National Highway – 66 connects Kanyakumari to Panvel, near Mumbai. It is more popularly known as Kochi-Panvel Highway possibly because its earlier avatar NH-17 started from Kochi to Panvel. With construction of new roads and bridges, NH-66 largely runs close
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Monsoon Getaway-Chikmagalur
Chikmagalur’s location on the foothills of Western Ghats, the tropical rain forests, coffee estates and the generally pleasant climate makes it a very good tourist destination for short stays. In terms of elevation and average temperatures, Chikmagalur is not very
![Kabini Dam, Karnataka](https://mytravelinnings.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/PXL_20220111_060929270.MP_-770x305.jpg)
2 N at Evolve Back, Kabini
Rated among the top luxury resorts, Evolve Back(earlier Orange County, a name that is still popular) resorts are located at Coorg(the original), Kabini, and Hampi. In the midst of Covid pandemic, I thought it would be comparatively safer to visit top
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Coorg, the Scotland of India
Kodagu district, better known by its old name Coorg, is among the most popular destination for tourists in Karnataka. Famous for its coffee plantations with quaint colonial bungalows and green topped rolling hills, Coorg is located on the eastern slopes
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Bandipur/Nagarahole National Parks
If I were to name my favourites spots for short breaks, Bandipur and Nagarahole National Parks will rank very high in the list. Driving from Bengaluru on a reasonably good state highway with a variety of restaurants, chance to do