Planning to travel to Coastal Karnataka? Here are 12 authentic cultural experiences that you need to experience on your trip there. If you are a culture vulture like me, I am sure you are going to love these.
Planning a trip to coastal Karnataka? Consider including the stunning Attur Church of St. Lawrence near Karkala for its castle-like appearance, miraculous healing, and stunning architecture. Located only an hour away from Udupi, the Karkala church makes for an amazing cultural getaway from the coast.
Planning to visit St. Mary’s Island in Malpe Udupi? Here’s the best guide that will help you plan your trip to this beautiful Indian island with the best things to do on St. Mary’s Island Udupi. Includes how to get to St. Mary’s Island Karnataka, why is St. Mary’s Island unique, and how to maximize your time at St. Mary’s Island Udupi. So, go ahead. Give it a read before you plan that awesome trip.
Are you curious about the traditional dance of Yakshagana in Karnataka? Want to know more about what it includes and how is it different from other South Indian dances? Or planning to watch one on your next trip to Karnataka? Read my ultimate, easy-to-understand guide on Yakshagana and get all your questions answered.
Are you planning a trip to Coastal Karnataka? Wish to see some of the most beautiful beaches and cities of this lesser-known part of India? Here’s my ultimate guide to the 13 best places that you need to visit in Coastal Karnataka. Packed with culture, food, sun, and sand, this place will blow your mind away.
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Planning a trip to Kudremukh National Park in Karnataka? Looking for the best place to stay in Kudremukh? Here’s my completely honest review of Kudremukh’s Jungle Lodges property – Bhagavathi Nature Camp and why it is such an amazing destination to get closer to nature!
I stayed at numerous properties during my Coastal Karnataka trail and absolutely loved some of them. The Jungle Lodges Devbagh Beach Resort was one of them. Blessed with an enviable location, a pristine unspoiled beach, great local culture, and amazing food – Devbagh Beach Resort was the best place to unwind and relax.
Are you curious about Mangalorean food? Wondering what the Mangalorean cuisine entails? What do people eat in coastal Karnataka? What can you eat when traveling in Mangalore-Udupi?
Well, we have all your questions answered. Here’s our ultimate beginner’s guide to Mangalorean with the 17 most iconic and unmissable dishes of Mangalorean cuisine. Includes veggie options and desserts too! Plus, the best places to try them!
One of my favorite places in Coastal Karnataka was Malpe beach located at a stone’s throw away from Udupi. Even though I saw so many beaches in Karnataka, Malpe was special because here, I tried parasailing for the first time, visit a unique rock-formed island, watched Yakshagana, and tried some delicious coastal dishes. Find out all that you can do at the pretty Malpe beach in Karnataka.
Planning to travel in India during winter holidays? Confused where to go? Check out this amazingly holistic list of the very best places to visit in winter in India curated by travel experts. With a healthy mix of snow, beaches, culture, and architecture, I am sure you will find something to suit your taste. Go ahead. Have a look.
I have often been asked about the most unmissable sites in Sri Lanka. Every time, my answer has included the gorgeous cave temples of Dambulla.
A UNESCO World Heritage Site and part of Sri Lanka’s Cultural Triangle, the rock-cut cave temples of Dambulla are adorned with beautiful frescoes and impressive Buddha statues. To top it all, this place has been used as a place of worship since ages, going back as long as 2000 years.
Read my complete guide on how to visit Dambulla caves, where to stay, what to eat, and what to wear. If you still need more information, just drop me a comment and I will get back to you asap.
Nestled between the Arabian sea in the west and the majestic Western Ghats in the east, the vast land of Tulu Nadu is filled with lush green paddy fields, gushing springs from the highlands, and bountiful coconut and arecanut trees. And it is full of unique customs and rituals, an eclectic group of people, delicious cuisines, and some great history. Here’s an extensive culture guide for the land of Tulu Nadu in India. I am sure you will love reading through it.
Hampi, the ancient capital of a powerful South Indian empire, is one of the most exceptional places to visit in India. And that is because of the plethora of interesting things that you can do here, one of which is touring an eclectic mix of ancient Hindu temples.
Temples in Hampi number in hundreds. And each of them is unique and created for a specific purpose which is why you can never have enough of Hampi’s temples. And that can be confusing many times!
So, here’s my guide on which temples you need to absolutely see on your trip to Hampi and tips on when to get there for the best photographs. Also, find helpful tips on what to miss or reserve for your next trip. So, happy templing in Hampi!
India is studded with magnificent palaces that have stunning architecture, sprawling gardens, charming aesthetics, and amazing photography locations. Many of these palaces have been converted into intriguing museums or plush heritage resorts that sometimes double up as wonderful wedding destinations. Remember the recent wedding of Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas? Yes, the location was a palace in India. And we have that on the list too!
So, here goes my ultimate bucket list of all the royal palaces in India that need to be on your Indian itinerary. Be amazed by the grandeur and floored by the beauty that awaits you.
Are you planning a trip to Mysore in India? Not sure what to do yet? Refer to our guide on the best things to do in Mysore. Includes a collection of royal palaces, temples, wildlife spots, museums, and beautiful frescoes. And don’t forget to check out the one food item you have to try when you are here!
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