Ah, back to the Jungle Lodge properties… I’ve seen about half of the ones in Karnataka now although I wasn’t there to sleep in the cozy cabins this time- just there for lunch and a safari with goMowgli. River Tern Jungle Lodge Boat Safari All safaris should probably have a lunch first. We arrived a
Once we made it up the mountain and stepped out of the car, we were so shocked at the cold air! I hadn’t realized how high we climbed, although my stomach had and I was feeling so carsick. We’d had a long day already of seeing Nagara Fort and the cow sanctuary (more on that
What a fabulous day it was! Jog Falls is this 300 meter waterfall in Karnataka that I’ve been wanting to see for a while. Makes Dudsagar Falls look silly! Here's a little peak at the famous waterfall and where to stay near Jog Falls. Sadly, it was low on water during a visit, although still
If you’re looking for adventure in Karnataka, Dandeli seems to be the place to go. With so many options, it’s the perfect spot for a weekend away in India. 8 Adventures in Dandeli 1. Visit Syntheri Rock. It’s a big hike down and even harder to walk back up, but quite worth it. It’s a nice
I deviated from my goMowgli tour a little bit and took some extra time to check out the popular Sloth Bear Resort in the Daraji Sloth Bear Sanctuary as it's one of the best things to do in Hampi. The Jungle Lodges are Government run and are dotted all over Karnataka. I’ve also done a
Before the Chalukya ruled Badami and made all those cave rock carvings, Aihole was the location of the Empire with the capital in Pattadakal. I visited Aihole and Pattadakal these places with goMowgli on a three-day tour from Hampi. Update: As of 2018, GoMowgli is no longer in operation. If you want a tour to Aihole
There was once an empire called the Chalukya’s. Yes, I also didn’t know that. But I was about to find out a hell of a lot about them! Just a 3 hour drive from Hampi, it’s another awesome spot for temples and hiking, yet none of the tourists come here. Oh wait, I did see
Back to Hampi! The old Vijayanagar empire was the first stop on the Hampi loop of the goMowgli tour. We start in Hampi and then onward to cave temples at Badami, and the temples of Aihole and Pattadakal for a 3-day tour. Important: Make sure to read my 8 Things to do in Hampi post because
