Hampi, Vijayanagara Empire - Part 1 Started the next day with Achutharaya temple walk, it is like walking from one village to another. But with the difference that it is all ruins and one has to imagine a rich village there. When you are there for few hours, this is not difficult. We start imagining … Continue reading Hampi, Vijayanagara Empire – Part 2
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Hampi, Vijayanagara Empire – Part 1
Having read about Vijaya nagara empire, Hampi was an eagerly awaited trip. Hampi is close to 12 hours trip from Chennai . We put a stop at Bangalore, then resume the journey next day. From bangalore to Hampi through Tumkur was a smooth journey with neatly laid roads. Reaching Hampi in the evening, we decided … Continue reading Hampi, Vijayanagara Empire – Part 1
Trip to Pulicat Lake
This was long pending trip since the monsoon. Finally went in the first week of Feb to see the lake mostly dried out and empty. Pulicat lake is filled with monsoon water from 3 different lakes of Tamil Nadu and Andhra. It slowly drains to the Bay of Bengal in few months. When we went, … Continue reading Trip to Pulicat Lake
Trip to Vedanthangal
This is my second trip to Vedanthangal. Previous visit was close to 10 years back but then, the place remains the same and its serenity is maintained. We were there in the evening and the place was buzzing with birds. People over there say there must be around 40K birds, most of which are migrated … Continue reading Trip to Vedanthangal
Trip to Munnar – Part 3
Day 3 started with visit to Spice Garden at 'Greenland spices and ayurvedics'. There are many spice gardens in this surrounding and all has guided tour of the garden. Our guide walked us through different spice, herbs and medicinal plants in the garden. Starting with Pepper, Elachi,Cocoa, Sithirathai (Lesser galangal), Nutmeg, Kalvaazhai, medicinal turmeric, clove … Continue reading Trip to Munnar – Part 3
Trip to Munnar – Part 1
Its been some time that we travelled. Covid paused many things, one of it - Trips. Was in Munnar for few days trip. Glad to see, tourist spots are back to pre-covid days. Hopefully this remains (lock down news already popping in!). First day (after all internal struggles, i wonder how couple with kids travel … Continue reading Trip to Munnar – Part 1
Trip to Munnar – Part 2
Day 2 started a bit early with first stop as Mattupetty dam. Munnar has a small town at center and rest of the tourist places are surrounded across directions. Roads are narrow and driving is a real skill here. Hiring a local driver always helps in mountains. They give better guidance on the routes and … Continue reading Trip to Munnar – Part 2
ஏற்காடு, தாரமங்கலம் கைலாசநாதர் கோவில்
இரண்டு நாட்கள் ஏற்காடு பயணம். முதல் நாள், இரண்டு ஆண்டுக்கு முன் சென்ற பயணத்தில் பார்த்த அதே இடங்கள் சென்றோம் (லேடீஸ் சீட், ஜென்ட்ஸ் சீட், சேவராயன் கோவில்). கண்களில் பதிந்த காட்சிகள். பார்க்கும் முன் கண்முன்னே வந்தன. இங்கு ஏன் தேயிலை பயிரிடப்படுவதில்லை என்று தெரியவில்லை, அதிகமாக காபி தோட்டங்களை பார்க்க முடிகிறது. அதுவும் இப்பொது பூக்கும் பருவம். முதல் முறை காபி பூக்களை பாக்கிறோம். செடி நெடுக பூத்திருந்தது. மல்லி போன்ற தோற்றம், மல்லிக்கு … Continue reading ஏற்காடு, தாரமங்கலம் கைலாசநாதர் கோவில்
Trip to Kaveri Crossing – 1 (Vendipalayam Barrage)
Since reading the book about Kaveri, marked places that are of historical importance on the river shore. Those are mostly ancient temples, bridges, falls and confluences. While this one is not of historic importance but a crossing near Erode on the river Kaveri. It is the next roadway bridge after Bhavani Kooduthurai, the familiar railway … Continue reading Trip to Kaveri Crossing – 1 (Vendipalayam Barrage)
Stop at KRP dam
On the way back home, we stopped at Krishnagiri dam for sight seeing. It’s 4 km from the highway and few kms before Krishnagiri junction. Monkeys welcomed us in the ticket counter, paying the entrance fee we stopped in front of the park. Park is at the front side of dam, well maintained and large … Continue reading Stop at KRP dam
நான்.. இன்று.. என் பார்வையில்... 