2017-05-08 02:10
Date: 5th April 2017Visitors: Arun, Shilpi, Harsh, Muthusamy, Vijayalakshmi and SnehaTimings: 10 AM - 1:30 PM, 2:30 PM - 5:30 PM. last ticket will be issued at 1:15 and 5:15. Closed on Monda… Read More
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2017-05-07 13:50
Date: 5th April 2017Visitors: Arun, Shilpi, Harsh, Muthusamy, Vijayalakshmi and SnehaAfter coming back from the houseboat we went to the beach in alleppey. We reached at 9:30 AM and there wa… Read More
2017-05-05 16:20
Date: 4th April 2017 - 5th April 2017Travelers: Arun, Shilpi, Harsh, Muthusamy, Vijayalakshmi and SnehaTiming: 12 Noon on day 1 to 9 AM day 2.Fee: Covered as part of package.Boat name: Picka… Read More
2017-05-03 01:57
Date: 3rd April 2017Visitors: Arun, Shilpi, Harsh, Muthusamy, Vijayalakshmi and SnehaTiming: Kalaripayattu - 6PM to 7PM and Kathakali 7PM - 8PMFee: 200 Rs each. Children Free.After finishing… Read More
2017-05-01 17:18
Date: 3rd April 2017Visitors: Arun, Shilpi, Harsh, Muthusamy, Vijayalakshmi and SnehaTimings: 7:30AM, 9:30 AM, 11:15AM, 1:45PM, 3:30PM.Fee: Adult - 225, Child - 75, Camera 25.Boating at peri… Read More
2017-04-27 15:12
Date: 3rd April 2017Visitors: Arun, Shilpi and HarshTiming: Starts around 8 AM and goes up to 6 PM.Fee: 400Rs per person for twenty minute ride. 6 yr old free.We left munnar after breakfast… Read More
2017-04-27 02:20
Date: 2nd April 2017Visitors: Arun, Shilpi and HarshTiming: Entry open till 6 PM.Fee: Adult - Rs 25, Children - Rs 15 and Camera - Rs 15Top station is another tourist attraction in munnar. T… Read More
2017-04-27 01:21
Date: 2nd April 2017Visitors: Arun, Shilpi, Harsh, Muthusamy, Vijayalakshmi and SnehaFee: Car Parking Rs10.We reached Mattupetty dam around 11:30 AM after visiting flower garden. The place w… Read More
2017-04-26 02:59
Date: 1st April 2017 - 2nd April 2017The name munnar is synonymous to beautiful tea gardens on the hills. One could see the plants covering the hill like a carpet. Kannan Devan hills is the… Read More
2017-04-26 02:33
Date: 2nd April 2017Visitors: Arun, Shilpi, Harsh, Sneha, Muthusamy, VijayalakshmiTiming: 8:00 AM to 6:00 PMFee: Adult-30, Kids 6-12yrs -15, Camera-20Day 2 of munnar tour begun with visit to… Read More
2017-04-25 02:47
Date: 1st April 2017 - 2nd April 2017Our stay at munnar was in dream catcher plantation resort. The resort is located some 20Km from munnar town. We were skeptical initially as the resort wa… Read More
2017-04-23 15:41
Date: 1st April 2017Visitors: Arun, Shilpi, Harsh, Muthusamy, Vijayalakshmi and SnehaTiming: 9:15 AM to 4:40 PMFee: Rs 750 for 15 min, Max 5 people per ride including Kid.We reached close to… Read More
2017-04-23 13:34
Date: 2nd April 2017Visitors: Arun, Shilpi, Harsh, Muthusamy, Sneha, VijayalakshmiPlaces of interest: Kalady - Sri Adi Sankara birth place, Cheyyara water falls, Valara water falls, sp… Read More
2017-04-20 13:01
Date: 31st March 2017Visitors: Arun, Shilpi, Muthusamy, Vijayalakshmi, Harsh and SnehaTiming: 3 AM to 1:30 PM, 4:30 PM to 9:15 PMFee: NoneDeity: Lord KrishnaWe directly reached guruvayur tem… Read More
2017-04-20 12:35
Date: 30th March 2017 - 5th April 2017Travelers: Arun, Shilpi, Harsh, Muthusamy, Vijayalakshmi and SnehaTour operator: Paradise KeralaPlaces Covered: Guruvayur, Munnar, Thekkady, Alleppey an… Read More
2017-02-22 03:31
Date: 11th ad 12th Feb 2017Travelers: Arun, Shilpi and HarshMore info about the place in previous blog. We went for the nature walk with the property naturalist Muthu. At the start he told u… Read More
2017-02-19 11:19
Date: 11th and 12th Feb 2017Tourist: Arun, Shilpi and Harsh.Costs: 9900 per night for 3. All inclusive.After the back breaking drive from the check post to the resort we checked in and compl… Read More
2017-02-15 10:19
Date: 11th and 12th Feb 2017Visitors: Arun, Shilpi and HarshDistance: 265 Kms one wayFee: Toll at Nice road.Road Condition: Very Good.It was Harsh wish to stay in a tree house. After seeing… Read More
2017-02-10 04:21
Date: 29th Jan 2017Visitors: Arun, Shilpi and HarshTiming: 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM.Fee: Forest Entry - Adult 50 Ps (Yes paise), camera 25 Rs. View point: Rs 5 per… Read More
2017-02-05 14:19
Date: 28th Jan 2017Visitors: Arun, Shilpi and HarshFee: Special entrance 100 Rs per person else none.Timing: 6:00 AM to 12 Noon and 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM.We came back from Silver beach, Cuddal… Read More
2017-02-03 10:54
Date: 28th Jan 2017Visitors: Arun, Shilpi and HarshTiming: NAFee: Parking Rs 50The lesser popular beach is located in Cuddalore, 45 Kms from Chidambaram. We left hotel after 2 PM and reached… Read More
2017-02-03 04:03
Date: 28th and 29th Jan 2017Visitors: Arun, Shilpi and HarshDistance: 385 Kms one way.Toll Charges: 450 both ways.Route: Bengaluru - Salem - Viruthachalam - Bhuvanagiri - Chidambaram.Stay: H… Read More
2017-01-19 04:28
Date: 1st Jan 2017Visitors: Arun & Family, Hari & Family.Fee: Rs 5 entry, Rs 20 for 4 wheeler, Rs 10 for 2 wheeler.Timing: 10:00 AM to 6:00 PMDistance: 50 Kms from city.Hari called t… Read More
2017-01-13 08:51
Date: 27th Dec 2016Visitors: Arun, Shilpi, Muthusamy, Vijayalakshmi and HarshFee: Rs 50 for camera. Rs 5 per person if non Jain.After visiting Padutirupathi we set of to Moodabidri to see Th… Read More
2017-01-13 06:46
Date: 27th Dec 2016Visitors: Arun, Shilpi, Muthusamy, Vijayalakshmi and HarshFee: NoneTiming: 6:30 AM to 9:00 PMMain Deity: Lord VishnuSri Venkatarama temple is around 1.5 Kms from Hotel Pra… Read More
2017-01-10 16:27
Date: 26th Dec 2016Visitors: Arun, Shilpi, Muthusamy, Vijayalakshmi and HarshPlaces: Anekere lake, Manstambha, Anandhapadbanabha templeFee: None anywhereAfter visiting the chaturmukha basadi… Read More
2017-01-03 08:33
Date: 26th Dec 2016Visitors: Arun, Shilpi, Muthusamy, Vijayalakshmi and HarshTimings: Not sure.Fee: NoneAfter seeing Bahubali statue we went to Chaturmukha Basadi which is located around 1 K… Read More
2017-01-02 08:18
Date: 26th Dec 2016Visitors: Arun, Shilpi, Harsh, Muthusamy and VijayalakshmiFee: Parking Rs 50Timings: Not sure. Plan it for late evening or early morning to beat the heat.From Udupi Krishn… Read More
2016-12-30 05:22
Date: 26th Dec 2016Visitors: Arun, Shilpi, Muthusamy, Vijayalakshmi and HarshFee: NoneTimings: 5:00 AM to 9:00 PMAnadhana Timings: 12 Noon to 3:00 PM and 8:30 PM to 10:30 PMMain Deity: Lord… Read More
2016-12-30 03:46
Date: 25th Dec 2016Visitors: Arun, Shilpi, Muthusamy, Vijayalakshmi and HarshFee: None.Timings: 6:00 AM to 2:00 PM, 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM.Jagadguru Darshan: 10:30 AM to 12 Noon and 5:30 PM to 6… Read More
2016-12-29 04:49
Date: 25th Dec 2016Visitors: Arun. Shilpi, Muthusamy, Vijayalakshmi and HarshFamous for: Special natural drink.Cost: Rs 20Location: On the way to sringeri from Horanadu.After visiting Annapo… Read More
2016-12-28 13:33
Date: 25 Dec 2016Visitors: Arun, Shilpi, Muthusamy, Vijayalakshmi and HarshFee: None.Timings: 6:30 AM till 9:30 PMMain deity: Sri AnnapoorneshwariWe planned to visit Sringeri and other… Read More
2016-12-23 10:20
Date: 13th Nov 2016Visitors: Full Family.Fee: Rs 5 entry fee for Namada Chilume.Timings: 10 AM to 5 PM.Distance: Around 70Km from Bangalore.Road Condition: Very good.On a fine Sunday morning… Read More
2016-12-19 10:02
Date: 4th June 2016Adventurers: Arun, Shilpi, Sourav, Chintu, Chanchal, Swetha, Sarika, Meenakshi.Fee: Rs 1000 for two (Tandem) and Rs 600 for single.Timings: Starts at 7 AM.Duration: 3 min… Read More
2016-12-13 05:51
Date: 11th Dec 2016Visitors: Arun, Shilpi and HarshTiming: 6 AM to 9 PMFee: NoneDistance: 60 KmsRoad condition: Excellent NH 44 and then the road towards Nandhi hills in good.Main Deity: Lor… Read More
2016-06-10 10:18
Date: 27th May 2016Visitors: Full FamilyFee: Rs 500 per session.Timings: 10 AM to 8 PM. There are fixed time slots.Note: Mobiles allowed inside with fee of Rs 50.Took all the kids and… Read More
2016-05-12 10:52
Date: 24th April 2016Visitors: Arun and ShilpiFee: NoneTiming: 7:00 AM to 6:30 PMAfter the darshan at Sri Manjunatha Temple, Dharmasthala we went to visit the Bahubali vihar. The m… Read More
2016-05-02 11:00
Date: 24th April 2016Visitors: Arun and ShilpiFee: General None. Special entrance Rs250. Rs1000 for annadhanaMain deity: Lord ShivaAnother beautiful drive from subrahmanya to Dharmasthala. D… Read More
2016-04-28 11:56
Date: 23rd April 2016Visitors: Arun and ShilpiFee: None. Annadhana donations can be made in office if anyone interested. Rs 500 minimum. Two laddo and direct entry to temple skipping the que… Read More
2016-04-28 06:21
Date: 23rd April 2016Travelers: Arun and ShilpiDistance: 272 Kms one way.Route: Bangalore - Kunigal - Chanrayapattana - Holenarasipur - Bisle ghat view point.Route condition: Very good till… Read More
2016-04-22 11:18
Date: 9th April 2016Visitors: Arun, Shilpi, Harsh, Muthusamy and VijayalakshmiTimings: 8 AM to 6 PMFee: Adult-Rs30, 3 to 18 Yrs-Rs20, Camera Rs30, Video Rs50We left St Angelo fort to vi… Read More
2016-04-22 10:18
Date: 9th April 2016Visitors: Arun, Shilpi, Harsh, Muthusamy and VijayalakshmiTimings: 8 AM to 6 PMFee: Rs 30 for parkingOn day 2 again after playing for sometime in muzhappilangad beac… Read More
2016-04-20 07:57
Date: 8th April 2016 to 10th April 2016Travelers: Arun, Shilpi, Harsh, Muthusamy and VijayalakshmiFee: Rs 30. You can use the same coupon multiple times a day.Timings: None.The Samudra homes… Read More
2016-04-15 13:22
Date: 8th April to 10th AprilTravelers: Arun, Shilpi, Harsh, Muthusamy and Vijayalakshmi.Total Distance: 650KmsRoute: Karamadai - Anaikatti - Mannarkad - Kozhikode - MuzhuppilangadRoad… Read More
2016-03-10 04:38
Date: 14th Feb 2016Visitors: Arun, Shilpi and HarshThe last temple that we visited during our hassan trip. The twin temples is located in the Mosale village south of Hassan. The previous day… Read More
2016-03-07 10:47
Date: 14th Feb 2016Visitors: Arun, Shilpi and HarshTimings: Unsure. Someone from nearby houses should be able to help if reached at reasonable hours.Fee: None.Main Deity: Goddess Lakshmi.Lak… Read More
2016-03-04 10:31
Date: 14th Feb 2016Visitors: Arun, Shilpi and HarshTiming: Unsure. Open around 10 AM.Fee: None.Located mid way between Hoysaleswara and Kedareshwara temple is the 2 Jain Basadis. Parshvanath… Read More
2016-03-04 04:17
Date: 14th Feb 2016Visitors: Arun, Shilpi and HarshTiming: Unsure. Closed when we went around 9:30 AMFee: NoneLocated around a km from Hoysaleswara temple in Halebidu is the lesser know hoys… Read More
2016-03-02 13:06
Date: 14th Feb 2016Visitors: Arun, Shilpi and HarshPrevious 3 posts: Part 1, Part 2 and Part 3.Few more sculptures from the temple.Pierced stone windows commonly seen in Hoysala temple.Lord… Read More
2016-03-02 04:18
Date: 14th Feb 2016Visitors: Arun, Shilpi and HarshPart 1 and Part 2 has few more details about the Hoysaleswara temple in Halebidu. Few more pictures from the magnificent temple is given be… Read More
2016-02-29 11:47
Date: 14th Feb 2016Visitors: Arun, Shilpi and Harsh.My previous post on Hoysaleswara temple Halebidu has more details about the temple. This post will cover the relief work on the walls of t… Read More
2016-02-27 11:08
Date: 14th Feb 2016Visitors: Arun, Shilpi and HarshFee: Parking Rs50, Guide Rs250.Timings: Opens at 6:30 AMMain Deity: Lord Shiva.Day 2 of the trip started with visiting Hoysaleswara temple… Read More
2016-02-23 01:12
Date: 13th Feb 2016Visitors: Arun, Shilpi and HarshYou can read more about the chennakeshava temple in belur in my previous two posts part 1 and part 2.Few more intricate carvings in Ch… Read More
2016-02-22 04:03
Date: 13th Feb 2016Visitors: Arun, Shilpi and HarshThis post we will take a closer look and some of the carvings around the temple.See previous post for more details about the Chennakeshava… Read More
2016-02-19 14:39
Date: 13th Feb 2016Visitors: Arun, Shilpi and Harsh.Timing: 7:30 AM to 7:30 PM.Fee: None for entry. Rs300 for Guide. Rs20 for camera inside the temple. Rs10 for shoe keeping.Main Deity: Lord… Read More
2016-02-19 00:38
Date: 13th Feb 2016Visitors: Arun, Shilpi and HarshFee: None.Main Deity: Lord VishnuFrom Haranahalli we were searching for the Mosale twin temples but after some circus we found we had reach… Read More
2016-02-19 00:30
Date: 13th Feb 2016Visitors: Arun, Shilpi and Harsh.Timing: 7:30 AM to 7:30 PM.Fee: None for entry. Rs300 for Guide. Rs20 for camera inside the temple. Rs10 for shoe keeping.Main Deity: Lord… Read More
2016-02-17 08:14
Date: 13th Feb 2016Visitors: Arun, Shilpi and HarshTimings: Same as Lakshminarashimha temple.Fee: None.Main Deity: Lord Shiva.We inquired about someshvara temple to the priest at lakshminara… Read More
2016-02-16 10:59
Date: 13th Feb 2016Visitors: Arun, Shilpi and harshTimings: None written anywhere. However the priest lives near by and if you reach there at reasonable hours he can open the doors.Fee: None… Read More
2016-02-15 09:20
Date: 13 Feb 2016 to 14 Feb 2016Travelers: Arun, Shilpi and HarshTotal Distance: 567.7 KmsAverage Mileage: 18.8Road Condition: Very good highway till Hassan. Bad patches on NH234 as its unde… Read More
2016-01-29 00:43
Sunrise seen from home.My post for Skywatch FridayThoughts, comments and suggestions?. Please share it if you like Read More
2016-01-28 14:32
Kindling the fire to cook pongal on the festive day.Thoughts, comments and suggestions?. Please share it if you like Read More
2016-01-25 07:36
Date: 3rd Jan 2016Visitors: Arun, Shilpi, Harsh, Muthusamy and Vijayalakshmi.Last day of our trichy trip. We checked out from the hotel early as we wanted to cross the Krishnagiri and Dharma… Read More
2016-01-24 00:57
Date: 2nd Jan 2016Visitors: Arun and Shilpi.After visiting Jambukeshwara temple, Thiruvanaikaval we went back to the room. Everyone was tired because of getting very early to visit Srirangam… Read More
2016-01-23 10:52
Date: 2nd Jan 2016Visitors: Arun, Shilpi, Harsh, Muthusamy and Vijayalakshmi.Fee: Camera 50, Special entrance Rs 10 and Rs25Jambukeswarar temple is located 4Kms from Srirangam Ranganathaswa… Read More
2016-01-21 00:25
Date: 2nd Jan 2016Visitors: Arun, Shilpi, Harsh, Muthusamy and VijayalakshmiFee: Camera Rs 50, View point Rs 20.Day 3 of our Trichy trip and first stop was at the famous Ranganathaswamy temp… Read More
2016-01-20 01:32
Date: 1st Jan 2016Visitors: Arun, Shilpi, Harsh, Muthusamy and Vijayalakshmi.Fee: None.After visiting Pundarikakshan Perumal Temple, Thiruvellarai we went back to the hotel and rested f… Read More
2016-01-19 04:58
Date: 1st Jan 2016Visitors: Arun, Shilpi, Harsh, Muthusamy and VijayalakshmiFee: NoneAfter visiting and experienceing the pot making we planned to go back to the room and take rest for a whi… Read More
2016-01-13 09:03
Date: 1st Jan 2016While coming back from Pundarikakshan Perumal Temple, Thiruvellarai we saw this couple Dharmaraj and Rasathi making clay pots outside their home. We stopped to look at… Read More
2016-01-13 08:45
Date: 6th Dec 2015Visitors: Arun, Shilpi, Harsh, Chamraj, Poornima and Aditi.Timings: 5:30 AM to 12:30 PM, 3:30 to 9:30 PMFee: General Free, Special entrance Rs 20 and Rs 250.Route: Bengalur… Read More
2016-01-12 14:37
Date: 1st Jan 2016Visitors: Arun, Shilpi, Harsh, Muthusamy and Vijayalakshmi.Fee: None.From Gneelivaneswarar Temple, Thiruppainjeeli we next went to pundarikakshan temple in Thiruvellar… Read More
2016-01-11 07:47
Date: 1st Jan 2016Visitors: Arun, Shilpi, Harsh, Muthusamy and VijayalakshmiFee: Parking Rs 25. Entry Free.We started of our 2016 with visit to the Gneelivaneswarar temple 20Kms from Trichy… Read More
2016-01-08 03:27
Date: 31st Dec 2015Visitors: Arun, Shilpi, Muthusamy, Vijayalakshmi and HarshFee: None for the temple. Car parking there is a fee.Timings: 6 AM to 1 PM and 3:30 PM to 9 PM.From Prasanna Vekn… Read More
2016-01-07 23:52
Date: 31st Dec 2015Visitors: Arun, Shilpi, Muthusamy, Vijayalakshmi and HarshFee: Camera Rs100.After having darshan at Vayalur Murugan temple we went to Woraiyur to Vekkali amman temple. The… Read More
2016-01-06 09:18
Date: 31st Dec 2015Visitors: Arun, Shilpi, Muthusamy, Vijayalakshmi and HarshEntry Fee: General entry Rs 2 and Special Entry Rs 5. Camera Rs 20After a nice drive from bengaluru we reached Gu… Read More
2016-01-05 09:32
Date: 31 Dec 2015 - 3 Jan 2016Travelers: Arun, Shilpi, Muthusamy, Vijayalakshmi and HarshTotal Distance: 937 KmsRoad Condition: Excellent till Namakkal and then on Good 2 lane road.Stay: Hot… Read More
2015-12-30 01:05
Date: 19th Dec 2015Foodies: Arun, Shilpi and harshCost for 2: 120 ApproxTiming: 12 Noon to 3 PM. Closed on Sunday.Location: Jayanagar 7th block.Wait time: NoneSpecialty: PuliyogereRead about… Read More
2015-12-28 06:33
Date: 13th Dec 2015Visitors: Arun, Naveen, Abhilash, Sunil and RajneeshTimings: - Fee: None.Located 18kms from Sanchi is the Udayagiri caves. The route was through a small village and though… Read More
2015-12-28 03:13
Date: 13th Dec 2015Visitors: Arun, Rajneesh, Abhilash, Sunil and NaveenTimings: Same as Stupa timingFee: NoneThe Chetiyagiri Vihar is a temple which was founded by the Mahabodhi society of s… Read More
2015-12-24 09:14
Date: 13th Dec 2015Visitors: Arun, Sunil, Rajneesh, Abhilash and NaveenTimings: Sunrise to Sunset on all days. Exact timings not mentioned.Fee: Rs 10 for Indians and SAARC nationals. Others… Read More
2015-12-24 01:22
Date: 13th Dec 2015Visitors: Arun, Sunil, Rajneesh, Abhilash and Naveen.Timings: None. Just on the road to Sanchi.Fee: None.This invisible line gave me more excitement than 200 acre Ind… Read More
2015-12-22 08:46
Date: 12th Dec 2015Visitors: Arun, Naveen, Abhilash, Sunil and RajneeshTimings: Summer - 5:30 to 11:30 and 4:00 to 9:00. … Read More
2015-12-21 11:03
Date: 12th Dec 2015Visitors: Arun, Abhilash, Rajneesh, Naveen, and Sunil.Timings: -Fee: NoneAfter Mauna Bhan Ki Tekri we visited the Taj-ul-Ma… Read More
2015-12-20 07:36
Date: 12th Dec 2015Visitors: Arun, Rajneesh, Naveen, Sunil and AbhilashTimings: 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM. 1:00 to 3:30 closed. Rope way open full d… Read More
2015-12-18 11:13
Date: 12th Dec 2015Visitors: Arun, Sunil, Abhilash, Naveen and RajneeshTimings: 10:00 AM to 5:30 PM during 1st Sep to 28th Feb. … Read More
2015-12-18 03:30
Date: 12th Dec 2015Visitors: Arun, Naveen, Rajneesh, Abhilash and Sunil.Timings: 6:30 to 6:30 13th Aug to 31st Oct. … Read More
2015-12-16 11:20
Date: 10th Dec 2015Travelers: Arun, Abhilash, Ankit, Naveen and SunilCost: Rs 2535 for AC 3 tier.Travel Time: Actual 26 Hrs (for us 29).Distance to Bhopal from Bengaluru: 1670 KmsLuckily Ank… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
Date: 28th Nov 2015Visitors: Arun, Shilpi and HarshFee: NoneAfter visiting Betrayaswamy temple, Panchapalli dam and Gavi sree lakshminarashimha swamy temple we went to Thorapalli to see the… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
Date: 28th Nov 2015Visitors: Arun, Shilpi and HarshFee: NothingAfter visiting panchapalli dam we decided to visit the Gavi sree lakshmi narashimhaswamy temple. This cave temple is located on… Read More
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