
Known as the ‘pink city’, Jaipur is the capital city of the Indian state of Rajasthan that has numerous stories to tell. The nickname, ‘pink city’, is because of the characteristic pink colour of the buildings that make this city come alive. Upon entering Jaipur, one will be greeted by a massive gate that is beautifully painted and resembles the entrance of a great palace. Even though the roads connected to the eminent locations are very good, the roads connecting the market are quite congested and narrow. Nevertheless, if one rents a two-wheeler for tripping in and around Jaipur, one should be good to go. We planned a trip to…
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A Trip to the 7 Lakes in/around Nainital
A lake carries you into recesses of feeling otherwise impenetrable. Stay close to the serenity of a lake to meet your own peace of mind. Even though the situation of Covid-19 has not eased out in India, people have learnt to step out to take a break by ensuring that they take all the precautionary measures. We are no different. Hence, when we got the opportunity to sneak to the nearest hill station, we grabbed the chance by the horns. Located just 143 km away from Bareilly, Nainital is one of the most happening hill stations that is close to our hometown. We jumped the bandwagon, booked a taxi and…
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Trekking to Savandurga and Ramanagara Ramdevara Betta Hill
Somewhere between the bottom of the climb and the summit is the answer to the mystery why we climb. (Greg Child) Deciding whether we are mountain lovers or beach lovers has become a bone of contention now. While on our trips, we often engage in a battle of wills to decide whether we prefer spending some solitary time in the mountains or some relaxing time at the beach. To a great extent, we found the answer to this question when we went to the recent trek. We believe in living in the moment. So, when the week of work had taken a toll on our minds, we decided to book…
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A Day Trip to Hogenakkal Falls (#Uglyreality)
Water is the most perfect traveller because when it travels, it becomes the path itself. (Mehmet Murat Ildan) Having heard people rave about Hogenakkal Falls in Tamil Nadu, we had been planning for quite some time to visit these falls and bask in the glory of nature. Finally, when the time was ripe, we decided to book an Ola outstation and started for Hogenakkal. Owing to the customary tradition, we did a thorough search to locate any other hidden (or less frequented) place that could be included in the trip and booyah! We found the Krishnagiri Dam. Located at a distance of 113km from Bangalore, the Krishnagiri Dam (or the…
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Sunrise Trekking to Skandgiri
Also known as the Kalwarbetta or Kalavara Durga, Skandgiri is located 70km from Bangalore. It is a fortress mountain that offers a raw and coarse trail that leads to the top of the mountain. If you want to explore the wilderness that this mountain offers, then opt for a night trek between the months of November to February. The area hasn’t been commercialized yet and thus, you will get ample chances to connect with nature. We opted for the night trek organized by EscapetoExplore and booked the trek two days in advance. It cost us around ₹1275 per head. Initially, we were a little sceptical as we were unsure about…
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#Guestpost: 4 Great Locations for a Walking Holiday in Germany
From fairytale Bavarian Castles rising out of a canopy of greenery to the dramatic vineyards in the Rhine Valley, and from the legendary Black Forest’s evergreen and architecture to following the celebrated writer, Goethe’s, footsteps on his famous Trail, Germany is awash with spectacular hiking routes and bewitching scenery straight out of a Gothic novel. Here are four great locations for a walking holiday in Germany. Bavaria South of Munich, lovers of hiking will thrive in the Bavarian region of Germany, a land of rolling hills brimming with history, heritage and rural delights. Choose King Ludwig’s Way for a lengthy adventure through sleepy villages and Alpine foothills, onwards to the…
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#Guestpost: 5 of the Most Unique Things About Oz
Australia is one of the most beautiful countries on the planet, there’s no denying it. Home to incredible beaches, vast desert, and lush rainforest, it’s like no other. It’s also one of the most unique places on Earth as there’s plenty to see and do which differs from the rest of the world. 1. The Coast (Click here for pictures) First things first, Australia has a coastline to rival those of the Caribbean and the Maldives. 85% of all Australians live within 50km of the coast, and it’s not hard to see why. The Great Barrier Reef, the world’s largest coral reef and one of the seven natural wonders of…
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Episode 4- Mandargiri Jain Temple (Karnataka)
Picking up from where we left last, this episode will unravel a location (a temple to be precise) that hasn’t come into the notice of the majority of the travellers. Shaped like a peacock feather, this temple is a pilgrim centre for the Jains. Mandargiri Jain Temple, also called as Basadi Betta, is located 60 km ahead of Bengaluru. Just adjacent to the temple is a small hillock (Mandargiri Hill) that offers a short trek route to the top. One can climb a flight of approximately 500 steps and then treat the eyes with four ancient temples- 2 built in the 12th century and 2 built in the 14th century.…
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Episode 3- Chitradurga Fort (Karnataka)
In our last post, we described our journey to Vani Vilas Sagar Dam. From there, we headed to Chitradurga Fort. Blimey! The heat made our experience terrible. Chitradurga Fort is located in the Chitradurga district of Karnataka, India. The construction of the fort dates back to the 13th century by the rulers of the Chalukyas and Hoysalas dynasties (Vijayanagar Empire). The fort has been built in a series of seven concentric barricade-like walls and has various secret passages. There are citadel, masjid, warehouse, ancient temples and storehouse of oil and grains. En route Chitradurga Fort the driveway is beautiful, for you can see small hillocks lined with windmills. The road…
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Episode 2- Vani Vilas Sagar Dam (Karnataka)
The first three months of the year are generally very hectic for us. With quarter close around the corner and academic session’s last leg going on, the burden on the mind and body takes a toll. But those who succumb to the complexities of life are not winners. On a warm, rather hot, Sunday morning (at 3:00 AM) we decided to coddiwomple over to three off-lying places near Bengaluru. Booking our vehicle from Zoom Car, we drove the Santro to a little beyond Tumkur and reached our first destination- Vani Vilas Sagar dam (also known as Mari Kanive (in Kannada)). The construction of the dam dates back to pre-independence era.…
