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India, Karnataka, South

Pattadakal temple complex, a gorgeous UNESCO World Heritage site

Badami, Pattadakal, and Aihole is a wonderful archaeological circuit in Karnataka. Most travelers base themselves in Badami and explore the […]

October 26, 2025
India, Karnataka, South

Exploring Aihole, Badami’s lesser known magnificent neighbour

Aihole lies near the bank of the Malaprabha River and as an archaeological site, contrasts sharply with Badami. While nature […]

October 26, 2025
India, Karnataka, South, Travel Extras, Travel Guides, Travel Tips

Badami Travel Guide and Tips

Last updated: October 24, 2026 Badami is one of the loveliest places in India and it is extremely satisfying for […]

October 26, 2025
India, Karnataka, South

The rose-red Badami Caves

To explore the Badami caves in peaceful solitude, one has to get up early in the morning when the air […]

October 26, 2025
India, Karnataka, South

Road trip to Badami and beyond

The archaeological grandeur of the quiet villages of Badami, Pattadakal, and Aihole belie the intrepid rural charm they exude today. […]

October 26, 2025
breakfast in Kerala cuisine
Food Thoughts, India, Kerala, Kerala Food, South, Travel Extras

Kerala cuisine, a medley of sugar and spice and everything nice

Last updated: October 22, 2026 Kerala cuisine is history on a plate. Due to its location along the Malabar Coast, […]

October 26, 2025
India, India, Kerala, Kerala, South, Travel Extras, Trip Itineraries

2016 Cultural Kerala Trip Itinerary for 1 week

In 2016, I spent a whirlwind week experiencing some of the finest cultural Kerala highlights. That trip was solo travel […]

October 26, 2025
kalari center in kumily
India, India, Kerala, Kerala, South, Travel Extras, Trip Itineraries

Our Tamil Nadu Kerala Itinerary for 2 Weeks

Last updated: October 24, 2026 We spent the end of 2018-2019 in Kerala and our itinerary was focused on beach […]

October 26, 2025
Culture Peeps, Dances, India, Kerala, South, Travel Extras

My glimpses of art and culture of Kerala

Last updated: October 24, 2026 Kerala is all about vibrancy, vigour and life. You may think it is because of […]

October 26, 2025
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India, Kerala, South

A retreat into Palakkad in Kerala

Palakkad is the gateway to Kerala. Celebrated as the rice bowl of the state, Palghat, or Palakkad as it is […]

October 26, 2025
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