This is the time of the year where I usually plan my monsoon trip. Being my birthday falling on a weekday, I decided to make use of the combined holidays before my birthday. This three days’ journey to the rain kissed coffee plantations of Chikmagalur had become one of the most loved journey in my life. Read further to know what made this place so close to my heart! Day 1 – Trekking attempt to Mullayangiri peak, Kavilkandi viewpoint, Bababudangiri…
Myself and one of my friend whom I met in Sharavathi valley trek had been thinking of planning a trip or a trek together. Being on a tight schedule, we had decided to chance ourselves upon a day trek near Bangalore. And finally zeroed on Uttari Betta Trek! 90 kms from the metropolitan city Bangalore, lies the Uttari village, which is the starting point of our 5 km trek. After a short hill climb entering the fort wall, we made…
It was an impulsive plan and I had no idea of making to the trek. But suddenly the travel bug prickled me to take it. Yo! Yo! It was my first and mast trekking experience. “Don’t live your life bound by the shackles of your own schedule” My roommate had booked “Night trek to Kunti betta” for four of us with thrillophilia. We were all set to start to Bangalore. Suddenly my friend received a call from the trek co-ordinator…
Dear mountains, Falling head over heals for you at my first sight, Everywhere I turn, I felt the total sense of belongingness. High above the skyline, High above the mountains, You taught me the best lessons of life. How can I part with you? When the life seemed dreary, You made it cheery. How can I part with you? When I struggled to take a step ahead, You raised my spirits to reach the summit. How can I part with…
