Rock climbing in Ramanagara is an activity every adventure buff should try. Located just about 50 km from Bangalore, Ramanagara is a very popular rock climbing destination in Karnataka. The town is also a very famous silk production center in the country and is therefore also called as Silk Town. The landscape of the region is […]
Shree Kabbalamma Temple, Ramanagra
The rocky hills of Ramanagra were the stage for one of India’s most iconic movies and today are a favoured trekking and adventure sports destination. But this scenic and desolate looking wild expanse is also home to one of the most enigmatic shrines in Karnataka – Shree Kabbalamma Temple which is dedicated to Goddess Shakti […]
Channapatna – The Toy Land of Karnataka
The incredible streets of Channapatana are filled with the colorful wooden toys which one cannot find anywhere else. The small town produces ample wooden toys which are so unique and showcases the unblemished talent of the craftsmen. In Kannada, the place is known as Gombegala nagara which means “town of toys”. The Channapatna town is […]
Ramanagara – A Whimsical Land of Movies
Ramanagara as we know it today would probably never have the same appeal if Sholay was not shot there. The film was iconic and the iconic status rubbed off on Ramanagaraor Ramgarh as it is known in the film. Sholay was not, however, the first film that showcased the earthy appeal of the area. David […]
Arkavathy Dam, Kanakapura, Ramanagara
Arkavathi Dam is built across the river Arkavathi, a tributary of the river Kaveri. Located near the Kanakapura town in the Ramanagara district of Karnataka, the dam helps in the irrigation of the nearby areas. The dam is a recent structure, built in the year 2004. The reservoir has a length of 720 meters. The […]
