Mysuru’s homegrown brand of Naviluna Chocolates is a bean to bar chocolate brand that is making waves across the country. As the first bean-to-bar chocolate house in India and the first in the world to use Indian origin cacao exclusively, Naviluna’s approach to the craft of chocolate making is very much terroir-centric in an attempt… Read More David Belo and Naviluna Chocolates
An iconic exhibition of India’s artistic journey from 1850 to 1950 as Bengaluru’s gallery g completes two glorious decades is a rare collection of oil paintings, water colours, chromolithographs, litho stones, terracotta dolls and other artefacts. ‘Revelation & Reverences: Glimpses of Indian Art 1850 – 1950’ charts the evolution of India’s Art History from the… Read More ‘Revelation & Reverences’
The ten-day Dasara festivities in Mysore are a celebration of all things traditional with the royal family also continuing the legacy that dates back several centuries. Mysore is a city that I have visited many times and it is probably a city that is infinitely charming. A city with royal connections, the City Palace or… Read More Mysore Dasara Guide
As a country seeped in history and culture, there is little competition to India as far as going on a historical journey is concerned. If history is on your mind, India is a Pandora’s box as there is so much to see and celebrate in every corner of the country. To make it easy we… Read More Top 10 Historical Destinations in India
Naviluna chocolate factory in Mysore’s Hebbal Industrial Area is a homegrown chocolate brand helmed by South African David Belo. Naviluna Artisanal Chocolates uses organically certified cacao beans grown across farms in South India. Naviluna’s dark chocolates come in two versions, one is dark at 72% and one which is almost dark at 61.8%, to get… Read More Naviluna Chocolates
The legendary Mysore Pak of Mysore has a royal connection with its origins in the palace kitchen over 100 years ago. A small motley crowd had already gathered at the hole-in-the-wall store in the bustling Devaraja Market in Mysore. Notwithstanding, I reach out my hand to be given a hot piece of Mysore Pak on… Read More Mysore Pak – the story
The royal city of Mysore is home to several museums that pays homage to its culture, history, art and literature. While it is known for its palaces and regal history, Mysore or Mysuru as it is now known has a plethora of museums that are a great way to see the city. Here are some… Read More Museums in Mysore
Here is Part 2 of the story. Don’t forget to read the first part of this story here. JULY: July 31 (Friday, Bakri-Id); August 1 (Saturday); August 2 (Sunday); August 3 (Monday, Rakshabandhan, optional) Shimoga (302 km from Bangalore) is a city set amidst swaying palms and paddy fields. The rivers Kumudavath, Sharavathi,Tungabhadra and Varada… Read More Weekend Travel Planner – Part 2
Regal Repast A stay at Grand Mercure Mysore is the best way to experience the royal city in an environment that marries luxury with a local touch. A close to three hour drive from Bengaluru brings me to my destination in Mysore – the rand Mercure. As I enter the property I cannot miss the… Read More Grand Mercure Mysore Review
Travelling for health is a sure and certain trend that is here to stay and retreats across the country and betting big on wellness. According to a recent report by FICCI and EY the Indian wellness industry is expected to grow at a compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) of nearly 12% for the next 5… Read More India’s Best Wellness Getaways