The capital city of Karnatka is Banglore it is
well-known for “Information Technology Park of India and also consist very
decent tour spot of India like beaches, temples, forts & palace, waterfall
and diversity of beautiful lake. The famous beautiful tourist spots are Coorg,
Nandi hills, Jog fall and chikamaglur and other natural mind glowing
destinations – Hubli, Hospet, Badami, Hampi, Belur, Halebid, Srirangapattanam,
Hassar and Bijapur. Karnatka’s pilgrimage destinations- Sravanbelagola, a short
distance from manglore and Karwar beach, Udupi and Sringeri.
Karnataka has also twenty five wildlife sanctuaries and five national parks this increases much tourist arrival of India. The wild animal found in Karnatka are tiger,elephant, leopard, gaur sambar deer and sloth bear and these animals are kept and get shelter in to top national park popular among them are Bandipur National Park, Bannerghtta National Park, Nagarhole National Park.
Karnataka has also twenty five wildlife sanctuaries and five national parks this increases much tourist arrival of India. The wild animal found in Karnatka are tiger,elephant, leopard, gaur sambar deer and sloth bear and these animals are kept and get shelter in to top national park popular among them are Bandipur National Park, Bannerghtta National Park, Nagarhole National Park.
Bangalore: The state capital of Karnatka and well known for
Information Technology Hub in India.
At the same time it is called the 'Garden City' because of its greened nature
of manicured gardens. There are a number of tourist attractions in and around
the city, namely, Bangalore Palace and Fort, Lal Bagh, Cubbon Park, Vidhana
Soudha and many religious sites.
Mysore: Well known as the
'City of Palaces', Mysore is a true reflection of the cultural heritage and
traditional splendor of India's history. It is one of the most popular city
among the tourists. The royal Dravidian style of architecture is prominent
reflected in the old buildings and palaces around the city. Chamundi hills and
the Chamundeshwari Temple are famous as a pilgrimage destinations. Mysore
Palace, Brindavan Gardens, Mysore Zoo, Folk Lore Museum are also most visited
tourist spots.
Sravanbelagola : It
is considered to be the most famous religious as well as tourist spot in
Karnataka. It houses Asia's tallest monolithic statue measuring 17.38 metres
high - the statue of Gommateshwara. It a prime Jain pilgrimage destination.
Srirangapatna: It
is an egg-shaped island surrounded by river Kaveri and has a cultural and
religious relevance since ages. Legends reveal that Lord Buddha visited and
stayed near this island. Also, it was the capital of Tipu Sultan, the famed
King of Mysore. Ranganathaswamy temple in Srirangapatna is very famous. Other
tourist places in and around the town include: Gumbaz, Ranganathittu Bird
Sanctuary and Sri Rangapatnam Fort.
Hampi : Once the mighty
capital of the Vijayanagar Empire is today listed in UNESCO's World Heritage
sites. Ruins of palaces, temples, forts and other ancient monuments makes the
town of Hampi a perfect tourist spot as well as a religious place in Karnataka.
Halebid : Dwara
Samudhra is an old lake in the town of Halebid. The Hoysaleshawara and
Kedareshwara temples are the famous temples in the town that were built during
Hoysala dynasty. The facades are filled with carvings of elephants, dancers and
episodes from the epics. One must visit the archaeological museum in the
Halebid temple complex.
Belur : At
Belur, Chennakesava temple complex dedicated to Lord Vishnu and Kappe
Chennigraya temple are a must visit. The architecture and the carvings of this
temple also hold some historical significance. The carving of Darpana Sundari
(beautiful lady with a mirror) is a must see.
Aihole : Once
the capital of the Chalukya dynasty, Aihole is a village with some hundred
temples around and is known as the cradle of Indian temple architecture. It is
a place which hold historical significance and is therefore, a popular tourist
spot in Karnataka. There are prominently two temple groups, namely, the
Kontigudi group and the Galaganatha group of temples in Aihole. Among these,
Lad Khan temple, Huchappayyagudi temple, Durga temple, Ravanaphadi temple and
Suryanarayana temple are famous.
Chikmagalur : The
picturesque destination has lofty peaks, racing rivers, sparkling streams and
cascades. This one place has everything for everyone - adventure seekers,
pilgrims, research enthusiasts. The popular ones are the waterfalls of Hebbe,
Kalhatagiri, Manikyadhara, Sirimane and Shanti. The Muthodi and Bhadra forests
are popular among tourists. Horanadu, Kalasa, Balehonnur and Sringeri are
famous pilgrim destinations.
Bandipur : Nesting in the
foothills of the Nilgiris, Bandipur National Park is home to tigers, elephants,
gaurs, leopards, chital, sambar and a variety of birds. It is one of the best
wildlife reserves in India. Tourists admire the beauty of this place as the
climate here supports a wide variety of flora and fauna. The Waynad Sanctuary
and the Mudumalai Sanctuary are nearby Bandipur and open for tourists. Gypsy
rides are a must try.
Mangalore : Mangalore, the second
largest cities in Karnataka is also among the famous tourist places in Karnataka.
Mysore Palace is one of the most visited monuments in the city. Brindavan
Gardens, Jagmohan Palace, Chamundi Hills, Jayalakshmi Vilas Mansion, and Folk
Lore Museum are among the famous tourist places in Karnataka.
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