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Thottikallu Falls

Thotti kallu falls most popularly known as “TK Falls” and locally as the “Swarna Mukhi (Golden-Faced) falls”. It is a place near Kaggalipura off beat Kanakapura main road (National Highway-209) around 35 kms from Bangalore City .You will see the white waters splashing through the convex rock creating an amazing view. The place happens to beContinue reading “Thottikallu Falls”

Silent Valley- Palakkad

Silent Valley National Park is a beautiful representation of the last remaining rain forest of Kerala. The eerie silence, emphasized by the missing Cicadas that gave Silent Valley its name, may make you feel and hear things you could never have imagined. A few centuries ago, before humans reached the Silent Valley, this reserve ofContinue reading “Silent Valley- Palakkad”

Paithalmala

Paithalmala, or Pythal Mala or Vaithalmala, is a hill station located in the district of Kannur in Kerala. Nestled in the Western Ghats, the hill station looks over the Coorg valleys on one side and the plains of Kannur on the other which is situated at Kerala-Karnataka border. With an altitude of 4000 feet aboveContinue reading “Paithalmala”

Pearl Valley (Muthyala Maduvu)

Muthyala Maduvu popularly known as the Pearl Valley is a beautiful picnic spot that lies in the outskirts of Bangalore. This tourist spot is located at a distance of 5 kms from Anekal and 40 kms from Bangalore. This quiet and peaceful place surrounded by nature is a perfect getaway from the loud and noisyContinue reading “Pearl Valley (Muthyala Maduvu)”

Ramanagara

Ramanagara in Karnataka, is an amazing place for quick one day trip from Bangalore. The hilly landscape and the wide open spaces of relatively untouched nature makes Ramanagara a beautiful escape from the hustle and bustle of the concrete jungle we live in. Yatirajagiri, Shivaramagiri, Somagiri, Revannasiddeshwara Betta, Krishnagiri, Sidilakallu Betta and Jalasiddeshawara Betta areContinue reading “Ramanagara”

Chikmagalur

Chikmagalur (also known as “Chikkamagaluru”) is a hill town located in the Chikmagalur district of Karnataka and 240 kms from Bangalore. Situated at an altitude of 3,400 feet at the foothills of Mulliyangiri range, Chikmagalur is one of the best hill stations in Bangalore. Situated in the Deccan plateau, Chikmagalur is famous for its sereneContinue reading “Chikmagalur”

Ooty- India’s Switzerland

Nestled beautifully in the Nilgiri Hills, Ooty short for “Ootacamund” or “Udhagamandalam” is located in Tamil Nadu at a height of 2240 meters above sea level. It is one of South India’s most popular hill stations and is also known as the “Queen of Hill Stations“. Perfect place to relax with your friends and family.Continue reading “Ooty- India’s Switzerland”