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Scotland of India - Madikeri (Part III)

(Nagarahole Park. Nikon S6500. 1/400. ISO 125) The Final Day - Iruppu Falls and Nagarahole National Park The last day of the trip was quite dull. We could only cover two places since both places were a bit far away. We hired a taxi from Madikeri; left home at around 10 after having breakfast. (And yeah, we covered 3 waterfalls in 3 days) Iruppu Falls (Iruppu Falls. Honor 4X. 1/153. ISO 100) Our first stop was Iruppu Falls. A hidden beauty in the Brahmagiri range, we have to walk for around 2 km from the parking space to reach this waterfalls. The path is kind of paved. So, it is easy to walk. Along the way, there are different boards informing us about the animals residing in that forest. There was a ramp to the exact water falling spot. We went and stood (and played) under that freezing water (I'm not sure if they're allowing that now). It was, quite literally, breathtaking. We enjoyed a lot at this place. Then we left for Nagarahole. Nagarahole (Deer in Nagarahole. Nikon S65

Scotland of India - Madikeri (Part II)

(Somewhere near Mandalpatti. Xperia L. 1/243. ISO 100) The 2nd Day - Mandalpatti and Mallalli Falls Let's start from where we left, eh?   We could only cover two places, but given the time constraints and no own vehicle, I think it is understandable. We had tasty food at home and there was no need to hurry. So, we enjoyed every bit and left home at around ten. Mandalpatti (Mandalpatti veiwpoint. Honor 4X. 1/1585. ISO 200) Although Mandalpatti is a fairly popular tourist place, the place has no (or at least didn't have when I visited it again last year) proper connectivity through public transport. So, we had to hire a jeep from Madikeri. You can also go to the foot of the hills and hire a jeep from there, but it's pricey. The road was very bad (as with any other hill station roads). To go there in a normal car would be a nightmare. So, up we went. There weren't many people up there, mostly because it was eleven in the morning and the sun was blazing. To be honest, Manda

Scotland of India - Madikeri (Part I)

( Raja's Seat. Captured on Honor 4X. 1/40, ISO 100) 9th to 11th December, 2015 Before we get started, let's hear a quick word from our sponso-- nah, just kidding. But seriously though I want to make a couple of things clear. I do most of my editing on Snapseed mobile or Adobe Lightroom mobile or sometimes using Gimp (which is a free and open source application that you should check out if you are interested). I will try to add screenshots wherever possible and also the device with which the picture was captured and the metadata. The trip This is a trip that I will cherish for years to come. This was the first time that I went on a trip without my parents. My two friends and I planned for this in three days' time. This was new to me. Earlier, in other trips, there was nothing to do except to listen to my parents. No worrying about accommodation or food or more importantly, money. We left Bangalore on 8th night and reached Madikeri on next early morning. And thankfully, we d