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Soul Nest at Pyramid Valley International – Trip 2

Posted on July 29, 2026 by Currylines

Jul 11th – 13th, 2026 The instructor’s soothing voice washes over the audience, holding them in rapt attention inside the womb of a mega pyramid, a gigantic structure which has been specifically designed to induce optimal focus in those who … Continue reading →

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Avathihalli Railway Station Silk museum And Other Station Restorations By INTACH

Posted on July 26, 2026 by Currylines

July 2nd, 2026 A cloudy morning, gentle diffused sunlight and the aura of nostalgic heritage greets me as I stand before a relic of a bygone era that has been lovingly coaxed back to life. I am in the precincts … Continue reading →

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Mayasandra Lake, Bangalore

Posted on January 31, 2026 by Currylines

Jan 18th, 2026  I am greeted by the breathtaking spectacle of European Bee-eaters (Merops apiaster) lined up row after vibrant row, brilliantly adorning the branches of a few isolated dry and leafless trees.  I marvel at the sight of these … 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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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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Maddu thoppu – Justicia Wynaadensis

Posted on July 26, 2025 by Currylines

The bright green leaves bubble and boil in my pot of water and the colorless liquid miraculously and rapidly transforms into a brilliant indigo hue. Justicia Wynaadensis is performing its magic in my kitchen and I am transfixed by the … Continue reading →

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