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Kayaking in Hyderabad near Ananthagiri
After exploring the Ananthagiri Hills, we were sitting at the Anathagiri viewpoint. While sitting there, we could see 2-3 water bodies and I felt like visiting them. Upon enquiring we found out that there is a check dam near Ananthagiri called Kotapally check dam. someone told that it is very scenic place and kayaking is also available there. So, we sat in our car and started our journey towards the dam. Kotapally check dam Trip to kotapally reservoir is a perfect weekend gateway. The area around the reservoir is quite peaceful and the view of the dam is really refreshing. It was full of people, some were kayaking, some were…
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A Weekend drive to Ananthgiri hills Vikarabad
How do you feel when the weather is pleasant outside? I feel really different than usual, I’m happier and calmer. It was one such day in September with amazing weather outside. The previous day was raining and today it’s not, the cloudy weather was making it a good day to go out as we don’t have to face the sun rays. we had earlier decided to go Srisailam but due to some reason plan got canceled and then one of my friends suggested this long drive to Ananthagiri hills. I have heard good reviews about this place before. After reaching there realized that it’s worth visiting and the praise that…
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The Mallikarjuna jyotirlinga temple, Srisailam
My previous post was about our travel to Srisailam and what else you can do apart from visiting the main temple. After wandering around Srisailam, it was time to visit the temple and take the blessings of Lord Shiva. As said in the previous post there are 12 jyotirlinga temples in India and this was the first jyotirlinga that I visited. I reached the Sri Bhramaramba Mallikarjuna Temple at 4:30 PM. The temple opens at 5:45 PM. So, I decided to explore the place around the temple till then. Source:Â http://www.srisailamonline.com/ The area around the temple is well maintained and we can sit in the parks made around the temple and…
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One Day trip to Srisailam
Srisailam is a small town tucked in the Nalamalla forests, Andhra Pradesh. Srisailam holds a very special place in Hinduism. It is famous for Mallikarjuna Temple, which is one of the 12 Jyotirlinga. It is also called the kedar of the south. I’m a Shiva follower and I was really looking forward to visit this temple ever since the day I came to Hyderabad. I feel really happy and calm when I visit a temple and the feeling is on another level when visiting a temple with so much importance in Hinduism. I’ve written this post, to tell you how to reach Srisailam and what to do in Srisailam apart from…
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The Chowmahalla palace of Hyderabad
Hyderabad, the city of Nizams have a great history associated with it. There are a lot of heritage places in Hyderabad and Chowmahalla palace is one of them. This palace was the seat of the Asaf Jahi dynasty. “Chow” means four and “mahalla” means palace. So, there are four palaces. As of now, one palace is open for the exhibition which used to be darbar of Nizam. Chowmahalla palace is one of the must-visit place if you are in Hyderabad. This palace is very near to char minar. So, you can plan a combined visit to char minar and chowmahalla palace. Chowmahalla palace Timings The visit timings for the Chowmahalla…
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Original Bawarchi restaurant of Hyderabad
Each place has some associated specialty in terms of food. And when we talk about Hyderabad, its the Biryani. Basically, for north Indians, Hyderabad means biryani capital. There are very good restaurants in Hyderabad that serve good biryani. This post is dedicated to one such restaurant, The Bawarchi restaurant, Nallakunta. Bawarchi restaurant was inaugurated by Sunil Shetty in 1994. It is one of the oldest and most famous places to have biryani. It is said that it was started as a cafĂ© and now the Bawarchi have become the paradise for biryani lovers. It is one of the tastiest biryani in Hyderabad. There are many restaurants in Hyderabad with the name…
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This diwali gift yourself a better you
Diwali, undeniably the most cherished festival, encapsulates much more than a single day of celebration. This occasion is a tapestry of traditions and activities, including purchasing gold, adorning homes with new items, gifting our loved ones, reveling in fireworks, and meticulously decorating our dwellings with vibrant lights and colorful rangoli designs. Amidst the splendor of Diwali, we invest significantly in gifts, ornamental lights, fireworks, and more. These customs have seamlessly intertwined with the age-old Diwali rituals, contributing to the endearing essence of this festival. Yet, beyond the festivities, Diwali imparts valuable lessons and principles worth imbibing. Lighting: The primary symbolism of lighting during Diwali is the victory of light over…
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When a common man stood against Raja virbhadra singh
Election commission recently announced the poll dates for Himachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly elections for 2017. As I read the news, a flashback of 2012 ran through my mind. Last time assembly elections were held in November 2012. I had actively participated in those elections, as my uncle was contesting for the legislative assembly from our constituency, and also it was for the first time I voted in an election. I was in college that time and I remember how actively I took part in my uncle’s election campaign, he was fielded by the BJP as a candidate for Legislative assembly against Virbhadra Singh of Congress. Of course, it was a…
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A Ride on a local train – The MMTS Hyderabad
Ever since I’ve came to Hyderabad, I’ve only traveled by cabs or autos when going somewhere in the city. Earlier this week I was supposed to go see Chowmahalla palace with my friend. This time I took the MMTS local train instead of traveling by cab or auto. Well, I’ve done only long-distance travel by train, and this was my first time that I’ve traveled through a local train and obviously, I was quite excited to travel by a local train to commute within the city. Hyderabad MMTS (Multi-Modal Transport System), which is a local train network in Hyderabad and Secunderabad It was obvious that first I searched for a…
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Hyderabad to Shimla: An overnight journey
I was thinking about what to write in my first blog post and I decided to write about how I usually travel from Hyderabad to Shimla (my hometown) and I found this, the best way to reach Shimla from Hyderabad. I live in Hyderabad, which is about 2000 Km away from Shimla. When I travel back home, I don’t want to waste my time traveling, all I want is to be at home at earliest. So, I always plan to minimize my travel time. In this blog, I’ll talk about my recent journey to my home. Hyderabad to Delhi – Flights I have an option of taking Hyderabad- Chandigarh flight, but…