One of the holy places mentioned in Hindu religion. It is a place where pinds are placed which symbolize the presence of power of 3 goddess namely Mata Maha Kali, Mata Maha Lakshmi and Mata Maha Saraswati.

The goddess also known as Devis in hindi language lay the foundation for devotees visiting this place for decades now. I have been a regular visitor to this place for about 15+ years now. Earlier in life regular was annual but now it is more about getting the opportunity to visit once in 2-3 years.

It is also said that a devotee cannot visit this place till the goddess calls for a visit from the devotee. This is a strong belief which has carried on from the past. Even if a devotee does numerous efforts, he/she cannot visit the devi until he/she has been called by HER.

This visit was one after quite a while and quite a luxurious one. I was accompanied with my sister’s husband.

At the below image you can click to find a detailed trip reports.The PDF document is about 260 Kb in size

With the formation of Shrine board, the whole system has been reformed to everyone’s advantage and the work is continuous. There are security checks as well due to the constant threat to this place.

People of all ages can visit this place even with the trek of 14 km. From the base till the top, there are now different means of transport services available from a horseback, battery operated vehicles to even helicopters which take a mere 10 minutes to ascend and drop you.

Go with a clean mind and devoted heart and thank god for all the things provided to you in your life.

Beautiful landscape views, early morning mist, dew on leaves, clouds rising up in valley, Sun rising behind mountains.

I guess these are some of the moments a photographer would like to capture and keep with them forever as memories and share with the world. Kodaikanal offers all these views and many more treats for a photographer.

Here I have showcased some of the photos which I captured during my experience of 4 days. You will need to click on the following image to see the slideshow in action.

Hope these pictures have been an influencing instrument for you to plan a holiday to Kodaikanal soon. Once you reach there, ensure that all your actions are eco-friendly and do not harm the ecosystem. Let us enjoy it and preserve for the future generations to also enjoy it.

One of the famed destinations for tourists amongst the Queen hills destination is Kodaikanal. It is located around 500 km from Bangalore in the state of Tamil Nadu, India.The state offers other beautiful hill stations like Ooty.

Many movies have been shot in this picturesque town of Kodaikanal. The landscape views offered are beyond comprehension. It lies within the Nilgiri hills which offers a chilly temperature. So come prepared with a jacket.

A wonderful get away from the city life, this place offers many different avenues for relaxing for people of all ages. The lake offers you a calm boat ride in the early mornings or evenings. People aiming for some adventure can trek to the surrounding hills. They can get in touch with a local guide who will lead you to trails of different difficulty levels.

My stay here was for 4 days and I had a real good time experiencing the fresh oxygen. I was just fortunate not to witness any rains, although I went in the monsoon season. Once monsoon sets in, it gets a little difficult to enjoy the outdoor activites.I was there in the month of November and the retreating monsoon was starting to shower drops.

It is also a very popular destination for honeymooners and you can find many couples cozying up in this beautiful place.

You can find the complete travelogue of my experiences with Kodaikanal by following the below image. It is a PDF document of about 150 Kb in size.

There is something very relaxing about the place, be it a simple walk on the Coaker’s walk or a boat ride or just a climb to Devil’s kitchen. There is something for all kind of tourists in this destination. I spend 4 days in this place and just a wonderful time.

Note that no train goes to the Kodaikanal town. There is a railway station named Kodai road after which you will need a bus or cab to reach to the actual place. It is a hill climb which will take around 2 hours. I had done the complete journey in bus starting from home.

The trip to Hampi can be easily described as a photographer’s heaven with huge opportunity to capture the lost world. The sunsets over heritage buildings, landscape, exploratory nature of people can be very well captured in the place. I have placed my collection which can be found from the following image link.

These trip photos might not do justice in all respect but they will surely give you a glimpse of what lies ahead of you.

We had hired bikes on rent which is a common practice and are also easily available on very economical prices. Even with more people, I would suggest you to hire bikes as some places might be difficult for bigger vehicles to maneuver.

Just visit the city to get immersed in the life of those times. Just remember to treat the sites with respect otherwise they will soon be gone forever and things like these can never be re-created.

Hampi is a place situated in the state of Karnataka in India. Visitor to this place can explore the heritage site of Vijayanagar empire which was ruled over by 4 dynasties.

It is a UNESCO protected world heritage site and is a must visit place for traveler. The sites are still intact with the intricate carvings visible and the perfectionism in the craftsmanship of those times.

I went there for a weekend and plan to visit there again to cover some of the remaining places. We were not able to see the sites in the city of Kishkinda. It is a place where you will find tourists more and local people less. The city encroachment has been kept away from these heritage sites.

The road marking are very well done and a person new to the place can easily traverse his/her path. I have written a travelogue about my journey and experiences to this place. You can find it by clicking on the image below. It is a PDF document of about 450 Kb in size.