This place is of historical importance to Karnataka as much as to locals of the area since it holds the name in our religious scriptures as Ekchakrapura (एकचक्रपुरा). This is where Pandavas lived for a year during agyaatvaas (अज्ञात वास) and Bakasur was killed here. It is also famous that Sri Amaranarayana Swamy Temple has […]
Karnataka
Gudibande Fort
Where it is – Chickballapur Distt, 100 KM from Bengaluru, Karnataka. Time to climb the fort- 1 hour 15 minutes. 1.5 KM steep. 750 steps. Tough. Time to spend – 2 to 3 hours. Drive time- one way 2.15 hrs. Till end good road. What to see – One Lakes, reservoir, hillocks, Medieval temple, trekking. […]
Devarayana Durga Hills – Reminds Yelagiri
Time to spend – 4 to 5 hours. Distance – 80 KM from Bengaluru. Drive time- one way 2.15 hrs. What to see – Lakes, forest, hillocks, deer park, ancient temples and unlimited trekking. Completely plastic free zone. Where to stay – No hotels or restaurants nearby. My Rating – 4/5 Of course, this place […]
Chhota Ladakh- A virgin camping
सफर के इक नया सिलसिला बनाना है , अब आसमाँ तक नया रास्ता बनाना है! Time to spend – 3 hours. Distance – 65 KM from Bengaluru. Drive time – one way 2.00 hrs. What to see – Nothing special. Only a water body. Solitude and good for camping and picnic. Where to stay – […]
Vijayapura (Bijapur)- The ruins of Adil Shahi
Recommended duration One day if you want to see only popular monuments like Gol Gumbaz, Ibrahim Rauza, Bara Kaman, Malik-e-Maidan cannon, two days if you want to see all other monuments mentioned here. Day 1 : 1 PM to 6 PM Kumatgi (Summer Palace) – Jahan Begum Tomb – Chhota Gumbaz (Ain-ul-Mulk Tomb) – Jumma […]
Chitradurga Fort- An anthology of travel experience
Recommended duration : 3.5 hours. I suggest to stay here for a day at KSTDC Mayura Yatri Niwas and try hands on fort trekking next day morning. The fort opens at 6 AM. Seen many forts but this is a unique fort. If you are interested in long drive and trekking, Staying in a cool […]