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Asia » India » Karnataka » Bangalore » Koramangala September 3rd 2016

Spending a night inside Bandipur National Park forest area was an exciting experience. There were no. of cottages inside Bandipur National Park. Some of them had two rooms while others were of big size having four rooms. Each of them had beautiful name like Kokila, Vanashree etc.. Thanks to the Karnataka Forest Department, presently booking of these rooms are comparatively easier thru on-line facility (compared to booking of Guest House in Nagarhole Tiger Reserve which we visited last month, i.e. July, 2016). I attempted for a Bandipur trip during extended holidays of Independence Day, but in vein. There was no luck for next Saturday too, hence I could book a room on Sunday i.e. 21st August, 2016. 21st August, 2016 - Journey to Bandipur National Park Bandipur National Park was around 230 Kms from Bangalore. The ... read more
A cute dead tree root - Bandipur
Wild Mongoose Bandipur
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Asia » India » Karnataka » Bangalore » Koramangala July 29th 2016

Nagarhole Reserve Forest (Rajiv Gandhi National Park) is one of the most favourite destinations for nature-lovers in Karnataka. Forest Guest House, Nagarhole was located at the heart of the forest , near the place from where the Jungle Safari starts. I had inquired about the booking process and came to know that it was a lengthy exercise unlike the normal “On-line booking system” prevailing nowadays for selecting hotels. I made a casual attempt and waited patiently for the response. To my luck it clicked and it was a delightful experience of spending two nights in the Guest House of Nagarhole along with my wife. I described the Booking process at the end of my blog in detail. Definitely, it requires patience unlike the lightening process we adopt nowadays for fixing our holiday program. But the end ... read more
Deer herd in Nagarhole Forest
Idli wrapped in Banana leaves - Kamat Hotel, Janapadalok
Glass balcony - Nagarhole Guest House 1st Floor

Asia » India » Karnataka » Bangalore July 17th 2016

Wednesday 13th to Sunday 27th July – UK to Bangalore and back to the UK Hi all, The last time I wrote I was getting ready to leave for a return trip to the UK to renew my work visa…! Now I’m back in Bangalore but getting ready to leave to return to my job and life in the UK… I’m going home early J If you’re a regular reader you’ll know that it’s not always easy and fun here for me…! I’ve had my fair share of dramas and challenges to overcome! It’s certainly been a test of my resilience and ability to live independently in a city on my own J I spent 12 days in the UK and my time there made me realise what was important to me at the moment. I ... read more

Asia » India » Karnataka » Bangalore » Koramangala July 13th 2016

I look for opportunities to open a new travelling chapter to enrich myself. An assignment to Thiruvanathapuram provided the idea to drive my Hyundai Xcent from Bangalore and to visit nearby destinations on the way back. Thiruvanathapuram (Trivundrum) is the capital city of Gods own country (i.e. Kerala) and located around 730 Kms from Bangalore. We plan to cover the following places in our tour : 1. 1st day – Madurai, 2. 2nd day & 3rd day – Thiruvanthapuram (Trivundrum), 3. 4th day – Kanyakumari, 4. 5th day – Rameswaram, 5. 6th day – Back to Bangalore My wife was my usual travel companion in all my driving adventure. This time my son would be accompanying us upto Trivundrum. 18.06.2016 DAY 1 – BANGALORE TO MADURAI (435 KMS) Route – Bangalore-Hosur-Sal... read more
Picturesque Landscape near Tirunelveli
Land of windmills Tirunelveli
Refreshed Highway after rainfall

Asia » India » Karnataka » Bangalore May 30th 2016

I use this blog to remember things and keep my family and friends up to date on what I’m doing… anyone is welcome but you’ll find it ramblings nonsense if you don’t know me J Sunday 16th May – Bangalore I arrived back from Delhi and was very happy to see Noor waiting for me J We got sorted and planned the rest of the day… first stop was the Marriott hotel in Whitefield to collect some new work paraphernalia… it was nice to catch up with Chris and Pete who had arrived that morning (Chris for a week, Pete for 3 weeks). They then helped me do my food shopping in Hypercity and carried it to Noor and the car for me! Back at home I got settled in. It was my first time back ... read more

Asia » India » Karnataka » Bangalore » Koramangala April 26th 2016

8TH APRIL, 2016 – FRIDAY On Ugadi day, we commenced our one week trip to Mumbai, various places of Maharashtra and Goa from Bangalore. Myself and my wife became frequent traveller to nearby and distant places from Bangalore. I love to drive our Hyundai Xcent car thru highways. Usually, she navigates the way as also keep a watch on the road. So far our combination worked reasonably well. This time my 90 year old father was also accompanying us upto Mumbai. Our son would be a late entrant to our trip but his joining was un-certain. Tour program Our plan was to reach Borivali, Mumbai at my relative’s place on the same day, take rest next day and resume our journey (myself and my wife) from third day onwards. Our holiday plan was as follows : ... read more
Pratapgarh Fort of Shivaji
Raigad Fort of Shivaji
Sunset at Calangute Beach Goa

Asia » India » Karnataka » Bangalore April 22nd 2016

Just reminder that I use this 'blog' to remember things for myself and to share what I'm doing with my family and friends… it reads best if you know me (and that I talk a lot about random stuff) but anyone who’s interested enough to read is welcome. Monday 18 to Friday 22 April Monday was my first day at the office… I was up early and feeling like the new girl… Noor was very punctual anticipating a 2-hour drive to the office (allowing for getting lost first time, which we didn’t which was great… Google maps can be very handy as a back-up to give reassurance you’re on the right track). There’s not much to say about the journey other than traffic… (most of my photos so far are of the traffic and cows for ... read more

Asia » India » Karnataka » Bangalore April 17th 2016

Hey all, I’ve been asked if I’ll be writing my ‘blog’ again whilst I’m in India … so I thought I’d better J I’m not sure if I can remember how to do it… but here goes… I use it to remember things for myself and to share what I'm doing with my family and friends… it reads best if you know me (and can appreciate the rambling!) but anyone who’s interested enough to read is welcome. Since I last posted about Uganda in 2013 I’ve been away a few times… a fantastic European road trip with my parents… New York to my good friends Kristen and Dan’s wedding, Dallas to see my lovely friend Lauren and California to see Brian. I’ve not posted blog updates for those but as I’m going to be living and ... read more

Asia » India » Karnataka » Bangalore March 25th 2016

Les rues fourmillent de producteur venant de toute la région et villages avoisinant Bangalore. Et vas-y que ça marchande par-ci et par là. Chacun essaye d’acheter ses fruits et légumes au meilleur prix. C’est le marché de Bangalore, un des plus gros de la région, très réputé aussi pour son commerce de fleurs. On se faufile au milieu des gens, certains nous regarde avec curiosité, d’autre ne nous remarque même pas trop occupés à transporter les sacs de marchandise qui font deux fois leur taille et qui cache de toute façon leur visibilité. On prend des photos, certains prennent des photos avec nous (surtout avec Alex en fait du haut de ses 2 mètres). Le marché est juste immense et là, un escalier qui donne au sous-sol, qui révèle la deuxième partie du marché, aussi grande ... read more
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Asia » India » Karnataka » Bangalore March 6th 2016

I thought Bangalore has lost its selling point of being a city of parks. Now every where you turn, park your car or stare at you see an IT company and the huge IT park that it is based in. There is always garbage around(mostly on fire since thats the best way one can get rid of garbage). Angry and frustrated people honking to get to place that they dred. The vehicles.. the restaurants that feed the non indigenous people. And lets not forget the posters - movies, death /birth anniversary , new year , eid, Christmas...wishes from the (I know my people) politicians and sometimes I don't even know why a poster full of people faces is put up!! Thats all true, but Bangalore has managed to hide a few gems away. Krishna Rao Park ... read more
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