Discover India on a Motorcycle
Here is a quick table that links to my experiences of discovering various parts of India on my motorcycle.
Sorted in alphabetical order. First, by ‘State’ and then by ‘Place of Interest’.
India – in one single journey
| Place of Interest | Famous for… | Location | Links to my posts on this blog |
| India | Himalayas, Western Ghats, Temples, Spiritual Hubs, Beaches, Waterfalls, Backwaters, Deserts, Hill Stations, Tea Estates, Coffee Estates, Indian Cuisine, Colours, Hospitality, etc. | India | my solo all india motorcycle journey (Summary Page) All related blog posts can be viewed here |
Goa
| Place of Interest | Famous for… | Location | Links to my posts on this blog |
| Agonda Beach | Quiet Beach in South Goa | Canacona District, South Goa | Sunset Moments from Agonda Beach, South Goa |
| Agonda River Estuary | Mangroves, Fishing, Sunset | Near Agonda Beach, South Goa | Agonda Estuary Moments, South Goa |
| Cabo De Rama Fort | Hindu/Portuguese Fort, Panoramic views of Arabian Sea | Canacona District, South Goa | Cabo De Rama Fort, Canacona District, South Goa, India |
| Calangute and Baga Beaches | Blue Waters, Water Sports, Swimming, Shopping, Flea Market, Night Life | North Goa | Chilling out at Calangute and Baga Beach – the biggest draws in Goa, India |
| Cola Beach | Backwaters and Beach together, Remote and Private Beach | Canacona District, South Goa | Where the river meets the sea... Rocks and Reflections in the Arabian Sea Fisherman’s Zone at Cola Beach, South Goa, India Cola Beach – The Private River Beach, South Goa, India Enjoy your private moments at South Goa’s Cola Beach |
| Galgibaga Beach | Turtle Nesting Site, Olive Ridley Turtles, Quiet and Calm Beach | Canacona District, South Goa | Galgibaga Beach – The Turtle Nesting Beach, South Goa, India |
| Honeymoon Beach | Dolphin Spotting, Remote Beach | 1 hour by boat from Palolem Beach, Canacona District, South Goa | The Remote Sands of Honeymoon Beach |
| Palolem Beach | Lovely Beach, Dolphins, Night Life, South Goa’s happening Beach | Canacona District, South Goa | Magic Italy – Fine Italian Dining, Palolem Beach, South Goa Palolem Beach Market – Listen to the Music Beats! Shimmering sea views from the coastal roads of South Goa! |
| Panjim | Mandovi River Boat Cruises, Churches, Goan Holiday | Panjim | Riding past the Cruise Boats on Mandovi River at Panjim, Goa, India |
| Patnem Beach | Beach famous with foreign tourists | Canacona District, South Goa | Beach Cricket! |
| Rajbaga Beach | Intercontinental – The Lalit Goa, Adventure Sports, Luxury | Canacona District, South Goa | Beer, Beach and Sun! Corta’s – The In-House Beach Restaurant of the Plush Intercontinental Resort at South Goa Indulge in some Parasailing at Rajbaga Beach, South Goa |
Himachal Pradesh
| Place of Interest | Famous for… | Location | Links to my posts on this blog |
| Jalori Pass | Views of Snow clad Himalayan Peaks, Shoja village, Great Himalayan National Park, winding roads with steep drop | Near Banjara, Kullu District | Skidding through the impassable Jalori Pass in the Himalayas |
| Manali – Leh Highway | Highest motorable passes in the world, Himalayan splendour, Double Humped Bactrian Camel, Buddhist Monasteries, Frozen River Treks | Lahaul District | Motorcycle Ride to the top of the world – Khardung La, Ladakh, India |
Jammu and Kashmir
| Place of Interest | Famous for… | Location | Links to my posts on this blog |
| Manali – Leh Highway | Highest motorable passes in the world, Himalayan splendour, Double Humped Bactrian Camel, Buddhist Monasteries, Frozen River Treks | Ladakh District | Motorcycle Ride to the top of the world – Khardung La, Ladakh, India |
Karnataka
| Place of Interest | Famous for… | Location | Links to my posts on this blog |
| Agumbe | Jogigundi Falls, Barakona Falls, Vanakebe Falls, Koodlu Theertha Falls, Kundadri, Sunset Point, Hebri, Sita Nadi, Malnad Culture | Agumbe | Elderly Couple from Malnad: Some Portrait Shots! Dodda Mane at Agumbe – Great Hospitality with a rustic homely experience Crazy Roads of Someshwar Ghats Famous Sunset of Agumbe Trek to Jogigundi Falls – The Cave Waterfall! Trek to Vanakebe Falls – A sight to behold! Kundadri: The Sunrise Point near Agumbe Trekking Guide: Narasimha Parvatha, Karnataka, India Tropical Trek to Koodlu Theertha Falls – A Mystical Experience!! Tropical Trek to Barakona Falls near Agumbe, Karnataka, India Rustic Images from Agumbe Surya Namaskar Sunset Moments from Agumbe |
| Badami | Cave Temples, Chalukya Empire, Tipu Sultan’s Fort | Badami in Bijapur District | Admiring the Temple Architecture at the former Chalukya Capital of Badami, Karnataka, India |
| Barachukki Falls | Waterfall, Coracle Boat Ride, Day Trip Retreat | Shivanasamudra, Near Malavalli | Barachukki Falls – Magical Scene on the Cauvery!! |
| Bheemeshwari | Cauvery River, Wildlife, Jungle Safari, Fishing/Angling, Trekking | Near Bangalore | Weekend camping by the River Cauvery at Bheemeshwari in Karnataka, India |
| Biligiri Ranganatha (BR) Hills | Biligiri Ranganatha Temple, BR Hills, BR Hills Wildlife Sanctuary | Near Chamarajnagar | Enroute Biligiri Ranganatha (BR) Hills, Karnataka, India |
| Bylakuppe | Tibetan Settlement, Namdroling Monastery, Golden Temple | Near Kushalnagar, Coorg | Bylakuppe – India’s Largest Tibetan Settlement in Interior Karnataka |
| Channapatna | Toy Town, Toys, Toy Factories | 60 kms west of Bangalore on the Bangalore-Mysore highway | The Incredible World of Toys at Channapatna, Karnataka, India Innocent Faces from the toy town of Channapatna |
| Dubare | Cauvery River, Dubare Reserve Forest, Elephants, River Rafting | Near Kushalnagar, Coorg | Camping by the River Cauvery at Dubare in Coorg, Karnataka, India |
| Gaganachukki Falls | Waterfalls, Natural Wonder | Shivanasamudra, Near Malavalli | Mighty Gaganachukki Falls is now just a faint trickle... |
| Gangavali Bridge | Gangavali River views | Kumta District (On National Highway 17) | Pit Stop on NH 17 @ Gangavali Bridge, Karnataka, India |
| Gokarna | Mahabaleshwar Temple, Beaches (Gokarna, Kudle, OM, Half Moon, Paradise), Treks | Gokarna | The Beaches of Gokarna, Karnataka, India – It can’t get any better!! |
| Hampi | Ruins of a City, Temples, Vijayanagar Empire | Near Hospet | Ruins that have a soul – Hampi, Karnataka, India |
| Kali River Estuary | Panoramic Views, Beaches, Islands, Water Sports, Marine Life, Dolphins | Near Karwar | Refreshing sights of the Kali River Estuary at Karwar, Karnataka, India |
| Kemmangundi | Hill Station, Western Ghats, Hebbe Falls | Kemmangundi, Chickmagalur District | Kemmangundi in the Monsoons!! |
| Kutta | Nagarhole National Park, Coffee Estates, Irpu Falls | Coorg | Cafe Mocha – A stroll in a coffee estate at Kutta in Coorg, Karnataka, India |
| Madikeri (also known as Mercera) | Hill Station, Abbey Falls, Madikeri Fort, Western Ghats, Coffee Plantations | Coorg | Abbey Falls near Madikeri in Coorg |
| Male Mahadeshwara Hills | Male Mahadeshwara Temple, Cauvery Wildlife Sanctuary | Chamarajnagar District | Camping Trip – Male Mahadeshwara (MM) Hills, Karnataka, India |
| Maravanthe Beach | NH 17, Beach and Sowparnika River, Snorkelling and Scuba Diving | Maravanthe | Maravanthe Beach – The Trucker’s Favourite |
| Murudeshwar | Murudeshwar Temple, Murudeshwar Beach, Netrani Island | Murudeshwar | The Temple Beach Town of Murudeshwar in Karnataka, India |
| Pattadakkal | Temple Architecture, Chalukya Empire | Near Badami, Bijapur District | Prototyping Temple Architecture at Pattadakkal, Karnataka, India |
| Sharavati River Bridge on NH 17 | Estuary View | Near Honavar | Pit Stop on NH 17 @ Sharavati River Bridge, Karnataka, India |
| Sharavati River Valley View on NH 206 | Sharavati River Valley View | Shimoga District | Pit Stop on NH 206 @ Sharavati River Valley, Karnataka, India |
| Talakad | Temple Ruins, Cauvery River | Mysore District | Camping Trip – Talakad, Karnataka, India Some scenes from the Cauvery River Bank at Talakad!! |
| Upunda River Bridge | Upunda River Views | Near Maravanthe | Pit Stop on NH 17 @ Upunda River Bridge, Karnataka, India |
| Yaana Hills | Towering Hills made of Limestone, cave temples | Near Gokarna | Yaana Hills – Towering Black Beauties in Karnataka, India |
Kerala
| Place of Interest | Famous for… | Location | Links to my posts on this blog |
| Athirapally Falls | Niagara like Waterfall, Riverine Forests, Western Ghats, Indian Wildlife | Near Chalakudy | Athirapally Falls: The Niagara of Kerala |
| Munnar | Hill Station, Western Ghats, Tea Estates, Honeymooning | Munnar | Waterfall amidst a Tea Estate Campsite amidst the tea estates of Munnar!! The sun is shining on Munnar Tea Estate!! Through the winding tea estate roads of Munnar!! |
| Periyar Tiger Reserve | Indian Wildlife, Tiger, Elephants, Gaur, Shola Forests | Thekkady | Jungle Cruise at Periyar Tiger Reserve, Thekkady, Kerala, India Ripples in GREEN!! Wildlife Sighting during a cruise at Periyar Tiger Reserve, Kerala, India!! |
| Poringalkuthu Reservoir | Dam, Indian Wildlife | Near Athirapally, Chalakudy district | Poringalkuthu Reservoir: Nestled in the tropical rainforests of Vazhachal, Kerala |
| Vazhachal Forest | Indian Wildlife, Birds endemic to the Western Ghats, Tropical Rainforests, Vazhachal Falls, Athirapally Falls, Poringalputhu Reservoir | Chalakudy District | Valparai to Athirapally: One of the top tropical motorcycle routes in India |
Maharashtra
| Place of Interest | Famous for… | Location | Links to my posts on this blog |
| Khandala | Hill Station, Western Ghats, Breathtaking views | Khandala | Pit Stop at Khandala, Maharashtra, India |
| Sinhagad | Historic Sinhagad Fort | Near Pune | Imagining the Glorious Past amidst the ruins of Sinhagad Fort near Pune in Maharashtra, India |
Tamil Nadu
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