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Exploring Kasaragod

July 28, 2008 Prashanth M Kerala

On day three we gave rest to our steeds & hired a car as Srik’s aunt & cousin accompanied us for the trip. And third day turned out to be more of a pilgrimage with visits to plenty of temples…

Around Udupi: Kunjarugiri & Pajaka

July 22, 2008 Prashanth M Udupi, Karnataka

From Udyavara we headed towards our next destination – Kunjarugiri, a hillock (giri = hill, mountain) with temple of Goddess Durga atop. One can reach the top either by steps (a hundred or so) or by road. Though we wanted…

Around Udupi: Udyavara Beach

July 17, 2008 Prashanth M Udupi, Karnataka

Our second half of the day started after a sumptuous food. And this time we went in search of ‘Udyavara beach’, one more beautiful place suggested by Rajesh Naik. If you have been to Maravanthe & like the place, here…

In and Around Udupi

July 9, 2008 Prashanth M Udupi, Karnataka

Continuing the West coast ride story Day two started slowly, and the day started at 7AM, still early on a Sunday morning :). On the second day we travelled less in terms of distance but managed to visit quite a…

The Magical Agumbe

June 28, 2008 Prashanth M Shivamogga, Karnataka

Continuing the West coast ride story “Is there a temple up there?”, the old lady asked, pointing towards the bunch of college students who were running up & down the stairs which takes one to the Sunset view point at…

Sringeri – Revisited

June 24, 2008 Prashanth M Chikkamagalur, Karnataka

It was few minutes over 2.30PM when we reached Sringeri, my second visit in a month’s span. Late enough to miss the darshana at the temple. We rode up and down the main road of the temple town before settling…

Yagachi Dam near Belur

June 15, 2008 Prashanth M Hassan, Karnataka

Continuing the West coast ride story Just less than 10 kilometers from Belur while going towards Chikkamagalur comes a huge water body on the left side of the road. In my previous journeys in that route, I had assumed this…

Belur

June 12, 2008 Prashanth M Hassan, Karnataka

Nowadays when you visit a well known tourist place; even if it’s your first visit, every nook & corner looks familiar. That’s what happened to me when I was in Belur (though it was the second visit for me, after…