Karnataka

Hit the offbeaten track from Gokarna to meet a 'small wonder'! This 'small wonder' is a hamlet called Mirjan in the interiors of North Canara (Uttara Karnataka). What seems to be a tranquil place today was once a busy port. You ...

Two places strike our mind the moment we say 'Mysore', the erstwhile Mysore Palace and the Mysore Zoo! The first stop will always be the 'Mysore Zoo' as it attracts people of all age groups. How can we forget the giraffes ...

Did you know that the city of Bengaluru existed even before Kempegowda I made it the capital of his kingdom? Yes, an inscription in the ancient Nageshwara Temple in Bengaluru mentions the existence of the city during 890 AD. Nageshwara or ...

Who doesn't like the tang of wine?! Think of a morning stroll through the never ending vineyards, savouring the flavour of top notch wines! That is what awaits you in the outskirts of Bangalore. Wine tour in Ramanagara is one such ...

Karnataka has a long history with forts. The state is renowned in the tourism circuit for its forts which dates back to centuries. These forts, with unique and exemplary architecture, reflects the glory of the ancient dynasties! Amongst the most famous ...

Put some fuel into your creativity and imagine the ancient India! Just think about all the heritage structures we can see today along with the historical description of the provinces you have read or heard of! It gives a sense of ...

Moharram is celebrated as the first day of the New Year according to the Islamic Calender. It is one of the auspicious months for Muslims. It is observed in many ways and has different traditions. On the eve of such a ...

This month, and particularly this International Women's Day (8th March), is a time to celebrate the most influential and incredible women in our world and all they've done to further women's rights and equality. Having said that, International Women's Day is ...

Coorg was named as the 'Scotland of India' during the time of the British. The beauty of this region is well-preserved albeit the surge of urbanisation. Kodagu or Coorg is one beloved tourist destination which always remains on top of travel ...

Art has no boundaries, it is a world in itself! A sculptor is an artist, an actor is an artist and even those who do embroidery are artists. Not everyone can be that creative and talented, it is truly a god's ...

It is Dusshera time in India and that means a lot of holidays and long weekends. Yay! The fun part is not just children but even adults will get some days off work. Kids will surely be in a happy phase ...

On the picturesque banks of Tunga river, the first matha of Advaita Philosophy was established by Sri Sankaracharya. It is from then Sri Sringeri Sharada Peetha has been one of the prominent holy places in Karnataka. The hill town of Shringeri ...