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August 1, 2016

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The Indian paradise flycatcher has a black and ruf

The Indian paradise flycatcher has a black and rufous plumage and is a beauty. Was lucky to finally be able to photograph this bird after seeing it several times on a road trip in Melukote.
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#karnataka #birdsofinstagram #melukoye #roadtrip #photooftheday #instagood #tbt #igers #picoftheday #love #nature #birds #birdstagram
#birdsofindia

Sakleshpur Diaries. The little coffee town of Karn

Sakleshpur Diaries. The little coffee town of Karnataka is a hub of all things to do with the cup that cheers. Coffee at its best. Some images from the day long trip organised by @indiatourismblr @incredibleindia
Read all about my experience here

.http://www.bindugopalrao.com/smell-the-coffee-in-sakleshpur/ link in bio.
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#incredibleindia #indiatourismbangalore #dekhoapnadesh #karnatakatourisim #karnataka #coffee #sakleshpur #coffeeplantation #plantationstay

Amandé Patisserie is a quaint cafe in Indiranagar

Amandé Patisserie is a quaint cafe in Indiranagar in Bengaluru where you can sample some great treats and quick bites. From pizzas to coffees, all day breakfast to croissant sandwiches and pasta to grilled sandwiches, there is so much more than its famed macarons and cakes. Using world class ingredients, a meal here is a great way to spend time with family and friends.
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#restaurant #food #foodie #foodporn #instafood #foodlover #yummy #delicious #foodphotography #foodstagram #lunch #instagood #cafe #foodgasm #dessertporn #nofilter

Renaissance Bengaluru has launched an exclusive in

Renaissance Bengaluru has launched an exclusive intimate dining experience where you are treated to epicurean delights in one of the rooms at the hotel. The view is stunning as it overlooks the majestic race course and the food by Chef Nitish is cooked to perfection. A great way to enjoy a fantastic meal with friends and family in a private setting.
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#food #dining #finedining #inroomdining #restaurant #foodphotography #roomwithaview #intimatedining #nofilter

Happy New year 😊 here's wishing you a year fill

Happy New year 😊 here's wishing you a year filled with health and happiness.
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#newyear #newyear2021 #newbeginnings #sunrise #naturephotography #sunshine #green #trees #nofilter

Last post of 2020, a year that was as strange as i

Last post of 2020, a year that was as strange as it was unprecedented. From the jungles of Kabini, this is the Temple Female, a tigress I spotted on a safari. From being luckless with sightings, this capped a year where hope was the winner.
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#tiger #wildlife #animals #love #nature #tigers #cat #wildlifephotography #tigerking #bigcats #india #wild #catsofinstagram #bigcat #karnataka #nagarhole #karnatakatourisim

Merry Christmas. Hope for a happy and peaceful tim

Merry Christmas. Hope for a happy and peaceful time ahead. A flatlay with the colours of the season.
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#christmas #decor #ree #green #infantjesus #christmasdecor #christmasdecorations #christmasornaments #interiordecorating #nofilter

A baking post after a while. Though the baking exp

A baking post after a while. Though the baking experiments are continual. This is a whole wheat bread with hints of coriander and green chilli.
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#bakedfromscratch #bake #breadbaking #bread #breadmaking #FoodofInstagram #foodphotography #foodgasm #foodporn

Sampled the new Biryani & Pulao Collection from IT

Sampled the new Biryani & Pulao Collection from ITC Gardenia and can just say one thing - order now. I sampled the Kale Moti Pulao inspired from the royal kitchens of the Mughal Dynasty, a great amalgamation of fragrant basmati rice with chick peas and select spices. Also tried the Subz Paneer Pulao - saffron tinged basmati rice, teamed with cottage cheese and seasonal vegetables, cooked on "dum" with hints of cardamom. Both the dishes were flavourful, fragrant and cooked with minimal spices that allowed the ingredients to shine through.

The best part is that the food was packaged in environmentally-friendly corrugated paper boxes and was still hot when I ate it. Starting at INR 625, these dishes are available in three variations: chicken, mutton, and vegetarian. You can choose baingan ka salan as an accompaniment, or raita (anar kheera, onion pachadi, or sarson). I also had a delectable gulab jamun sent complimentary which was the sweetest end to this fabulous meal.

The food is available for online ordering via food aggregators across 10 hotels in six cities (Bengaluru’s ITC Gardenia, and ITC Windsor; New Delhi’s ITC Maurya; Sheraton New Delhi Hotel; Mumbai’s ITC Maratha, and ITC Grand Central; Kolkata’s ITC Sonar; Hyderabad’s ITC Kohenur, and ITC Kakatiya; and Chennai’s ITC Grand Chola). Additionally, the dishes can also be ordered via ITC’s F&B app and Takeaway option.

Also check my story for a contest from ITC that you must enter.
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#Biryani #Pulao #ITC #TheLuxuryCollection #ITCHotels #LuxuryDining #WeAssure #ResponsibleDining #StaySafe #ResponsibleLuxury #Luxury #Biryani #Pulao #BiryaniandPulao #BiryaniCollection #PulaoCollection #FoodofInstagram #Foodstagram #BiryaniLovers #BiryaniLove #Biryani #homedelivery #homedeliveryservice #indianfood

The red avadavat (Amandava amandava), red munia

The red avadavat (Amandava amandava), red munia or strawberry finch, is a sparrow-sized bird of the family Estrildidae. It is found in the open fields and grasslands of tropical Asia and is popular as a cage bird due to the colourful plumage of the males in their breeding season (Wikipedia). Thanks Sujith for helping me spot this one, it was a memorable morning.
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#redavadavat #red munia #strawberryfinch #birds #birdphotography #bird #nature #birdsofinstagram #wildlife #naturephotography #wildlifephotography #birdwatching #best #photography #birding #of #birdlovers #ig #captures #perfection #naturelovers #animals #brilliance #nikon #bestbirdshots #birdstagram #your #bhfyp #nofilter

Fog- scapes if that makes sense. A couple of days

Fog- scapes if that makes sense. A couple of days ago all shot around 6.00 to 6.30 am when the fog enveloped Lalbagh in it's cold embrace.
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#fog #winter #winters #naturephotography #nature #naturelover #lalbagh #nammabengaluru #nammakarnataka #nofilter

Kabini Diaries. The beauty of Kabini in some frame

Kabini Diaries. The beauty of Kabini in some frames. The place is far more beautiful than any camera shots. Thank you @kaavsafarilodge for the memories.
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#nofilter #kabini #nagarhole #karnatakatourisim #karnataka #water #river #jungle #nature #birds #coracle

Burst of pink in Namma Bengaluru. The Tabebuia ros

Burst of pink in Namma Bengaluru. The Tabebuia rosea, also called pink poui, and rosy trumpet tree is in full bloom and makes for a pretty sight in the city. Swipe for more images.
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#pink #tabebuia #pinkflowers🌸 #flowersofinstagram #nature #nammabengaluru #nammakarnataka #nofilter

Baked blueberry cheese cake made using fresh blueb

Baked blueberry cheese cake made using fresh blueberries, paneer, condensed milk and hung curd. Healthy indulgences in my baking experiments.
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#blueberrycheesecake #blueberries #cheesecake #cakesofinstagram #cake #desserts #dessertporn

'Tis the season. With everything going online was

'Tis the season. With everything going online was happy to be part of this virtual cake mixing by @renhotelbengaluru. A perfect kit with ingredients was delivered home and Chef did a Zoom call to explain the process. An afternoon well spent. Thank you for this lovely experience Renaissance Bengaluru Race Course Hotel.
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#cakemixing #cakesofinstagram #christmas #christmascake #plumcake #cakemix #desserts #cakemixingceremony

Shangri-La Hotel, Bengaluru’s Indian restaurant,

Shangri-La Hotel, Bengaluru’s Indian restaurant, Ssaffron, has a nine-day ‘Sarhad’ culinary pop-up showcasing flavourful and authentic delicacies from the borders of India. Sampled some great vegetarian fare with this specially curated thaali by Chef.

Curated by Chef Gagandeep Singh Sawhney, the special menu will feature ancestral recipes that have been passed down to him by his grandmother from a bygone era. Prepared with the same love and attention that Chef Sawhney’s grandmother cooked with years ago, the rich, robust and rustic dishes are perfect to be enjoyed with loved ones during nippy evenings. Mildly spicy, lightly marinated, slow-cooked or grilled on tandoor, these delicacies features succulent meat, root vegetables and flavourful greens.

The Sarhad seasonal menu will introduce diners to Indian delicacies including Waris Ki Nihari, Charga, Sarson Ka Saag, Tawa Boti, Magaz Masala, Nadru Kebab, Mutton Champ, Miyaji ki Daal, Khamiri Roti, Kabuli Pulav, and more.
To learn more, please call (91 80) 4512 64100 or email bengaluru@shangri-la.com
Venue: Ssaffron at Shangri-La Hotel, Bengaluru

Date: 21 to 29 November 2020

Time: Lunch – Noon to 3:30 p.m. Dinner – 7 to 11:30 p.m.
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#nofilter #foodfestival #foodies #foodpost #foodphotography #foodgasm #foodporn #sarhad #northindianfood

A pair of Motted Wood Owls. One of my favourite bi

A pair of Motted Wood Owls. One of my favourite birds I was thrilled to see this thanks to a fellow birder in Lalbagh.

Medium-sized patchy-looking owl with dark eyes. Densely-marked orange-and-gray coloration is unique. Typically gives single hoots, but also gives an odd, mellow tremolo vocalization in the breeding season. A lowland species, favoring groves and clusters of trees in open plains and on the edges of cultivated areas. (courtesy ebird.org)

#owls #owl #birds #owlsofinstagram #owlstagram #owllover #bird #nature #nammakarnataka #nammabengaluru #nofilter

Nature pure, unfiltered and unadulterated. The une

Nature pure, unfiltered and unadulterated. The unexpected sights on a road trip. And the perfect reflection that needs #nofilter
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#karnatakatourisim #karnataka #ig_karnataka #nammakarnataka #naturephotography #nature #hills #watee #reflection #gogreen #naturelover

Happy Diwali. Let there be light in everyone's lif

Happy Diwali. Let there be light in everyone's life. Created this tablescape for the festival of lights.
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#diwali #diwalidecorations #lights #tablescapes #homedecor #deepawali2020 #marigold #candle #nofilter

Home made icecream after a while. Made this simple

Home made icecream after a while. Made this simple butterscotch icecream with banana and caramel and it was absolutely drool worthy. Do check the recipe link in bio.
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#homemade #icecream #butterscotch #banana #nofilter #dessert

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