Category SightSeeing

The quickest escape from Bangalore – Omkar Hills

Place: Omkar Hills, Bangalore. Distance: 20 x 2 = 40 km Type: Temple Ideal for: Friends & Family Omkar hills – As the name itself contains the spiritual incantation “OM”, so is the place – an abode of spirituality and peace.…

Hogenakkal waterfalls – Niagara Falls of India

Place: Hogenakkal waterfalls, Tamilnadu Distance: 126 km from Bangalore Type: Waterfalls, sightseeing Ideal for: Family and Friends Best time to Visit:  July to December Tamil Nadu roads always fascinate me, the countryside roads covered by trees on both the sides are serene to ride.…

Dandeli day 3 – Timber depot and Jacuzzi bath

Place: Govt Timber depot and Kali river, Dandeli Distance:  472 km from Bangalore Type: Bird Photography, Sightseeing, and Waterbody Ideal for:  Friends and Family It is my day-3 at Dandeli if you haven’t read the previous day posts then do…

Dandeli Day 2 – Syntheri Rocks and Dandeli Jungle Camp

Place: Syntheri Rocks and Dandeli Jungle Camp, Dandeli Distance:  472 km from Bangalore Type:  Bird Photography, Sightseeing, and Waterbody Ideal for:  Friends and Family The previous day was filled with adventure with Rafting in Kali River and spotting many species of…

Dandeli Day 1 – Old Magazine House and Rafting in Kali River

Place: Old Magazine House and Kali River, Dandeli Distance:  472 km from Bangalore Type:  Bird Watching, Photography, and Watersports Ideal for:  Friends and Family With its dense forest, enchanting river, fascinating resorts, thrilling rafting, chirping birds and wildlife, Dandeli is…

Nandi Hills – A visit at Evening 20/11/2016

Place: Nandi Hills, Chikkaballapur, Karnataka Distance:   62 km from Bangalore Type:          Sightseeing, Hill Ideal for:   Friends and Family I had been to Nandi hills an infinite number of times. But had never visited in the evening especially…

Pondicherry – Auroville, Beaches and French Colony

Place: Puducherry / Pondicherry / Pondy Distance: 300 km from Bangalore Type: Beach Ideal for: Friends and couples Budget: 2500/head It was the time for back to back trips this month. I received a call from RV friends who were…

Wayanad – Riding into God’s own country 01/10/1016

Place: Wayanad, Kerala Distance: 700 km round trip Type: Hill station, Waterfalls Ideal for: Friends and family Bikes: Avenger, Bullet, CBR, pulsar, Apache Crew: 7 BTC members While I was casually checking my Facebook feed, I noticed an event – Bike ride to Wayanad arranged…

Avalabetta Hilltop – Story of a wanderer 10/04/2016

Place: Avalabetta Hilltop, Chikballapura, Karnataka Distance:  93x 2 = 186  km Type: Hilltop Terrain: Hilltop with stairs Riding time: 2 hrs one way Ideal for: Weekend Getaways, Family Picnic Bike: Bajaj Avenger 220cc Crew: Solo ride Best of the beast:…

Madikere – The dark[dry] side Madikeri 25/12/2015

Places Visited: Bhagamandala, Talakaveri, Madikeri Fort, Raja’s seat, Mandalpatti, Dubare, Abbey Falls, Kaveri Nisargadhama, Madikeri. Distance: 800 km round trip Transportation: Tavera Crew:  Sachin, Vijay, Suma, Shri, Sharan, Atma and Sagar (Myself) Type: Sight Seeing Ideal for: Friends & Family…