Lakshmi Sharath

    Lakshmi Sharath, Contributing Writer

    Media professional, traveler, travel-writer, photographer and blogger.

  • Going cuckoo at Galibore

    Celebrating a fledgeling foray into birdwatching

  • Five essential travel experiences in Kutch

    Kutch nahin dekha to kuch nahin dekha is not just a marketing tag line. India's largest district has so much to offer that one visit is barely an appetiser

  • Heroes, villains and tourists – a Kannur reverie

    Driving around forts, lighthouses and churches takes you to an era when battles were fought at sea and enemies were thrown in dungeons. A day-trip to Kannur is a throwback to history, and much more

  • Five reasons to visit Kannur

    Forget the backwaters and God's-Own-Country clichés. From a 500-year-old Portuguese-Dutch fort to India's largest drive-on beach, Kannur has it all. And now's a great time to go there

  • The timeless magic of Badami

    The rock-cut temples of Badami in northern Karnataka are a priceless heritage dating back to the 6th-8th centuries

  • 5 must-see monuments in Hampi

    With every year, and with the incoming tide of tourism, Hampi is changing. Here’s what you should see of this heritage town before it is swept by change

  • Begur - Where the seeds of Bengaluru were sown

    Now absorbed into Bangalore’s bustling information technology district is the village of Begur. A stone inscription found here is the first historical mention of Bengaluru

  • When the Wall came down

    Twenty-five years after the fall of the Berlin Wall, the memories are still fresh

  • In Odisha’s temple of the 64 yoginis

    Don’t be surprised if you feel an inexplicable energy when you stumble upon the Chausath Yogini Temple in Hirapur, Odisha

  • Raghurajpur – a village dedicated to art

    Every home is a work of art in this Odisha village, where traditional Pattachitra artists make a modest living from their fascinating handiwork

  • 5 reasons to love South Australia

    Wilderness, wine, beaches… what else? Yes, there are more reasons to fall hopelessly in love with South Australia

  • Hop over to Kangaroo Island

    Named by the 19th century explorer Matthew Flinders for the kangaroos that sated the appetites of his hungry crew, Kangaroo Island in South Australia is a magnet for nature lovers. And, no, its jumpy inhabitants are not for eating

  • Hagia Sophia – where time keeps secrets

    To describe the majestic Hagia Sophia in Istanbul as an ancient orthodox church-turned-cathedral-turned-mosque-turned-museum is accurate but woefully inadequate

  • The songster of Kadavur Mayanam

    In a deserted temple on the Tamil Nadu coast, Sivanadiyar Govindarajan brings history and legend alive in song

  • Souvenir Showcase – What to bring home from Poland

    Want something uniquely Polish and yet useful? Here are bunch of souvenir shopping ideas for when you pack your bags for Poland

  • Turkey Diary: An open-air museum of marvels in Goreme, Cappadocia

    Goreme is one of the most famous tourist destinations in Cappadocia, a mystique-laden land of curious rock formations and caves. Being here is like standing in a gigantic open-air museum.

  • Searching for gold in Sira

    Not far from bustling Bangalore is Sira, an ancient city that was once the pride of the region. Once caught in battles between warring powers vying to possess it, the Sira fort now sleeps in the dust of time, unsung

  • Kashmir Diary: The ruins of Avantipur

    These 9th century Hindu temples in Kashmir's Avantipur stand as silent witnesses to history. They have stories to tell, if only someone would care to listen

  • On the wings of a prayer at Mangalajodi

    Mangalajodi in Odisha is a living treasure for birdwatchers. But it was not always a safe haven. Poachers, who once prowled here hunting these birds, have now turned protectors and bird guides. And that is why it is an inspiring story

  • Five special sights in Angkor Thom, Cambodia

    You need to spend at least a day at Angkor Thom to explore all the monuments. And if you are wondering where to begin, here is a ready reckoner