NANDI HILLS TREK

 Saturday, 12th June 2025

It's Mom, Rishi, Kavitha and Atharv decided to go for Nandi Hills trkking and climbing the steps.

The Nandi Hills trek is a popular destination for adventure enthusiasts near Bengaluru. It offers natural beauty, hisotry and spiritual guidance...

There area 1175 steps from the base to the top of the hills. It is generally considered easy to moderate in difficulty. One can take your own time, view the scenery, rest, have fun with friends, visit temples.

Atharv and Dodda Enjoying...

On the Top

They took the whole day, windy day. had some food in the evening and returned tired.

Posted 2/7/2025

SHRI KSHETRA GOMMATAGIRI

 Tuesday, 13th May 2025

Goomatagiri., Near Mysuru.

Gommatagiri is a Jain temple and pilgrimage site located near Hunsur in the Mysore district of Karnataka, India. It's known for its 700-year-old statue of Gomateshwara (Bahubali), which is a smaller, yet similar, version of the iconic statue at Shravanabelagola. The statue is situated on a 50-meter-high hillock called Shravana Gudda. 

On our way back from Hunsur, we took diversion towards GommataGiri, about 25 Km, when we reached. The place was under renovation and visitors were not permitted.

Amma and Kavitha managed to go up on the steps, about 75, see the Bahubali Statue closer.

It's Shri Kshetra Gommatagiri Digambar Jain Temple, Bettadur Village, Mysuru Disttrict.

There is also "JALA MANDIR", where 24th Jain Thirthankara, Neminatha, Spiritual Guru, is worshipped.

Atharv did not come for photo, playing around.

Spent about half an hour and left from the place for Srirangapatana.

Posted 16/5/2025

RAMENAHALLI BETTA - VISIT

 Monday, 12th May 2025

Ramenahalli Betta, Near Hunsur.

OMKARESHWARA TEMPLE

About 6 Km from Hunsur, there is RamenaHalli Betta, and there are about 75 easy steps, without railings, to go up and also there is good road to drive up.

We were 9 people in XUV 700, Kavitha driving.

Me and Mom, Atharv, VijayaLakshmi and her husband, Satish Rao, wife Malathi, son Aditya

From the top of Betta (Hill), we could see beatiful sight of Sunset.

That was pleasant short trip, spending some time, darshan of OMKARESHWARA.

NALINI SOMAYAJI

Posted 15/5 2025

INDIAN MUSIC EXPERIENCE MUSEUM

 Sunday, 4th May 2025

Brigade Millenium Road, J P. Nagar,  Bengaluru

Music is divine, Music is peace, Music is soothing, Music has no boudaries.

Indian Music has great history, number of great musicians come and gone and left behind their legacy and heritage.

The Indian Music Experience Museum (IME) is India’s first interactive music museum. Located in JP Nagar, Bengaluru, the IME is a non-profit initiative supported by the Brigade Group. The vision of the IME is to introduce the youth to the diversity of Indian music and to preserve India’s rich musical heritage. The IME comprises hi-tech multimedia Exhibit Galleries, a Sound Garden, a Learning Centre for music education, and several performance spaces. Since opening in 2019, the IME has had over 2,61,268 visitors in-person and many thousands more online.

Number of Indian musical instruments beautifully displayed, great musicans of the past given recognition, studio room, every music can be individually heard from the earphone.

It was a pleasant experience of  Indian Music (IME) Museum and worth visiting the place.

Entrace Fee: Rs.300, for Senors Rs 200.

We spent about two hours, and left from the place.

Posted 6/5/2025

AMUSEMENT & WATER PARK - BENGALURU

 Saturday, 19thApril 2025

Palace Grounds, JayaMahal Main Road, Bengaluru

FUN WORLD

We were there in the evening of 19th April, Saturday and so much rush.

People with family and friends come here to spend time and money and enjoy.

Bangalore’s premier amusement and water park destination, Fun World! Dive into excitement with thrilling rides, water adventures at our Water World, and attractions. Our amusement park guarantees endless fun for families, friends, and thrill-seekers alike. Step into a world of adventure and joy—get your tickets today and experience Bengaluru's  ultimate wonderland.

We (Me, Mom, Rishi, Atharv) spent little more than an hour and left from the place.

MATHIGODU ELEPHANT CAMP

 Saturday, 30th Novemebr 2024

Mathigodu, Kodagu Dist.

We were on a wekend trip to Hunsur, 210 km from Bengaluru. and from there 40 km to Mathigodu Elelphant Camp.

We were there at 4.30 pm, after having lunch at Satisha (Nalini's brother).

We went in Rishi's XUV700, with Kavitha and son Atharv.

Capitalising on its popularity, the Forest Department has revamped the Mathigodu Elephant Camp into a tourist hub while prioritising safety measures. This camp falls within the precincts of the Nagarahole Tiger Reserve, adding to its allure. 

The Forest Department has spent Rs. 1 crore towards its development. In an endeavour to raise awareness about human-wildlife conflicts, concerted efforts are underway to educate tourists visiting the Mathigodu Elephant Camp about wildlife conservation. This initiative seeks to foster a deeper understanding of the delicate balance between human settlements and wildlife habitats, with the hope of mitigating such conflicts in the future.

Currently, the Mathigodu Elephant Camp is home to a distinguished herd of 17 elephants. Among them are Abhimanyu, Bhima, Mahendra, Ravi, Somashekhar, Masti, Ashoka, Kyaata, Chamundeshwari, Bhuvaneshwari, Srikanta, Abhi (Zoo elephant), Rama, Ekalavya and two forest elephants.

Mathigodu Forest Reserve (On the way back)

Returned to Hunsur by 7 pm for overnight stay.

Posted 2/12/2024