Landscape Frames from Yelagiri

 

Captivating frames from a viewpoint in Yelagiri with blue skies and green hills.
May 2026.

Windmills Viewpoint!

 
Without a cue, Kalkere Lake nonchalantly shows up with a hill in the background, that has a bevy of windmills perched on top if it. Nestled between Hassan and Belur, this lake is commonly referred to as Windmills Viewpoint, and many travellers are lured into taking a break here to enjoy the picturesque vistas.

October 2025

Idyllic!

 
Nayakanapalya Lake with Savandurga Hill in the backdrop.
July 2024

Call of the Hills!

The tantalizing hills of Ooty calling out as I grazed the fringes of the wilderness of Masinagudi. April 2023

 

Kyathanamakki Viewpoint, Chikkamagaluru

Clear blue skies, undulating green hills, floating white mist, unruly brown tracks, loitering cows and fresh air are what greets you at this stunning viewpoint near Kalasa in Chikkamagaluru. The off-road drive here is absolutely an exhilarating experience, and the views are worth every bit of the adventure.

December 2023.

Kattikayam Waterfalls

 Kottayam, Kerala. August 2022

Aruvikuthu Waterfalls

Idukki, Kerala. August 2022.

Road Signs!

 That's how the road welcomes you to Ooty in the summer months. Glendale, The Nilgiris. March 2023.

By the Moyar River!

 Mudumalai National Park, The Nilgiris. March 2023.

Hues of Summer Sky!

Evenings during the summer months are a delight to gaze at, as the skies splash myriad colours while the sun sets. From yellow to orange to crimson to purple to mauve, you'll miss a colour if you blink even for a couple of seconds.

Kotagiri, March 2023

Rangarayana Doddi Lake

 Ramanagara, Karnataka. November 2022.

Cheeyappara Waterfalls!

 Cheeyappara Waterfalls, Kochi - Munnar Road. August 2022.

Valara Waterfalls!

Valara Waterfalls, Kochi - Munnar Highway. August 2022.

Suvarnavathy Dam- Surreal and Secluded

Engulfed by lush greenery and silhouettes of hills, Suvarnavathy Dam lies secluded away from the touristy maps. An ideal place to spend some moments of solitude, this sprawling reservoir in Chamarajanagar district is also home to a few species of birds. Take a stroll along the pathway and capture some wonderful landscape frames.

As They Bloom!

 Manapattu Chira, Malayattoor, Kerala. February 2022.

Coddiwomple!

 

Like the goats here, sometimes the traveler in me needs a bit of guidance. Else, I always prefer to travel in a purposeful manner towards a vague destination! As the saying goes, isn't traveling also about the journey, as much as it is about the destination?

Gaze in Oblivion!

Myriad shades of green blanketed over obscure and undulating mounds, with fog intermittently draping the setting, and the road making its presence felt by snaking through, makes this view from Thamarassery Churam, one of my all time favourite landscape frames.

Rural Frames from T.G.Halli Reservoir

At a time when we are slowly going back to travelling our backyards, my visit to Thippagondanahalli Reservoir threw up a surprise. The gates were closed and access to the dam was denied, but further search on the maps led me to a different route through a village to the reservoir. It proved once again that maps aren't totally trustworthy, as the road turned into a mud trail and came to an abrupt end without a cue. However, it was serendipity, as the trail led to lush green pastures and sprawling farmlands where farmers and bullocks toiled away. Beyond the farmlands I could see glimpses of the blue waters of the reservoir with the intimidating Savanadurga Hill in the backdrop. Absolutely picturesque frames on offer!  

Sometimes a wrong route takes you to the right destination!

Travel Information:

Thippagondanahalli Reservoir is 46 km away from Bangalore.

Built over River Arkavathi, this is one of the largest reservoirs near Bangalore.

Komorebi!

Paniyeli Poru, Ernakulam. January 2021.

Pit Stop!

Pit stops at tiny tea shops, which sell random short eats in nondescript villages or towns are ideal for a break during long journeys. The pit stops mostly offer a much needed and enjoyable break, but they become a mandate sometimes.

The pandemic, lockdowns and norms that we live amidst at present are like a good break for all travellers. Hopefully, travel will be back in action soon, and we all will be on the road again. Until then, let's enjoy a nice and well needed pit stop.

Wayanad, Kerala. January 2021.