Category Archives: Karnataka

Bhadra Wildlife Sanctuary, Lakkavalli

Posted on May 5, 2013 by Roopa

Another post on one of the forests of Karnataka. This time its Bhadra Wildlife Sanctuary at Lakkavalli near Shimoga. We spent 3 days there in September of 2010. This sanctuary is a Tiger Reserve and the forest is very dense. … Continue reading →

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Chikmagalur

Posted on May 1, 2013 by Roopa

A post on a long weekend trip to the land of Coffee. Located amidst lush green hills is the district of Chikmagalur (which literally translates to the younger daughter’s town) in Karnataka. We spent 3 wonderful days here in december … Continue reading →

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Birds of Nandi Hills

Posted on April 20, 2013 by Roopa

A place which I have begun to love quite a bit and started  spending few hours at almost every other weekend this year. The charm of this place for me lies in its unique avifauna. At a stone’s throw near … Continue reading →

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Shettihalli

Posted on February 9, 2013 by Roopa

A post on a weekend outing to a place which had been on my wish-list for a reasonable amount of time. A monument that has withstood the ravages of time. That is the Rosary Church at Shettihalli! It stays submerged … Continue reading →

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Hampi. Beyond the ruins.

Posted on July 17, 2012 by Roopa

Hampi. The name brings to mind ruins in stone from the Vijayanagara Kingdom. Music in stone. But Hampi is not just about the Vijayanagara Kingdom and its ruins. Hampi has a side to it that not many know or realize. … Continue reading →

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Hampi

Posted on July 14, 2012 by Roopa

A post about one of the most coveted places that have been in my wish list since childhood. This place is a testament to the glorious days of the Vijayanagara kingdom which was a very powerful and wealthy kingdom in … Continue reading →

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B R Hills

Posted on January 1, 2012 by Roopa

The Biligiri Ranga Hills (B R Hills) had been on our wishlist for quite some time. We finally visited this place in September 2011 as part of the trip to K Gudi. We had arranged for stay for one night … Continue reading →

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