Get away into the wild at pristine and beautiful jungles of Kabini for a break like no other. “Ladies & Gentlemen, welcome to Kabini Wildlife Forest. And the forest is on fire.” This is how the naturalist on board the boat on the Kabini Wildlife Safari addressed the group on the safari. Well before you… Read More Kabini Travel Guide
The flora and fauna of Karnataka is diverse and with forests making up for close to 20 percent of the state’s geographic area, there are many secrets to uncover. Do you know that Karnataka has one of the highest populations of tigers in the country? Well it is not just tigers but a variety of… Read More Wildlife in Karnataka
The coastal town of Mangalore serves as a wonderful base to explore many spiritual and cultural locations in the vicinity. Here are some important places that are easily accessible by road from Mangalore. Karkala Nestled in the backdrop of the Western Ghats and being a famed Jain pilgrim centre, Karkala is home to about 18… Read More Mangalore Getaways
A trip to the royal city of Mysore will not just get you up close with its royal history but also delight you with its mélange of culture, food, art and more. Being located a mere 130 km from Bengaluru, the city of Mysore is under a 3 hour drive from the city on a… Read More Mysore Travel Guide
A coastal city nestled between the Western Ghats and the Arabian Sea, the port city of Karnataka has some of the most scenic sights of the state. Beaches in and around the city The coast line of Mangalore is home to several beaches within the city limits as well as around it. The Tannirbhavi beach… Read More Mangalore Musings
A holiday that gets you upfront with wildlife always ranks high on my priority simply because of the fact that this is when I feel most connected with nature. Naturally when I had a chance to visit one of my favourite wildlife destinations in Karnataka at Kabini, I jumped at the offer. And to stay… Read More Kabini Springs – Call of the Wild
The Tamara Coorg in Karnataka redefines luxury with cottage-style villas built on stilts that overlook the verdant greens of the Western Ghats. Cocooned among 180 acres of a lush coffee plantation, the resort is secluded and allows you to break away from the urban chaos. A six hour drive from Bangalore gets me at the… Read More The Tamara Coorg Review
An eclectic mix of cultures, a melange of interesting food and sights that include beaches, historical monuments and more, Mangalore or Mangaluru as it is known now is a port city like no other. One of the fastest-growing cities in the country, Mangaluru has seen a trajectory of development like no other. With a burgeoning… Read More Mangalore Travel Guide
One of my favourite resorts is The Tamara in Kabbinkad estate in Coorg. The main reason why I love this place is that this is where you can come up close with the mighty Western Ghats and its biodiversity. Being an avid birder I have never ceased to admire the wonderful avian species found here.… Read More Birds of The Tamara in Coorg
As a drink that most of South India wakes up to, coffee has no parallel. Coffee lovers cannot do without their morning cuppa and freshly brewed filter coffee is seen in almost all South Indian households. Incidentally India has an interesting history and is the sixth largest producer of coffee globally. Read this story… Read More Coffee Dossier – all about coffee in India