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Aihole
Travel Famous as the "Cradle of Indian architecture",
Aihole has over a hundred temples scattered around the village. Wherever one looks,
it's temples theat meet the eyes. Intricately carved, rich in detail, quiet and
peaceful.Mute witnesses of a bygone era.
Badami Travel
The capital of the Early Chalukyas, Badami (also known as Vatapi), is picturesquely
situated at the mouth of a Ravine between two rocky hills. Rock-cut cave temples,
gateways, forts, inscriptions, sculptures that seem to come alive under your eyes…
Badami has to be seen to be believed.
Bagalkot Travel
Bagalkot, earlier, a part of Bijapur district, was craved out as a separate district
in 1997. This area is home to some of the finest examples of temple architecture
in the world.
Bangalore Travel
An air-conditioned city, a garden city, the Silicon Valley of India, the fastest
developing city in the world, these are some of the attributes used to describe
this beautiful city which has a lot to offer you.
Belgaum Travel
The District Headquarters, Belgaum is a picture of contrasts. On one side is the
old town area where the cotton and silk weavers still create magic with their
fingers. And on the other the modern, bustling, tree lined Cantonment built by
the British.
Bellary Travel
District head quarters and industrial town. Known for black stone Chalukyan temple
dedicated to Kalleswari. It is 10 Kms, North West of Kottur.
Belur Travel Belur
is known as the Dakshina Varanasi or Southern Banaras. The serenity of Belur is
attributed to the celebrated temple of Channakeshava, built by the Hoysala Kind
Vishnuvardhana in 1117 A.D. to commemorate his conversion from Jainism to Vaishnavism.
Bidar Travel
In the northern-most part of Karnataka lies Bidar - a tiny district steeped in
history. The fort, the cannons, palaces in ruins, the magnificent tombs and the
massive monuments, all combine to make a visit to the one-time capital of the
Bahamani and Barid Shahi dynasties, truly memorable.
Bijapur Travel
Think of Bijapur and the first thing that comes to mind is the Gol Gumbaz - the
tomb of Mohammed Adil Shah.
Chikamangalur Travel
Its exquisite step into the rich earth and let the grass your feet, dew drops
wash your toes,and your heart goes, Ah! you are in heavenly Chikmagalur.
Chitradurga Travel
District head quarters. Famous for its historic fort. It is place where the heroine
Obawa fought against Hyder Ali. It was ruled by a local cheiftian Madhakari Nayaka.
Coorg Travel
Not really too far from the bustle of metropolitan cities, Kodagu or Coorg as
it is better known, has maintained its serene picturesque beauty over the centuries.
Homesick always, the British called this land Scotland of India.
Gulbarga Travel
A Hindu city before the Muhammadan conquest, Gulbarga is unique synthesis of two
cultures. When Bhaman Shah ascended the throne of Daulatabad, it was this City
that he chose as his capital.
Hampi Travel "Vijayanagara"
is such that the pupil of they eye has never seen a place like it.." so eulogized
Abdul Razaq, a Muslim envoy who visited Hampi, the erstwhile capital of the Vijayanagara
kingdom, in 1443.
Hassan Travel
District head quarters. Set amidst picturesque surroundings. Hassan is called
"Poor Man's Ooty". Ooty is a popular Holiday hill station in India.
It hosts the Master Control Facility of India's space programme.
Helebid Travel
Halebid is 15 km from Belur. This place was known as Dwara Samudra, the wealthy
capital of Hoysalas. Halebid has several strikingly beautiful Hoysala temples
and Jain shrines.
Kolar Travel Once
the capital of Ganga Kings. It has two ancient temples - Kolaramma and Someshwara.
Kolar is the haunt of rock climbers.
Mandya Travel
Capital of Tippu Sultan, it is situated on an Island of River Cauvery. It houses
Tipu's Tomb, Summer Palaces and the Ranganatha Swamy Temple.
Mysore Travel
Mysore is more than palaces, parks and temples … the exotic fragrance of
Mysore Jasmine… the melodious strains of the Veena… the rich aroma of
filter coffee… traditional carvings on fragrant sandalwood, rosewood and
ivory … the rustle of rich silks.
Pattadakal Travel
Situated on the left bank of the Malaprabha river, Pattadakal a World Heritage
Centre has 10 major temples representing early Chalukyan architecture.
Shimoga Travel
It is about 16 kms to the North-West of Thirthahally Town. The river Sharavathi
takes its birth here and it is considered holy. A Shivalinga is installed at the
spot.
Tumkur Travel
District head quarters. An Industrial Town fast developing into a big city. Home
of the famous Veerashaiva Saint- Totada Shivalinga, it has a famous temple of
Sadhalingeshwara.
Uttara Kanada Travel
District Head quarters, waves swept silvery beaches. It was once a center for
foreign trade. Sadhashivgad Hill Fort, Durga Temple, Octagonal Church, Venkataraman
temple are worth seeing. Also a modern Port.
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