Karnataka Tourism
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 water fall, Jog falls has 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
Sl No
|
Place
|
Importance
|
Distance from Bangalore
|
1
|
Mysore
|
The Mysore Palace, Art Gallery,
Philomena's Church, KRS Dam,
Brindavan Gardens, Mysore Zoo
|
140 Kms
|
2
|
Sri Rangapatanna
|
historic place, Cauvery river,
Daria Doulat Bagh museum
|
123 Kms
|
3
|
|
Famous Adishaktyatmaka Shri
Annapoorneshwari Temple, Horanaadu
Shri Kalasheshwara Temple, Kalasa
|
330 Kms
|
4
|
Hampi
|
historic place of Vijayanagar
empire, Tungabhadra Dam.
|
353 Kms
|
5
|
|
Hill station
|
370 Kms
|
6
|
Belur
|
Temple architecture
|
222 Kms
|
7
|
Halebid
|
Hoysaleswara Temple
|
216 Kms
|
8
|
Kolar
|
Gold Mines
|
80 Kms
|
9
|
Chikmagalur
|
Baba Budan Mountains, Sanctuary,
Kemmanagundi, Kudremukh, Sringeri
|
|
10
|
Manipal
|
Educational institutes
|
|
11
|
|
Pilgrim center, statue of Lord
Bahubali.
|
146 Kms
|
12
|
Bellary
|
Granite Mines
|
|
13
|
|
Bank of the river Cauvery,
Vaidyeshwara Temple
|
132 Kms
|
14
|
Gokak
|
Gokak Water Falls
|
|
15
|
Ranganthittu
|
Bird sanctuary
|
125 Kms
|
16
|
Karkala
|
Gomateshwara statue
|
|
17
|
|
National Park
|
236 Kms
|
18
|
|
Sri Mookambika Temple
|
|
19
|
Bandipur
|
Forest, Sanctuary
|
217 Kms
|
20
|
Bhadra
|
Badhra Sanctuary
|
257 Kms
|
21
|
Hogenakal
|
Picnic spot
|
140 Kms
|
22
|
Kemmanagundi
|
Hill station, Height of 1434
meters
|
380 Kms
|
23
|
Yelemadalu
|
Plantations
|
|
24
|
Mangalore
|
Beaches and scenic spots
|
357 Kms
|
25
|
|
Waterfalls, Sharavathi River
|
378 Kms
|
26
|
Madikeri
|
Hill station, Abbey Falls,
Talacauvery
|
252 Kms
|
27
|
Bijapur
|
Historical place, Gol Gumbaz,
tomb of Mohammed Adil Shah. echo chamber
|
550 Kms
|
28
|
Sringeri
|
Pilgrim center, Sri Adi
Shankaracharya peeta, River Tunga
|
|
29
|
|
Sri Manjunathaswamy Temple,
Chandranatha Swamy Basadi, Statue of Shri Bhagawan Bahubali, Car Meseum,
River Nethravathi.
|
325 Kms
|
30
|
|
Beach (6 Kms from Udupi)
|
|
31
|
|
Historical place, Sri Murudeshwar
Temple, Beach
|
|
32
|
|
Sri Mahabaleshwara Temple, Sri
Ganapati Temple, Sri Tamra Gauri Temple, Beach
|
|
33
|
|
Sea side, Beaches, Venkatarama
Temple
|
520 Kms
|
34
|
Aihole
|
Picturesque village, the cradle
of Indian architecture
|
483 Kms
|
35
|
Kukke Subrahmanya
|
Sri Subrahmanya Temple, Samputa
Narasimha Temple, Uma Maheshwara Temple, Adi Subrahmanya, Kashi Katte
Ganapathi, River Kumaradhaara, Hosaligammana Gudi
|
|
36
|
Kateel
|
Kateel Sri Durga Parameshwari
Temple, River Nandini
|
|
|
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