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Krakow’s worth its salt!

The 13th-century salt mine in Wieliczka is one of the world’s oldest salt mines with a unique geological structure. It is a stunning testimony to technological progress occasioned by human ingenuity and endeavour, writes Chitra Ramaswamy

28 January 2023, 19:15 IST

Krakow’s worth its salt!

28 January 2023, 19:15 IST

The allure of Bethamangala

Swaying palm trees, dense fluttering flora and the quiet of a shimmering water body — these elements kindle the sober spirit in us. The sky alternates between tufts of cotton clouds and patchy grey ones, each competing to establish their supremacy on the blue canvas. We are in Bethamangala, a small town in the Bangarpet taluk of Kolar district.

14 July 2022, 08:36 IST

The allure of Bethamangala

14 July 2022, 08:36 IST

A hill full of mythical magic

The climb to the top of the 3,800-feet-tall hillock via well-laid steps with railings on both sides is a veritable test of our cardiac health

15 June 2022, 19:45 IST

A hill full of mythical magic

15 June 2022, 19:45 IST

A world of thistles and bristles

A delightful walk that's full of prickly greens, barbed edges and needle-tipped flowers

09 January 2021, 20:15 IST

A world of thistles and bristles

09 January 2021, 20:15 IST

A monumental feast

Vijayapura, the city of domes, mosques, mausoleums and monuments, is where history breathes and where legends come alive, writes Chitra Ramaswamy

04 November 2019, 19:30 IST

A monumental feast

04 November 2019, 19:30 IST

By the river, in the sand

In the ancient town of Talakadu, history, faith, myth and architecture mingle magically, writes Chitra Ramaswamy, as she lists out the many attractions of the place

28 June 2019, 19:30 IST

By the river, in the sand

28 June 2019, 19:30 IST

Holy hills beckon

With ancient Jain basadis, awe-inspiring statues and picturesque ponds, the twin hills of Vindhyagiri and Chandragiri in Shravanabelagola leave Chitra Ramaswamy mesmerised...

03 May 2019, 19:30 IST

Holy hills beckon

03 May 2019, 19:30 IST

Talakaveri, where a river is born

Talakaveri in Coorg district is where the mighty River Kaveri takes birth. Chitra Ramaswamy traces its journey, all the while enjoying some scenic spots along the way...

08 February 2019, 20:33 IST

Talakaveri, where a river is born

08 February 2019, 20:33 IST

Misty hills, amazing thrills

In the land of coffee, natural delights are interspersed with equally beautiful manmade attractions...

05 January 2019, 03:56 IST

Misty hills, amazing thrills

05 January 2019, 03:56 IST

Sirsi sojourn

Into greenery

17 November 2018, 05:44 IST

Sirsi sojourn

17 November 2018, 05:44 IST