http://www.travelblog.org/Asia/India/Karnataka/ Travel adventures in journals and photos from Asia , India , Karnataka en-us Thu, 07 Jan 2010 18:07:37 +0000 Thu, 07 Jan 2010 18:07:37 +0000 Our first night on paradise beach was spent in a small room one of three in a hut made out of woven palm tree leaves. It had no bed just a roll mat which we wrapped our mossy net around and the door was just a door shaped woven palm tree leaf propped infront of the entrance and attached with string and that was it The beach consists of several huts like this and about 5 cafes and the only ligh http://www.travelblog.org/Asia/India/Karnataka/Gokarna/blog-465323.html 3 states in 3 days ... We hopeWe have made the decision to be in Goa for Christmas New Year and most importantly Rich's 30th birthday Yes for those of you who have been told on numerous occassions that it's the big 3 0 for Rich this really is it this time. So we've got to make it special. After researching accomodation options for this time of year we realised it would be 3 times cheaper to re http://www.travelblog.org/Asia/India/blog-462055.html before an update including some missed from the last blog now that I've been here over a week I just want to make a few observationsa on the subject of boobsI've seen some really stunning cave art both paintings and carving at Ajanta and Ellora and there is a common theme on the ladies featured... they all have the most amazing breasts. I don't mean huge as in Pammy Anderson but perfectly http://www.travelblog.org/Asia/India/Kerala/Kochi-/blog-459250.html When you are traveling there are so many stories shared about where to go when and who with and how much. We had both heard so many good things about the magic and mystery of Hampi that we decided to get out there and have a little look ourselves. After the most relaxing week in Goa chilling on the beaches of Arambol we decided to leave our wonderful little beach hut nestled in the palms right o http://www.travelblog.org/Asia/India/Karnataka/Hampi/blog-458732.html Tuesday Dec 1st BangaloreI really canrsquot believe itrsquos December already. I think I havenrsquot ever felt so unchristmassy as I feel right now. But anywayshellip Sunday was very relaxed. I didnrsquot really do anything except for hanging out at the guesthouse garden and talking to this really awesome and interesting woman from Hamburg. She also works as a yoga teacher and gave http://www.travelblog.org/Asia/India/Karnataka/Bangalore/blog-457777.html Finally success I saw wild elephantsSo Bindu lent me her driver and car and we set off for Kabini National Forest. It is about a 4 hour drive from Bangalore...the last 10 kilometers were on horrible roads. Palaksha the driver was very good and tried his best to not hit the huge potholes too often but sometimes there was no avoiding it.We got to the Lodge. I had a cabin that was very r http://www.travelblog.org/Asia/India/Karnataka/blog-456281.html So today I got to experience a bit of modern India. Bindu took me shopping around the neighborhood here where she lives. We went to a store that sold Indian crafts. Then we went to a grocery store Food Zone and then we went to the mall. We were going to go to the bookstore so I could pick up a book but we got off on the wrong floor. We just happened to be outside of a salon so on a whim we http://www.travelblog.org/Asia/India/Karnataka/Bangalore/blog-455580.html It looks like I've let 20 days pass without an update to the old blog So much has happened throughout those days as you might be able to infer from the title. So here is the Reader's Digest recap of a very actionpacked monthWhen Lauren and I arrived in Bangalore from Kolkata it was like we were entering a different world. Bangalore is the land of the high tech industry so there was clea http://www.travelblog.org/Asia/India/Karnataka/Mysore/blog-455489.html Just a quick note. Bindu and I went to a Bollywood movie last night at a mall not far from their house. I guess I've been spending so much time looking at palaces and temples that I totally have been missing modern India. So it was nice to see a mall. Believe it or not they had a BaskinRobbins and a KFC. Along with popcorn at the movie you could get simosas potatosveggiesspices in a doug http://www.travelblog.org/Asia/India/Karnataka/Bangalore/blog-455195.html I arrive in Bangalore today. Bindu's mother met me at the airport and we came to Bindu's house. It is a lovely house. Sanjay is doing better but is limited in his eating and has lost some weight. I did a load of laundry big relief and have another load to do in the morning.We are going to see a Bollywood movie tonight. I can hardly wait http://www.travelblog.org/Asia/India/Karnataka/Bangalore/blog-455034.html About Lord Subramaya Subrahmanya the god also known as Shanmukha is known to be the elder son of Shiva and Parvathi. He is the god of snakes. About Ghati Subrahmanya Ghati Subrahmanya temple is located at Dodaballapur about 60 km from Bengaluru. This temple is famous as one of the seven Muktisthala pilgrimage centers in Karnataka dedicated to Lord Subrahmanya. It is believed that the i http://www.travelblog.org/Asia/India/Karnataka/Ghati-Subramanya/blog-454086.html I come across a lot of people when i'm traveling and for me its really easy to get talking to people and make friends. While talking to people i realized that its really difficult to get to know how to travel cheap in a bunch of places around the world because there isnt a lot of useful cheap information out there because the net is full of stuff put up by travel agents airlines and expensive ho http://www.travelblog.org/Asia/blog-453035.html About Srirangapattana I visit Srirangapattana when I go to Mysore from Bengaluru. This town in the Mandya district of the Indian state of Karnataka. It is located near the city of Mysore 19 km and is of great religious cultural and historic importance. The town of Srirangapattana which derives its name from the lord Sri Ranganatha swamy temple.Sri Ranganatha swamy temple is a temple dedicated http://www.travelblog.org/Asia/India/Karnataka/Srirangapattana/blog-452997.html Wednesday Nov 4thI canrsquot believe Irsquove already been in Bengalore for 2 days Time goes by so fast in a big city like this Telling of what Irsquove seen so far I really like it here. The city is superbusy loud and polluted but still has its very own charm. At some places there is now way yoursquod think you were in India if there werenrsquot so many Indians on the street. It http://www.travelblog.org/Asia/India/Karnataka/Bangalore/blog-451911.html Tuesday Nov 3rdWhat a night Contrary to my hopes the roads got even worse. I donrsquot think I ever saw potholes that size At least I managed to sleep somewhat. This morning it didnrsquot really get any better. First I couldnrsquot find my contacts so I was pretty blind to start with second I was pretty disorientated and had o idea where I was going. Then I happened to run only into pe http://www.travelblog.org/Asia/India/Karnataka/Bangalore/blog-450438.html Friday Oct 30th Hampi KarnatakaThis morning was the first time in forever that we took a yoga class. It was different but not bad. Weird introductionhellip Whatever. We arrived in Hampi yesterday morning after a 14 hour bus ride. It was fun but also totally exhausting. It was a sleeper bus so picture this like a bus with a ton of bunk beds inside. Ok if you ever decided you wanna take a http://www.travelblog.org/Asia/India/Karnataka/Hampi/blog-450434.html Well we've left sadhana forest which was weird went to Bangalore where we spent two nights and now we are in Mysore. Bangalore was crazy and very busy but luckily we were on the out skirts which mean we had a nice guest house for not that much money the only tricky thing was getting around the place. Rickshaws and everywhere but they all want to rip you off. At our hostel we actually had a ba http://www.travelblog.org/Asia/blog-449411.html Inspired by Mell tried to do a link but can't seem to who writes really enjoyable travel email blogs I thought I'd put this one up which I sent to a friend of mine whilst travelling. I did also write it partly as a piece of writing I thought I could use one day. I've added in a few photos as well.24 Jan 2007MysoreHi TraceyHow annoying I was in the middle of a great piece of writing about http://www.travelblog.org/Asia/India/Karnataka/Mysore/blog-448381.html Looking for package tours travels in India plan your holidays with this exclusive website with lots of travel tips and information. Visit www.tourindiaguide.com. User ID Inet0438 http://www.travelblog.org/Asia/India/Karnataka/Bangalore/blog-448355.html Hmmm was kann ich im Nachhinein zu Hampi sagen Wollte eigentlich gar nicht hin weil die Stadt als Touristenattraktion hunderte von alten Ruinen zu bieten hat hhhm klang erst nicht sooo spannend aber dann wow was fuer ein OrtDie Stadt ist halb von einem Fluss umrandet in dem sich die Bewohner waschen Waesche waschen Essen waschen Geschirr abwaschen und sonstiges waschen und dieser http://www.travelblog.org/Asia/India/Karnataka/Hampi/blog-448239.html