This photo expedition offers you an exclusive insider access to some of Banavasi’s most unique and visually compelling places. It will hone your skills, offer insights into photography. To help us and guide us in this expedition, we have with us Sreeya Sen (Photographer). When asked - why this photo expedition? she said "My love for photography is deeply connected with the streak of wanderlust I have within me. My work mainly talks about my travels and the rich experiences, that I encounter while I am outdoors, which I then present to the world to see and hope, that they ‘feel’ just a small part of what my mind has perceived."
On this expedition we will visit special places like the Madhukeshwara Temple built in the 9th century and dedicated to Lord Shiva, meet with skilled potters, stone carvers, wood carvers, and discover the wonder and secrets of the craft world. A visit to the Rani Mahal near the Gudnapur Lake during twilight is a stupendous experience behind the lens. We are not even going to mention the variety in birds!
Guess what? We are not done yet. That’s right! Not till we find ourselves in Mundgod, a beautiful slice of Tibet in Karnataka, that leaves one with a surreal experience.
For whom: Anyone with a camera (over 18) who wants to do more
When: 19th & 20th June 2010
Where: Banavasi, Uttara Kannada District, Karnataka
How Much: Rs.4900/- only per person
For: All meals, stay, transport to places mentioned in itinerary
Not for: tickets to Banavasi, pick up & drop at railway station/bus stop, anything else not specifically mentioned
To know more: writetous@travelanotherindia.com or call +91 9940 559 513
Getting there:
The nearest airports are Hubli which is 100kms away (3 hours) and Dabolim (Goa) which is 245kms away (6 hours) from Banavasi. Taxis can be hired at counters inside either of the airports to reach Banavasi.
The nearest train station is at Haveri (70 km) away. Several trains from Bengaluru and Mumbai stop at this station. A taxi can be organised to pick you up from the station and it takes approximately 1 ½ hours from there. Some of the trains stop here just after midnight and so the ticket needs to be booked for the next day.
KSRTC runs two buses direct to Banavasi from Bangalore. Many more buses are available to Sirsi which is 23 km from Banavasi and there are buses once every half hour. Taxis can also be hired at Sirsi.
Driving up from Bangalore would take seven to eight hours. The route will take you through Tumkur, Tiptur, Arisikere, Shimoga, Sagar on NH 206 and then turn right at Manmane towards Siddapur, Sirsi and finally Banavasi. While turning off the NH206, there are several options; this is merely one option.
Driving down from Pune, take NH4 to Hubli passing through Kolhapur and Belgaum. Turn right off the highway after passing Hubli, towards Sirsi. You will pass the Tibetan settlement at Mundgod on the way. At Sirsi, turn right to Banavasi.
Tentative Schedule
Saturday, 12th June - 2010
8:30 am – Breakfast at Banavasi
9.30 am - An interactive session with Sreeya Sen (Photographer)
1.00 to 2:30 pm – Freshen up and have lunch
2.30 to 3.30 pm – Temple tour
3:30 to 5:30 pm – Craft tour – potter, stone carver, wood carver, pith flower making and bag making unit
5:30 to 7:00 pm – Rani Mahal and sunset at Gudnapur Lake
8:00 pm – dinner
Sunday, 13th June - 2010
8:30 am – Breakfast at Banavasi
10:00 am – Visit to Mr Rauf Sheikh’s farm to see – pineapple, banana, pepper, cocoa
11.30 am – leave for Mundgod (Visit the Tibetan monasteries and have lunch there in Mundgod)
5.00 pm - Sharing of photos and experience with Sreeya Sen and farewell
For more information about Banavasi, refer to http://www.travelanotherindia.com/guestsbanavasi.html
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Travel Another India is one year old today! Thank you all for your support!
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Sunday, 28 March 2010
Real Hero Mohammed Iqbal
If you missed watching it on TV, watch it on Youtube!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0bNoPqFu-rs
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0bNoPqFu-rs
Monday, 22 March 2010
Grassroutes Journey
http://www.dnaindia.com/lifestyle/report_being-at-home-with-adivasis_1361460
- supported by Inir Pinheiro in Grassroutes - Bookings welcome!
- supported by Inir Pinheiro in Grassroutes - Bookings welcome!
Wednesday, 10 March 2010
Just for Jolly
These are real responses to queries on the India tourism site.
Incredible India.
Q : Does it ever get windy in India ? I have never seen it rain on TV, how do the plants grow? ( UK ).
A: We import all plants fully grown and then just sit around watching them die.
Q : Will I be able to see elephants in the street? ( USA )
A: Depends how much you've been drinking.
Q: I want to walk from Delhi to Goa - can I follow the railroad tracks? ( Sweden )
A: Sure, it's only three thousand kms, take lots of water..
Q: Is it safe to run around in the bushes in India ? ( Sweden )
A: So it's true what they say about Swedes.
Q: Are there any ATMs (cash machines) in India? Can you send me a list of them in Delhi, Chennai, Calcutta and Bangalore?(UK)
A: What did your last slave die of?
Q: Can you give me some information about hippo racing in India ? ( USA )
A: A-fri-ca is the big triangle shaped continent south of Europe. In-di-a is that big triangle in the middle of the Pacific
& Indian Ocean which does not.. oh forget it. ...... Sure, the hippo racing is every Tuesday night in Goa . Come naked.
Q: Which direction is North in India ? ( USA )
A: Face south and then turn 180 degrees. Contact us when you get here and we'll send the rest of the directions.
Q: Can I bring cutlery into India ? (UK )
A: Why? Just use your fingers like we do.
Q: Can you send me the Indiana Pacers matches schedule? ( France )
A: Indiana is a state in the Unites States of....oh forget it. Sure, the Indiana Pacers matches are played every Tuesday
night in Goa , straight after the hippo races. Come naked.
Q: Can I wear high heels in India ? ( UK )
A: You're a British politician, right?
Q: Are there supermarkets in Bangalore , and is milk available all year round? ( Germany )
A: No, we are a peaceful civilization of vegan hunter/gatherers. Milk is illegal.
Q: Please send a list of all doctors in India who can dispense rattlesnake serum. ( USA )
A: Rattlesnakes live in A-meri-ca which is where YOU come from. All Indian snakes are perfectly harmless, can be safely
handled and make good pets.
Q: Do you have perfume in India ? ( France )
A: No, WE don't stink.
Q: I have developed a new product that is the fountain of youth. Can you tell me where I can sell it in India ? ( USA )
A: Any place where significant numbers of Americans gather.
Q: Do you celebrate Christmas in India ? ( France )
A: Only at Christmas.
Q: Will I be able to speak English most places I go? ( USA )
A: Yes, but you'll have to learn it first
Q: Can I see Taj Mahal anytime? ( Italy )
A: As long as you are not blind, you can see it anytime.
Q: Do you have Toilet paper? ( USA )
A: No, we use sand paper. (we have different grades)
Incredible India.
Q : Does it ever get windy in India ? I have never seen it rain on TV, how do the plants grow? ( UK ).
A: We import all plants fully grown and then just sit around watching them die.
Q : Will I be able to see elephants in the street? ( USA )
A: Depends how much you've been drinking.
Q: I want to walk from Delhi to Goa - can I follow the railroad tracks? ( Sweden )
A: Sure, it's only three thousand kms, take lots of water..
Q: Is it safe to run around in the bushes in India ? ( Sweden )
A: So it's true what they say about Swedes.
Q: Are there any ATMs (cash machines) in India? Can you send me a list of them in Delhi, Chennai, Calcutta and Bangalore?(UK)
A: What did your last slave die of?
Q: Can you give me some information about hippo racing in India ? ( USA )
A: A-fri-ca is the big triangle shaped continent south of Europe. In-di-a is that big triangle in the middle of the Pacific
& Indian Ocean which does not.. oh forget it. ...... Sure, the hippo racing is every Tuesday night in Goa . Come naked.
Q: Which direction is North in India ? ( USA )
A: Face south and then turn 180 degrees. Contact us when you get here and we'll send the rest of the directions.
Q: Can I bring cutlery into India ? (UK )
A: Why? Just use your fingers like we do.
Q: Can you send me the Indiana Pacers matches schedule? ( France )
A: Indiana is a state in the Unites States of....oh forget it. Sure, the Indiana Pacers matches are played every Tuesday
night in Goa , straight after the hippo races. Come naked.
Q: Can I wear high heels in India ? ( UK )
A: You're a British politician, right?
Q: Are there supermarkets in Bangalore , and is milk available all year round? ( Germany )
A: No, we are a peaceful civilization of vegan hunter/gatherers. Milk is illegal.
Q: Please send a list of all doctors in India who can dispense rattlesnake serum. ( USA )
A: Rattlesnakes live in A-meri-ca which is where YOU come from. All Indian snakes are perfectly harmless, can be safely
handled and make good pets.
Q: Do you have perfume in India ? ( France )
A: No, WE don't stink.
Q: I have developed a new product that is the fountain of youth. Can you tell me where I can sell it in India ? ( USA )
A: Any place where significant numbers of Americans gather.
Q: Do you celebrate Christmas in India ? ( France )
A: Only at Christmas.
Q: Will I be able to speak English most places I go? ( USA )
A: Yes, but you'll have to learn it first
Q: Can I see Taj Mahal anytime? ( Italy )
A: As long as you are not blind, you can see it anytime.
Q: Do you have Toilet paper? ( USA )
A: No, we use sand paper. (we have different grades)
Wednesday, 24 February 2010
Malnad Mela in Bangalore
Dear friends,
The Malnad Mela is back in Bangalore for the third year running!
Come and join us in this celebration of produce and local art from the Western Ghats. Explore the importance of seed biodiversity and supporting conservation oriented livelihoods that seek to preserve and enhance age-old practices. Take home traditional seed varieties and enjoy fresh vegetables from your very own home garden.
Date: February 27-28, 2010 (Saturday & Sunday)
Time: 10 am to 6 pm
Venue: 4, Ashley Road, Off Brunton Rd (behind Hotel Ajantha on M.G. Rd),
Bangalore: 560025
Some of the produce and products from the forest home gardens this year include
indigenous seeds
wild forest foods
traditional snacks and preserves
spices
honey
dairy and poultry products
kokam butter balm
mud paintings
vegetable hair dyes
hand-sewn patchwork pieces
yoga mats
soap-nut scrub
natural incense
areca leaf plates
seed jewellery
herbal oils
seed murals
natural insect repellents ……and more.
We will also have products from the Concerned for Working Children (CWC), Kundapur and Himjoli, Himalayas.
This last year has been ecologically eventful with wayward weather (blame it all on climate change we are told!), failing crops, rising food prices, insane development plans, and the threat of having Bt Brinjal seeds on the market (fortunately thwarted for the moment thanks to people’s pressure). The hope is that our modest effort will help with seeking saner alternatives and pro-active responses to the current dismal state of affairs.
Thank you all for your encouragement and support. Please do pass this around on to others you know or e-groups.
We look forward to seeing you again over the last weekend of February!
Regards,
Sunita Rao
94802 99200
Founder Trustee - Vanastree
www.vanastree.org
The Malnad Mela is back in Bangalore for the third year running!
Come and join us in this celebration of produce and local art from the Western Ghats. Explore the importance of seed biodiversity and supporting conservation oriented livelihoods that seek to preserve and enhance age-old practices. Take home traditional seed varieties and enjoy fresh vegetables from your very own home garden.
Date: February 27-28, 2010 (Saturday & Sunday)
Time: 10 am to 6 pm
Venue: 4, Ashley Road, Off Brunton Rd (behind Hotel Ajantha on M.G. Rd),
Bangalore: 560025
Some of the produce and products from the forest home gardens this year include
indigenous seeds
wild forest foods
traditional snacks and preserves
spices
honey
dairy and poultry products
kokam butter balm
mud paintings
vegetable hair dyes
hand-sewn patchwork pieces
yoga mats
soap-nut scrub
natural incense
areca leaf plates
seed jewellery
herbal oils
seed murals
natural insect repellents ……and more.
We will also have products from the Concerned for Working Children (CWC), Kundapur and Himjoli, Himalayas.
This last year has been ecologically eventful with wayward weather (blame it all on climate change we are told!), failing crops, rising food prices, insane development plans, and the threat of having Bt Brinjal seeds on the market (fortunately thwarted for the moment thanks to people’s pressure). The hope is that our modest effort will help with seeking saner alternatives and pro-active responses to the current dismal state of affairs.
Thank you all for your encouragement and support. Please do pass this around on to others you know or e-groups.
We look forward to seeing you again over the last weekend of February!
Regards,
Sunita Rao
94802 99200
Founder Trustee - Vanastree
www.vanastree.org
Sunday, 21 February 2010
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