hampi
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What a trip~ Tungabadra dam & gardens..Hospet
It was a trip unlike any other I had taken…Why? Oh, several reasons…. I had been chatting with this guy via a dating app for a few weeks and we…
Kadalekalu Ganesha in Hampi
There we were headed towards Matanga Hill to catch the sunset and see if we can spot the Yellow Throated Bulbul when we stopped on the way to catch a…
Skywatch Friday… In the land where nature knows no end
I woke up early, and as i opened the balcony door, the beautiful morning sun welcomed me with a cheer. This was my 1st trip to Hampi and what an…
Octagonal Bath, Hampi
All around was nothing but barren land, but in the distance i spotted a structure. Was that for real or was my mind playing tricks on me?
Skywatch Friday… Queen’s Bath, Hampi
As you drive towards the Royal Enclosure, a structure will catch your attention, it is the Queen’s Bath. From afar it is resembles just another rectangular building, but once you…
A Day in Daroji
An overnight train journey from Bangalore brought us to Hospet, and within minutes of getting off the train, we were on the road to the Sloth Bear Resort.
Skywatch Friday, The King’s Balance
As i made my way around the outer wall of Vittala Temple, Hampi when i spotted this huge arch of sorts on the left with a few structures beyond on…
Akka Thangi Betta
These are two giant boulders that seem to be leaning against each other in the middle of nowhere in Hampi. When i saw these rocks while driving back from near…
Where the lotus blossoms
I noticed a gate to my left and people flocking inside as if it were a museum or a zoo with exhibits that would blow them away..
Skywatch Friday- Green fields and blue skies
Friday is here, and i look forward to feasting on the beautiful skies shared across the blogsville… It also brings with it fond memories as i glance through some of…
Project 365 Day 56 Glow
It was my last day in Hampi, was siitting in Mango Tree, the cafe watching the River Tunga flow as the sun big adieu. Within a few minutes, we were…
Travel in 2010
Every year i pray for Good health, progress/focus in Work, and ofcourse Travel.. 2010 was no different, as Jan 1st dawned these were the things on my “to do” list……
[Skywatch] History and Heritage comes alive
The Structure that is home to the Monolithic Kadalekalu Ganesha, near Virupaksha temple in Hampi… Shot this from outside the fence. and……….. The Mahanavami Dibba in the Royal Enclosures –…
One legged
You never know what you might see when you are out. Recently when waiting for the train at Bangalore station, i spotted this guy.. I was generally taking shots of…
The Queen bath in Hampi
During my last day at Hampi, i wanted to visit the infamous “Royal Enclosures”. As i stepped out of the car, all i saw a towering structure and scaffolding everywhere.
Tales unfold
As we rode along lush greenery in Anegundi, our guide Virupaksha suddenly brought the autorickshaw to a halt, pointed to the left and told us “lets go explore some cave…
Through Deep waters
Walking through the Vittala temple, listening to the various tales about Hampi, a word caught my attention. Lakshmi mentioned visiting Anegundi.. My interest was piqued and i probed further to…
Birds of a feather….
During my recent trip to Hampi and Anegundi, i spotted quite a few birds.. Now i know i dont have the camera to take good pictures of these feathered friends…
[Skywatch Friday] Raging river and shooting skies
Hampi is a land filled with heritage and history… Whilst we were there last weekend, the River Tungabadra was brimming and raging across the town….
A dream comes true!
Visions of towering temples Beautiful carvings on the rocks Rows of pillars Gushing waters Fascinating Sloth bears were images that flashed through my mind when i thought of Hampi..