The Travel Connection

A delayed flight led to my learning of Kotagiri when I decided to flip through travel magazines to kill time. The time was just perfect as i wanted to get out of the city and do nothing. Two weeks after I read the article, I was on Airavat  the Volvo series of KSRTC . An overnight journey and we reached Ooty early morning where the green rolling hills veiled by mist greeted us. A huge hoarding at the bus stand indicate the rates for the taxi ride to different locations in the region. This should be followed at all the tourist locations so that we don't get fleeced by the cab drivers. An Amazing drive through tea gardens and we reached " The Point". The Point is a multi leveled boutique home stay/ resort run by wonderful hosts who make the stay there personal and serene. The contemporary building with glass walls  stands out but then makes you feel comfortable in amidst of the tea garden. We were given the second floor room which had views of tea garden beyond

Hessarghatta is the location of a man made reservoir in what was once suburban Bangalore. The best part of getting to the place is the wonderful drive after you leave behind the concrete jungle. The grasslands is good for birdwatching and coracle ride.But the early afternoon did not help us spot any birds on this day. Like with most , our lunch stop was at Taj Kuteeram. A quaint little place with earth architecture to boast. The dance village Nirtyagram which is opposite Kuteeram was unfortunately closed and we missed the opportunity to explore dance. A relaxing afternoon with decent food and a stop over at the horticulture institute made it a quick day break from the monotonous life. Totally recommend it! Date : March 201 5 Place : Hessarghatta , Karnataka Tip : Relax! First : Swan so iree The Travel Connection: “Every person needs to take one day away.  A day in which one consciously separates the past from the future.  Jobs, family, em