Relaxing n Refreshing!

We spent the weekend in the most relaxing n refreshing way. Had been on a one-day trip to Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary and Mysore.
We set off early in the morning...It was quite foggy, but pleasant.



It was such a great feeling to watch the sunrise! - a perfect break from the monotonous life.
After satiating our tummies with a sumptuous breakfast on the way, we set off towards Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary.After an hour n a half's drive, we reached the sanctuary. It's a small island on the banks of river Kaveri and is rich in flora and fauna. A place where all bird lovers would love to be. The sanctuary is a nesting and breeding center for all kinds of birds. The sanctuary owes its existence to the world famous ornithologist Dr. Salim Ali who convinced the Maharaja of Mysore in 1940 to declare it as a protected area.

We began walking alongside the huge n tall trees, bamboo groves and chirping sounds of brids, wishing that we could treat our eyes, watching the numerous colorful birds!. It reminded me of the Nature walks we have on AMC's. The first of the birds we noticed were the lil cute sparrows (Gubbachhi in Kannada), which are hardly found in cities these days.



As we walked down further we caught a glimpse of the islets housing the exotic species of birds like ormorants, darters, white ibis, spoon billed storks, open billed storks, painted storks, white necked storks, egrets, herons, terns, swallows, kingfishers, sandpiper and also fruit bats. It's a sight to watch!.





We spent rest of the time getting a closer view of the birds through the camera's eye...











... and there was one crocodile 'as dead as a rock'...



After enjoying Nature's magical treat, we journeyed towards 'The City of Kings' - Mysore.
Our first visit - The Mysore Palace. It's a 'priceless treasure' and the 'pride of the city'.





I was stunned looking at the intricate designs of the palace's interiors..
The 'Kalyana Mantapa' - Marriage Hall looks magnificent with the stained glass decorated ceiling and the walls around adorned with beautiful murals. A huge chandelier dropping from the ceiling adds to the beauty of the 'mantapa'.
The 'Durbar Hall' is designed with brilliance and grandeur.
Such symmetry and uniformity in the design makes it an epitome of perfection.
Another attraction of the palace is the 'Ambavilasa', where the cabinet meetings were being held.
It looks splendid with the intricate wooden carving; worth spending time over.

The palace is an 'Architectural Wonder'!!...

We later visited the Karanji Lake...known for it's 'Walk through aviary' and a 'Butterfly park'



Got a close up view of magnificent peacocks!..



and few cute Egrets, Herons and Hornbills..




The butterfly park has around 45 species of butterflies.
Overall, we had an awesome weekend!

Jai Gurudev!

Love,

Shruthi

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