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Colombo to Kandy : Sri Lanka : Episode 1

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We visited Sri Lanka in April 2024.  We were on an 11-day and 10-night trip. We had an early morning flight, boarded at Banglore, and in 1 hour w e landed in Colombo, completed the immigration process, collected our bags then did a quick check for currency exchange and SIM cards before making an exit from the airport.  Outside our tour guide for the entire Srilanka trip, Mr Mangla was waiting for us. we left for Kandy where our hotel was booked for the next 3 days. On the way, we visited the 'Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage'. It is situated in the town of Kegalle, halfway between Colombo and the ancient royal residence Kandy. It was established in 1975 by the Sri Lanka Department of Wildlife Conservation in a 25-acre coconut property adjoining the Maha Oya River. The orphanage was founded to care for and protect the many orphaned unweaned wild elephants found wandering in and near the forests of Sri Lanka.  We exchanged INR (Indian Rupee) for LK...

Sri Lanka : A Travelers Guide

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Srilanka is a wonderful country surrounded by the Indian Ocean.  We visited Sri Lanka in April 2024 for 11-days and 10-nights. Before traveling to any place, we must do lots of research and planning.  I also shared a travel guide on YouTube which shows things to be kept in mind before planning a trip. Watch our video on YouTube: #GhoomneChalo In the video, we speak about: How you can plan your Sri Lanka trip by choosing a Package or planning yourself. The flight selection between Srilankan Airlines vs Indigo Airlines . Visa / ETA procurement Travel Insurance Currency / Forex. Places to visit in Sri Lanka. Food in Sri Lanka. We also show you currency conversion from Indian Rupee to Sri Lankan or USD to Sri Lankan. So, please watch the video for more info, and if you have any doubts, questions and/or suggestions, please comment on YouTube or here, you can also message us privately on Instagram . Ep - 1: Bangalore to Kandy via Colombo. Ep - 2: Minneriya Village Tour & Min...

Mahabalipuram : Beaches and Temples

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  In this episode, we will take you to the majestic city of Tamil Nadu, Mahabalipuram. It has nice beaches and many old temples which date back to the 6th to 8th century. Many of the temples were built by the Pallava dynasty followed by the Vijayanagara empires. This place is UNESCO-listed, and you must see enjoy and plan your trip. We started from Bangalore and it took around 5 hours of driving in the car with a couple of breaks in between. We will show the lovely Bay Treasure Hotel which is located on the beach side. We visited the Beach from the hotel on day 1. On day 2, we visited Shore Temple, Mahabalipuram Beach, Krishna's Butter Ball, Panch Rathas, Arjuna's Penance, and many others. After visiting this place you would realize that Pallavas were quite influenced by Mahabharat and all the structures were inspired by the epic. Please watch, subscribe (if you haven't yet), comment, and let us give your honest feedback.

Akshayakalpa Farm Stay : 2024

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We love this place, and we revisited the place again in 2024. Akshayakalpa Organic Farm in Tiptur, Karnataka approx 180 kms from Bangalore, is India's certified organic dairy farm. They produce organic vegetables, fruits and dairy products. On the visit, you are offered many activities, like Unlimited welcome drinks like buttermilk, jaggery milk, tea, coffee, milk Bullock cart ride Fresh tender coconut Old cloth bag making Lunch Orangic Ragi cake-making Intro to their Idea Cow Shed Evening snacks Camping in Tent Camp-Fire & Dance Dinner Morning Tea Farm Visit Breakfast Coconut Oil Extraction Harvesting Village Games Product sampling and tasting Grocery Shopping Lunch Note: You stay here for almost 2 days, and you can avail this for FREE (if you are their customer) or you can pay Rs.1500/- per person. Watch the video for more detail.

Chikka Tirupati Temple : Bangalore

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You need to find some reasons to visit a temple. Chikka Tirupati is a revered temple located in the outskirts of Bangalore, in the town of Malur.  This temple is dedicated to Lord Venkateswara, resembling the famous Tirupati temple in Andhra Pradesh, hence earning the name "Chikka Tirupati," which means "Little Tirupati." The temple is known for its serene atmosphere and beautiful Dravidian architecture.  Devotees flock here to seek blessings and participate in various rituals and festivals, particularly during Vaikunta Ekadashi and Brahmotsavam.  Its proximity to Bangalore makes it a popular spiritual destination for both locals and visitors. Watch the video why did we visit the temple?