Prologue This is a mildly written long stay travel experience when a person (I) forced to travel to a remote area on government duty. The place which was far flung,almost cut-off, unpredictable rains, fear of animals, food mismatch, less frequency of transport, completely alone climbing hills daily and so on so forth….. This is the […]
Author: Rakesh Rai
Thekkady- A not to miss place

Started from bangalore by Tutikoran exp 9.27 PM and reached Madurai at 7.20 AM on June,2013 and reached Madurai. Came out of rly station and contacted a travel agent in some shops just outside the railway station. With slight higgling he agreed for Rs.1500 taxi ( Tata Indica). Thekkady is about 137 KM( NH49, via […]
Bangalore- A trekkers delight

Was surfing the net to zero in on my next trekking expedition in Bangalore when I found this. Just couldn’t resist the temptation to share it. Here are some of the places that should be on your to do trekking list. Trek Distance from Bangalore Trek Length Trek time Difficulty l Permission required? Guide required? […]
Pearl Valley Muthyala Maduvu -Trekking treat

I had been reading on net about Muthyala Maduvu (Pearl Valley) for quite sometime. Finally on May 29, 2016, a Sunday to visit the place and end my curiosity. Here is brief of our journey. How to reach 33 KM from Silk Board via Anekal. From Anekal it is around 8 KM Why Name Pearl […]
Nandi Hills Calling

My first visit in 2006 to Nandi Hills was in a hurry because of which I really couldn’t enjoy the place. After a wait of 10 long years I finally happened to visit it again in April, 2016.The time was at my disposal. My catch during this visit: The places to visit here are […]
Western Europe – A memorable trip

Amazing Western Europe I have been travelling to Europe and South Asian countries frequently and some times for long durations so I am aware of the problems which Indians can face while travelling as tourist in these […]