Thekkady- Periyar National Park: Experience of a lifetime

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Thekkady is a cute little hill station in Idukki district of Kerala. With verdant landscape, a beautiful lake and a vibrant culture, it presents itself as a great monsoon destination. In this article, I would like to share our experience, an experience of a lifetime. Many travel enthusiasts actually know Thekkady for the Periyar National Park, and its Tiger Reserve.

Shravanabelagola and Coorg : Where we had the best of times

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A road trip from Bengaluru to Mangaluru via Shravanabelagola and Coorg was one of the best road trips we have ever had. It had everything- a metropolis to an ancient site to an enchanting hill station in the western ghat mountains, culminating in a beach town. We couldn’t have asked for more. Here’s an account of the beautiful road trip.

Coastal Karnataka : Saga of an exciting road trip

This story is as much about Coastal Karnataka, as about the exciting road trip that we had this winter. Coastal Karnataka is serene, tranquil and gorgeous, and largely unexplored by travelers outside of Karnataka. We had planned for a road trip by taxi from Goa to Mangalore. But we ended up doing it by local transport- an experiment we wanted to do for a long time. And buoy! Was it exciting!

Ooty, charm of the Nilgiris

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Ooty, charm of the Nilgiris, is one of the most beautiful hill stations in south India. Situated within the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve in the Western Ghat mountain ranges, both Ooty and Coonoor are almost replica of each other. Verdant hills and valleys, lush green forests, beautiful tea estates, small waterfalls and lakes abound. Here is an article on my Ooty – Coonoor experience.

Hampi- A True World Heritage

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If there is one archaeological complex that took my heart away it was Hampi. An extraordinary empire of medieval India that rose again like a phoenix, time and again! Situated in the south Indian state of Karnataka, Hampi is quite a marvel. History, heritage, architecture, nature, culture- all packed into a bundle of extravagance. It’s indeed a true world heritage.

5 Best places to visit in south Kerala

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“God’s own country” is not a mere slogan, rather it’s a feeling. The tranquil backwaters lined with coconut trees is a sight to behold. Combined with the unique culture of Kerala, it’s truly God’s own country. In this article, I am sharing my pick of the 5 best places to visit in south Kerala, adding my experiences.