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Bangalore has many places and hills around. Just a few tens of kilometres, and one can have amazing one day trips.
Mekedatu makes for a perfect one day trip from Bangalore. It is one of my favourite places as the gorge, the river and the people are just very beautiful. I had visited Mekedatu as part of a work outing. The village and the place were breathtakingly spectacular and the visit to Mekedatu had been the … Read more
In southern part of India, we have a dedicated God and the temple that is worshipped by a household. And for my family it is Adi Chunchanagiri. I have been visiting this temple from my childhood and I have seen it improve and grow over the years. Even though I am not a religious person, … Read more
Did you know that Bangalore has a clock tower that chants ‘Om’ at every hour of the day? Yes, Omkar Hill is a beautiful and spiritual place where you can hear Om chanting. I had visited the Omkar Hill when Rajarajeshwari Nagar was still considered as outskirts of Bangalore. Are you looking for places to … Read more
One of the most picturesque hikes I have been to, around Bangalore, is the Bilikal Rangaswamy betta. The mountain is made up of forests and has green views throughout the hike. A few years ago, as part of my work outing we all visited the Bilikal Rangaswamy betta. Are you looking for ideas to hike … Read more
It was one of those breaks during Christmas, I was exploring the places around Bangalore and that is when I stumbled upon Lepakshi. Intrigued by its story and the temple, I visited Lepakshi as a one day trip from Bangalore. Are you looking for places to visit around Bangalore? Then go to the section One … Read more
Do you know the reason why I love India? Because India is a country with so many mysteries and stories, at every corner to be explored and discovered. Its absolutely amazing and mind boggling to hear each one of them. One such story is of the Talakadu town in Karnataka. The legends and the stories … Read more
One cannot have a better travel buddy than their fur babies. Pets, especially dogs are wonderful to travel with and they definitely are a person’s (man and woman) best friend. Be it for emotional support or as a great travel companion, dogs can be anything and perfectly fit the bill. Willie, my cute and fur … Read more
Let’s talk about photographer’s paradise! A place that has endless opportunities to take pictures of the colourful migratory and local birds. Ranganatittu bird sanctuary is a heaven for photographers and bird watchers. In this post, I will be talking about the 5 birds to spot at Ranganatittu wildlife sanctuary. Ranganatittu also makes an awesome one … Read more
The Shivanasamudra waterfalls makes a very good day trip from Bangalore. This is one of the famous spots among the Bangaloreans as it is closer to Bangalore and is an easy trip to do in one day. It is also very popular among the bike riders. For other places that can be traveled in one … Read more
Nandi Hills is a very popular getaway from Bangalore, especially among the teenagers and the motor bike riders. The trip to Nandi Hills can be covered in a day and it is a great spot to relax and unwind the city life. I have been to Nandi Hills three times and every time I have … Read more
