My Camera Log

  During our stay at  Katipadu Estate , we decided to take a quick trip to  Tholpetty Wildlife Sanctuary  to try our luck at spotting some wild animals. Tholpetty is part of the famous  Nagarahole National Park , located in Wayanad, Kerala. The sanctuary is about  270 km from Bengaluru , and it is well-known for sightings of elephants, bison, deer, and sometimes even tigers  .   Distance From Our Stay Tholpetty Safari point was around  20 km  from where we stayed. We opted for the  early morning safari  as it’s the best time for wildlife sightings. We reached the entrance by  6:00 AM , but the safari had already begun, and we ended up being the  6th jeep  to enter the forest. Safari Cost:  ₹2,100 per jeep (maximum  5 people  per vehicle) Payment:  No UPI   — they accept  cash or card Safari Timings: Morning:  6:00 AM – 9:00 AM Evening:  3:00 PM – 5:00 PM Even though we...

  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...

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...