So here it is, to quote directly from my travelling buddy’s Google review. I give her full credit for taking … Continue reading Hampi scam

Entering Hampi, ancient capital of the Vijayanagara Empire. It consists of 83 sites, 7 of them major. Rice fields on … Continue reading Hampi

South of Gokarna. We found the perfect respite to swim, hike, do yoga, watch magnificent sunsets, eat well. Excellent swimming … Continue reading Om Beach

Bengalore has a very different feel from all our other stops on this trip. It has a cosmopolitan ingredient added … Continue reading Bangaluru

A southern India highlight, seat of the Wodeyar dynasty (1399 until Independence until 1947). The city is well-known for its … Continue reading Mysuru (Mysore)

Whispering Willows (outside Gudalur, beside Mudhumalai National Park, one and a half bus trip north of Ooty! ) is managed … Continue reading Cooling our heels at Whispering Willows Plantation

We’re still pretty south but after some ‘beach time’ we head inland by bus into the Western Ghat mountain area, … Continue reading Inland from Kochi: Western Ghats

Last coffee in colonial Pondi – Baker street Cafe…train to Thanjavur (Tanjore) Impressed with disabled terminology if not the state … Continue reading Temple ‘Towns’ – south Tamil Nadu

The principle attraction for outsiders of this community of 3000 is this spiritual epicentre – the Matrimandir. It took 37 … Continue reading An Auroville Experience