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Katipadu Estate

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  After a refreshing stop at  Balmuri Falls , we continued our journey to  Katipadu Estate  — a calm and peaceful place tucked away in nature. The moment we entered, the fresh air, greenery, and quiet surroundings made us feel relaxed instantly.  Katipadu Estate is a beautiful green getaway, perfect for anyone looking to escape the city rush. It’s surrounded by tall trees, coffee plants, and a serene atmosphere. You can enjoy long nature walks, listen to birds, and just unwind. This is perfect place for photoshoot, spent some time clicking the pics, got some good profile pics for all This place is perfect for a photoshoot!   We spent some time capturing pictures around the estate and ended up getting some really good profile shots for everyone. The natural light and greenery made every photo look amazing.  During our visit, we even spotted a few birds  , which made the experience even better! We also took a short drive to the stunning  I...

Balmuri Falls

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This year, most of our trips were made at the last minute — and our drive to  Coorg  was no different  . We were confused about where to go and when to start. After a long chat with Priya, we still hadn’t decided anything until Friday morning! Finally, Priya took charge — she spoke to Vinod and his family and booked a stay at  Villa Katipadu , near Srimangala. Our plan was simple — start early, drive through  Nagarahole Forest , and try our luck spotting wild animals  . We began our journey at  4:30 AM . On the way, Vinod suddenly said he was craving breakfast at  Jai Bhuvaneshwari Military Hotel  near Srirangapatna! Since we were quite early (the hotel opens at 7:00 AM  ), we decided to explore a nearby spot —  Balmuri Falls , which was just about  20 km away . Balmuri Falls is a small yet beautiful man-made waterfall on the  Cauvery River , located near  Srirangapatna . It’s around  135 km from Bengaluru , maki...

Hesaraghatta Lake

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  After a quick stop at  Hesaraghatta Grasslands , we headed towards  Hesaraghatta Lake , which is just a couple of kilometers away.   The moment we reached, the place was already alive with  pilgrims, cyclists, photographers, and bird watchers . It felt like a perfect mix of devotion and nature.  I didn’t know much about this lake earlier, but after talking to a few photographers, I learned that  Hesaraghatta Lake is a paradise for bird watchers   . During certain seasons, it attracts a variety of  migratory birds , making it a great spot for photography and peaceful observation. There’s also a small  temple dedicated to Goddess Durgambha Devi  near the lake, where you can see many devotees visiting throughout the morning. The sound of bells and the calm lake view together create a peaceful vibe.  Cyclists   seemed to love this route, pedaling around the lake in groups and enjoying the cool morning breeze. ...