Journey through Karnataka is a feeling of divinity with nature. Fragrance of sandal and agarbathis, flowers such as Jasmine famous as Mysore Mallige, Sunflower, Rose and aroma of coffee beans towards south are all make you heavenly feeling.
The world famous Jog falls is really wonderful. Its panoramic view makes you so delightful.
The central and southern area of the Karnataka is known for its medieval historic architecture, such as the stone temples located in Belur and Halebeedu, the famous Mysore Palace of Sri krishnaraja Wodayar-Maharaja and Srirangapattana of Tippu sulatan and spiritual famous place Shravanabelagola is an important Jain pilgrimage center, visited by thousands of pilgrims every year. Hampi, the outstanding land, one can still take glimpse of the mind-blowing Vijayanagar - one of the largest empires in the history of India - in its ruins. The Vijayanagar Kings were great patrons of Art & Architecture as evident by the vast ruins of Hampi.
Coastal areas of Karnataka along Arabian Sea are so beautiful. The extensive stretch of golden sand, swaying Palm trees, clear blue sky and the gurgle of the sea draws several tourists to this spot. It is a popular picnic spot due to the amazing beauty and serene surrounding of its virgin beach. The main beautiful beaches of Karnataka are: Devbagh Beach, Murudeshwar Beach, Malpe Beach, Maravanthe beach and Karwar beach.
Enjoy the fairs and festivals of Karnataka that celebrate life in all its infinite variety. Most of them are exclusive to the state and reverberate with colur and gaiety. Every hamlet and village, every town and city has its own calendar of events to be celebrated with Karnatic Classical music and dance and culture.
The Ideal Travel Destinations are as follows:
In Bangalore: Lalbagh, Cubbon Park, Palace of Tipu Sultan, Bull Temple, Museum, Halasur Lake, Someshwara Temple Halasur, Iskcon Temple, Shiva Mandir Airport Road, Bannerghatta National Park, Meenakshi & Sundareshwara Temple Bannerghatta Road.
Around Bangalore: Nandi Hills, Thalkadu, Big Banyan Tree, (Ramohalli) Shivaganga, Mekedatu (Goat's Leap), Ghati Subramanya, Devarayanadurga, Muthyala Maduvu (Pearl Valley), Savanadurga, Shivanasamudra.
Other places in Karnataka:
Place |
Importance |
| Mysore |
The Mysore Palace, Art Gallery, Philomena's Church,
KRS Dam,
Brindavan Gardens, Mysore Zoo
|
| Sri Rangapatanna |
historic place, Cauvery river, Daria Doulat Bagh museum
|
Horanadu
Kalasa |
Famous Adishaktyatmaka Shri Annapoorneshwari Temple,
Horanaadu, Shri Kalasheshwara Temple, Kalasa |
| Hampi |
historic place of Vijayanagar empire, Tungabhadra Dam.
|
| Agumbe |
Hill station |
| Belur |
Temple architecture |
| Halebid |
Hoysaleswara Temple |
| Kolar |
Gold Mines |
| Chikmagalur |
Baba Budan Mountains, Sanctuary, Kemmanagundi, Kudremukh,
Sringeri
|
| Manipal |
Educational institutes |
| Shravanabelagola |
Pilgrim center, statue of Lord Bahubali.
|
| Bellary |
Granite Mines |
| Talakad |
Bank of the river Cauvery, Vaidyeshwara Temple
|
| Gokak |
Gokak Water Falls |
| Ranganthittu |
Bird sanctuary |
| Karkala |
Gomateshwara statue |
| Nagarhole |
National Park |
| Kollur |
Sri Mookambika Temple |
| Bandipur |
Forest, Sanctuary
|
| Bhadra |
Badhra Sanctuary |
| Hogenakal |
Picnic spot |
| Kemmanagundi |
Hill station, Height of 1434 meters
|
| Yelemadalu |
Plantations |
| Mangalore |
Beaches and scenic spots |
| Jog |
Waterfalls, Sharavathi River
|
| Madikeri |
Hill station, Abbey Falls, Talacauvery
|
| Bijapur |
Historical place, Gol Gumbaz, tomb of Mohammed Adil
Shah. echo chamber
|
| Sringeri |
Pilgrim center, Sri Adi Shankaracharya peeta, River
Tunga
|
| Dharmasthala |
Sri Manjunathaswamy Temple, Chandranatha Swamy Basadi,
Statue of Shri Bhagawan Bahubali, Car Meseum, River Nethravathi. |
| Malpe |
Beach (6 Kms from Udupi) |
| Murudeshwar |
Historical place, Sri Murudeshwar Temple, Beach
|
| Gokarna |
Sri Mahabaleshwara Temple, Sri Ganapati Temple, Sri
Tamra Gauri Temple, Beach |
| Karwar |
Sea side, Beaches, Venkatarama Temple
|
| Aihole |
Picturesque village, the cradle of Indian architecture |
| Kukke Subrahmanya |
Sri Subrahmanya Temple, Samputa Narasimha Temple, Uma
Maheshwara Temple, Adi Subrahmanya, Kashi Katte Ganapathi,
River Kumaradhaara, Hosaligammana Gudi |
| Kateel |
Kateel Sri Durga Parameshwari Temple, River Nandini |
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