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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...

  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 ...

This post continues from my earlier blog,   Mahabalipuram Temple Complex – Part 1 .   After exploring the first half of the complex, I moved on to the other side, which is home to the   Lighthouse   and several beautiful monuments. The  Mahabalipuram Lighthouse  stands tall on a rocky hill, offering breathtaking views of the town and the Bay of Bengal. Built in the early 20th century, it’s the perfect spot to enjoy the sea breeze and the sunrise — though, unfortunately, it was a cloudy day during my visit, so I missed the sunrise view. Just beside it is the  Olakkannesvara Temple , also known as the  Old Lighthouse . This ancient temple, dedicated to Lord Shiva, sits atop the hill and offers a stunning panoramic view of the sea and the surrounding monuments. Next, I stopped by  Draupadi’s Bath , a small rock-cut structure connected to the legends of the Pandavas. Though simple, it highlights the fine craftsmanship of the Pallava artisans and ...

The Mahabalipuram Temple Complex is a stunning UNESCO World Heritage site filled with ancient monuments and rock-cut temples. During our earlier visit to the Shore Temple, we couldn’t explore this area fully, so this time I made sure not to miss it. I started early from the resort around   6:15 AM   and reached the complex just as it opened — I was the first visitor of the day! Without the crowd, the place looked even more peaceful and magical, and the cool morning breeze made the walk even better. The complex has two entrances — one near the  Lighthouse  and the other near  Krishna’s Butterball . I began my walk from the Krishna’s Butterball side and explored the following beautiful monuments: Krishna’s Butterball:  A huge, round boulder that looks like it’s about to roll down the hill but has stayed perfectly balanced for centuries. Ganesha Ratha:  A beautifully carved stone temple dedicated to Lord Ganesha, showing the elegance of Pallava architectu...

During our trip to Mahabalipuram, we visited one of its most famous attractions —   Pancha Rathas , also known as the   Five Chariots . These stunning rock-cut temples were built in the 7th century during the   Pallava dynasty   and are a great example of ancient Indian art and architecture. Each temple is carved out of a single large rock and is dedicated to the   Pandavas and Draupadi   from the Mahabharata. The carvings are detailed and beautiful, showing the amazing craftsmanship of that time. The  entry fee  for Pancha Rathas is  ₹40 for Indian visitors  and  ₹600 for foreign tourists . One nice thing about visiting Mahabalipuram is that a  single ticket  allows entry to all the  UNESCO temple sites  in the town. Some temples are located in different complexes, but the same ticket works everywhere. However, you’ll need to  pay parking fees separately  at each site. Most of the major temples, includ...