Sri Krishna Dhyana Kendra in Mudipu, set on a sprawling, lush green hill, beckons the spiritual minded and nature lovers to immerse in peace. A dream come true of one Dr. Madan Mohan Naik in 2021, this meditation centre stands as a symbol of universal peace and integration of different religions, situated about 25 kms […]
Bangalore in Bloom – Flowering Trees In Bangalore In Summer
Bangalore welcomes summer each year with its flowering trees of various hues, blooming in full glory, beautifying the city. Most of the flowers of these trees make a dense cover over the treetops, dominating the scene with their splendid colours. Here are some of the flowering trees in Bangalore that paint a pretty picture of […]
Elephant Congregation In Kabini Backwaters – The Call Of The Wild!
Summer heralds the elephant congregation in Kabini backwaters, the much awaited annual phenomena that draws a lot of wildlife enthusiasts and tourists to the Kabini National Park. Scores of elephants gather at the Kabini backwaters during summer every year when the water level shrinks, enabling photographers, wildlife lovers and tourists to catch sight of Asia’s […]
Netrani Island,Murudeshwar – For The Adventurous Lot!
Netrani island, an island in Karnataka assumes the name ‘The Heart Shaped Island’ owing to its form that is naturally shaped like a heart. Located in the Arabian sea, about 19 kms from Murudeshwar, it is also called the Bajrangi island and Pigeon island. It is situated in Bhatkal taluk in Uttara Kannada district and […]
Uppinakudru Island – Of Scenic Splendour And Serenity
Uppinakudru as its name goes means ‘Island of Salt’, which was once a popular hub for salt and seafood trades. Uppinakudru island is situated 8.5 kms from Kundapura and 44 kms from Udupi in the Udupi district of Karnataka. It is located about 378 kms from Bangalore. Uppinakudru, the island village abounds in natural beauty […]
Bylakuppe – Where The Famed Namdroling Monastery Is!
Bylakuppe, the second largest Tibetan settlement in the world after Dharmshala is about 47 km from Madikeri, Kodagu/Coorg and 85 km from Mysore, Karnataka. It’s a Tibetan world by itself in India, with Tibetan flags fluttering in the breeze and Tibetan monks walking about. Bylakuppe is a home to over 70,000 Tibetans, who took refuge […]