Category Archives: Domestic travel

Mandaragiri Hill and Jain Temple, Tumkur

Posted on March 23, 2025 by Currylines

March 16th, 2025 Peacocks have always fascinated me with their regal bearing and vibrant and iridescent plumage. Hence I was quite delighted and intrigued when a few years ago I came across the captivating photograph of a beautiful temple which … Continue reading →

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Jayamangali Blackbuck Conservation Reserve, Tumkur

Posted on March 20, 2025 by Currylines

March 16th, 2025 If your Black Bu(i)ck can attain such lofty heights of ground clearance, would you call it ‘More bang for your Buck’? Well after a few bird photography jaunts with a friend of mine, this time we planned … Continue reading →

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TGI Star Holiday Resort – Yercaud

Posted on March 13, 2025 by Currylines

March 7th – 9th, 2025 Do you have an inclination for the Incline? Then join me on this little trip high up in the hills of the Eastern ghats of South India. The driveway slopes upwards, flanked by rows of … Continue reading →

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Kabini Jungle Safari at Nagarahole National Park – Round 2

Posted on February 27, 2025 by Currylines

Feb 18th, 2025 The Kabini jungle is special for me because this was where I had embarked on my first South Indian safari in October 2023 and where I had the intense pleasure of spotting tigers in 2 out of … Continue reading →

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Fireflies Kabini

Posted on February 26, 2025 by Currylines

Feb 17th – 19th, 2025 A river runs alongside it! Lush green sprawling lawns, multihued blossoms popping out startlingly from the monochromatic verdancy, glistening blue waters lapping the not-so-distant shores, all day long melodious background birdsong, tall shade trees with … Continue reading →

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Kokkarebellur Bird Habitat, Mandya district

Posted on February 23, 2025 by Currylines

Feb 5th, 2025 A sense of déjà vu comes over me as I gaze at the huge trees studded with flocks of magnificent Painted storks. I am excited to be able to witness yet again, a phenomenon of human and … Continue reading →

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Hadinaru Lake, Mysuru District

Posted on February 23, 2025 by Currylines

Feb 5th, 2025 In search of ‘Ansers’! When exotic visitors fly in all the way across 4500 km from Mongolia, then driving down 180 km from Bangalore is the least I can do to meet them and imprint them on … Continue reading →

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Soul Nest at Pyramid Valley International

Posted on January 31, 2025 by Currylines

Jan 24th – 26th, 2025 You have probably heard of Rooms with a view but have you ever experienced a Room with a Wow? Four giant swings dangle imposingly from the ceiling. A spectacular sight indeed, heralding my entry into … Continue reading →

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Pyramid Valley International

Posted on January 31, 2025 by Currylines

Jan 24th – 26th, 2025 The gigantic pyramid towers over the surroundings. Ensconced amidst lush greenery and picturesque landscapes, it stands silent and tall, providing a haven to all those who seek to meditate within its divine precincts. All around, … Continue reading →

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The Open Field – Ranchi, Jharkhand

Posted on November 30, 2024 by Currylines

There is an intense tingling in my being. My tongue has gone numb and I feel a sudden rush of saliva. My heart beats faster and I am nervous about what is going to happen next!!! No, I am not … Continue reading →

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