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Kabini Jungle Safari at Nagarahole National Park

Tiger Tiger burning bright  In the sunny afternoon light (with due apologies to William Blake, with whose poem I am messing 😉) She glided out into the glade, from deep within the dense woods. I had come for her but … Continue reading

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RathnaPrabha Farm

The lone tree stands sentinel, its barren arms dramatically reaching out to the sky, as if frantically beseeching its avian guests to adorn its starkness. And as if unable to refuse the compelling plea, birds of several species obligingly descend … Continue reading

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Channapatna the Toy Land

Channapatna, our very own Toy Land Hurtling down the highway flanked by rows upon rows of shops sporting colorful wooden toys, briefly halting there to pick up a few of the objects that greatly tempt with their brightly colored presence … Continue reading

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World Folklore Day at Janapada Loka – Ramanagara

Step back into the days of yore, Enter the world of rural folklore Throbbing drumbeats, high pitched melodies from quaint instruments and performers in vibrant costumes animatedly prancing around, creating a highly captivating festive atmosphere … this was the scene … Continue reading

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Ayatana Coorg

The air is thick with the high pitched buzz of countless cicadas. The strident chorus dominates the atmosphere and reverberates through the forest. The crescendo is unwavering and it is as if every cicada is contributing its mite and might … Continue reading

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PK Ponnappa’s Court – Homestay

If you accuse me of advocating this homestay, I will say Guilty as charged! It’s charm is all there in Black and White, ensconced in liberal swathes of luxuriant green and I can prove it in Court! If you are … Continue reading

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Strelitzia Villas – Luxury Homestay

To describe it a piece of Paradise would sound clichéd but I cannot think of a more fitting line for the aptly named luxury homestay, Strelitzia Villas at Paradise Plantation. These are a set of luxury villas tucked away in … Continue reading

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Chiguru Farm – Experiences

In my life as a travel blogger, I have visited several resorts of varying sizes and a range of potential for tourism experiences but the relatively small and rustically simple 15 acre Chiguru farm blew me away with the sheer … Continue reading

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Chiguru Farm – Cuisine

Food is always the most exciting part of my travel blogs and when the cuisine is traditional and regional and rustic, then my joy (and jaw) goes into overdrive 😀 The primary focus in Chiguru farm, is on authentic local … Continue reading

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Chiguru Farm – An Overview

I was supposed to visit Chiguru Farm in March and March is when I did visit … but the first March was 2020 and the next was 2021, a whole year later. It was eerie, as if time had had … Continue reading

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