KARNATAKA

Karnataka is a state in southwest India with Arabian Sea coastlines. The capital, Bengaluru (formerly
Bangalore), is a high-tech. The new Kempegowda International Airport is located in Devanahalli,
about 40 kilometres (25 miles) from the city centre.

1. Bengaluru Known as both the "Garden City" and "The Silicon Valley of India," is a techie’s
paradise, boasting the highest concentration of IT companies in the country with the landmark of
Lal Bagh is a botanical garden, commissioned by the Hyder Ali in 1760. Famous for the a
Glass House. Cubbon Park, Vidhana Soudha is a Neo-Dravidian legislative building. Former
royal residences include 19th-century Bangalore Palace, modeled after England’s Windsor
Castle, and Tipu Sultan’s Summer Palace, an 18th-century teak structure, is an example of Indo-
Islamic architecture. ISKON also referred to as the Hare Krishnas, this shiny temple, inaugurated
in 1997, is lavishly decorated in a mix of ultra-contemporary and traditional styles. Bangalore
is the second fastest-growing major metropolis in India
2. Mysore (or Mysuru), a city in India's southwestern Karnataka state, was the capital of the
Kingdom of Mysore from 1399 to 1947. In its center is opulent Mysore Palace, seat of the
former ruling Wodeyar dynasty. The palace blends Hindu, Islamic, Gothic and Rajput styles.
Mysore is also home to the centuries-old Devaraja Market, filled with spices, silk and
sandalwood. The Jaganmohan Palace, a Wodeyar structure in traditional Hindu style,
displays an extensive collection of South Indian art. St. Philomena's Church is a grand, Neo-
Gothic-style Catholic Church featuring 53m-tall twin spires. Standing atop Chamundi Hills
outside the city, Chamundeshwari Temple is an intricate Hindu shrine believed to date back
to the 12th century. At the base of Chamundi Hills, picturesque Karanji Lake is a habitat for
numerous bird species. Further afield, Brindavan Gardens offers a vast spread of landscaped
gardens, blooms and trees, as well as a boating lake and a musical fountain. Krishnarajendra
Market is a vibrant, old-fashioned bazaar, with fruit and flower vendors. The Lalbagh
Botanical Garden has a traditional glass house and tropical flora. Modern and contemporary
Indian art is on view at National Gallery of Modern Art. Karnataka Chitrakala Parishath, with
13 museums, is known for local traditional art. Dodda Basavana Gudi (“Bull Temple”) is an
example of 16th-century Dravidian architecture. The 1995 Iskcon Krishna Temple combines
modern and ancient architectural styles. Just outside the city is Bannerghatta Biological Park,
home to tigers, lions and elephants. St. Philomena's church is a Catholic church built in
honour of St. Philomena in the Diocese of Mysore, India. It was constructed in 1936 using
a Neo Gothic style and its architecture was inspired by the Cologne Cathedral in
Germany.[1] This is one of the tallest churches in Asia
3. Mangalore (or Mangaluru) is an Arabian Sea port and a major commercial center in the
Indian state of Karnataka. It's home to the Kadri Manjunath Temple, known for its bronze statues,
and the 9th-century Mangaladevi Temple. Its Catholic sites include Milagres Church, dating to the
17th century, and St. Aloysious Chapel, which features interior paintings. Tannirbhavi Beach is
popular for its sunset views.
5. Madikeri is a hill town in southern India. Framed by the Western Ghats mountain range, it’s
known for the Raja’s Seat, a simple monument overlooking forests and rice paddies. In the
center, the 17th-century Madikeri Fort features 2 stone elephants at the entrance. Nearby, the
domed Omkareshwar Temple is dedicated to the Hindu deity Shiva. To the northwest,
cascading Abbey Falls is surrounded by spice plantations.

6. Hampi is an ancient village in the south Indian state of Karnataka. It’s dotted with numerous ruined
temple complexes from the Vijayanagara Empire. On the south bank of the River Tungabhadra is the
7th-century Hindu Virupaksha Temple, near the revived Hampi Bazaar. A carved stone chariot stands
in front of the huge Vittala Temple site. Traditionally known as Pampakshetra of Kishkindha, Hampi is
situated on the southern bank of the river Tungabhadra. Once it was the seat of the mighty
Vijayanagara empire. The monuments of Vijayanagara city, also known as Vidyanagara in honour of
the sage Vidyaranya were built between AD 1336-1570, from the times of Harihara-I to Sadasiva Raya.
A large number of royal buildings were raised by Krishnadeva Raya (AD 1509-30), the greatest ruler
of the dynasty. The Vitthala temple is an excellent example of Vijayanagara style. The monolithic
statues of Lakshmi, Narasimha and Ganesa are noted for their massiveness and grace.
7. Chikkamagalur is a town located in the Chikkamagaluru district in the Indian state of
Karnataka. Located in the foothills of the Mullayanagiri range, the town with its favorable
climate and coffee estates.
Kodagu also called COORG is rated as one of the top hill station destinations in India. Some
of the most popular tourist attractions in Kodagu include Talakaveri, Bhagamandala,
Nisargadhama, Abbey Falls, Dubare, Nagarahole National Park, Iruppu Falls, and the Tibetan
Buddhist Golden Temple.
8. Udupi, also known as Odipu in Tulu, is a city in the Indian state of Karnataka. It is the
administrative headquarters of Udupi District. Udupi is notable for the Krishna Temple and lends
its name to the popular Udupi cuisine. It is also known as Lord Parasurama Kshetra, and is famous
for Kanakana Kindi. A centre of pilgrimage, Udupi is also known as Rajata Peetha and Shivalli.
Manipal is a locality within Udupi city. Udupi is situated about 60 km north of the industrial hub
Mangalore and about 422 km northwest of state capital Bangalore by road.
9. Dandeli is surrounded by natural, historic, and religious landmarks: the River Kali, the caves of
Kavla, the Syntheri Rocks, the Ulavi temple, Sykes point and the Supa hydroelectric dam.
Karnataka's power corporation is situated in Ambikanagar (18 kilometres or 11 miles from
Dandeli), where electricity is generated through hydro-power. Nagajhari power house is also there.

Belgaum is a city in the Indian state of Karnataka. It is the administrative headquarters of the
eponymous Belgaum division and Belgaum district. The Government of Karnataka has proposed
making Belgaum the second capital of Karnataka, hence a second state administrative building
Suvarna Vidhana Soudha was inaugurated on 11 October 2012. Belgaum has been selected in first
phase out of 20 cities, as one of the hundred Indian cities to be developed as a smart city under PM
Narendra Modi's flagship Smart Cities Mission.

10.Bijapur officially known as Vijayapura, is the district headquarters of Bijapur Taluka. Bijapur
city is well known for its historical monuments of architectural importance built during the rule of
the Adil Shahi dynasty. Bijapur is located 530 km northwest of Bangalore. Bijapur, the land of
five rivers and the domain of different cultures, is an ancient city. The city established in the 10th
and 11th centuries by the Chalukyas of Kalyani was known as Vijayapura.

11. Badami, formerly known as Vatapi, is a town and headquarters of a taluk by the same name,
in the Bagalkot district of Karnataka, India. It was the regal capital of the Badami Chalukyas from
540 to 757 AD. It is famous for its rock cut structural temples. It is located in a ravine at the foot
of a rugged, red sandstone outcrop that surrounds Agastya lake. Badami has been selected as one
of the heritage cities

12. Belur was the early capital of the Hoysala Empire. With Halebidu which is only 16 km away,
this is one of the majortourist destinations in Karnataka. Belur is located in Hassan district.
According to inscriptions discovered here, it was also referred to as Velapuri. 1117 A.D. The main
attraction in Belur is the Chennakeshava temple complex which contains the Chennakesava
Temple(dedicated to Chennakeshava, meaning handsome Vishnu)

13. Aihoḷe is a village having a historic temple complex in the Bagalkot district of Karnataka,
India and located 510 km from Bangalore. It is known for Chalukyan architecture, with about 125
stone temples dating from 5th century CE, and is a popular tourist spot in north Karnataka. It lies
to the east of Pattadakal, along the Malaprabha River, while Badami is to the west of both. With
its collection of architectural structures, Aihoḷe temple complex with the Durga Temple is on the
pending list of UNESCO World heritage sites
14. Bandipur National Park, an 874-sq.-km forested reserve in the southern Indian state of
Karnataka, is known for its small population of tigers. Once the private hunting ground of the
Maharajas of Mysore, the park also harbors Indian elephants, spotted deer, gaurs (bison), antelopes
and numerous other native species. The 14th-century Himavad Gopalaswamy Temple offers views
from the park's highest peak.
15. Udhagamandalam also Ootacamund or Udhagai and Ooty is a town and municipality in
the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It is located 80 km north of Coimbatore and is the capital of the
Nilgiris district. It is a popular hill station located in the Nilgiri Hills.and on the tri junction point
of 3 states of South India .
Originally occupied by the Toda, the area came under the rule of the East India Company at the
end of the 18th century. The economy is based on tourism and agriculture, along with the
manufacture of medicines and photographic film. The town is connected by the Nilgiri ghat
roads and Nilgiri Mountain Railway. The Nilgiri Mountain Railway(NMR) is one of the oldest
mountain railways in India and was declared by the UNESCO as a World Heritage Site. It is the
only rack railway in India. The nearest airport is Coimbatore, around 96 km. The Government
rose garden is the largest rose garden in South India Doddabetta is the highest peak (2,623 m) in
the Nilgiris, about 10 km from Ooty. It lies at the junction of the Western and Eastern Ghats St.
Stephen's Church is one of the oldest churches in the Nilgiris district.
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