- Best time to visit Jog Falls is during monsoon but on a weekday. Weekends are generally crowded and security around the fall is enhanced.
- There are very few options of accommodation around. Best way is to cover Jog Falls during a circuit of Gokarna and make a day trip to this place, Shimoga is nearest city with few hotels.
- Visiting the Jog Falls from other direction is unofficially possible, We didn't explore it. Going down the fall is strictly prohibited.
the world is a book and those who do not travel read only one page - saint augustine
Saturday 10 August 2013
Jog Falls
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Jog Falls, Karnataka
Thursday 20 June 2013
Tiruvannamalai
- If watching the seven moutain sized gopurams are not enough, visit the sanctum sanctorum for additional view of artwork.
- Try out the tamarind rice preparation that is done within the temple. It is authentic south Indian and worth a grab.
- Taking pictures inside is not allowed although you are allowed to take belongings inside so hide you shots properly.
South Gate@ Sri Arunachaleshwarar Temple, Tiruvannamalai |
Pondicherry
- Pondicherry can be covered as part of circuit that starts from Bangalore and goes through Kanchipuram & Mahabalipuram.
- Stay near the beach and enjoy the French architecture that is reminiscent of the alien occupation of this beautiful beach town.
- Beach near the main area is stony. Go for nearby Paradise beach or sit near Gandhi statue with a pint of beer. Pondicherry University area also has a beautiful sandy beach.
Sand Coast near Senghazunir Temple, Pondicherry |
Saturday 9 March 2013
Belur
Shravanbelgola - Chikmagalur - Belur - Halebidu
The Chennakesava Temple, in Belur on our way to Chikmagalur, was ancient and marvellous. We stayed in the premises of this extensive work of art for almost three hours but were still not able to fathom the intricacies that were sculpted all over.
The Chennakesava Temple, in Belur on our way to Chikmagalur, was ancient and marvellous. We stayed in the premises of this extensive work of art for almost three hours but were still not able to fathom the intricacies that were sculpted all over.
Backside of Chennakesava Temple |
Belur was capital to art-loving Hoysalas. Approximately thousand years ago they started the construction for this temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu. A similar construction started some hundred years later nearly 10 miles away at Halebidu but this one was for Lord Shiva. This twin set-up has been put up for UNESCO World Heritage Site waiting list and by the look of it, deserves it.
The most striking feature of the temple complex is the ceiling of central chamber. One can spend hours. We moved to one of carved pillars and took extensive photographs. Each pillar was different and beautiful.
We moved out and were dumbfounded to see that the entire outer wall was an extension of artwork that we had admired inside the temple. Elephants and horses were abundant. There were stories of war and important events carved on stone.
We had to reach Bangalore by evening and so we left. Halebidu was next and if it was anything closed to this one, we had another couple hours to look after.
Trip details
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