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European tourists make a beeline to Oman

Reasons: 1. Rugged mountains 2. Heritage and culture 3. Unique feel 4. WEAK DOLLAR Related read: Oman begins to attract more Europeans

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Vignettes from India

A hoarding in memory of Kannada matinee idol Dr. Rajkumar (extreme right) on his death anniversary. But, look at the number of people in the banner. Top half comprises of ‘so called’ political leaders and the bottom half constitutes people … Continue reading

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Elephant camp

Dubare Elephant Camp is a hot destination for tourists visiting Kodagu during summer. The ‘Elephant Interaction’ package, which is a hit among visitors, begins early in the morning with a host of activities including bathing and feeding of the jumbos. … Continue reading

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Golden temple

Taking a breather from our hectic holiday schedule, we managed to visit the Golden Temple at the Tibetan refugee settlement in Bylakuppe. The place is 30 km from Madikeri, and 90 km from Mysore. The Golden Temple is housed in … Continue reading

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Monsoon woes – Part 2

It’s tricky to travel during heavy rains. If you lucky enough, you will reach your destination comfortably. One rainy afternoon, on our back home, a huge tree fell over the highway near Sullia, blocking the road for nearly two hours … Continue reading

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No-frills lunch

From my experience, I’ve learnt that low-cost and no-frills hotels dish out lip smacking food. After visiting Talacauvery, on our way back home, we stopped at Bhagamandala for lunch. We zeroed in on Hotel Santhosh, which has a rural setting … Continue reading

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Monsoon woes

During the first half of my holidays in India, the monsoon never came, and in the latter part, it rained like mad. For almost two days, thanks to heavy rains, I couldn’t get out of my house in Kodagu. Overflowing … Continue reading

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