5 Delightful Mountain Treks in Karnataka
Kudremukh: As far as trekking is considered, Kuduremukha peak is the numero uno destination in Karnataka. Situated amid western ghats, it is the second highest point in Karnataka approachable only by a long trek route. The name Kuduremukha translates into “horse face” as the peak resembles the face of a horse when viewed from
UNESCO World Heritage Hill Forts of Rajasthan
Chittorgarh Fort: Initially built during the last decade of the 7th century by the Mori Rajput rulers, is an iconic fort of the country. Standing atop a nearly 600 ft high hill, the massive fort has a 13 km long perimeter wall encompassing the fort's area of nearly 700 acres, and you need to
5 Tiger Reserves to Visit in India
Corbett Tiger Reserve: The launch of the Project Tiger initiative took place at Jim Corbett National Park in 1973. Established in 1936 as India’s first national park, it was rightly given the privilege of being the country’s first tiger reserve as well. Apart from a thriving tiger population, the reserve is blessed with a
Top 5 Skiing Destinations in India
Auli: Located in the state of Uttarakhand about 290 km from Dehradun, this small town is one of the best locations for skiing in India. Located on a slope, the town has a natural landscape for skiing, attracting ski enthusiasts, both amateur and professional, from all over the country. The name Auli translates into
5 Best Destinations to Celebrate New Year in India
We must ring in the New Year in style, and what better way to do so than by traveling to these breathtaking locations in India to celebrate? Here are the top 5 destinations to make note of! Bengaluru: A metropolitan city that is home to people from many parts of the country and has imbibed
5 offbeat destinations of India
Khimsar, Rajasthan: Located on the edge of the Thar Desert, this village is one of the less-explored tourist destinations in the country. Offering a great combination of history, monuments, and nature, the village is sandwiched between other well-known tourist destinations in the state. The natural sand dunes near the village give a unique desert
5 beaches to explore in West Bengal
Shankarpur Beach: A long and beautiful beach that has the River Champa for company for a short distance before it forms an estuary at one end of the beach while merging with the sea. Located in the East Medinipur district, about 170 km from Kolkata, the beach has a forest patch that runs parallel
Trek to Kumara Parvatha
Kumara Parvatha, popularly known among trekkers as KP, is also called Pushpagiri, and it is the third tallest peak in Karnataka (based on the height from sea level). Mullayyanagiri and Kuduremukha, both in Chikmagalur District, take the first two spots. During 2003, I trekked to Kumara Parvatha. It is an imposing peak with thick
Kanthanpara Waterfalls
On our return from a hidden waterfall deep in the forests near Muppainad in Kerala, our local guide told us that there is another waterfall nearby. He also told us that it was a better and more beautiful waterfall than the one we had just seen.
Barkur — The Historical Capital of Tulunadu
River Seetha, taking birth in the rainforests of Agumbe, quickly gushes down the hills, forming rapids, as if in a hurry to reach her destination, the Arabian Sea.