Hello folks. I’m finally back after a long hiatus. My Jan 7th promise didn't hold up. Couldn't help it. Let's just say it was a combination of dry eyes and general laziness. After ending 2011 with the LASIK procedure and welcoming 2012 with a glasses free life, all I hope for now is that the Mayans didn’t know something we don't.
Anyway, now back in Troy suffering through a depressingly mild winter and perennially planning to start a final sprint towards graduation, here’s my long overdue photo gallery of my India trip. Starting this new session of postings with the drive and hike up the enchanting Kodachadri located roughly 20kms from Mookambika Temple.
One other thing, I won’t be posting every Sunday like clockwork anymore. However, I’ll update the blog as frequently as possible.
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Driving up the narrow winding road from Kollur. It is possible to hike the entire 20km stretch, something I might have done if I were not with family.
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The drive up - I would have kicked myself if I had left my camera back at the hotel.
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The drive up - I would have kicked myself if I had left my camera back at the hotel.
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The drive up - I would have kicked myself if I had left my camera back at the hotel.
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The drive up - I would have kicked myself if I had left my camera back at the hotel.
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The final stretch - Hiking up to the Sarvajna Peetam (roughly translated, site of all knowledge) at the top.
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The final stretch - Hiking up to the Sarvajna Peetam (roughly translated, site of all knowledge) at the top.
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The final stretch - Hiking up to the Sarvajna Peetam (roughly translated, site of all knowledge) at the top.
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Sarvajna Peetam. After seeing how US’s short history has been well maintained, polished and kept sparkling new in Virginia and DC, I was left wondering if it was that we were not really interested in preserving our history in a manner that attracted tourists or was it that the old, beaten down site added to the allure of our long and rich history.
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Mookambika from atop the hill.
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If you guys get a chance do visit the place. You don't have to be religious; it's just a beautiful sight.
Cheers and until next time.
that was really a beauty...would love to visit the place...
ReplyDeleteCynosure... you won't regret it. not one bit.
ReplyDeletei am from south canara but would you believe it if i say i never been to kodachadri yet? shame!
ReplyDeletethe pics are so lovely
Thank you. You should visit there sometime.
DeleteWow! some great pictures, you've got there.
ReplyDeleteThank you :)
DeleteLovely pictures , we loved this place.
ReplyDeletelovely place and view!
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