Karnataka | TANDERLUST

Oh! Is this really Udupi?

Tanvi March 25, 2020 2 Comments

Udupi, sometimes pronounced as Udipi, is located in the south western region of Karnataka India. Since a long time, pilgrims have travelled thousands of km from all over the country just to visit the beautiful temples & pray to its generous Gods. To explore each & every corner of such an intriguing city was on my wishlist & as soon as I set out on a journey with my friends, I...

Keep Calm & Explore Karwar!

Tanvi November 12, 2019 4 Comments

"Oh no! I forgot my phone at home" The cab driver sensed the urgency in my voice & immediately pulled up the car alongside the street. I quickly jumped outside and ran for at least 200 meters till I was back in the cab with my phone. We were on our way to the airport to catch a flight for our upcoming trip to Karwar Karnataka and this phone forgetting fiasco had just added more minutes to...

One day expedition to the Magical Yana Caves!

Tanvi September 8, 2019 3 Comments

No matter which part of India you decide to explore, this amazing country never fails to surprise you with its unique age-old stories & the natural places. One such magical & unique place is the Yana caves situated in the second cleanest village of India called as Yana in the Northern- Karnataka region of India. These caves make for a magical sight seeing spot & a blissful Hindu...

Wandering around The Impregnable Mirjan Fort!

Tanvi August 21, 2019 0 Comments

While the coastal city of Gokarna will give you the much required beach therapy, The fort of Mirjan will enlighten you about the historical story of the then 'Pepper Queen' i.e. Queen Chennabhairadevi. The Pepper queen as they fondly call her was the ruler of Mirjan fort for almost 5 decades under the Vijayanagara Empire. The ports namely Mirjan, Karwar, Ankola etc. came directly under her rule...

Why Goa when you can Gokarna!

Tanvi August 9, 2019 1 Comment

Gokarna. What is it in this village that attracts people like a magnet? I think a few years ago this small quaint beach village had hardly carved a place in the map of the tourists & travellers alike. But since few years, Gokarna is emerging as the next beach hot-spot for foreigners as well as for Indians. So before heading to Gokarna, I asked myself again, What is it in this village that is...

Dandeli should be your next adventure destination

Tanvi April 9, 2018 0 Comments

There are so many destinations in India where one can experience the adrenaline rush. We often tend to overlook such places mostly because we aren't aware of the existence of such destinations. One such small village, located on the Kali river, goes by the name Dandeli. Nestled on the western ghats, Dandeli has a complete blend of adventure mixed with natural beauty. Slowly and steadily this...

12 Unusual Indian villages you’ve never heard of before!

Tanvi October 14, 2017 10 Comments

One of the most diverse country in the world, India is a melange of culture, culinary, landscapes & architecture. Each part of India houses it's own traditions, customs & languages (with dialects). Every year lots of people visit India to experience this rich cultural diversity and are awed by everything this country has to offer. However, many of them only visit the iconic landmarks...