Saturday, June 28, 2008

Nandi Hills - Yet another Plan to Improve and Rejuvenate



Beautiful, cool and serene, Nandi Hills has a lot more in store than just perfect scenic landscape. The potential for tourism is here is immense but never tapped.

Every Govt. loves making a new announcement on their new plans for Nandi Hills

Here is a new one from the current BJP Govt.

Tourism park in Nandi Hills
"The State Government is planning to set up a tourism park in Nandi Hills, close to the Bengaluru International Airport, to attract more international tourists in the State, Tourism minister G Janardhana Reddy said on Thursday.Reddy told reporters that besides an amusement park and better lodging facilities in the park, international tourists can have detailed information about all tourist spots in the state. The minister said as many as 150 tourist guides are working in different tourist places. As the government has not been providing honorarium for them, the department has decided to pay honourarium of Rs 1,000 per month for guides. A decision in this regard will be announced in the budget to be presented next month, he said." more...

Nandi Hills Sight Seeing Highlights include one of the oldest temples in Karnataka the Bhoga Nandeeshwara temple located at the foothills. Other must see places are Tipu's Summer Palace, Amrit Sarovar and Bhoga Nandishwara Temple which is a fine example of Dravidian architecture. There are 1,175 steps to reach the top of the hill but the view of the whole city below is wonderful from up there.
Other useful resources for Nandi Hills


Video Guide to Mysore - Royal City of Palaces

Short on time (well who is not), here is a quick way to see and understand Mysore and see the Sights Mysore has to offer through a 2 minute video. Enjoy a quick Video Guide to Mysore.

Mysore is known as the City of Palaces. Having been the Capital of Karnataka before it shifted to Bangalore, a large many royal families ruled here. Out of the many palaces built, those from the Wodeyar Dynasty are said to be quite noteworthy.

This former state capital is a seamless blend of old-world charm and modernity. It retains its tradition in music and dance, art and literature, and time-honoured crafts. Mysore today, is a pleasant and growing city in Karnataka with an old world charm, owing to its broad avenues, picturesque gardens, exceptional edifices and a salubrious climate .

Few Mysore resources
Map of Mysore
Mysore Hotels
Reviews of Mysore Tourism
Photos of Mysore
Videos of Mysore
Question & Answers on Mysore

Sunday, May 4, 2008

Quick Video Guide to Bangalore



Short on time (well who is not), here is a quick way to see and understand Bangalore and see the Sights Bangalore has to offer through a 2 minute video. Enjoy a quick Video Guide to Bangalore.


Few Bangalore resources

Woodway Chikmagalur - Homestay of the Week

WoodWay


Chikmagalur is no longer a poor cousin of Coorg, the number of new Chikmagalur Home Stays and Chikmagalur Hotels or Resorts opening every month is a good indicator of this destination’s growing popularity. Coffee estates and verdant hills provide some of best sights in Karnataka,
WoodWay is one of the earlier and more popular Homestays. Here is what a traveler Sureshbabu has to say about this HomeStay.

“It was an awesome experience in Woodway...The hospitality was good..The food was excellent..And Santhosh was energetic in completing the Trekking ....We enjoyed a lot...I recommend people to visti this place whenever possible...”

More reviews of Woodway Homestay
Photos of Woodway

Other Chickmagalur resources

Map of Chickmagalur


Beehives on Nandi Hills - Travel Photo of the Day


Nandi Hills is a Hill Station very close to the international airport and about 60 km from Bangalore, in Devanahalli. Located about 2 km from the National Highway (NH-7).
Nandi Hills Sight Seeing Highlights include one of the oldest temples in Karnataka the Bhoga Nandeeshwara temple located at the foothills. Other must see places are Tipu's Summer Palace, Amrit Sarovar and Bhoga Nandishwara Temple which is a fine example of Dravidian architecture.

Other useful resources for Nandi Hills
Nandi Hills Photos
Hotels and HomeStays at Nandi Hills
Location Map for Nandi Hills