Monsoon onset on Western ghats called for a quick road trip to Chikmagalur, the queen hill station of Bengaluru. Hironkale lake Very close to our lovely homestay, Hironkale Lake is a popular destination spot for picnics and also for early morning serenity. We strolled into the compound to be greeted with peacock squawking, all hiddenContinue reading “Trip to Chikmagalur”
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Trip to Mahabalipuram
Only 2 km from Mahabalipuram Bus Station, the Shore Temple is an ancient temple overlooking the shore of the Bay of Bengal in Mahabalipuram. Built in the 7th century CE by Pallavas during the reign of Narasimhavarman, this is one of the oldest temples in South India. Both Shiva and Vishnu are worshipped in thisContinue reading “Trip to Mahabalipuram”
Trip to Gokarna
Gokarna is a beach cum temple city located in North Karnataka. “Gokarna” or ‘cow’s ear’, it is named after the mythological transformation of Lord Shiva into a form of a cow. The temple is believed to have been built in 4th century and is a popular destination for Shiva- devotees. Apart from that, Gokarna attractsContinue reading “Trip to Gokarna”
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