Karnataka
Capital :
Bangalore
Language : Kannada
Area : 191, 773 sq km
Tourist season : Sept to March
Climate : coastal to tropical
Population : 50 million
Major Cities/Towns : Bangalore,
Hubli-Dharwad, Belgaum, Bellary, Gulbarga, Mangalore,
Mysore,Bhadravati, Bijapur, Chitradurga,
Gadag-Betagiri, hospet, KGF, Mandya, Raichur,
Shimoga, Tumkur.
Major Ports : Mangalore Airports
Bangalore, Belgaum, Mangalore
Religion : Hindus, Jains, Muslims, Christians
Monsoon : October to December
Rainfall : 500 mm to over 4000 mm.
Pattadakal
Pattadakal - a World Heritage Centre - has 10
major temples representing early Chalukyan architecture.
The biggest temple here, is dedicated to
Virupaksha.
Besides this temple is a group of temples remarkable
primarily, for representing two chief styles of
Indian architecture, side by side.
Belgaum
The district Headquarters, Belgaum is a charming
blend of the old and the new. In the heart of
Belgaum is the Fort, Kapileshwara Temple, Ananthashayana
Temple etc..Belgaum also has some very impressive
churches.
Badami
The capital of the early Chalukyas, Badami is
picturesquely situated at the mouth of a ravine
between two rocky hills. Badami is famous for
its four cave temples - all hewn out of sand stone
on the precipice of a hill.
Dharwad
Dharwad, calm, peaceful with a picturesque beauty,
this town still retains its old-world charm. Dotting
the town are a number of beautiful churches and
temples. Dharwad is also a famous educational
centre.
Hampi
"Vijayanagara is such that the pupil of the eye
has never seen a place like it...". You can still
glimpse the splendour of Vijayanagara - one of
the largest empires in the history of India -
in its ruins. Hampi is full of surprises.
Bijapur
Think of Bijapur and the first thing that comes
to mind is Gol Gumbaz, Jumma Masjid. You can spend
days exploring Bijapur.
Gulbarga
Gulbarga is a unique synthesis of two cultures.
Filled with beautiful palaces, mosques, stately
buildings and bazaars.
Aihole
Famous as the "Cradle of Indian Architecture",
Aihole has over a hundred temples scattered around
the village. The oldest temple here is, perhaps,
the Lad Khan temple dating back to the 5th Century.
Not to be missed is the Konthi Temple Complex.
Mangalore
Mangalore, District Headquarters of Dakshina Kannada
and a modern major port which boasts of a long
history of maritime trade. Places of interest
are Kadri Hill, Manjunath Temple, St. Aloysius
College of Chapel and Jumma Masjid.
Bangalore
The capital of Karnataka, Bangalore is located
in the south-east of the State. Rapid industrialisation
has not drastically altered the pace of life here,
which is comparitively unhurried. This, coupled
with the agreeable climate, the greenery, the
cleanliness, the sense of order, make Bangalore
India's most congenial City.
Mysore
Mysore, once the capital of the Wodeyars, still
remains its old-world charm. Mysore Palace, Chamundi
Hills and Brindavan Gardens are the main attractions.
Srirangapatna
This island of Tipu Sultan on the Bangalore-Mysore
highway was the capital of the warrior-kings Hyder
Ali and his son Tipu Sultan. Ranganathittu Bird
Santury, 4 Kms from Srirangapatna is home to several
exotic species of birds. Fort, Daria Daulat Bagh,
Gumbaz are not to be missed.
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