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A Drive Full of Memories

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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...
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Mekedatu

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  🚌 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...
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Location: Mekedatu, Karnataka, India
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Monsoon Ride to Sangama

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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...
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Location: Mekedatu, Karnataka, India
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Wayanad

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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...
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Location: Wayanad, Kerala, India
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Devanahalli Fort

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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...
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Location: Devanahalli District, near, Hyderabad - Bangalore Hwy, Devanahalli, Devanahally, Devanahalli, Karnataka 562110, India
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The Shree Nakoda Avati 108 Parshwanth Jain Temple

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  After exploring the beautiful village of Lepakshi, we started our return journey towards Bengaluru. 🚗 On the way, we planned a short stop near Devanahalli to visit the famous Shree Nakoda Avati 108 Parshwanth Jain Temple, a grand Jain temple that is still under construction. I have travelled on this route many times before, but somehow never got the chance to visit this place earlier. This time, we finally decided to stop and explore it. 😊 The Shree Nakoda Avati 108 Parshwanth Jain Temple is located near Devanahalli, around 40–45 km from Bengaluru . There is no major trek involved, but visitors need to walk a short distance inside the large temple premises, making it feel like a peaceful mini-walk surrounded by calm surroundings. 🌳 This temple is dedicated to Lord Parshwanath, the 23rd Jain Tirthankara. The architecture of the temple is impressive, with beautifully carved pillars and large structures inspired by traditional Jain temple designs. 🏛️ While speaking with the pers...
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Location: Devanahalli, Southegowdanahalli, Karnataka 562110, India
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Ride to Lepakshi

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  Lepakshi had been on my travel list for a long time. Even though summer is not the ideal season for a bike ride, I finally decided to make this long-awaited trip happen. Harshith joined me for the journey, making the ride even more enjoyable. 😊 📍 Lepakshi – A Blend of History and Art Located about 125 km from Bengaluru in Andhra Pradesh, Lepakshi is famous for its centuries-old Veerabhadra Temple, known for its stunning Vijayanagara-style architecture, hanging pillar, and beautiful carvings. The temple is believed to have been built in the 16th century and holds great historical and cultural significance. We started our ride at around 6:00 AM from Bengaluru and reached Lepakshi by 8:30 AM. Even at that early hour, the summer heat had started making its presence felt. Without wasting any time, we entered the temple and had darshana. 🙏 After exploring the temple, admiring its intricate sculptures, and clicking a few memorable pictures, we spent some time soaking in the peaceful ...
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Location: Lepakshi, Andhra Pradesh 515331, India
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