Karnataka

Nestled along the Arabian Sea coast in North Karnataka, Gokarna is where spirituality meets slow coastal life. Known for its ancient Shiva temple, hidden beaches, scenic cliffside trails, and relaxed vibe, this small town has evolved from a pilgrimage destination into one of India’s favorite beach getaways. Unlike the bustling beaches of Goa, Gokarna offers a quieter and more laid-back experience. Whether you are looking […]

Giant Black Rock Formations, Mythology, and Trekking in the Western Ghats Deep inside the forests of the Western Ghats lies one of Karnataka’s most unusual natural wonders. Yana is famous for its towering black rock formations, cave-like passages, ancient Shiva temple, and fascinating connection to the legend of Bhasmasura. Located in Uttara Kannada district, around 50 km from Gokarna and about 40 km from Sirsi, […]

Deep within the forests of Uttara Kannada lies one of Karnataka’s most unusual heritage sites. Unlike traditional temples built with stone walls and towering gopurams, Sahasralinga is found in the middle of a flowing river. Located near Sirsi, Sahasralinga is famous for hundreds of Shiva Lingas and Nandi sculptures carved directly into the rocky bed of the Shalmala River. Surrounded by forests and peaceful countryside, […]

A peaceful river island near KushalnagarCauvery Nisargadhama is a scenic river island located near Kushalnagar, about 30 km from Madikeri. Surrounded by the tranquil waters of the Cauvery River, this eco-tourism destination is known for its lush greenery, bamboo groves, and relaxed picnic vibe. Accessible via a hanging bridge, the island offers a quick nature escape—perfect for families, road-trippers, and anyone looking to slow down […]

“Three Cheers for our group” shouted Shreyas. “Hip Hip……” “Hurrayyyy” “Hip Hip……” “Hurrayyyy” “Hip Hip……” “Hurrayyyyyyyyyyyyy” Since we made it to final destination of our eventful and memorable monsoon trek… Yes. We made it, despite heavy rain. We made it, even though it was dark. We made it, in spite of getting lost. We made it. It was 12:45pm and we were about to start […]

Badami is a beautiful town located at about 450 km from Bangalore and Hyderabad. It used to be the capital of Chalukya Kingdom during 5th and 7th Centuries. While the region was ruled by several other dynasties, including the Vijayanagar empire, and the Marathas, it is the heritage of the Chalukya dynasty that still stands out at Badami. The Chalukya dynasty had a huge encouragement […]

Pattadakal is situated along the banks of River Malaprabha, and is about 10 km from Aihole. Similar to Aihole, Pattadakal is archeological paradise, with several temples built in Chalukya style. After few experimental temples were built at Aihole to stabilize on the Chalukyan style, most temples at Pattadakal were built, and hence it richly shows up on every temple is this town. Mallikarjuna and Kashi […]

Aihole is a small temple town situated on the banks of Malaprabha River, and is known as “cradle of temple architecture”. This town has about 125 temples that are dated back to 5th Century. The temples were built by the Chalukya dynasty during 5-6th Century. First few temples were built as an experiment to build a “Chalukya-style” temple. After few “experimental” temples, the artisans then […]

Bagalkot or Bagalakote is a district in North Karnataka that has a rich historical significance. Bagalkot was the capital of Chalukya kingdom. There are several historical stories that connects Bagalkot. According to legend, this town used to be ruled by Ravana, the king of Lanka. He had gifted this town to his musicians (called Bhajantries). Another story says that this town was gifted by one of the Bijapur […]