Things to do in and around Mangalore

Things to do in and around Mangalore

Mangalore aka Mangaluru is a city in the coastal Karnataka, which is easily accessible via road, train and by flight. Mangalore is famous for its cuisines, temples and beaches. The only industrial and developed place in the coastal Karnataka is Mangalore. Due to famous outlets serving local authentic cuisines in Mangalore, I will guide you through some of the old eateries. The cuisines and the restaurants to try is mentioned in another blog whose link is at the end. Places…

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Day 6: Scariest trek of Meghalaya – “The Bamboo trek”

Day 6: Scariest trek of Meghalaya – “The Bamboo trek”

Continuing from my previous Day 5 blog, this is the last day in Meghalaya and I am going for the Scariest trek of Meghalaya which is the Mawryngkhang trek aka Bamboo trek. This was not on my list until I saw a random video about this trek and decided to include it   in my itinerary. Not many people are aware about this trek or trail, so, I would go in little detail about this place so that you wouldn’t have…

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Moodabidri – Thousand Pillared Jain Temple

Moodabidri – Thousand Pillared Jain Temple

Have you ever heard about the 1000 pillared temple?? No, not the one in Warangal but the one near Udupi, Karnataka. I visited this place during my college days in Udupi. I had initially thought that it wouldn’t be so magnificent but after learning about the history and importance of this place, I felt like I had discovered another gem in India. So, come and join with me to know more about this place through this blog. Karnataka is known…

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Day 5: Ride to Umngot river, Dawki

Day 5: Ride to Umngot river, Dawki

Two places which I didn’t want to miss on my trip to Meghalaya were the Double root bridge and the Umngot River (Dawki). Many a times, I had seen photos of boats riding over a crystal-clear water seeming like they are floating in the air, and I truly felt like witnessing this view once at least. Guess what! Umngot river was one such paradise where I fulfilled this wish. So read my experience below to know the real Dawki… Ride…

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Photo Feature: Veera Narayana Temple, Belavadi

Photo Feature: Veera Narayana Temple, Belavadi

Chikmagalur is a famous hill station known for having the highest peak of Karnataka and for the rich culture surrounding the famous getaway. There is a small village named Belavadi located around 20kms from Chikmagalur famous for Hoysala architecture temple. The place is not too crowded by tourists. Enjoy my photo feature and do comment about it. Quick Facts Location Belavadi, Karnataka   Nearest Station Devanur   Religion followed Hinduism   Built in Year 1200 CE   Entrance Fees None…

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Meghalaya Day 4: Trek to the Double root Bridge and Rainbow falls

Meghalaya Day 4: Trek to the Double root Bridge and Rainbow falls

The place for which Meghalaya is known for is the famous Double root bridge. People who come to Meghalaya never miss this trek, but the main question arises is that how to reach there? What all to carry? Time taken to complete the trek? And so on. Hope so this post will give you all the answers. First, let me tell you that google maps will not give you the accurate directions to go there so just follow my instructions…

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Hutheesing Jain Temple – The Jain Heritage

Hutheesing Jain Temple – The Jain Heritage

Must know fact about Ahmedabad is that it’s the first city to be registered as the UNESCO world heritage city. Let’s explore and learn about a monument in this heritage city-The Hutheesing Jain Temple! Ahmedabad was flourished with Jain temples and had a separate community for Jains in Pols. Quick Facts Location Ahmedabad, Gujrat   Nearest Airport/Station Ahmedabad   Religion followed Jainism   Built in Year 1848   Timings 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM   Entrance Fees None   The…

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Solo Backpacker in Meghalaya: Day 3: Exploring Cherrapunji

Solo Backpacker in Meghalaya: Day 3: Exploring Cherrapunji

Today is going to be a long day as I would be going to Cherrapunji, the wettest region in India. The weather in Meghalaya is too cold, especially during morning. So, I covered myself completely with an inner sweater, a jacket and, a cap. DAY 3: Elephant Falls I left my room around 6:00 AM early morning and started my journey for cherrapunji. Just outside the Shillong city, towards cherrapunji is the Elephant falls. You may cover this after exploring…

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Bibi Ka Maqbara – The Dakkhani Taj

Bibi Ka Maqbara – The Dakkhani Taj

A Monument shows its time and culture. It has its own stories and experiences. And Bibi Ka Maqbara is one such monuments having its own beauty and a set of episodes. So, read below to know about its history. The Story Aurangzeb, the sixth Mughal Emperor, son of Shah Jahan ruled for almost 50 Years. You might have heard about Shah Jahan who built the great Taj Mahal for his love, Mumtaz Mahal. Aurangzeb got married to Dilras Banu Begam,…

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Solo Backpacker in Meghalaya: Day 1 and 2

Solo Backpacker in Meghalaya: Day 1 and 2

Meghalaya is one of the most popular destinations in the northeast apart from Sikkim. Most of you would be afraid that whether Meghalaya is safe for solo travelers or not. But frankly speaking, travelling in Meghalaya is very much safe even for female solo travelers. This time I have decided to write my experiences in brief by going date wise which would help you to understand the place much better. DAY 1: Arrive at Guwahati Airport The nearest airport and…

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