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Bangalore
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| Bangalore,
the capital city of Karnataka, is a veritable melting
pot of various races and cultures. This Garden City
has well - laid out parks, gardens, long avenues
of blossoming trees and salubrious climate. Emerging
as the hi-tech capital of India, it still retains
a charm that is totally Indian. Founded in 1537
by a local Chieftain Kempe Gowda, Bangalore has
changed dramatically over the years. 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. |
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Belur |
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| Belur is
known as the Dakshina Varanasi or Southern Banaras.
The serenity of Belur is attributed to the celebrated
temple of Channakeshava, built by the Hoysala Kind
Vishnuvardhana in 1117 A.D. to commemorate his conversion
from Jainism to Vaishnavism. Facing the temple,
at the entrance, stands the winged figure of Garuda,
Lord Vishnu's carrier. The 650 charging elephants
on frieze around the walls outside are all different
from each other. The Spotlight is now on the four
famous bracket figures on the ornate ceiling. All
these figures have been inspired by Shantala Devi's
voluptuous beauty. |
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Chikamangalur
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Words are
never enough to paint a picture that is Chikmagalur.
Your imagination of calm soothing music could be
a fine prelude to what lies ahead for you in this
glorious land of coffee, hills and sparkling waters.
As you venture into the unexpected Western Ghats,
situated in the south western part of Karnataka,
carved against a mountains canvas, you'll find this
virgin land a nature's bounty, a large basket of
pleasant surpises. Lofty peaks, racing rivers, sparkling
streams,captivating cascades and the bracing mountain
air-a soothing balm to the work-weary. Climbing
high above the world where the mountains touch the
sky.
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Bijapur |
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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.On the western outskirts of the city lies
the mausoleum of Ibrahim Adil Shah II - Ibrahim
Roza, said to have inspired the Taj Mahal in Agra.
Embracing 1,16,300 square feet is the Jumma Masjid
- "one of the finest mosques in India".
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Hassan |
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| 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.
38 kms from Hassan in Belur. 17 km east of Belur
is Halebid. The best example of Hoysala architecture
built in the 12th century, it is sheer profusion
of stone sculptures. Also called Koravangala in
Dudda Hubli of Hassan taluk is about 8 kms to the
East of Hassan town. The village contains three
temples in the Hoysala style of architecture built
in the 12th century A.D. |
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Mandya |
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| District
head quarters. An industrial town known for sugar
and paper factories. Capital of Tippu Sultan, it
is situated on an Island of River Cauvery. It houses
Tipu's Tomb, Summer Palaces and the Ranganatha Swamy
Temple. The Hill-Top Temple of Narayana was made
famous by Shri Ramanuja. The main deity is Cheluva
Narayana a beautiful idol. A world famous bird sanctuary.
It draws birds from as far off as Siberia and Australia.
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Mysore |
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| Steeped
in History Mysore, capital city of the Wodeyars.
Adobe of untold grandeur and glory, where the rich
heritage of the Wodeyars is carefully preserved
to this day in its magnificent places, beautifully
laid-out gardens, imposing buildings, board shady
avenues and sacred temples. There's an old world
charm about the city that reaches out and leaves
no one untouched. Mysore, or Mahishur as it was
called then, traces its history back to the mythical
past, when Godess Chamundeshwari of Chamundi Hills
killed the wicked buffalo-headed Demon, Mahishasura.
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Kolar |
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| It is located
to the east of the city and south of Kolar town.
Prior permission is required to visit the field.
Karnataka State Tourism Development Corporation,
Banglore can arrange for permission. Visitors are
permitted only on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday
from October to February. Children below 10 years
are not permitted. It is world's deepest gold mine.
It is 2,400 meter below the surface and oldest in
the country. |
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Helebid |
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| 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. Outside there
is a Nandi (Bull), the mount of Shiva, and a hillock
where the Palace stood, connected to the temple
by a passage. Inside its dark depths, the queen
Shantala Devi beckons from an alcove. The figure
of mortals and immortals are larger here as compared
to Belur and are beautifully chiseled, in shining
black stone. |
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Shimoga |
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| It is about
16 kms to the North-West of Thirthahally Town. The
river Sharavathi takes its birth here and it is
considered holy. A Shivalinga is installed at the
spot. Bhadra wildlife sanctuary is in the Shimoga
and Chikkamangalur district is one of the most fascinating
sanctuaries. Barking dear, Flying fox,Mongoose,
Elephant, Panther, Gaur and birds like King Fisher,
Weaver bird can be seen in this Sanctuary. Nestling
on a ghat head is the picturesque town of Agumbe
famous for its glorious sunsets. Other spots include
the Gopala Krishna temple and the observatory. |
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