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Ancient ruins on Hemakuta Hill at sunset in Hampi

An infrared version of Lalbagh

The capital city, Bengaluru is a cosmopolitan metropolis that blends A PIONEER IN HOME STAYS tradition and new age technological What happens when the easy advances seamlessly to make it one comfort of your home fuses with the indulgence of a hotel? Home stays of the most preferred cities to live in combine the best of both and bring . Arguably the city with the best you the ultimate experience during weather in the country, Bengaluru your holiday. Those who like to indulge in a travel experience that is off the also has several interesting sights. beaten path will tell you that time Living up to its tag of ‘Garden City’, spend at a home stay is the best way are the two large lung spaces – of knowing about the local culture and traditions of any place. Choose from Cubbon Park and Lalbagh – that are a generous selection of home stays home to various botanical species across Karnataka. Go online to www. karnatakatourism.org/Homestay and of plants. Lalbagh also hosts a choose from hundreds of them located much awaited flower show twice in 14 districts of the state. a year – during Republic Day and Independence Day. The simple summer palace of Tipu ne State Many the scenic for both are also focusing our attention on eco Sultan, used by him as a summer Worlds”, the tagline tourists and trekkers. According to friendly holidays and medical tourism retreat, is a two storey teak wood MEMORIES FOR A of Karnataka’s tourism Deepika Kapoor, Project Director, as well and we recently also had a structure with exquisitely carved department, cannot The Golden Chariot & Hospitality conference around this too. Likewise, wooden pillars, arches and balconies be more apt. The and Consultant, Karnataka State we want to promote our other forests in Indo-Islamic architecture. The fort LIFETIME stateO has something for every kind Tourism Development Corporation as well that goes beyond Kabini and nearby is said to have been built by A STATE THAT HAS MOUNTAINS, BEACHES, VALLEYS, of tourist. The best part of touring (KSTDC), “While we do not have Bandipur as the abundance of wildlife the founder Kempe Gowda (after ISLANDS AND MORE, THERE IS SOMETHING NEW the state is that you will stumble a defined policy, we do something here is something that people must whom the international airport is upon several gems that are relatively almost every day to attract tourists know about.” named) and has five sculpted arches TO DISCOVER IN DIFFERENT PARTS OF BEAUTIFUL undiscovered which makes it an to the state. In fact, we would like We take you through four well- and a Ganesha temple in its precincts. KARNATAKA. BY BINDU GOPAL RAO attractive tourist destination. to let people know that there is so known tourist getaways in Karnataka A major landmark the city is the The state has declared 2017 much more to explore beyond the – Bengaluru, , and Dodda Ganesha temple that has an as the Year of the Wild and the surface. So we are promoting Dasara Belgaum, before guiding you to some 18 feet high and 16 feet wide idol of Tourism Department has identified as a festival across the state and not other fascinating and yet relatively Ganesha. Adjacent is the Basavana nine eco-trekking routes along necessarily restricted to Mysore. We unexplored places. Gudi (or the Temple), that has

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Mysore Palace a massive bull and this is where the annual ground fair called Kadlekai Parishe is held in the last week of November. The adjoining Bugle Rock garden has several rocks dating back to many centuries. The State legislature building Vidhan Soudha and High ceiling with decorative art Court Attara Kacheri are buildings that are must be seen for Bengaluru, the ride is a breeze their amazing Indo Neo-Dravidian, courtesy the beautiful four lane road Indo-Saracenic and Dravidian styles that connects the two cities. Taking of architecture. Shopping, eating out centre stage is the Mysore Palace or and having a good time is second the Amba Vilas Palace that sees more nature here and this is a city that will footfalls than many other monuments never disappoint the traveller. in India. This palace has a Public MYSORE IS OFTEN CALLED The cultural capital of the state is Durbar Hall with imported French THE CULTURAL CAPITAL OF Mysore being home to the stunning lamp representing Egyptian figurines palaces courtesy the Wodeyar royals and a Private Durbar Hall that was KARNATAKA who once ruled the state from here. used by the king for private audience.

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ivory, opulent gilded columns, stained Shrichamundeshwari Temple in Mysore glass ceilings, ornamental steel grills and chandeliers with delicate floral motifs, the royal throne and the wooden elephant howdah decorated with 84 kg of gold reflect the grandeur of days of the past. While in Mysore a visit to the 12th century atop the Chamundi hill houses the presiding deity of the Wodeyar kings is a must. The Sri Chamarajendra Zoological Gardens, St. Philomena’s Cathedral, and Brindavan Gardens are other important places here. This apart check out the Regional Museum of that culminate in a grand procession Set amidst the sparkling waters Natural History, Rail Museum, Indira called Jumboo Savari, a parade of the and the Western Gandhi Central Museum and the with decorated elephants, colourful Ghats, the coastal town of Mangalore Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan while you tableaux, dance groups, music bands is the main port city of the state. are here. However if you are here and other floats that originate from Surrounded by verdant hills, ancient during the annual Dasara festival, the palace grounds to Banni Mantap temples and Jain basadis, this is the

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Kadri Manjunatha Temple in Mangalore Mangalore fish curry in brass. Also pay obeisance at the St. Aloysius Chapel whose walls are covered with the paintings of artist Antony Moshaini of Italy and dates back to 1899. The Thannirbavi Beach, part of the Mangalore Port Trust, is one of best beaches of the city and a great place to watch the sunset. The beach with stunning views of the light house and sailing ships, the beach and the nearby temple of Lord Sadashiva and the close to the ruined fort of Abbakka Devi While you are here start your trip are some other beaches that you at the ancient must see while you are here. One dedicated to the Goddess after of the best things about Mangalore whom the city has been named. The however lies in its delectable cuisine MANGALORE IS NAMED oldest temple in Mangalore from Mangalore Buns to Goli Bajji AFTER A GODDESS CALLED perched on the Kadri hills is the to Mangalorean Fish Curry that you Kadri Manjunatha temple that has an must sample. Also try the Gadbad, an MANGALADEVI elaborate entrance arch and multiple ice cream sundae that is a speciality

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Agastya Lake from South Fort in Badami CALLING ALL SHUTTERBUGS The Department of Tourism, Government of Karnataka, in association with Youth Photographic Society, organizes a monthly photography contest to promote tourism in the state. The Picture of the Month is displayed on large hoardings of the Department, which are put up at prominent places, along with the name of the photographer. Award-winning pictures are also used in the promotion material of the Department with due credits to the photographer. Since July 2017, Karnataka Tourism has doubled the Picture of the Month Awards to encourage women photographers to compete and win awards. Each winner of the Picture of the Month Award will go home with ` 10,000 in cash. flavours with nuts, fruits, jelly and Vidhana Soudha. The Belgaum Fort Jamia Masjid and Safa Masjid. The cream that will leave you asking for at the centre of the town dates back structures inside are a blend of more. to 1519 and has been rebuilt over time Deccan and Indo - Sarcenic styles Officially called Belgavi,Belgaum and is one of the oldest in the state. of architecture. The Neminatha idol is a city that is akin to the second The entrance has shrines of Goddess made from black stone is located capital of the state and is home to and Lord Ganapati and this inside the Kamala Basti here is a must

the administrative building Suvarna area also has two old mosques - visit. ALAMY

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Also check out the Ramakrishna Mission Ashram mandir at Belgaum Mukhamantapa, a lotus carved on the ceiling. A visit to the building where Swami Vivekananda stayed for 12 days in 1892 is today the Ramakrishna Mission in Belgaum. The Kapileshwara Temple is referred to as Dakshina Kashi and it is widely believed that visiting the 12 Jyotirlingas is incomplete without paying a visit here. The one place that you must not miss seeing however is the Kittur Fort and Palace located about 50 km away and is associated with the heroic Rani Chennammawho ruled and protected this place. This is the known for the designing exquisite instance has several monuments and place from which the queen carried saris. mausoleums that attract historians, out an armed rebellion against the Beyond the big four just offbeat travellers and those who British rulers and today you can described above, there are some love architecture. This place offers visit the ruins of this place. The local other hidden gems as well. If you a pleasant stroll down a land of handloom and cottage industry is want to get a good understanding medieval memories that glimmer like well known and the silk weavers of the state of Karnataka, you can the silver etchings of bidriware, a

located in Vadgaon and Angol are start from the North. Bidar for craft unique to this city. ALAMY

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The world Hampi ruins on the banks of the Tungabhadra Hampi which is in famous Gol close proximity. Gumbaz that Located on the adorns the banks of the skyline of Bijapur Tungabhadra, is a splendid the Hampi ruins architecture cover about nine visible from any square miles; but part of the city. the fortifications Built in Indo- and the outposts Sarcenic style, the of the city include symmetry and a larger area. grandeur make The Virupaksha it possible for Temple, Vittala the monument Raya temple and to be seen in Hampi Bazaar its entirety. Bijapur has other fine The twin cities of Hubli and are amongst the several important examples of architectural prowess. Dharwad also in the northern part monuments here. An Archaeological Likewise in Bagalkot there is a Jain of thestate are home to rich musical museum maintained by the Central basadi of Parshwanatha, a Virakta heritage and also some ancient Government at Kamalapura near matha and several mosques of which temples that are stunning examples Hampi is a good place to understand Panka Masjid is a sterling structure in of Hoysala architecture. And how the art patronised by the royalty here.

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‘THE MANGALORE PROPERTY MARKET HAS BEEN RESILIENT’

Karnataka is trade and sincerity to the customer What are your views on Mangalore one of India’s have been our greatest strengths. as a tourist destination? leading states as Well-conceived projects with good Pilgrims and business travellers are far as tourism is location, design and construction, our main visitors. We have all four concerned. How clean paperwork and devotion to modes of transport and tremendous did it achieve this quality and timely completion have potential, but there’s been no Mr. Srinath Hebbar, Managing Director, Land Trades eminent position? given us a big edge. conscious effort to attract tourists. Developers & Builders Karnataka has How do you gauge the Mangalore Now there is a drive to promote a rich tapestry of culture, heritage property market today? Which beaches with and adventure and natural splendour. Arabian segments promise the most growth activities. Sea, Western Ghats and historical potential? Which are the places in Mangalore marvels like Mysore and Hampi Property market here has been that you would recommend to a attract tourists. Friendly people, stable and sustainable for the first time tourist to the city? good transport and accommodation last two decades. The trade has Our rivers and beaches are lovely, have also helped. The government proved to be resilient even in the temples exude divinity. St. has introduced home stay concept very challenging situations. Our Aloysius Chapel has magnificent to promote tourism. In Mangalore, geography allows development to paintings. Moodabidri is a must-visit beach tourism is becoming big. be focused in a very small region. town with historical and religious To what factors would you attribute Low cost housing and mid segment landmarks. Hasta Shilpa Heritage the tremendous success of Land apartments always enjoy steady Village at and the temple Trades in just 25 years? demand. Premium segment is town of are worth Good firsthand experience of the promising. visiting.

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must stop at the Aihole which was once the commercial capital of the Chalukyas. There are several massive stone tombs on the expanses of the spread over two acres of land. About 30 temples here are within the fort and the abundance of red sand stone is seen here. The Hindu and Jain rock-cut temples of Aihole The Lad Khan Temple in Aihole are an architectural delight. Close by along the river Malaprabha, is an isolated cluster of rust-tinged, golden sandstone temples of Pattadakalal A KEEN FOCUS ON MICE Cave Temples of Badami that have an array of ancient temples Unlike many other governments which woo the leisure traveller, Karnataka also that are a perfect ode to the artistic has the interests of the corporate traveller legacy of the Chalukyas. strategically at the mouth of a ravine in mind. Fully aware that Meetings, Incentives, Conferences & Exhibitions The 10 major temples display between two red sandstone cliffs and (MICE) are vital for any organization interesting architectural features overlooking the aquamarine toned to inspire higher performance, the Karnataka State Tourism Development and are also an important site for waters of the Agastya Lake, Badami Corporation (KSTDC) has devised special the study of the development of was the mythological land where packages for corporate travellers. There is a diversity of destinations spanning temple architecture in South India. saint Agastya killed the demons different budgets and interests. Go further ahead and you will reach Vatapi and Ilvala.

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STAY LEISURELY AT CHECK INTO THE FAIRFIELD BY MARRIOTT BELAGAVI (Belgaum) for that much required FAIRFIELD BY MARRIOTT “We Time”. Located amidst breath-taking landscapes, there is no better way to soak BELAGAVI up the sun than on the hotel’s outdoor pool deck, as you are mesmerized by lush green hills - an ideal setting for a perfect getaway. A unique temperature controlled pool, sprawling lawns and a dedicated kid’s area make for the perfect leisure spot, waiting to transform your stay into memorable moments to cherish. Located just adjacent to the Pune- Bengaluru National Highway, the Fairfield by Marriott Belagavi is tastefully designed to offer patrons functionality, safety, consistency, comfort and value. Visitors can walk up to the neighbors next door for that Irish Jive at The Irish House or magical Indian flavours at The Copper Chimney. Or sip that Hot Cuppa; or dive into a plethora of dining options at KAVA – All Day Dining to satiate the palate; and stir that Martini as you engage in conversation with near ones at the Al Fresco as the sun sets over the horizon.

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carved out of rocks dedicated Detailed carvings on statues at the Chennakeshava temple to Shiva, and also Jain Gods. The Banashankari Amma Temple is a Hindu shrine located at Cholachagudd near Badami and is also a popular stop. The Central Archaeological Department has maintained a museum here and has preserved many valuable relics. As you travel to the centre of the state, you arrive at Davangere, that is home to some ancient temples like the Aanekonda Nandi, Eshwara Temple, Bethuru Kalleshwar Temple and the Neerthadi Ranganath Temple, among others. While you are here, you must sample the its fort that has 18 ancient temples when you are here. Further away is famed Davangere Benne Dosa, a inside including the Hidimbeshwara the town of Hassan which has several culinary delight as well as the Nargis temple. The fort has several gateways fine examples of Hoysala architecture Mandakki which is a spiced puffed and entrances, granaries, oil pits, and sculpture. India’s second largest rice that is best enjoyed with chilli four secret entrances, a palace, a earth dam is here — at Gorur formed fritters! mosque and water tanks. Stop at the across the Hemavathi reservoir and

Close by is Chitradurga known for Chandravalli Caves located close by was built in 1979. ALAMY

KLE SOCIETY’S employees. The visionary efforts of Global Network for Women’s its present Chairman, Dr Prabhakar and Children’s Health Research CENTURY OF Kore, MP, and his team at the Board and the Reproductive Health COMMITMENT TO of Management have heralded the Research network of the WHO and emergence of a “Global KLE”. The has collaborations with several TRANSFORMING KLE focus continues to be welfare of national and international agencies LIVES the poor and needy with over 60 per including the Bill & Melinda cent of its institutions based in rural Gates Foundation and UK Medical SEVEN and semi-urban areas. Research Council. Its research TEACHERS KLE provides education at pre- initiatives aimed at improving SUPPORTED by primary, school, pre-university, the health status of mothers three patrons graduate, post graduate and and children have made a global founded the post-doctoral levels and includes impact. The KLE Technological Karnatak Lingayat Technical, Health Sciences, Basic University is committed to promoting Dr Prabhakar Kore, Chairman, KLE Education Society Sciences, Commerce, Humanities, entrepreneurship and is partnering and established Management, Law and professional the “Make in India” initiative of an Anglo-Vernacular School at education. The establishment of the Government of India. KLES Dr Belgaum on November 13, 1916. KLE Health Sciences University Prabhakar Kore Hospital & Medical Expanding to different domains of in 2006 and KLE Technological Research Centre, Belagavi, with education, healthcare and research, University in 2015 have paved the 2,400 beds, has emerged as a lifeline and traversing wider geographies, way for nurturing and empowering for the region. With a combined KLE today has 250+ institutions, skilled professionals. KLE Health capacity of 4,000+ beds including 1,25,000+ students, 4,000+ beds for Sciences University is part of the 1,700 charitable beds, KLE is the healthcare services and 16,000+ National Institutes of Health (USA), largest private player in the region.

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The twin temples largest Tibetan settlements of Nageshwara and in India. Bylakuppe is Channakeshava in the Tibetan Refugee Mosale have intricately resettlement in the west of designed architecture . The Golden and scriptures and Temple in Bylakuppe, are widely believed to Karnataka, is a home for be prototypes of the thousands of Tibetans who famed temples of Belur are living in exile and is and Halebid that are also a centre for Tibetan also located here. The Buddhism in south India. Shettyhalli church built The district headquarters on the banks of the at Madikeri has the Raja River Hemavathi in the The Golden Temple also known as Seat from where you can Padmasambhava Buddhist Buddha Vihara 18th century submerged see stunning views of the in water during the entire valley awash in hues monsoons is another place that you known for its Ayyappa temple and of green. The famed are must see. Shiva temple atop the Malethirike hill. a sight to behold in the monsoons And if you are looking for cool The 220 years old St. Anne’s church as the water is in full stream as is vistas, green coffee shrubs, pepper built in Gothic architecture has two Talacauvery the birth place of the plantations and nature at its best massive bells and its blue spire is much revered Cauvery River. head to the Scotland of India, Coorg. hard to miss. As you head further South, you

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GOGTE INSTITUTE’S MANY ACHIEVEMENTS

post-graduate The institute has been growing disciplines steadily on the R & D front with the including funding support from the agencies MBA and MCA like AICTE, DST, UGC, VTU etc. A programs. GIT few patents, thousands of research has the honour papers and many product innovations of sheltering are to the credit of the institute. A over 4,500 strong industry connect with top students and companies such as Tata, Mercedes KARNATAK LAW SOCIETY’S GOGTE more than 250 highly qualified and Benz, KPIT, Amazon, Microsoft, to INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY, the motivated work force. The institute name a few, makes the institute a flagship Institute of Karnatak Law also carries the distinction of getting wonderful platform for experimental Society, Belagavi, was incepted NBA Accreditation by AICTE for the learning. A fine library with more in 1979 and it is included under third time in succession, in 2015. than 30,000 e-books and lakhs of the section 2(f) and 12(b) of UGC In the recent visit of NBA, five of volumes, as well as more than 1000 act 1956, permanent affiliate and its programmes viz. Civil Engg., journals / e-journals subscription an Autonomous Institution under Mechanical Engg., Electrical & acts as knowledge support system. Visvesvaraya Technological University, Electronics Engg., Electronics & Sports, tech fest – AVALANCHE, Belagavi. Spread across a sprawling Communication Engg. and Computer cultural fest – AURA and many more mango meadow of over 23 Acres, GIT Science & Engg. were conferred with help in building a holistic profile for houses eight undergraduate and nine the accreditation status. the students.

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The Sivanasamudram falls on the river

that is home to the Himavad Temple in Mysore Gopalaswamy Betta is a scenic spot that has religious significance and is also part of a reserve forest. The temple is on the slopes of a hillock with grassland all around. The hill is mostly shrouded in thick fog and the morning mist is famed here. You will also find the Male Mahadeshwara Hills is a celebrated pilgrimage centre which attracts thousands of devotees from all over South India in South Chamaraja Nagar District. In the South is also Shivanasamudra in Mandya district, an enchanting island created by the branching out of the Cauvery into two streams and has two falls, Barachukki and Gaganachukki. beautiful temples - Someshwara and Close to Mysore is Nanjangud home Ranganatha. The Shivanasamudra to the Nanjundeshwara or temple THE is the second biggest waterfall that goes back several centuries and FALLS IN SOUTH KARNATAKA in India and the lush green valley also has an idol installed by Tipu HAS THE DISTINCTION OF forms a perfect setting for the Sultan.Further down are the forests Cauvery River, as it hurtles down of Bandipur, Nagarhole and Kabini BEING THE SECOND BIGGEST from a height of 75 m into a deep, that have the highest density of WATERFALL IN INDIA

rocky gorge to form two picturesque tigers in the country. ALAMY

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