| The south Indian state of Karnataka abounds in numerous interesting cities. Travelling Karnataka is a trip into the past, where you will come to see breathtaking cities exhibiting exhaustive range of art and architecture. Visit either the garden city of Bangalore or ghost town of Hampi, or the luring temple art of Hassan and Mysore, Karnataka cities mesmerize you in may ways than you can imagine. |
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| Abundant with beautifully laid out parks, gardens, long avenues of blossoming trees and salubrious climate, and most importantly with an emerging hi-tech capital of India, the cities of Karnataka still retains a charm that is totally Indian. There are numerous 'not-to-be-missed' sights in the cities of Karnataka, which will compel you to extend your tour to Karnataka. |
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| Bangalore |
| Legend goes that King Veeraballa of Vijayanagara once lost his way in forest. Hungry and tired, he came upon a lone hut in the thick forest where he met an old woman.When he asked for food, she gave him baked beans ('Benda Kalu' in Karnataka).The King found this humble meal taste better than the richest fare.To commemorate this incident, he called the place "Benda Kalu Ooru" (place of baked beans). Bangalore today is getting popular though for a different variety of Beans-JavaBeans...More |
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| Mysore |
| Located 770m above sea level and 140 Kms from Bangalore, Mysore, the imperial city, was the erstwhile capital of the Wodeyars. Also known as the city of Palaces, Mysore has never failed to mesmerise the tourists with its quaint charm, rich heritage, magnificent palaces, beautifully laid-out gardens, imposing buildings, broad shady avenues and sacred temples...More |
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| Mangalore |
| Mangalore district is a panorama of palm-fringed beaches, lush green fields and enchanting forests. It is sheltered by the soaring western ghats on the east and the mighty Arabian sea roaring along its western shores. It is located at a distance of 357 Kms from Bangalore. Mangalore was named after the local Hindu deity Mangaladevi....More |
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| Hassan |
| 194 kms from Bangalore is the District Headquarters of Hassan. This quiet and peaceful town is a convenient base to visit Sharavanabelagola, Belur and Halebid. Hassan offers a wide variety of accommodation. It is well connected by road and rail to Bangalore, Mysore and Mangalore...More |
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| Hampi |
| Hampi was the capital city of the powerful south Indian Vijayanagar Empire . Founded by Harihara and Bukka in 1336, it fell to the Muslim rulers of north India in 1565 after the disastrous battle of Talikota and subsequently lapsed into decline and abandonment. The ruins of the historical monuments have stood the ravages of man and time and still evoke memories of the grandeur of a bygone era....More |
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| Madikeri |
| Madikeri is the picturesque capital of Kodagu (also called Coorg,) the land of coffee, cardamom, colonels, and the Cauvery. The capital of Kodagu district is located in a beautiful hilly setting surrounded by the forested slopes of the Western Ghats. Here, time seems to have stopped. Dotted with a cluster of red-roofed dwellings and a bustling bazaar, the town, situated at an elevation of 1525m, has a charming old-world look. Madikeri provides access to some excellent picnic spots.....More |
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| Gulbarga |
| Gulbarga is located in the northeastern part of the state of Karnataka, in the southern region of India. It is 663 km from Bangalore and 214 km from Hyderabad. It is a Major District and fourth biggest City of Karnataka State. It was the capital of the Bahamani Kingdom which ruled this region. The district was formerly part of Hyderabad state and most of the district became a part of Mysore state (later Karnataka) in 1956. The entire district is situated in Deccan Plateau ....More |
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| Hospet |
| Hospet is famous for its close proximity to Hampi, the famous site of the great Vijayanagar kingdom. Located about 13 km from Hampi and about 350 km from Bangalore, Hospet is known as the gateway to Hampi. Another major attraction near Hospet is holy town of Harihara, situated on the banks of the Tungabhadra River. The pilgrims believe that the dip in the river here will cleanse them of the sins because of an association between Lord Vishnu and the Tungabhadra River....More |
