Tag: uttara kannada

Mirjan- the fort of the Pepper Queen

by butterfliesonmymindblog, posted in Travels- near and far

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

Burri Nazar Waale…

by butterfliesonmymindblog, posted in Travels- near and far

We saw this picture while driving past the paddy fields that lined the narrow roads as they wound their way through the villages of Gokarna; in the region of Uttara Kannada in Karnataka. It was also put up on the outer walls of some houses and near the entrance. The driver of our cab explained … Continue reading Burri Nazar Waale…