Went to Vellore’s famed Golden Temple yesterday along with family.  Route: Bangalore->Hosur->Krishnagiri->Ambur->Vellore all on NH7 and NH47.
It was a trip on a wednesday (now, that’s THE benefit of being an entrepreneur). Started at 11:30 AM at home. Reached Siripuram at 2:30 PM. Had halt as usual at BP Station near Krishnagiri - more for A2B [...]

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I drove to Hampi in Aug 2006 along with family over a 3-night 4-day long week end.  I have been longing to visit this place for quite some time and finally made it. Similarly, I have been longing to write a blog on the same since my visit - and finally found time
It [...]

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Posted in blog city on July 16th 2006 
Got a nice break after really loooong time. I almost forgot when I took my last break.
Started off to Yelagiri on Saturday morning around 8:15 AM. Reached Hosur and had had v. good filling breakfast @ Meenakshi Bhavan on the highway. Cruised on the highway to Vaniyambadi. By almost [...]

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I needed a break badly from grinding work. Along with couple of like minded (in terms of needing a break - and nothing else;) ) office friends (Vijay and Arup), searched the net and narrowed down on this seemingly distinct place - Hunkal Woods - a coffee estate in Chikmaglur - as our destination for [...]

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