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A quick morning walk in the  heart of Bengaluru   is always refreshing. Everyone knows that   Namma Bengaluru   is proudly called the   Garden City , and one of the main reasons for this title is   Cubbon Park . This beautiful park is a paradise for  morning walkers, joggers, yoga lovers, and meditation enthusiasts . Surrounded by tall trees, green lawns, and colorful flowers, the park offers a peaceful environment even though it is located in the busy  Central Business District of Bengaluru . The  fresh morning breeze and natural surroundings  make it a perfect place to relax and start the day with positive energy. 🌿✨ Cubbon Park, officially called  Sri Chamarajendra Park , is one of the most famous landmarks of Bengaluru. The park was originally created in  1870 . Initially, the park covered around  100 acres , but over time it expanded to more than  300 acres of greenery . Later, the park was named after  Sir...

During our trip to Sakleshpur, after an early morning hike to Hosahalli Betta, we planned to spend the second half of the day exploring Mookanamane Falls. The waterfall was located around 17 Km from Home stay and 41 Kms from Sakleshpur town and is surrounded by lush greenery and calm village roads 🌳🚗. The road condition was decent, but since the roads are narrow, it took us more than 30 minutes to reach the destination. There is enough parking space near the waterfall, but by mistake, we parked our car a little far away. Only after reaching the falls did we realize that parking is available much closer 😄. Mookanamane Falls is a natural waterfall formed by streams from the Western Ghats. It has been known mainly to locals and trekkers and is slowly gaining popularity due to its untouched beauty. From the parking area, we had to walk around 500 meters to reach the waterfall. The walk is scenic but can be a bit challenging. It may be difficult for kids and elderly people, especially du...

During our visit to Sakleshpur, we planned a short trek for the second day of our stay. Since the homestay was surrounded by hills and greenery, we had a couple of trekking options. Finally, we decided to visit Hosahalli Betta, which is around 16 km from our homestay and is known for its peaceful views and easy trail 🌿⛰️. Hosahalli Betta is a lesser-known hill in the Western Ghats region. It has been used by locals for farming and as a watch point in earlier days. Today, it is slowly gaining popularity among trekkers for its calm environment and scenic views. We started early at around 7:00 AM, hoping to return by breakfast time. It took us about 30 minutes to reach the trek base. This time, Google Maps guided us perfectly, and the drive itself was very scenic 🚗🌄. When we reached the spot, one group was already at the top of the hill. There was plenty of open space for parking. We had heard that there might be a jeep route to the top, but we didn’t find any jeeps. To restrict privat...

During our stay at   Hillock Vista Homestay ,   we got a wonderful opportunity to spot and capture a few beautiful birds while roaming around the property. Surrounded by greenery, coffee plantations, and calm surroundings, Sakleshpur turned out to be a lovely place for birdwatching. Sakleshpur is about  220 km from Bengaluru , and the drive takes around  5–6 hours . The peaceful environment and pleasant weather make it perfect for slow travel and nature exploration 🌿🚗. Below are some of the birds we found during our visit: 🐦 Asian Woolly-necked Stork A tall and impressive bird with a white neck and dark body. We spotted it standing quietly near open areas, giving a calm and majestic feel. 🦜 Plum-headed Parakeet This colorful parakeet was easy to notice with its bright plum-colored head. It was seen flying in small groups and filling the air with cheerful sounds. 🐤 Jungle Babbler (Rufous) Always active and noisy, these birds were moving together as a group. They ...