My Camera Log

Sometimes, the best trips aren’t about the destination—they’re about the people you travel with. After almost five years , our group finally managed to reunite and relive the good old days with a weekend getaway to Virajpet, Coorg . 🚗✨ 🚙 The Journey Begins Knowing it was only about a 5-hour drive from Bengaluru (around 260 km) , we started on Friday night with no rush. Instead of heading straight to our destination, we decided to revisit the places that held so many memories. Our first stop was the Maddur Coffee Day , where we spent a couple of hours chatting over coffee. It used to be our regular meeting spot years ago, and sitting there again brought back countless memories. ☕😊 From there, we drove to Mysuru and stopped near the beautifully lit Mysuru Palace . The palace looked stunning at night, making it the perfect place for a few group photos. 📸✨ Our next stop was near Hunsur . There wasn’t any special reason—we simply parked the vehicles, talked, laughed, and enjoyed eac...

  🚌 The Ride Through the Forest After reaching Sangama and parking our bikes, the first thing we did was board the bus to Mekedatu. Private vehicles are not allowed beyond this point as the area falls within a protected forest zone. The bus ride costs ₹100 per person and includes both onward and return journeys. The ride itself is an experience! 🚍✨ For about 15–20 minutes, the bus travels through a scenic route alongside the river. The off-road stretch, green surroundings, and fresh monsoon breeze made the journey enjoyable. 📍 A Natural Wonder Near Sangama Mekedatu is one of Karnataka’s most famous natural attractions, located about 5 km from Sangama near Kanakapura. The name “Mekedatu” means Goat’s Leap in Kannada and is associated with a local legend where a goat is believed to have jumped across the narrow gorge while escaping a tiger. 🐐 The place is known for its stunning rock formations carved over centuries by the powerful flow of the River Kaveri. 🌊 ℹ️ Visitor Informat...

Some of the best trips happen without any planning, and this was one of them! On Saturday evening around 8 PM, my friend Jagganna called and suggested a quick outing. After a hectic work week, I was already craving a refreshing ride. Within minutes, we decided on a Sunday morning ride to Sangama. This ride was extra special for me because it was my first monsoon ride with my daughter. 👨‍👧❤️ I was a little worried since her school had just started, and I didn’t want the rain or cold weather to make her sick. At the same time, I wanted her to experience the joy of road trips and outdoor adventures. After all, she had already started joining me on short treks! 🌄 The Journey Begins We gathered at 6:30 AM as planned. Jagdish and Pradeep joined us along with their families, making it a fun group ride. After a delicious breakfast in Kanakapura 🍽️, we continued through scenic roads lined with greenery and reached Sangama by 9:30 AM. The weather was perfect, with cool winds and occasional d...

As the summer holidays were coming to an end, we realized that we hadn’t taken Viha on a vacation. With Priya’s birthday also around the corner, we decided to plan a relaxing family trip to Kalpetta in Wayanad. 🎂✨ Since it was a last-minute plan during a long weekend, finding accommodation was quite challenging. Most resorts were fully booked, but luckily, we managed to get a room at The Golf Valley Resort. 🏨 Wayanad is a beautiful hill district in the state of Kerala, known for its lush greenery, forests, waterfalls, wildlife, and pleasant weather. Located about 280 km from Bengaluru, it is one of the most popular weekend getaways for nature lovers. 🌳🌄 📍 Location: Kalpetta, Wayanad, Kerala 🚗 Distance from Bengaluru: Approximately 280 km We planned to start early and drive through the famous Sulthan Bathery forest, hoping to spot some wildlife along the way. Unfortunately, our luck was terrible this time! 😅 Despite keeping our eyes on the road and forest edges, we couldn’t spo...

While returning from our trip to Lepakshi Temple, we first stopped near the beautiful Parshwanath Jain Temple. After spending some peaceful time there, we headed towards the historic Devanahalli Fort. Devanahalli Fort is located around 40 km from Bengaluru , making it a good short weekend getaway or quick road trip destination. The walk around the fort is quite easy, and you can cover the place with a short 1 to 2 km walk inside and around the fort area. 🚶‍♂️ ℹ️ Visitor Information 📍 Location: Devanahalli, Karnataka 🚗 Distance from Bengaluru: Approx. 40 km 🚶 Trek/Walk Distance: Around 1–2 km easy walk ⏰ Best Time to Visit: October to February for pleasant weather 🎟️ Entry Fee: Free 🕘 Timings: Open throughout the day (best visited during daylight hours) 🌿 Our Experience Honestly, the fort today feels like it has lost much of its old glory and pride. 😔 It seems to be one of the historical monuments that has not received enough car...