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Back on the saddle

February 27, 2008 Prashanth M Karnataka

It was high time I got back on the saddle. It had been a long while since I rode out of town on a long ride. Last time it was a two-day ride to Madikeri. Now I’m heading west, towards…

Sringeri

February 22, 2008 Prashanth M Chikkamagalur, Karnataka

Photos from my recent visit to Sringeri, Goddess Sharada’s abode. Nothing much to say from my side, enjoy the photos 🙂 You can find more details about Sringeri and it’s history on the Sringeri Peetha website

Best part of the trek

February 18, 2008 Prashanth M Karnataka

Just back from Sharavathi valley after a two-day adventurous exploratory trek, from Kanoor to Nagavalli. Though Kanoor – Doctor mane (Doctor’s house) – Kanoor Kote (Kanoor Fort) is a known explored trek path, we kept Kanoor as starting point and…

Virupapura: A tale from Ramayana

February 6, 2008 Prashanth M Karnataka

Virupapura hillock and the stone mantapa Virupapura, one of the few places that I have visited countless number of times, is a tiny village which has a story linked to Ramayana. Situated around 75 KMs from Bangalore and a stone’s…

A Visit to Mallalli Falls

November 27, 2007 Prashanth M Karnataka

After a disappointing day the previous day, we woke up to witness a beautiful & peaceful morning. All of us were in a good mood for two reasons. One, rain god was in a good mood and spared us from…

Kumara Parvatha – Unfinished task

November 19, 2007 Prashanth M Karnataka

My third visit to Western Ghats in less than two months period. First one to Sharavathi valley & next one to Kudremukha range. This time we were heading towards Kumara Parvatha or Pushpagiri, which marks as a boundary to Kodagu…

A Short Trek to Achalu Betta

November 8, 2007 Prashanth M Featured, Karnataka

The story dates back to Aug 2006, when I came across some nice photos of this small hillock Achalu betta (or Achchalu) on DKM’s blog. Collected information from DKM on how to reach the place & four of us started…

In Mysore

November 7, 2007 Prashanth M Mysore

As the subject says, I’m in the heritage city of Karnataka – Mysore, on an official visit. As I’m going to stay here for 3 to 4 weeks, I’m looking for places to visit in and around Mysore, that is…