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KARNATAKA - TOURIST INFORMATION
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 Karnataka
with its capital at Bangalore
is the country's 8th largest
state. It is a charming
land of Southern India
has rich history and culture.
It is located at Deccan
Plateau, and is surrounded
by Maharashtra to the
north, Arabian Sea to
the west, Goa to the northwest,
Kerala to the southwest,
Andhra Pradesh to the
east and Tamil Nadu to
southeast. Karnataka's
economy benefits from
gold, manganese, oilseed,
coffee, silk and sandalwood
production. Over 90% of
India's gold production
comes from south Karnataka.
Karnataka is the largest
producer of coffee, raw
silk and sandalwood based
products.
Karnataka
Tourism
With
its rich culture and traditional
magnificence, it has attracted
tourists from all parts
of the world. It is among
the world's most ancient
civilizations and is home
to two of the World Heritage
Sites – Hampi and Pattadakal. The temples at Aihole,
Badami and Pattadakal
in Bijapur district are
a must visit for all art
lovers. The temples of
Halebedu, Belur and Somanathapura
are great and unique architectural
achievements. Some other
famous tourist spots in
Karnataka include Jog
Falls, Shivasamudra Falls,
Abbi Falls, The Irrupu
falls, Manikyandhara,
Kallatti Falls and Chunchanakatte
Falls.
The Hill Forts of Karnataka
such as Nandi Hill, Savanadurga,
Madhugiri, Pavagada, Midigeshi,
Ucchangi, Jamalabad, Manzarabad,
Kavaledurga, Chitradurga
, Basavaraja Durga, Devagad,
Kurmagad, Shahapur, Shorapur,
Nargund fort, Parasgad
and Vallabhgad forts are
also very popular with
tourists.
Karnataka's forests and
wildlife are its priceless
natural heritage. The
State has some of
the largest jungle tracts
in the south of the Vindhyas.
Major
Hill Stations in Karnataka
Nandi Hills | Coorg
Popular
Hill Stations in Karnataka
Nandi
Hills: 60 kms north of capital city Bangalore is the summer resort called Nandi Hills. Also known as Nandidurga, it was one of the summer retreats of Tipu Sultan.
Nandi Hills was popular with the British too who built bungalows and laid out gardens here. It's a hot favourite among Bangaloreans who find this an ideal get-away for weekends. The 1478-m high Nandi Hills is the originating point of many rivers.
Kermana Gundi : In the Tarikere Taluk of Chikmaglur District is a picturesque hamlet - Kemmanugundi, also called K.R.Hills, after the Wodeyar king Krishnaraja Wodeyar IV, who made it his favourite summer camp.
Madikeri: Madikeri is a picturesque, charming town situated at an elevation of over 5,000 ft (1,525 m) above sea level. The cool bracing wind whips the hair about your face as you ramble along streets that dip and rise delightfully.
Biligiri Hills: 120 kms from Mysore and 247 kms from Bangalore, the Biligirirangana range of hills is picturesquely situated between the Cauvery and the Tungabhadra rivers.
At a height of 5,091 ft above sea level, this hill stretches from north to south for about 16 kms. Surrounded by deciduous trees, the forests are teeming with wildlife.
Kudremukh:The Horse-Face Hill Station 95 kms south-west of Chikmaglur town is the Kudremukh (Horse Face) range, so named because of the unique shape of the Kudremukh Peak.
Overlooking the Arabian Sea, the broad hills are chained to one another with deep valleys and steep precipices. As yet 'undiscovered' by tourists, Kudremukh is a secluded hill station, which retains much of its pristine, natural beauty.
Other Tourist
attractions in Karnataka
Chikmagalur
: Deriving its
name from the headquarters
town of Chikmagalur literally
meaning younger daughter's
town, this hill station
features popular attractions
such as the Kondadarama
Temple, the Jamia Mosque
and the new St. Joseph's
Cathedral.
Gangamoola
: Enveloped by
dense forests, this hill
station is famous for
Goddess Bhagavathi shrine
and a Varaha image within
a cave. This picturesque
hill station is an ideal
origin place of three
rivers such as the Tunga,
Bhadra and Nethravathi.
The Fort and Tipu Sultan's
Palace : The
Fort and Tipu Sultan's
Palace is noted for its
beautifully carved arches
in Islamic style and for
the well-preserved Ganapati
temple.
Lal
Bagh Gardens : This
240 acre expanse of greenery
forms one of India's most
beautiful gardens. This
is another triumph for
Hyder Ali. The Glass House
-inspired by the Crystal
Palace, London. - is at
the heart of the gardens.
This is the venue for
flower shows held here
every January and August.
Cubbon
Park : was laid
out in the heart of the
cantonment in 1864. Since
then fountains and an
august bandstand add to
its list of attractions.
But the most important
aspect of Cubbon Park
is its newer buildings
that have added beauty
and cultural wealth. Lush
green lawns, shady flowering
trees, vibrant flower
beds, make Cubbon Park
an ideal place for morning
joggers.
Mangalore
: Mangalore is
a vision of palm-fringed
beaches, lush green fields
and enchanting forests.
On the east, the soaring
western ghats and the
mighty Arabian Sea roaring
along its western shores,
are its neighbours. With
an important port, this
coastal town is a major
commercial centre .
Belgaum
Cantonment :
Belgaum Cantonment still
retains its old glow,
serenity and a sort of
isolation. Its ancient
shrines, Gothic-style
ivy-covered bungalows,
cottages, school buildings,
beautiful woods and gardens
peepul and banyan trees
give a feeling of dusk
even at noon-time. Its
flowering shrubs are a
photographer’s delight. |
