Saturday, June 28, 2008
Nandi Hills - Yet another Plan to Improve and Rejuvenate
Posted by SmartTraveller at 2:26 AM 25 comments
Blog Categories: Hill Tourism, Karnataka Tourism, 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
Posted by SmartTraveller at 1:53 AM 16 comments
Blog Categories: Karnataka Tourism, Mysore, Photos, Videos
Sunday, May 4, 2008
Quick Video Guide to Bangalore
Posted by SmartTraveller at 9:33 AM 24 comments
Blog Categories: Bangalore, Travel Guide, Videos
Woodway Chikmagalur - Homestay of the Week
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
Posted by SmartTraveller at 8:41 AM 33 comments
Blog Categories: Chikmagalur Home Stays, Chikmagalur Hotels, Woodway
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
Posted by SmartTraveller at 1:46 AM 18 comments
Blog Categories: Nandi Hills, Photos, Sightseeing