Author Archives: Currylines

About Currylines

A food and travel enthusiast who plays with words

Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary – Trip 2 and Trip 3

Posted on February 26, 2026 by Currylines

Feb 8th, 2026 and Feb 19th, 2026 The boat glides forward, its oars briskly slicing through the gently flowing waters of the Kaveri. We weave alongside mini islands … thickly vegetated mounds that rise out of the water and provide … Continue reading →

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The Pause, Camrose Estate – Sakleshpur

Posted on January 30, 2026 by Currylines

Jan 14th – 16th, 2026 Shall we start the New Year with a Pause … a true pause to stop and smell the roses? Well, the cliché takes on an almost literal meaning when you find yourself at The Pause … Continue reading →

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Sri Saumyakeshava Temple, Nagamangala, Mandya

Posted on December 20, 2025 by Currylines

Magnificence in stone … an apt way indeed, to express the gorgeousness of Hoysala temples of Karnataka. While the 3 temples at Belur, Halebidu and Somanathapura which are also recognized as UNESCO World Heritage sites, definitely are the most famous … Continue reading →

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Trishvam Symphony, Krishnagiri – Trip 2

Posted on November 29, 2025 by Currylines

Nov 16th, 17th 2025 When a place is so easily accessible, beautiful, comfortable, has a wide range of dishes to satiate the palate and is wonderful for a quick getaway, then it is exactly what I would choose to visit … Continue reading →

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Shampoo Ginger – Zingiber zerumbet

Posted on November 27, 2025 by Currylines

During my visit to the Trishvam Symphony resort in Krishnagiri, I had the pleasure of realizing that a large part of their well landscaped garden was dedicated to the prolifically growing Shampoo ginger shrub. The Zingiber zerumbet is also called … Continue reading →

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Palmyra sprout

Posted on November 25, 2025 by Currylines

I have always been fascinated by palm trees of every kind but the Palmyra palm in particular holds a special place for me, since its fruit is one of my favorites, donning different avatars in its various stages of life, … Continue reading →

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Bitter Gourd Mini

Posted on October 13, 2025 by Currylines

You either love it or hate it … it can leave you feeling better or bitter. Hint – this is a vegetable riddle and there are no prizes for guessing correctly because I know that hardly anyone will get the … Continue reading →

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TGI Redolent Resort, Coorg

Posted on October 2, 2025 by Currylines

Sep 27th – 29th, 2025 When you have the finest view of the resort right from your balcony, it’s tempting to spend most of your time simply letting nature serenade you with its rhythm, as you indulgently sink into a … Continue reading →

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Bandipur National Park – Jungle Safari

Posted on September 15, 2025 by Currylines

The flavor of the season was ‘Leopard’. Ever since I arrived at Dhole’s Den, the jungle lodge which was my launch pad for the upcoming safari in Bandipur National Park, all I heard were tales of how guests and guides … Continue reading →

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Dhole’s Den – Bandipur

Posted on September 14, 2025 by Currylines

Aug 31st – Sep 2nd, 2025 Hum aapke hain Cuon? A cheesy caption, you say? Well perhaps but this isn’t merely a pandering to my compulsion for wordplay (ok, maybe just a little) but is also a title that I … Continue reading →

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