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Bidar Narasimha Swamy Temple: The Unique Cave Temple!
Bidar Narasimha Swamy temple, also known as the Narasimha Jharni or Narasimha Jharni cave temple, in Bidar, Karnataka is yet another unique temple of India. It is a cave temple where pilgrims will have to walk their way through a cave in water to worship Lord Narasimha. The Bidar Narasimha Swamy temple is at a […]
Hampi – The Heritage Site Of Architectural Wonder!
Hampi is a UNESCO World Heritage Site on the southern bank of the Tungabhadra river in the Vijayanagara district of Karnataka. It is a sheer delight for travellers, who have an eye for history and religion. The ancient ruins of the historic village of Hampi, which spreads over 4,100 hectares, are remnants of the glorious […]
Shivanasamudra Falls – The Fascinating Beauty Of The Twin Waterfalls!
Formed by the River Kaveri, Shivanasamudra falls is made up of the twin waterfalls, the Barachukki Falls in Kollegala and the Gaganachukki Falls in Malavalli. The Barachukki Falls plummet from a height of 69 metres and the Gaganachukki Falls from a height of 90 metres. Along the River Kaveri, the Shivanasamudra falls borders Malavali, Mandya, […]
Brahmana Prasadam, Bangalore – For Temple Style Brahmin Food!
With places to eat in plenty, Bangalore perpetually strives to please the palate of different people with diverse tastes. Brahmana Prasadam is one of the best vegetarian restaurants in Bangalore, which provides delicious temple style brahmin food. Brahmana Prasadam – It’s all about taste and tradition For those of us who wish to relish the […]
Navadurga: The Nine Hill Forts Around Bangalore
How many of us are aware of the Navadurga or the nine hill forts around Bangalore? They are historic symbols and important treks near Bangalore, all within a 100 km radius of the city. A few of these are popular, a few others that make up the group of nine hill forts around Bangalore are […]
Omkareshwara Temple, Coorg – A Temple With A Unique Structure
The Omkareshwara Temple is an ancient shrine dedicated to Lord Shiva. It is situated in the town of Madikeri in Coorg, Karnataka. The speciality of the temple is that its construction reflects a combination of Gothic and Islamic styles. It is a popular religious destination of Coorg. The temple draws a large number of tourists […]
Talacauvery/Talakaveri, Coorg – The Origin of River Kaveri
District: Kodagu/CoorgTown: Bhagamandala Talakaveri or Talacauvery is the place of origin of River Kaveri. It’s one of the must visit places when you holiday in Coorg. Apart from being a sacred place it is a scenic spot too. Talakaveri/Talacauvery lies in the Brahmagiri Hills, near Bhagamandala in the Kodagu/Coorg district of Karnataka. It lies at […]
All About Coorg Tourism For An Ideal Holiday
Undulating hills, sprawling grasslands, deep valleys, lush green environs, coffee plantations and spices makes the ‘Scotland of India,’ Coorg special. Situated at a height of 1,150, Coorg, officially known as Kodagu, is one of the most sought after hill stations of Karnataka. Here is all that you will want to know about Coorg tourism for […]
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 […]