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Discovering Tranquility: A Family Road Trip from Bengaluru to Kolli Hills

A Family Road Trip from Bengaluru to Kolli Hills: A Serene Escape On the bright morning of May 18th, 2024 at 7 am, we set off from Bengaluru, eagerly anticipating our family road trip to the serene Kolli Hills in Tamil Nadu. The journey was filled with excitement and curiosity, as we were headed to a place known for its natural beauty and tranquility, yet less commercialized and hyped compared to other hill stations. The Journey: Navigating Through Road Diversions Our drive took us through the evolving roads from Bengaluru to Tamil Nadu, marked by numerous diversions due to ongoing road construction. Despite these interruptions, the journey was smooth, offering us glimpses of the changing landscapes as we moved away from the city’s hustle and bustle towards the quietude of the hills. Arrival and Stay at Kolli Hills We crossed 70 hair pin bents to reach Kolli Hills. Reaching Kolli Hills was like entering a different world. The air was fresh, the surroundings lush, and the environment bl
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Food Truck Business in India

  Introduction We love to eat and how to start a Food Truck business in India with minimal expenses and maximum output - Successful Business Idea! Research the market Determine the types of food that are popular in the area where the food truck will be located Research the competition and see what other food trucks are offering in terms of menu and pricing Look into local regulations and requirements for operating a food truck in India, including any permits or licenses that may be needed Develop a business plan Outline the costs of starting and operating a food truck, including the cost of the truck, equipment, and supplies Determine pricing for menu items based on the cost of ingredients and the competition in the area Determine a marketing strategy to attract customers to the food truck Set financial goals and create a budget to track expenses and profits Choose a location Consider factors such as foot traffic, proximity to other restaurants and attractions, and the availability of

Tiruvannamalai Trip, TN - Arunachaleswara Temple

Arunachaleswara Temple: Introduction: Got some break time during Christmas (Year 2021) and planned to visit Tiruvannamalai, TN. This is the place of holy Arunachaleswara Temple.  Arunachala Hill -- The Hill of light! It's said that Lord Shiva was manifested in Arunachal hill in the Man-Woman form and a pillar of fire! Arunachaleswara temple is one of the five temples associated to five basic elements. This temple is associated wit the element of FIRE! Temple Structure: Arunachaleswara temple is one of the largest temples in India. This temple is spread over 24 acres and is known for its architectural and sculptural splendour! There are 9 towers in the temple. Raja Gopuram in the east is the tallest tower. Inside the temple: Arunachaleswara temple is famous for Lord Shiva and Maa Parvathi. As always, I do meditate after the Darshan of Lord Shiva and Maa Parvathi. Bowed down in front of the huge Nandi and prayed. Ramana Maharshi had meditated inside this temple for years and got enli

Rameswaram Trip, TN - Char Dham, Jyotirling & 22 Kund!

Rameswaram Trip - Har Har Mahadev! Trip Date: Nov 5th and 6th 2022 Distance from Bangalore: 611 km Time taken by road: 11 hrs Road: NH 44 and NH 87 - Road condition - Excellent Rameswaram is a town on Pamban Island, in the southeast Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It’s known for Shri Ramanathaswamy Temple, a Hindu pilgrimage site with ornate corridors, huge sculpted pillars and sacred water tanks. Devotees bathe in the waters of Agni Theertham, off the beach east of the temple.  Lord Ram and Maa Sita had consecrated the Jyotirling at Rameswaram after killing Ravan while returning back from Lanka. 22 Kund Snanam or Theerth Snanam: 22 Kund Snanam starts with Samudra Snanam at Agni Theertham . It is believed that the first kund/theertham lies submerged under the sea and hence the snanam ritual starts from taking a dip at  Agni Theertham . Agni Theertham is just walking distance away from the main temple. After the Samudra Snanam it was time for the 22 Kund Snanam. And all these kunds/theertha

Trip to Tirupati

The Tirupati trip was planned 2 months ago. We had booked our hotel and Darshan timing online. We started the journey in our own car with my close relatives. On our way we took our lunch We visited Kanipakam Ganesh temple We light the Diyas and prayed. Then we started for Tirupati. We had booked our hotel room in Tirupati city. We got refreshed in the hotel room then started for Padmavati Temple. Had a nice Darshan in Padmavati temple and bought some Laddoos. Also bought some popcorn. Reached hotel room then we had our dinner in the Hotel. Next day woke up early and had our breakfast in the Hotel (it was complimentary) We checkout from Hotel and started for Tirumalla (where lord Balaji is residing) Tirumalla is on the hill top. After a thorough security checking we were allowed to go to Tirumalla. It took almost 30-40 minutes to reach Tirumalla. The car was parked in the designated parking place. We went inside the temple and after 2 hours we were

Kanha Trip -- Tiger Reserve!

KANHA TRIP! -- Thish' version      The entire household of the Rath’s across India were in an excited buzz. Why you ask?? Because the awaited trip to Kanha would start soon…. The ladies were running around the house , picking up knick-knacks on their way to dump into the suitcases…. The men of the house were busy going through the tickets, calling the trip advisor and occasionally, asking for a cup of tea or coffee… But, the busiest were the children who were constantly packing and removing items from their backpacks..Namely, books in my case and stuffed animals in Sara’s case... Oh!! It seemed as if the day would never come… But, at last the day dawned bright and clear, The light beams of the morning sun touching my face and waking me up from my peaceful sleep… I got ready immediately, grabbed my bag and off I went ..Saying goodbye to studies for an entire week Me and my parents got ready for the security check at the airport.   After all the necessary