The IT Hub of India, Bengaluru is a city that is an ideal gateway to Karnataka. This is also a city that has several sites old and new that make it a sought after destination by itself. With a history that blends a colonial past with royal heritage, the city has much to see and… Read More Karnataka Sights
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
The Southern state of Karnataka has many surprises up its sleeve and the best way to discover this is by actually visiting the different parts to experience the myriad cultures, food, sights and more. The diverse elements of the state that was formed on November 1st, 1956, incidentally celebrated as Rajyotsava Day has a royal… Read More Karnataka Kaleidoscope
“One State Many Worlds”, the tag line of Karnataka cannot be more apt. A state that has mountains, beaches, valleys, islands and more, there is something new to discover in all parts of this beautiful South Indian state. The best part of touring the state is that you will stumble upon several gems that are… Read More Karnataka Tourism – A Kaleidoscope of Experiences
India is known for its royal past and rich regal history replete with kings and queens and palaces. Changing times however, have meant that a lot of these palaces have been given a contemporary twist by being converted into hotels. This gives people a great insight into the regal past of the royals in a… Read More Palace Hotels in India
Ode To Royalty Mysore or Mysuru as it is now known has always had a royal connection courtesy its numerous palaces and the link with royal family. Now there is a new link to this royal lineage in the form of an all new luxury hotel the Grand Mercure Mysuru. The Concept Grand Mercure is… Read More Grand Mercure Mysuru – Architectural Review
If you are wondering where to travel this winter, here are some places that will make your holiday memorable. Pondicherry The French Quarter of India Puducherry or Pondi as it is fondly known has an old world charm like no other. If you are looking to spend a quiet holiday, Pondicherry’s White Town or the… Read More Spring Break Holiday Ideas
Millets Matter If you are interested in health and want to make the right choices as far as what you eat is concerned, read on. In the last week I had two opportunities to well – meet the millet. I was fortunate to attend a presentation on Siridhanya or millets by Dr. Khadar a renowned homeopath… Read More Magic of Millets
Spa Escape The heritage city of Mysore is also known as a wellness center and is today emerging as a preferred destination for health seekers. Researching Mysore for a book I was doing several years back, I discovered this for myself. One among the many things I learnt and found out about was the stunningly… Read More Emerge Spa – Windflower Mysore
Mysore – Royal Musings Here is my article on Mysore – Karnataka’s connection with royalty. It is also a city that has an old world charm and yet is an upscale city. Did you know Mysore has several eponymous to its credit? Mysore Masala Dosa: A dosa with a red chutney and simple potato curry with… Read More Article on Mysore in TruJetter