Much as I was looking forward to my trip along the Karnataka coast, I was eagerly anticipating the return journey as well. That's because for the first time I would be travelling via the Konkan Railway. The Konkan coast is well-known for its scenic beauty- as it is sandwiched between the Western Ghats on one … Continue reading From a (Konkan)Railway Carriage…
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Mirjan- the fort of the Pepper Queen
Mirjan Fort in Uttara Kannada Approximate location of Mirjan Fort (shown in red with the wobbly writing!) Along the coast of Karnataka, in the region of Uttara Kannada, along the wide, wide banks of the river Aghanashini lies the Mirjan Fort. It is, to use an overused cliche- one of the 'hidden gems' of the … Continue reading Mirjan- the fort of the Pepper Queen