Top 10 Tourist Places in Karnataka: A Traveler’s Guide

January 4, 2025Posted inIndia, South India
Karnataka perfectly balances the old and the new, from exploring the beautiful hill stations of Coorg surrounded by sprawling coffee plantations to visiting the mystical ruins of Hampi. Travelers also love soaking up the sun on the beaches of Gokarna or even visiting Chikmagalur for a laid-back feel, nature walks,…
Best Places to Visit in South India in December

Best Places to Visit in South India in December: Top 32 

October 25, 2024Posted inSouth India
Whether you’re an adventure seeker or a history buff, the best places to visit South India in December have something for you. From the tea estates of Coorg to the opulent mansions of Chettinad, and from the wildlife reserves in Karnataka, the region boasts spectacular natural beauty and rich cultural…
Chettinad – A Region in its Own

Chettinad – A Region in its Own

September 6, 2019Posted inSouth India
Chettinad came in bits and pieces over the years. It came through sights and smells and it came through stories. Stories that I read in travel magazines, but more so from people who had been there. Stories which spoke more in expressions than in words. Much like traveling in Chettinad…
The Malabar Introduction

The Malabar Introduction

August 22, 2019Posted inSouth India
On my first journey to Kerala, I was seated opposite a monk. The train whooshed out of the Mangalore station and even before we had left the city limits, the monk untied the strings of his lunch box. His lunch, a mix of raw veggies and fruits was neatly wrapped…