Our trip to Mysore was an unplanned one. This itinerary is in continuation of the trip to Chikmagalur. One day- 10 hours- five people and Mysore, the cleanest city we have ever been to. Mysore is well- maintained and clean- this would be an understatement, for the way the things fall in place in this city is sure to make you do a double take. We started at 4:00 AM for Mysore and reached by 7:30 AM. There are three major attractions in Mysore- The palace, zoo and Chamundeshwari Temple. Apart from these, there is ‘Brindavan Garden’, Tipu Sultan park, Wax museum, Sand museum, Nandi bull (on the way to…

After having decided the destination, cities and the number of days you want to spend in different cities, it is time to get to Stage two. Here is a checklist of things to do: STAGE 2 1. The Order This step is a tough one. You need to decide in which order you would be visiting the different tourist attractions. For this, you can try googling the city map and then compare the distance and location of the attractions from your place of stay. It would be better if the hotel (or the place you opt to stay) is near the city market. This would cut down on the transport…

When life throws lemons at you, it is its way to tell you that making a lemonade and taking that with you on a trip is what you need at that moment. We love travelling and thus, we wanted to share our planning strategy with all you folks. With backpacking comes a lot of responsibility and freedom. But planning a trip on your own is not a piece of cake. Therefore, we have divided the procedure into two stages. Read on to know more: STAGE 1 1. Deciding the destination 2. Understand the map After deciding the destination, it is very important to understand the map. Download the city-wise map…

ANGSANA Located on the outskirts of the city, this resort has a lot to offer. With widespread greenery and plenty activities for kids, family and couples, this resort does not fail to impress. Address: Main Doddaballapur Road, Northwest County, Rajankunte, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560064 Carrying a swimwear is a must for this place. With so many pools and blue water, the air around is cooler and this makes Angsana a perfect getaway during the scorching summers. Pre-booking is easy to do. The service is exemplary. The helpers start with serving a welcome drink (tea/coffee/ cold drink). Following that, the day can be spent in leisure. The dining area is spacious. The…

Located in the Kolar district of Karnataka, Anthargange is one of the simplest yet most adventurous trekking locations. The mountains have an altitude of 1712 meters from sea level. The area has numerous rocky boulders, dark caves, and narrow passages. The cave exploration forms the major part of the trek followed by the beautiful sunrise. The place derives its name from the river Ganga that flows through the rocks and originated somewhere within the mountains. This place is very well known in Southern India for Trekking and exploration purposes. Night View of the city There are several organizers who take a group of 30-35 people for the trek; all you…