Rashmi Gopal Rao

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• Mysore: Along a Heritage Trail

  

  Easily one of the most popular tourist destinations in India, the heritage city of Mysore (recently renamed Mysuru) is synonomous with resplendent royalty, its... Read more

  Posted on 04 July 2016 TRAVEL

• Horlicks Growth+: a Catalyst in Catching up on Lost Growth

  

  A child is a source of utmost joy in a parent’s life but not one that comes without challenges. With a young child, each day is a unique experience coupled... Read more

  Posted on 03 July 2016 TRAVEL

• The Portuguese Connection: Loutolim, Goa

  

  Guest post: Bindu Gopal Rao Think Goa and you might immediately connect with images of beaches and night life. But there is so much more to Goa than partying... Read more

  Posted on 29 June 2016 TRAVEL

• Hyderabad: Enamour of the Old City

  

  Often called the city of pearls, the historic city of Hyderabad is truly multifaceted.  While the booming IT industry in the last decade and a half has given th... Read more

  Posted on 22 June 2016 TRAVEL

• Pondicherry: My Top 5 Favorite Places and Things to Do

  

  The union territory of Pondicherry located in South India is one of my favorite destinations for a holiday or a quick getaway. Read more

  Posted on 14 June 2016 TRAVEL

• Rangasthala, Chikkaballapur: a Tryst with History

  

  India, also referred to many a time, as the country of temples has scores of enthralling temples, many of which are over 1000 years old. Read more

  Posted on 07 June 2016 TRAVEL

• Raring to Go with the New Datsun redi-GO

  

  As a woman who drives in Bangalore, there is one thing I can tell you – if you can drive here, you can probably drive anywhere in India and perhaps even... Read more

  Posted on 03 June 2016 TRAVEL

• Choicest of Furniture at Cherry Pick, Bangalore

  

  If you are lover of classy furniture from globally renowned brands, then your destination is not very far. Cherry Pick, Bengaluru’s first International Furnitur... Read more

  Posted on 31 May 2016 TRAVEL

• Travel Souvenirs: Keepsakes and Memories in the House

  

  One of the ‘must do‘ things on my agenda whenever we travel is to shop for souvenirs.  I usually research about the local arts and crafts of the... Read more

  Posted on 26 May 2016 TRAVEL

• Sunderbans – Beyond the Bengal Tiger

  

  My maiden visit to Sunderbans, the only mangrove tiger land in the world was truly memorable for more reasons than one.  Bestowed with natural beauty and... Read more

  Posted on 23 May 2016 TRAVEL

• Indigenous Creativity: Idol Makers of Kumartuli

  

  One of India’s biggest and most colorful festivals Dusshera or Durga puja is celebrated in a variety of ways in different parts of the country. Read more

  Posted on 16 May 2016 TRAVEL

• #Immunity4Growth- The Horlicks Immunity Indiblogger Meet

  

  Image courtesy: https://www.indiblogger.in I attended my first ever blogger meet last Sunday, 8th May which also happened to be Mother’s Day.  It was truly a... Read more

  Posted on 12 May 2016 TRAVEL

• Kolkata: the Quintessential Charm of the City of Joy

  

  On my first visit to the second largest city of India, I quickly realized that Kolkata has a charm like none other.  The cultural and intellectual capital of... Read more

  Posted on 06 May 2016 TRAVEL

• Amaryllis Homestay: Wayanad

  

  Nestled in the southern tip of the Deccan Plateau, the beautiful district of Wayand in Kerala offers a plethora of options for every kind of traveler. Read more

  Posted on 04 May 2016 TRAVEL

• Gangasagar: of Holy Confluence and Religious Heritage

  

  Endless stretches of soft silver sand amidst clear skies and gentle winds greeted us as we approached the holy waters of Sagardwip or Gangasagar. Read more

  Posted on 28 April 2016 TRAVEL

• Stratford-upon-Avon: a Visit to Shakespeare’s Birthplace

  

  While the literary genius of William Shakespeare (April 1564 – April 23, 1616) may have left the world 400 years ago, his legacy lives on even today. Read more

  Posted on 23 April 2016 TRAVEL

• Bhoga Nandeeshwara Temple: an Ancient Wonder

  

  Located just under 60 km from Bangalore, is the remarkable Bhoga Nandeshwara temple in the quaint village of Nandi.  One of the oldest temples in Karnataka,... Read more

  Posted on 20 April 2016 TRAVEL

• A Culinary Sojourn in Hubli

  

  One of the oldest cuisines existing since almost time immemorial is the cuisine from the state of Karnataka.  Standing seventh in terms of size in the country,... Read more

  Posted on 12 April 2016 TRAVEL

• Rustic Scenes and Rural Experiences in and Around Mosale

  

  While most of my travel posts till date have been on destinations or particular attractions, this one is about some of the most simple yet insightful sights tha... Read more

  Posted on 07 April 2016 TRAVEL

• Nageshvara-Chennakeshava Temple: Monumental Twin Temples of Mosale

  

  While the magnificence and ornate architecture of the Hoysala temples is, usually, synonomous with the temples of Belur and Halebidu, a visit to the sleepy... Read more

  Posted on 05 April 2016 TRAVEL