Places of Interest in Karnataka
Bangalore Tourism
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. A dynamic Happening city,
with innumerable cultural events organized every evening, you can choose from
a Hindustan vocal concert, of a Carnatic Veena recital, or fusion music to pure
western classical music, a play, or an exhibition of a famous painter. You can
taste of Bangalore. But the connoisseur can take his pick from any of the multicuisine
restaurants of the city, Bangalore is also known as the city of Golf Courses.
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Badami Tourism
Badami also has eighteen inscriptionsranging from the sixth to the sixteenth
century. After you have exclaimed over the beautiful sculptures and admired
the exquisite carvings, stop by at the museum set up by the Archaeological Survey
of India.
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Bijapur Tourism
Gol Gumbaz boasts of the second largest dome in the world. 44 meters in diameter,
this dome forms a highly sensitive echo-chamber. The slightest whisper echoes
seven times over and the tick of a clock held at one end can be distinctly heard
at the opposite end - 125 feet away ! But there's a lot more to Bijapur.
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Hampi Tourism
Hampi the erstwhile Capital of Vijayanagara Empire - Hampi, takes you through
the pages of history, since 14th Century. Each deformed stone sculpture has
a great story to narrate, no wonder this happens to be the World Heritage Centre.
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Hassan Tourism
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.
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Halebid Tourism
Halebid this place was known as Dwara Samudra, the wealthy capital of Hoysalas.
Halebid has several strikingly beautiful Hoysala temples and Jain shrines. The
Hoysaleshwara temple, standing on platform like a casket, is a sculptural extravaganza,
richly endowed with most finely detailed scroll work in stone.
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Mysore Tourism
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 … delicious Nanjangud bananas
… Hot 'N' Spicy Bisi-bele-hulianna … mouthwatering Mysore Pak, a traditional
sweetmeat … It is a gourmet's delight and a Shopper's paradise. Shop at
Cauvery Handicrafts Emporium or in the little backstreets and bylanes that offer
some exciting bargains. Mysore Come, experience it for yourself.
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Shimoga Tourism
Shimoga, as per traditional derivations ,the name pertains to Lord Shiva ( 'Shiva
- Mukha' - Face of shiva , 'Shivana - Mogu' - Nose of shiva, 'Shivana - Mogge'
- Buds of flowers meant for shiva ) . According to the legend, the place had
the ashram of the famous sage 'Durvasa' who was noted for his sharpness of temper.
He used to keep on the oven a pot boiling with sweet herbs. Once, some cowherds,
who chanced upon it, tasted the beverage out of curiosity and called the place
'Sihi- Moge' (Sweet Pot) , Which was later called as 'SHIMOGA'.
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