The large number of incoming tourists has led to establishment of good quality resorts and home-stays across the region, making your travel experience even better. Karnataka holds some of the best attractions in the world. Some of them topping the list are-
Bangalore
It is the
capital city of Karnataka and also the merging point of racial and culture
backgrounds. Nearly every person in this city speaks English, even if it is not
so fluent. The people living in this city take pride of their whereabouts, in
fact, every resident of Bangalore,
regardless of where they are from, take pride of staying or working at this
place.
Now a
happening place, Bangalore often reminds you of British invasion, with tree
lined avenues having old fashioned names like Richmond Town and Victoria
Layout. Apart from its renowned IT sector, Bangalore Palace, the Attara Kacheri
(High Court), St. Marys Basilica, Tipu’s Palace, ISKCON Temple and the Bull
Temple are some of the attractions of this city. On top this, The Lonely Planet
rating the city as the No.3 destination In the Best Travel Cities in 2012 has
made Bangalore a major attraction of Karnataka. The prosperous city welcomes
its visitors with its pleasing weather, hospitable people and fascinating
hangouts.
Mysore
With its past
including kings, queens, conquests, rich patrons, fascinating durbars and
pearled hallways, Mysore has a very rich history. Its winding streets and the
striking monuments reminds you of the historic era of Wadiyars, Tipu Sultan and
the British Raj. The city derives its name from Mahishaaura, the ruthless demon
who was slain by the Chamundeshwari Goddess.
The temple dedicated to this
Goddess stands on top of Chamundi Hill, from where you can get the view of the
entire city. This impressive temple also
holds one of the biggest monolithic Nandi statues in the country. Another chief
attraction of this city is Mysore Palace, as the palace exhibits some of the
stunning features like ornate ceilings, jeweled corridors, stained glass
windows, colorful paintings and Wadiyar archives, including the jeweled throne.
Other major
places of Mysore involve Jaganmohana Palace, Rajendra Vilas, Lalitha Mahal
(now, the Lalith Mahal Palace Hotel) and the Jayalakshmi Vilas.
HAMPI
(VIJAYANAGAR)
The ruined
“City of Victory”, Vijayanagar, popular as Hampi is nestled among a dreamlike
landscape of golden-brown boulders and banana fields. This place was previously
a stunning Hindu capital which was later destroyed during a Muslim intrusion.
Thus, some of the marvelous monuments of Hampi are in poor state, which appears
to be much older than its original existence. Yet the site is one of the top
attractions of Karnataka with its tranquil location along the riverside and its
surroundings influencing a magical existence. The visitors get attracted to
this place and spend days wandering around the whitewashed hilltop temples,
witnessing the romantic view of sunset and spending time in cafes.
Gokarna
This is a
town located in Uttara Kannada district of Karnataka that is rapidly growing as
a tourist destination because of its stunning beaches. Gokarna is one of the
holy centers for Hindus because of the Mahabaleshwara Shiva Temple situated at
this town. The chief attractions of this place are the Kudle Beach, Gokarna
Beach, Half Moon Beach, Paradise Beach and Om Beach. Among these Gokarna Beach
is the town’s chief beach as the pilgrims come to this beach when they visit
the Mahabaleshwar Temple. The appealing temples and the scenic beaches of this
place make it a popular tourist destination.
Udupi
The place is
situated at a distance of around 400 km from Bangalore. Udupi is chiefly
renowned among tourists for its temple which is dedicated to Lord Krishna.
There is another temple at this place, considered to be over 1000 yrs old,
which is dedicated to Lord Shiva. Udupi is also famous for its delicious food,
as the Brahmins who provide offerings to the Lord, prepares plain and
mouthwatering food. The dosas of this place is especially a renowned cuisine.
Other
attractions close to this place are the stunning beaches of Malpe and the
Yellur Shri Vishweshwara temple.
Coorg
Coorg is a
beautiful hill station which highly influences the visitors. Over here, you can
witness the beautiful views of lush green hills, extended coffee plantation,
colorful culture and hospitable inhabitants. The climate of this place offers
as a perfect rereat from the scorching heat of the plain areas of the country. Its
appealing charm, rich culture and delicious cuisine give you a memorable
experience.
Other
important places of interest of Karnataka are Mangalore, Hassan, Hubli, Karwar and
many others.
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