Karnataka
Karnataka, called as Karunadu (elevated land) in earliest
times. The course of Karnataka's history and culture takes us back
to pre-historic times. The earliest find of the Stone Age period
in India was a hand axe at Lingasugur in Raichur district. The
Ashoka's rock edicts found in the state indicate that major parts
of Northern Karnataka were under the Mauryas. Chandragupta Maurya,
the great Indian emperor abdicated the throne and embraced Jainism
at Shravanabelagola.
Karnataka is a state
with a rich cultural heritage, rapidly growing cities, natural
beauty and charm. The historical legacy of the Vijayanagara
Empire, the tradition of Carnatic music and the forts of Hyder
Ali and Tipu Sultan can be seen on Karnataka in India. You can
also see coffee plantations, wildlife sanctuaries, beautiful
waterfalls and silk textiles, and smell fragrant sandalwood
products and incense sticks, on your travels in Karnataka,
India.
Bangalore
A fast growing metropolis,
the garden city of Bangalore is the capital of the southern
Indian state of Karnataka. Located at about 1000 meters above sea
level, it is known for its salubrious climate where temperatures
remain moderate through out the year. The maximum temperature in
July is around 320C and the minimum around 220C. It is connected
by air, rail and road to all major cities of the country and has
direct international connections to many cities worldwide.
The clean and spacious city of Bangalore has many imposing
structures full of historic and modern architecture. The majestic
Vidhana Soudha, a magnificent post-independence structure housing
the State legislature and Secretariat, stands in the center of the
city with its attractive dome and galleries. It is sheer delight
to see the illuminated Soudha during nights on Sundays and
Holidays.
Places of Interest:
Aquarium, Bull Temple, Fort & Tippu's Palace, Ulsoor Lake, Lal Bagh, Venkatappa Art Gallery, Cubbon Park, Vidhana Soudha, Vishveswaraya Industrial & Technological Museum.
Belur
Belur
is a well-known temple town in Karnataka, situated in
Hassan district. Belur is especially renowned for the grand
Hoysala Temple Complex. Belur is 222 Kms from Bangalore,
34 Kms from Hassan and 149 Kms from Mysore. This place is famous
for its exquisite temples. Belur is known as Dakshina Varanasi
or South Banaras for its temples. The serenity of Belur is
accredited to the celebrated temple of Channakeshava, built by
the Hoysala King Vishnuvardhana in 117 A. D. to commemorate his
conversion from Jainism to Vaishnavism.
Places of Interest:
Chenakesava Temple , Veernarayan Temple , Kappe
Chennigaraya Temple .
Mysore
Mysore,
the city of palaces, is a popular travel destination in South
India. Also called Mysooroo, the city was earlier the capital of
the Wodeyar rulers. The Wodeyar rulers were great patrons of art
and culture, which you can see in the rich heritage of the city.
Besides its many palaces and royal buildings,
Mysore
city is also known for proximity to several other places of
interest such as Srirangapatna, Krishna Raj Sagra dam and
Sivasamudram falls. The city of Mysore extends from latitude
12°18' in the North to longitude 76°42' in the East. Mysore is
well connected through road and rail networks with other parts
of Karnataka and India.
Places of Interest:
Devaraja Fruit & Vegetable Market, The Maharaja's Palace, Chamundi Hill, St. Philomena's Church, Mysore Zoo, Sri Mahalingeshwara Temple.
Hampi
Hampi is both a historic &
religious place in India. This was the capital of the
Hindu empire, Vijayanagara, who ruled the south India during
14th to 16th century AD. The ruins of Hampi, as it is known
today, is a vast open museum of history, architecture and
religion.
Spread over an area more than 25 square
kilometers (10 square miles), Hampi ruins is packed
with giant temples, palaces, market streets, aquatic
structures, fortifications and an profusion of other ancient
monuments. This was also the period of greatest architectural
activity, as both these rulers commissioned several buildings
in the royal capital and in other parts of their vast empire.
Places of Interest:
Virupaksha Temple, Monolithic Ganeshas, Krishna Temple, Monolithic Narsimha, Hazara Rama Temple, Elephant Stables, Zenana Enclosures, Royal Performance Zone, Royal Residences, Quieen's Bath, Vittala Temple, Achyuta Raya Temple, Kodandarama Temple.
Bandipur National Park
Bandipur National Park
is a beautiful forest reserve situated in the southern Indian
state of Karnataka. This national park occupies a special place
in India’s efforts towards natural conservation. It was created
in the 1930s from the local Maharaja Voodiyar’s hunting lands,
and named Venugopal Wildlife Park. Bandipur National Park
was expanded later in 1941 to adjoin the Nagarhole National
Park, which lay towards its northern edge, and Wynad and
Madumulai Sanctuaries, which lay towards its southern edge in
the states of Kerala and Tamilnadu, respectively.
In 1974, the Bandipur was declared a National Park under the
Wildlife Protection Act. The Bandipur National Park is
one of its own kind in Asia as it has huge elephant herds.
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