Subscribe to Feed.“Photography Excursion” with Weekend Nuts
WEEKEND NUTS welcomes all the Passionate Photographers… Amateurs & Hobbyists… for a fun day of PHOTOGRAPHY EXCURSION, around Bangalore on 19th September 2010!
Continue Reading Add comment August 18th, 2010
Posts filed under 'weekend-drive'
Weekend Nuts presents: Wine-Tasting, Ghazals & Poetries!
This weekend (27th Feb 2010, 5pm to 7pm, at The Paul Hotel, Domlur)…
Know what’s “Weekend Nuts” is all about;
Taste best Wines (Wine Tasting for Amateurs);
Stage-present your Ghazal/Poetry or sing a famous one;
Munch on Chef-Special Snacks;
Network;
Relax!
To know more how, visit: http://www.weekendnuts.com/Events_2010.html
Or Talk to Ruu or Ben on +91 93790 58236
Or chat with us on WeekendNuts@Gmail.com
Continue Reading Add comment February 23rd, 2010
Announcing: Tour of Less Known Hoysala Kingdom
Guided tour of hoysala kingdome departure is on the weekend of July 4th. Details of the tour below. Contact arunchs @ yahoo d.o.t com or call Arun/Lakshmi at 9880006460/9902070689 to register for the tour, or for any questions.
Tour – The Less Known Hoysala Kingdom
From Bangalore – July 4th 2009, 6.30am
Do you long for the feel of the rain brushing against you? Do you relish being out when it rains? And would you enjoy a dose of history to go with the freshness of the monsoon?
doddagaddavalli
Then come and join us for the rainy-season edition of the tour of ‘Less Known Hoysala Kingdom’. We are heading to the fringes of Malnad. See the only Hoysala Temple that has not one but four shrines. Visit the beautiful tank with small shrines all around the water, surrounded by coconut trees in a quiet village. See the remains of the ancient town of Dwarasamudra strewn with carved rocks in a large open space.
hulikerebelavadi
Join us on the trip to see the heritage of Hoysalas beyond the tourist map. Learn about the history, evolution and end of the dynasty as you travel.
In addition, stay in the verdant surroundings of a coffee estate. Spend a pleasant morning in the countryside before continuing on another serving of history.
Tariff
* 2 days and 1 night
* Rs.3,850 per person, all inclusive on twin sharing basis
Tariff includes all meals, transportation from Bangalore in AC vehicle, stay at a spacious and comfortable resort inside a coffee estate and guided tour at all destinations.
To register for the tour contact
Lakshmi – 9902070689
Arun – 9880006460
Email: arunchs@yahoo.com
Itinerary
* Pickup from MG Road on Saturday morning at 6.30am
* Stay at a resort near Belur
* Return to Bangalore by Sunday night (Drop off at home)
Places Covered
* The temple with four shrines at Doddagaddavelli
* Belur
* Halebeedu
* Ancient town of Dwarasamudra spread around Halebeedu
* Hulikere Tank
* Belavadi Temple
Testimonials from participants
* “very informative, and a wonderful experience… “
* “The places chosen to visit were too good. I have been there several times before but had seen only the main temples both at belur and Halebeed.”
* “the trip was fantastic”
* “Didnt have to bother about anything. Everything was taken care of well”
1 comment June 24th, 2009
Two Places to visit inside Bangalore: Devanahalli Fort and Bommanahalli Temple
Must visit 1:
Most of you would have read about how far the new Bangalore International Airport is and how boring the journey is. But have you noticed Fort of Devanahalli on the way to Airport? Its visible from the high way if you are watchful enough. I always wanted explore it but never did. But this time on my regular visit to Nandhi Hills I made sure to stop and visit the Fort.
The fort as such is not very big but looks beautiful and still is in good condition. The fort was built by Mallabairegowda in 1501Continue reading about Devanahalli Fort
Must Visit 2:
This temple is an hidden treasure. People traveling daily on hosur road don’t even know about it. So me and my friend tried to explore it. .
Friends’s mom had told us according to legend the temple is of the era of Pandavas and Pandawas used to offer Pooja to Shiva. Me and friend reached there early on Sunday evening. The temple was still not open but we got some amazing pictures of it from outside Continue reading and get the complete directions to the temple.
Add comment December 7th, 2008
Weekend Drive: Melkote
I was doubtful till the last minute about the weather. Unseasonal rains pouring in and around Bangalore were the main cause for my worries. But thankfully weather was on our side till the last minute. We started quite early reaching the Kamat Lokruchi by 9. Our target was to reach Melkote by 10, which we achieved.
Lake on the way to Melkote
Melukote (map: 12.65,76.67) in Pandavapura taluk of Mandya district, Karnataka, is one of the sacred places in Karnataka. The place is also known as Thirunarayanapuram. It is built on rocky hills known as Yadavagiri or Yadugiri overlooking the Cauvery valley. It is about 30 miles from Mysore and 97 miles from Bangalore.
Add comment March 24th, 2008
Good time to Visit Ranganatittu
Ranganatittu is an outstanding bird sanctuary near mysore ( map of Bangalore to Ranganatittu). The water out of KRS forms tiny islands around 12 kms outside Mysore and these islands are the main breeding spot for birds.This Sunday morning we drove to Ranganatittu to shoot some birds. Here are some pictures from that photo shoot
I used regular Sony camera with 12x optical zoom. All the pictures were shot in sport mode. I am not sure if SLR would have made any difference. Read the rest
2 comments March 17th, 2008
Weekend-Drive: Ride from Bangalore to Pondicherry
This particular ride is out of my personal experience. I have driven my Yamaha from Bangalore to Pondicherry. It was really a memorable ride of my life. Below are the details for somebody who wants to ride/drive from Bnaglore to Podicherry. Mine was a three day plan ( long weekend). The plan was
Day 1:
we are leaving on saturday morning from Bangalore at around 5 Am
->Distance of 350-400 KM has to be covered. 50KM/hr it need ~7 hrs + 4 hrs break.
->Plan to reach Pondicherry before the sunset.
->Hire accommodation and take rest.
Day 2:
->Visit Ashram early morning.
->Fort later.
->Visit beaches in the evenings.
->City in the night.
Day 3:
->leave pondicherry by 5AM
->Reach blore by 6pm.
What to bring:
->2 geans
->3 t-shirts
->1 water proof jacket
->Helmet
->Short
->water bottles and something to eat on the road.
->Anything lighter and useful.
->Minimum of 6 lts of petrol to begin with
->Mobiles and charger
->camera
->Map print out
->Small tool kit
Don’t get:
->laptop and costly items.
->Delicate items.
->Heavy items.
Note:
(1) Since we don’t have to book anything…anybody can join us. But make sure you are at my stop by 5 AM. You don’t have to inform me. Just be there by 5AM or I am gone.
(2) Total distance covered 400 + 400 + 200 = 1000 KM almost 20 ltrs of petrol to be burnt on each engine. Many rural petrol bunks don’t take card. So bring enough cash.
(3) All records of the vehicle. RC + Insurance + DL.
See you on Saturday morning….till then good bye.
more information, please contact:
pondicherry tourismTourism Information Centre,
40, Goubert Avenue
Pondicherry 605 001, India
Tel: 91 – 413 – 2339497, 2334575, 2330532
Fax: 91 – 413 – 2358389
Tourism Information Centre
The Pondicherry Tourism and Transport Development Corporation – PTTDC provides tourist information to the public, conducts tours, transportation and develops Chunnambar, the beach and backwater resort south of Pondicherry. Information daily at:
40 Beach Road
Pondicherry 605001
Tel.: +91-413-339497, 330532, 334575 Fax: +91-413-358389
Email: tic@tourisminpondicherry.com
French cultural and education related activities:
Alliance Française organises english-subtitled French films, exhibitions and concerts. It has a well-stocked library and conducts courses in French, Tamil and computer education.
Temporary membership is available for visitors.
Tel: +91-413-338146
Email: afpond@satyam.net.in
Information Centre for the Sri Aurobindo Ashram
bureau central Bureau Central has an exhibitions on Sri Aurobindo and the Mother and shows videos at 0815 except Sundays. Coordinates Ashram Guest House availability and issues passes for Ashram activities.
Bureau Central, Cottage Complex
Sri Aurobindo Ashram
3 Ranga Pillai St.
Pondicherry 605001
Tel.: +91-413-339648
Email: bureaucentral@auroville.org.in
Information on Auroville
Boutique d’Auroville in Pondicherry has advice and information on Auroville.
38 J. Nehru Street
Pondicherry 605001
Tel.: +91-413-337264
Guest Services has detailed advice and information on Auroville and accommodation.
Tel.: +91-413-622704
Email: guests@auroville.org.in
Stay
Ashram guest house – pondicherry tourismSri Aurobindo Ashram
The Ashram guest houses are essentially intended for devotees of Sri Aurobindo and the Mother. They offer simple, clean, quiet and good accommodation.
In Ashram guest houses you should be prepared to keep the rules. These are essentially: no smoking, alcohol, drugs or loud noise; the gates close at 22.30. Late arrivals should be informed in advance. Don’t expect TV or telephone connections in the rooms.
Park Guest House has 80 rooms, with each a distinctive name (“Harmony”, “Surrender”, etc.) Most rooms with balcony are facing directly the sea, overlooking a beautiful garden.
Breakfast and lunch available. Laundry service and bicycles for rent.
Price: Rs. 300 – 500.
Tel: 0413 – 334412
Email: parkgh@auroville.org.in
* International Guest House with 50 rooms is centrally situated.
Serves breakfast, does laundry.
Price: Rs. 70 – 450 depending on facilities.
Tel: 0413 – 336699 and 221812
* Cottage Guest House has 35 mostly simple rooms.
Price: Rs. 45 – 70, reservation advisable.
Tel: 0413 – 338434
Hotel Pondicherry Ashok is a Government of India Hotel.
20 centrally air-conditioned twin-bedded rooms with attached bath, hot water, closed-circuit color TV and telephone.
Continental and Indian food serves by Pondy restaurant/Coffee shop, a bar and a few shops.
Price: Rs. 1500 (single), Rs. 2400 (double), Rs. 3000 (suite).
Tel: 0413 – 655160 (8 lines) Fax: 0413 – 655140
St. James Court
St. James Beach Resort has air-conditioned cottages with satellite television, hot water, refrigerators and telephones.Multicuisine restaurant and an open-air tandoor restaurant, as well as a bar.
Price: Luxury cottages at Rs. 1000 (single), Rs. 1195 (double). Others at Rs. 900 (single), Rs. 1150 (double).
Tel: 0413 – 655174, 655275
pondicherry tourism
boating
Chunnambar Beach and Backwater Resort pondicherry tourismChunnambar Beach and Backwater Resort, a PTTDC enterprise, has boating, backwater boat tours and Paradise Beach for friends and families. Catering by Sea Gulls restaurant and bar, which specialises in Tandoori and Chinese meals. 3 open sided tree houses for overnight stay.
Price: Book through PTTDC in Pondicherry, 0413-330532.
Tel: 0413 – 356816
Middle Class Hotels
There are many choices of middle class hotels.
* Executive Inn (AC) 11-suite hotel
Diningroom available.
Price: Rs. 800.
Tel: 0413 – 224422, 330929
* Fillo Hotel (AC) has a vegetarian and non-vegetarian restaurant and a bar.
Price: Rs. 150 – 400.
Tel: 0413 – 339427
Hotel Jayarampondicherry tourism
* Hotel Jayaram with 55 satellite TV rooms and suites.
Price: Rs. 350 – 800.
Tel: 0413 – 227191
* Hotel Ram International with satellite TV rooms and suites.
Price: Rs.250 – 625
Tel: 0413 – 337230 (7 lines)
* Red Carpet Residence has furnished service appartments.
Price: Call them for price.
Tel: 0413 – 251253, 341812, 253321, 251207
* Sooriya International has 3 restaurants.
Price: Rs. 400 – 750.
Tel: 0413 – 336856, 227485 (9 lines)
* Surguru with Anugraha restaurant
Price: Rs. 410 – 770
Tel: 0413 – 339022 (5 lines), 227290 (7 lines)
11 comments August 1st, 2006
Weekend Drive: Sravanabelagola
Sravanabelagola is proper weekend drive from Bangalore.Its around four hours drive from Bangalore.Catch the road which goes to Hassan and once you reach Hassan you can catch the road to Sravanabelagola. Its nearly 180 Kms from Bangalore. The map is given below.
From wikipedia
Shravanabelagola is a city located in the Hassan district, in the Indian state of Karnataka. It is one of the most important Jain pilgrim centers. In Kannada language, ‘Bel’ means white and ‘kola’, the pond, an allusion to the beautiful pond in the middle of the town.
There are two hills Chandragiri and Vindyagiri. The last shruta-kevali Bhadrabah and his pupil Chandragupta (formerly the Maurya king) had meditated there. Chandragiri has memorials to numerous monks and shravakas who have meditated there, since 5th cent CE, including the last king of the Rashtrakuta dynasty of Manyakheta. Chandragiri also has a famous temple built by Chamundaraya, who was a disciple of Acharya Nemichandra Siddhanta-chakravarti.
The Vindhyagiri hill is home to a thousand year-old gigantic 17.38 meter high monolithic stone statue of the Bhagavan Gomateshwara Bahubali, considered to be the world’s largest, built by Chamundaraya, a general of king Gangaraya. The base of the statue has inscriptions in Kannada, Tamil and the oldest evidence of written Marathi said to be from 981AD. The inscription concerns the king Gangaraya who funded the effort, and his general Chamundaraya, who erected the statue for the king. Every 12 years, thousands of devotees congregate here to perform the Mahamastakabhisheka, a spectacular ceremony where the thousand-year-old statue is anointed with milk, curds, ghee, saffron and gold coins. The next Mahamastakabhisheka will be held in 2018 A.D.
Travel Plan: Leave Bangalore early may be around 5 or 6 am. Have the breakfast somewhere in between on the road to Hassan. Go watch gommateshwara. And other basadi. If you are willing to drive more go to Beluru and Halebidu (I will cover next time). Dont forget to take your camera.
Catch the complete list of weekend drive from Banagalore here
bangalore events bangalore upcoming bangalore bangalore events bangalore tourist
Add comment July 29th, 2006
Video: Some fun at Wonderla
Few of the readers wanted details of Wonderla Amusement Park. Bangalore. I thought providing it on the EventsBangalore would be more useful.
Address:
Wonderla Holiday Private Limited
28 Km Mysore Road (on Bangalore-Mysore Highway) near bidadi.
Hejjala, Bangalore 562109
(1) Rate It
Phone: 27288223, 27288224
Rates: for adults on holidays is Rs.480/- and 380/- on other days. There are nearly fifty rides. There is no need to pay for rides. Food costs extra. Food court is available.
Will open in the morning at 11am and closes at 7pm.
Here is a video by Raghunathrao of water fountain at wonderla
bangalore events bangalore upcoming bangalore bangalore events bangalore tourist
12 comments July 22nd, 2006
Weekend drive: Shivanasamudra
Note: Weekend-drive is a new category where we will try to give you details about tourist attractions which you can visit during the weekend. I will try to keep in mind ‘weekend’ when choosing the places for your visit. I hope this will be an interesting effort. I hope Bangalorean’s will enjoy it.
Shivanasamudra (or Shivasamudram) is a small town in southern Karnataka, India near Mysore. The town is situated in in Malavalli taluk, Mandya District.
Waterfalls
Near the town is the famous Shivanasamudram (also known as the Siva Samudram, literally meaning Shiva’s Sea) waterfall. The Kaveri River splits here into two branches and each branch cascades down rocky cliffs. The more popularly viewed cascade is known as Gaganachukki and the other cascade is known as Bharachukki. These spectacular waterfalls are surrounded by hill forests of the Cauvery Wildlife Sanctuary.
The Gaganachukki is 98 m tall, and has a maximum recorded flow of 667,000 cubic feet per sec. One of Asia’s oldest hydro-electric power stations, still functional, is located at the waterfall. This is where hydel power was first harnessed in Asia and the electricity thus produced was used in the Gold Mines of Kolar and thus Kolar Gold Fields became the first city in Asia to get electricity. One can view these waterfalls from the Hydel Power viewing end or the Dargah end. The Gaganachukki itself has 2 facades, the western facade and the eastern facade. Many enthusiastic youngsters trek down the hill side towards the cascade and enjoy the water spray. One can ask the locals for directions to the Dargah and view the upstream end of the falls. The upstream is particularly awe inspiring after the monsoons when the Kaveri River is full.
The Barachukki is about a kilometer away from the Dargah. Barachukki has a wider cascading edge. One section resembles a ‘u’ section, like the Niagara Falls. It also has nice graceful cascade along the side. There are much fewer visitors to this falls and there is no viewing gallery construction here.
How to reach?
From Bangalore: There are 2 routes.
a) You can take Mysore Road, cross Mandya, take diversion for Maddur and drive straight towards Malavalli. After Malavalli, you can ask any local and he can guide you correctly. You can also return via the same route. This route has good roads and you can enjoy the new Bangalore-Mysore Expressway too.
b) Alternatively, you can take the National Highway that passes through Kanakapura. Drive straight upto Malavalli and then you can ask any local villager for directions. They will tell you the exact route. (This is the route that you would take to reach Bheemeshwari Fishing Resort).
Total distance: 140 km.
Best time to visit: September to February.
Video: From google video by Balaji
Note: The details are taken from wikipedia and other sources. Credits are given where ever its possible.
bangalore events bangalore upcoming bangalore bangalore events bangalore tourist
2 comments July 21st, 2006
