Karnataka tourist places list with map pdf

Continue The tone or style of this article may not reflect the encyclopedic tone used in Wikipedia. See Wikipedia's guide to writing the best articles for suggestions. (May 2008) (Learn how and when to delete this template message) This article is written as a guide or guidebook. Please help rewrite this article from a narrative, neutral point of view, and remove tips or instructions. (December 2017) (Learn how and when to remove this template message) Mahamastahabhisek from the Gommmatshwar statue (the largest ancient monolithic statue in the world) at the Sravanabelagola Virukasha temple, 's sixth-largest state, ranked third in the country in tourism in 2014. It is home to 507 of the 3,600 centrally protected monuments in India, the highest number since Uttar Pradesh. The State Administration of Archaeology and Museums protects another 752 monuments and another 25,000 monuments that have not yet been protected. Tourist centers on ancient sculptural temples, modern cities, mountain ranges, forests and beaches. In general, tourism in can be divided into four geographical regions: North Karnataka, Mountain Stations, Coastal Karnataka and South Karnataka. The Karnataka government recently introduced the Golden Chariot, a train that connects popular tourist destinations in the state and Goa. BangaloreJog fallsBanawasiBalligaviBidarMantralayam BassakalaalbargaKulaangasagaagaagaagataAraimaAgaimaAttiHaxiHalyashiHashilohaisogaDegaonLakkundiAkshmeshwarCanaka IrigiTaguiDBadhGoka FolsPattakaal ChitradurgGiApurUkuriBelurShravanamelukate Misorele AiholbadbadaHanalChaudayanadan ApuraBank SauruwattiDandelocarnaCarvariMirjan FortMumeshvarajanSIagumbebebayabylamadiSharingeriCharnadchardhartaratarmastalKmandmandukrdemukhaColkoda I am not North Karnataka North Karnataka Region Tourism Gol Gumbaz North Karnataka has monuments that date back to the 5th century. The Cannada Empires, which ruled the Dean, had their capitals here. The monuments of Badami Chalukyas are located in , Ayhol and Badami. has been named the cradle of Indian architecture and has more than 125 temples and monuments, examples include Rashtrakut monuments in the monuments of Lokapur, Bilga and Kuknura and Kalyani Chalukyas, built in the Style of Gadag in Lackundi, Gadagh, Itaghi (in the Coppal region) and the temples of the Vijayanagara Empire in Vijayanagar. The Humpy in the Bellari area has ruins scattered over an area of 125 km2. With about fifty-four world heritage sites and six hundred and fifty national monuments (ASI). Another three hundred monuments are waiting for protection. Monuments of the Dean's Sultanate in Bijapur and Gulbarg and restrained Hindu influence and rival the Muslim monuments of Northern India. Archaeologically important sites such as Sannati, Kanaganahalli in the Gulbarga area, threw more light on Buddhist centers of the 1st century BC BC. The first ever statue of Emperor Ashoka was found with its queens and the inscription prakrit Rayo Ashoka (ASI). Badami neighborhood important locations , Aihole, Pattadakal, Mahakuta and Banashankari. In the vicinity of Hampi, they can be visited from Hampi/Hosapete or From Hubli. There are , Itagi, Gadag, , Dumbal, Hawri, Kaginele, Bankapur. Haveri District shiggaon taluk gotagodi place has 8 World Records Holder Museum known as Utsav Rock Garden, is one of the best museums in India cultural heritage and educational tourist center has over 2000 international quality sculptures depicting rural life and traditional farming, folk games, folk village life, etc. . Visit its website here, the World Heritage Centers of Mallikarjuna and Kasivisvanatha temples in Pattadakal Hampi, Bellari district: Foreign visitors in the 15th and 16th centuries described The Humpy as more than Rome. The city was destroyed and deserted in 1565 by marauding Mogul invaders and its ruins now lie scattered across a 26 sq km area south of the . The rocky area near Anegundi, north of the river, was identified as Kichkindha in the Ramayana era. In Hampi is a monolithic Narasimha 29 feet (8.8 m) high, which was installed by Krishnadevarai in 1529. You can see the remains of palaces and gateways. A group of monuments of the 8th century AD, Pattadakal: Located on the banks of the , Pattadakal was the second capital of Chalukya and contains examples of temple architecture of the 7th and 8th centuries. Four temples are in the southern Indian Dravidian style, four in the style of the North Indian Nagara and the last, the Temple of Papanatha is a hybrid of two styles. The oldest temples are the temples of Sangameshwara, Mallikarjun and Virupaksha. Historic sites of the Western Cave of Chalukya Ravana Fadi in Ayhol near the Temple of Pattadakal Cave 3 Badami Brahma Jinalaya, The Temple of Lakkundi Someeshvara in , the Temple of North Karnataki Doddabasappa in Dumbala, the temple complex of the Gadag district of Trikuteshwara in the Temple of Gadag Galaganata Galageshwara, Haveri District, North Karnataka Panchakuta Basadi Aihol: the former trading city of Chalukya. There are about 140 temples, including examples of the early Chaluchia, Rashtrakut and later Chaluchia from the 6th to the 12th centuries. It has a Jain and Vedic rock-cut sanctuary, both around the 6th century. It has images and the temple of Durga. Meguchi on the hill is basti, who has Pulakeshin 2, as well as the Buddhist two- story rock beneath it. All other Jain and Buddhist temples are built of stone and resemble Hindu temples. Temples were built in the Middle Ages before any style was created and therefore there is a mixture of styles. Badami: The capital of early Chalukya in the 6th century is located at the mouth of a ravine between two rocky hills. The city is known for its cave temples (all carved from sandstone hills). The Budami have four caves, the cave temple dedicated to Vishnu is the largest. In front of the cave temple is a reservoir called Agastya Theerta, dotted with temples on its shores. Among them are two dedicated to Vishnu, one to , and the fourth to the . Carvings in cave temples shows Hindu gods, Narashima and Hara. The temples also have paintings on the ceiling and bracket figures on the piers. Basavana Bagevadi: It's 43 east of Bijapur. In the 12th century St. Basaveswara was born here. It was agrahara. The main temple here is in the style of Chalukya and in the records was called Sangamanta. Here you can see Samadhi Siddharameshwara and Gurupadeshwara from the School of Spiritual Pursuit of Inchageri. Basavakalyan, Bidar district: former capital of Late Chalukya. The old fort, restored by The Bahamani, houses the Archaeological Museum. Few remains of Chalukya or Kalachuri exist, with the exception of the Temple of Chaluchia Narayanapur on the outskirts of the city. There is a modern temple of Basaveswara, Prabhudevara Gadduge, lawyer of the kalyani Chalukyas period. Weinaneshwara Cave, Madivala Machia Pond, Akki Nagamma Cave, fully restored Siddheshwara Temple and a new structure called Anubhava Mantapa, Kaji and Raja Bag Savar Darga Mosque. (30 km from Hubli): It has the temple of Amritshwara of the time of Kalyani Chalukyas. It was the birthplace of the great poet Pampa and there is Jain basadi Parshwanata. It was once the headquarters of the Bellevol-300. It was the capital of Chalukya Someswara 4. In addition to Veerashaiva Matas; there is a ruined Temple of Banashankari and seven mosques, as well as the ancient temple of Verabhadra. (80 km from Dharwad): Many temples were built in the city under Chalukye, including the Nagareswara Temple in the Fort and another Chalukya temple called Siddkheshwara. Ali Adilshahi destroyed many temples around 1567. There is a mosque in the fort. Damgal (21 km from Gadag): It was a Buddhist center. There are two notable Chalukya temples called the Doddabasappa Temple and the Temple of Somewshwara. Doddabassapa as a polygonal star shaped temple garbhagriha and fine sculptural representations and a huge Nandi temple. Someshwara could be an old basati. The temple has a 400-year-old huge tank. In the old ruined fort there is an old image of Ganapati. And we can also find Ganapati image in a small shrine. Haveri: This city has the Temple of Siddkheshwara, which was built in the 12th century. The Temple of Siddeswar is located in the heart of Haveri, inside a well-maintained garden. Gadag: This is a sister municipality located 55 km from Hubley Dharvard. It is a large art center of Kalyani Chalukyas with a large temple of Trikuteshwara. The Temple of Shri Lakshmi Venkateswara is located in Venkatapura Taluk, near Sortura, Gadag district. The temple was restored by Brahmananda Swami, a devotee of Gondavalekar Maharaj of the Sage of Gondavale. It was later expanded by Kalyani Chalukias into a huge complex. The complex has triple shrines, which were once Shiva, Brahma and Surya. The Saraswathi Temple has radiant decorative pillars and an image of Saraswathi, and this is one of the largest examples of Chalukha's art. The place has Someshwara and Rameshwara temples in the style of Chalukya. Here is the temple of Veerarayan in the chalukia times. Lakkundi, 10 km from Gadag, Gadag district: There were 100 temples and 100 wells, but now you can visit them. These include Brahma Ginalaya, Kasiviswavara and Kalyani. Somshvar Lakshmeshvar Temple Complex in Taluk, Gadag district, North Karnataka. The temple complex has the Temple of Someshavara in Shiva along with so many shiva temples inside the fort as a compound. The Galaganat Galageshvara Temple is located in the Gauri district. The temple has a large outdoor hall and a pyramidal shape of Garbhagudi. The temple is located along the Tungabhadra River. The Temple of Chaudayadapur Mukteshwar, near Ranebennur in the Haveri district, the Temple of North Karnataka Mahadeva (Itagi) in Koppal, North Karnataka, built in 1112 AD This temple is an example of the articulation of the nadid with a nagara superstructure. This temple is also called Devalayagala Chakravarti in Kannada (Emperor among temples). Panchakuta Basadi, Tambadahalli in the Mandia district was built in the 8th century. This temple is one of the best examples of the South Indian Dravidian architecture of the Western Ganges. Shambuling Temple, is about 15 km from Hubli Dharwad. This place is known for Hindu music and the huge Temple of Shambuling. Panchalingeshwara Temple Lakshmeshwar has A mesheshwara temple complex, Jain Basadis. Kudalasangam has a temple called Sangamanath, which belongs to Chalukye. This is Karma Pumi Basavanna. Kudalasangama development authorities have developed this place as one of the international tourist destination. From the Kudalasangama Almatti is about 12 km away, it received the largest rock garden of North Karnataka. The Malheed Dynasty Rashtrakuta, Gulbarga District naregal, Gadag district of Fort Kadamba dynasty The Great House ceiling in the main hall of the Temple of Tarakeshwara Halashi Place is set against the backdrop of the Western Gats in a lush, green atmosphere. It was kadamba's second capital. The huge temple of Bhuvaraha Narasimha has high images of Varahi, Narasimhi, Narayana and Suria. has a fort and temples of Gokarneshwara, Kapileshwara, Swarneshwara and Hatakeshwar. Hangal Hanagal was the capital of Hangal Kadambas, the feudal lords of Kalyani Chalukyas. It was mentioned as Panungal in the records and identified by tradition with Viratanagara of the Mahabharata days. It is located on the left bank of the River. The temple of Tarakeshwara is a huge structure with a series of images and polished tall columns of Chalukya. Other temples are Virabhadra, Billeshwara and Ramaling, etc. Banawashi Banawasi was the capital of Kadambasa. The place is located on the banks of the River and its side fort is surrounded by a river on three sides. Ashoka is said to have sent his missionaries to Vanawasu. Banawasi also contains Buddhist brick monuments. Chutu Prince Nagasri built a Buddhist Vihara tank and installed an image of Naga on the spot according to Prakrit's record on the spot. There is also a monument in Banawasi, mudhukeshvara temple, and Kadamba Nagara Shikhara is seen at the garbhagriha of this temple. Records here show that Buddhism and were popular. Dean of the Sultanate, Jumma Masjid in Lakshmeshwar, North Karnataka Bijapur: Gol Gumbaz is the mausoleum of Mohammad Adil Shah and was built in 1659. Here is the second largest dome in the world, unsupported by columns. Malik-and-Maidan is a 55-ton cannon located on the platform. The head of the gun is fashioned into the shape of a lion, whose jaws are trying to absorb the elephant. Bidar: Centre Bidrivar. There are tombs of 30 rulers, including Chauhahandi Hazrat Khalil-Ullah Shah and Sultan Ahmed Shah Al Wali Bahamani of the Bahamani dynasty. Gulbarga Lakshmeshwar: Jumma Masjid, built during the reign of Adilashha, has a large crowning onion dome and a Koran painted in gold. Rattas Soundatti: There is a fort on a hill built in the 17th century by Sirasangi Desai, with eight bastions. It was the capital of Rattas, which later moved its headquarters to Belgaum. There are two temples Ankeshwara, Puradeshwara, Mallikarjun, Venkateshwara and Veerabhadra. The waters of Renukasagara are the outskirts of Soundatti. Tourist attractions of this region are the Temple of Panchalingeshwara, the temple of Renuk (Yallamma), Fort Soundatty, Fort Parasgad, Navalaterta. Places of worship of Deval Ganagapur, This is the second incarnation of Lord Dattatrei from Afzalpur Taluk about 25 km, Gulbarga district: It is 651 km from . Sri Narasimha Saraswati stayed here for a long time and received a jagir from Sultan Bahmani. The Sultan believed that the saint was cured of a large boil. Teh his followers see him as the embodiment of Dattatrei. The holy sultan is cured from a serious boil. The saint is seen as the embodiment of Dattatraya and devotees from Maharashtra and Karnataka. It's a very holy place. Jain Basadis Home article: Kamal Basadi Jainism has a long history in Karnataka. The Belgaum area has Chalukya-style Kamala Basadi at Fort Belgaum. The ancient center of Tawanidi near Nippani and the newly established center in Shedbal, where 24 Tirtankars of white marble were installed in a cluster. Chalukya Badami built cave temples in Badami, Pattadakal and Ayhol. Pulinger was a strong center of religious activity of the Jain monks in this era. Lakkundi in the Gada region has a large Brahma Ginalaya in the style of Chalukya, built by the noble lady Astabbe. The Navagrah Jain Temple in Varura near Hubli is one of the main pilgrimages. The temple has a 61ft (18.6 m) tall monolithic idol Sri 1008 Bhagavan Parshwanata and smaller statues of the other 8 Jain teerthankaras. Buddhist temples Tara Bhagavati Temples, , Shiralkop Kolivada and Dumbal, Gadag district of Sannati and Kanaganahalli, Gulbarga district: The remains of the destroyed stupa and Buddhist plaques of the Satawahan period were recently discovered: Viharas Badami: Buddhist remains of the Badami Chalukyas period were found between the caves of two and three , : Tibetan settlements : Two new temples of Viharas Shiva Kudalasangama in the Bagalkot district of Gokarna is a large all-inclusive where Atmalinga (Mahabaleshwara) Shiva, brought ravana, is believed to have been installed. Nearby is Murdeshvar, where a huge modern temple of Shiva in the Dravidian style was built, where the ancient shrine was renovated. Both locations are on the beach in Uttar Cannada. In Hampi is the temple of Virupaksha, revered by generations of poets, scientists, kings and simplicity. The Shiva Temple in Kudalasangama in bagalkot is connected to St. Basaveswara. No less remarkable works of art are Virupaksha and Mallikarjuna in Pattadakal in Bagalkote dt. Veerashaivas have many revered places, either associated with Basaveshwara or his contemporaries. Basawana Bagevadi was his birthplace and Kudala Sangama is the place of his spiritual practices, located in Bijapur and Bagalkot dts. The latter is located at the confluence of the Krishna and Malaprabha rivers. Basawa Kalyan (Kaliani), the ancient capital of Chalukyi in the Bidar district, was the place where he led his social and religious movement. The in Uttar Kannada, a quiet place among the forests, has Samadhi Chennabasavanna, Basaveswara's nephew. Belgamemi ( Balligavi), Chalukya Art Centre in Simoga dt. is considered the birthplace of Allama Prabhu and Udutadi by his side, is Akka Mahadevi's hometown. Later, the holy Virashaywas are associated with many places. Kodekal (Gulbarga dt.) The Temple of Basavanna, Kadakola Madivalja Mata, the temple of Sharan Basaveswara and the Math of Dasoha in Gulbarg are several more places of worship. Atani has samadhi Veerashaiva St. Shiwayogi. Some of the outstanding Veerashaiva Matas seen in Naganur near Baichongal and Kalmatha in Belgaum, Durudundeshwara Matha in Arabhawi and Mahantaswamy Matha in Murgod are in Belgaum dt. Muruga Mata (Dharwad), Annadaneshwara Mata (Mundargi), Tontada darn Matha in Gadaga and Dumbala, Murusavir Mata in Hubli, Murugu Mata and Hukkeri Mata (Haperi), Tarabalabalu Mata in Siriger, Muurujardjendra Mata in Chitradurg, Bantanala Shivahogi Mata in Chadachan and Mahantaswamy Matha (Ilkal) are equally visible. Samadhi Sharanabasappa Appa in Gulbarg. Shakti Stala Next places are visited by devotees Shakti Chandralamba, Sannati, Gulbarga Bagjavanti, Gattaragi Mayavwa, Chinchli Ellamma, Soundatti Banashankari, Badami, Bagalkote district Bhuvaneshari, Hampi Varadahalli, Sagara, Karnataka Sigandur, Sagardur, Karnataka Marikamba, Sagara, Karnataka Marikamba, Sirsi, Uttar Kannada Durga Parameshwari Katil, Dakshina Kannabaka Mukambika Kollar, Udupi district Misur Karnataka, Mysur district Temple of Mahakut Tanks, Badami Mahakut Group of Temples, near Badamami , near Gadag Humpy coastal Karnataka Air view of the beach near Udupi coastal Karnataka is a stronghold of Hindu and Jain pilgrimage spots with Udupi and its many temples are the center of philosophy Dvaita, Gokarna is known for Vedic research, has the first of Shankaracharya mats and is essential to his and Mudabidri are famous places of Jaina worship and Vaishnawa rituals. The exquisite temples of Vijayanagar, built in Chalukya- Malabar combined style, can be seen in Bhatkala, , Shirali, etc. Jamboti, 20 km southwest of Belgaum, has popular evergreen forests on top of the hill. Karnataka is blessed with more than 300 km of pristine coastal stretch. Netrani Uttar Kannada Island is known for its coral reefs. St. Mary's Island, a few kilometers from Udupi, has basalt rock formations. Sunny beaches in places like Malpe, Murdeshvar, Maravante, Gokarna, Kumta have spectacular mountains to the east. Agumba, Kodachadri Hill, , are just a few of the many mountain stations that cross the coast, providing tourists with sun and greenery. Unlike many overcrowded mountain stations in southern India, Karnataka mountain stations are still largely undiscovered and untouched. Om Beach, near Gokarna, North Karnataka Gokarna: The coastal city of Gokarna is a hub of pilgrimage and a center of Sanskrit learning, 56 km from It has the temple of Mahabaleswar with Atmalinga, dedicated to Shiva. There is a huge chariot that drops out in the procession on Shiva's birthday in February. Tambraparni Theerta here is considered sacred to perform the likenesses of the dead. There is a beach called Om Beach. Udupi: One of the holy places, which is 58 km from . The Temple of Krishna was founded here by Madhwa in the 14th century. He founded eight mathematicians to run Lord Krishna's services in turn. The Paryaya Festival is held every two years in January. This place features the Kadiali Durga Temple, the Temple of Ambalapadi Shakti, Raghavendra Mata and the Venkataraman Temple. Malpe is a port nearby. It has a beach and a temple of Vadabhandeshvar in Balaram. Tantradi: One of the holy places and is 22 km from Udupi. The Temple of Brammasthan is founded here by Sri Ramanna Bayri. It was a bramha astaband. The main archaka of this temple is Nagaraj-bayri. Chaturmuha Basadi, Karkala Karkala: 50 km from Mangalore and 20 km from the north of Mudabidir, this is Karkala, an important center of Jainism. There are several temples and a 17-meter statue of Bahubali (Gomateshwara), located on a small hill. The statue is a naked figure, reached by the flight of stone steps. Some of the temples of Chaturmuh Basti (1587), Neminata Basti, Ananthapadmanabh Temple (1567), dedicated to Vishnu, and the temple of Venkataraman (Fallutururata). Wenur: Located 50 km northeast of Mangalore, it has eight Bastis and the ruins of the Mahadev temple. The largest of these is 17C Callie Basti, dedicated to Shantinat. There is a Gommateshwara monolith, 11 meters high, dating back to 1604 in Wenur. Malpe Beach: Located 66 km north of Mangalore, near Manipala. It has a tourist beach. The uninhibited island of St. Mary, accessible by boat, has a beach and an impressive geological formation of basalt mountain pillars in the sea. Dharmastal: Located 75 km from Mangalore, Dharmastal is an attractive place surrounded by wooded hills, rice paddies and the Netrawati River on all sides. The Temple of Manjunatha is the center of pilgrims here. The monolithic statue of Bahubali, 14 meters high, was erected here in 1973. Visitors are provided with free boarding and accommodation by the temple authorities. Opposite the temple is a small museum of Manjush. There are two temple chariots covered with wooden figures and all kinds of religious objects including carved and painted panels, bronze sculptures and bells. Kollur, 147 km from Mangalore: The Temple of the Goddess Mukambika is located here on the top of Kodachadri Hill, at the foot of the Western Ghat. The goddess takes the form of Jiotilings, which includes aspects of Shiva and Shakti. It is a pilgrimage center that attracts many devotees. Saavira Bambada Basadi, Mudabidri Mudabidre: Located 35 km from Mangalore, Mudabidire has Jain temples Basti. There are 18 Bastis, the oldest and largest is Chandranata Basti (1429) with its 1000 pillar hall. Jain Mata near the entrance contains an important collection of manuscripts. Other shrines are worthy of mentioning Shantinat, Setstar, Deram Setti Basti, Guru Basti, Kote and Vikram Setty Basti. : Located 135 km from Karwara, it was the main port of the Vijayanagar Empire in the 16th century. The ancient city has Vijayanagar-style temples and many Jain monuments. The 17th-century here, in the vijayanagar style, has a carving of animals. The coastal temple of Sri Murdeshwara is 16 km away. The temple attracts many devotees and tourists. : Located 90 km from Carvar, it has a Portuguese fort. There is also a fort on the island of Basavaraya Durga, among the seas that can be reached to sail upstream on the Sharavathi River. : Located 37 km south of Karwara, it is a small town with the ruined walls of King Sarpamalik's fort and the ancient temple of Sri Venkataraman. Next to the temple are two giant wooden chariots carved with scenes from Ramayana. A giant statue of Shiva in Murdeshwar: The Temple of Murdeshwar in the Uttar Kannada karnataka district currently possesses at 249 feet Raja Gopur. The Murdeswar Temple Complex is famous for being the tallest idol of Lord Shiva in the world, which is 123 feet. The latest addition to the temple, thanks to Mr. RN Shetty, an entrepreneur and philanthropist, is Rajagopuram, which opened on April 12, 2008. And it is the tallest Hindu gopuram temple in the world. If Gopurum can be seen as a unique richly rich structure associated with Hindu temples, then the Hopura of the Murdeshwar Temple in Karnataka should be the highest in the world. The Rajagopuram Temple in Murdeswar has 21 floors, including the first floor. The base measures 105 feet long and 51 feet wide. Gopura also has an elevator, and visitors can climb to the top and see from the air the Arabian Sea and the statue of Lord Shiva. Another highlight are the statues of two elephants in height throughout their lives at the foot of the gopura. The world's tallest idol Siwa: the highlights of Murdeshwar lie outside its beach and rural flair. On a small green hill, the 37m (or 123ft) Lord Shiva idol sits on the throne, surrounded by small statues illustrating moments of Hindu mythologyciting the essentials Beaches has a number of beaches like Blue Lagoon Beach, Ladies Beach around it and Rabindranath Tagor described his experience on Karwar Beach in his poetry. Om beach, Murdeshwar other beaches Uttara Cannada Dist. near Murdeschwara. Basavaray Durga near Honawar is an island fort raised by the rulers of Nayadi in the 16th and 17th centuries. It is surrounded by a strong fortification, raised by giant side blocks, and the hill has a flat top. Devagad and Kurmagad - two islands near Nirvana Beach in the village of Kagal Kumta is a 5 km long beach on the same site with white sand and clear water between December and March. The entire coastline of the beach is covered with Casuarina and coconut palms, unprecedented for any Indian beach, and has great potential for the development of beach tourism like Baga- Kalangute-Candolim beach Goa. The Karnataka government and the tourism department have failed to harness this potential, while Goa has left Karnataka a lot behind in beach tourism. There is an urgent need to do something along the way to make beach tourism on the same Goa model in the September months to May. Jawahar Lal Nehru Planetarium No.21: Located near Cubbon Park, Bangalore. He organizes shows in English and Cannada. It also has a research centre for educational activities. The Planetarium swami Vivekananda: Located in Pilikula in Mangalore, this is the first 3D planetarium in India. The statue in South Karnataka South Karnataka is a unique combination of the breathtaking architecture of Vesar Hoisala, the colossal monuments of Jain, the colonial buildings and palaces of the Kingdom of Vicer, the impregnable fort in Chitradurg and the densely wooded wildlife sanctuaries that offer some of the best eco-tourism in the country. Belur, Khalebidu in Hasan district, Somnathpur in Misur, Belavadi, Kalas and Amrithapur districts of Chikmagakur, Balligavi in the Shimoga district offer some of the best Hoisala architectures dating back 11-13 centuries, while Shravanababela in the Hasan district and Kambajalli in the Mandurahli area are well known. Scenic forests and the high density of wildlife in this region are a popular attraction for those interested in the wilder side of life. Bandipur National Park, Nagarahol, Biligirirrangan Hills, Bhadra Nature Reserve and Bannergatta National Parks are several popular jungle safari destinations. The River flows east of the Kodaga district and along the way finds important tourist destinations such as Shivanasamdra and the nearby waterfalls of Sivasamdrama, Srirangapantana and Melkot, etc. Mysuru, the cultural capital of the state, is home to palaces, colonial buildings and cultural events including carnatic music, theatre. The capital, Bengaluru, is a cosmopolitan city with parks, pubs, restaurants, shops and a fast-paced technology-rich lifestyle. Bengaluru: The capital of Karnataka has many tourist attractions. The temple of Chennakesawa Myadia: it is a city, sugar mills make a big contribution to the economy of the city. Mandir Sri Shirdi Sai Baba, popular with local Sai devotees like Mandyada Sri Siradi Sai Baba Mandir, is located in B. Goudager, the village of Gijalajer, among the picturesque natural surroundings in the Mandia Karnataka area. Mandir is located at a distance of about 9.3 from maddur and about 12 kilometres from the town of Mandia on the Bangalore Misur highway. All buses on the Bangalore-Maysor route stop at the entrance of B.Gowdagere Sai Baba Mandir on the highway. The temple is located just 1 km from the main road. Mandir is lovingly regarded by all as Namma Tatatana Mane (The House of Our Great Father). Belur: Home of the Hoisala Temple Complex. The Temple of Chennakeshawa was built in 1116 by Hoisaly Vishnuwardhana. The 3.7m high image and temple standing on the platform has exquisite plastic artwork on its exterior walls and a bracket of figures of dancing girls in various poses in perfect proportion. There are shrines of Kappe Chennig Andal, Saumya Nayaki, etc. The temple here is a classic example of Hoisala art, and Belur was one of the capitals of Hoisala. The Temple of Hoisaleswara, Khalebidu Parshwanata Basadi, Khalebidu Khalebidou: It is 27 km from Hassan, was the capital of Hoisala and was formerly called Dwarasamudra. It has one of the best temples of Hoisaly, said to have been started by Ketamalla, commander of Vishnuvardhana in 1121. The twin temples of Shiva, the Temple of Hoisaleswara and the Temple of Kedareshvar with a common platform and two garbhagriha, one home for Vishnuwardhana Hoisaleswara Ling, and the other for Chantaleshwara Lingi. In front of Hoisaleshwara is Nandimantapa, and behind it is the sanctuary of Surya with a two-meter image. The outer walls have rows of complex figures narrating episodes from epics like Ramjana, Mahabarta, and Bhagavat. There are also three Jain basadis equally rich in architecture. The temples are proposed to be added to the LIST of UN World Heritage Sites. Arasire: It is 41 km from Hassan and 176 km from Bangalore. It has coconut gardens. There is a temple of Kattameshwara, also called Chandramulishvara and is mentioned in the records as Kalmeshwara. It is a beautiful monument to Hoisale with a rare multi-angle frontal Mantapa with a special design. There is a beautiful temple of Khaluvokkalu, as well as Shasrakut Jinalai. In Malekal Tirupati near Arasikera, there is a Venkataraman temple visited by many devotees. Aralaguppe: In the style of the 9th century Ganga-Naalamba, there is the Temple of Calleshwara. Its ceiling features a dancing sculpture of Shiva with musical accompanists and eight Dikka falls surrounding him with all their paraphernalia. Here is the temple of Chennakeshawa in the style of Hoisala. The image of Vishnu lies in the garbhagrih. There are four Temples of the Ganges. Madhgiri: It is 43 km from Tumkur and has a large mountain fort. The ancient name of this place is Maddagiri. It has temples Venkataramana and Malleshwara built by Vijayanagara feudal lords. There is also Mallinatha Basadi. The fort has gateways called Antarada Bagilu, Diddibagilu, Gate etc. 19 km from here another hill fort called Midigeshi. Madikeri or Merkara: like Scotland India, Mercara is known for its climate. It has many places of attraction such as Tala Kaoveri, Nagarahol National Park, Abbe Water Falls, St. Mark's Church, Bahamandal, Kaoveri Nisargadham, Beleguiri Hills, Tadidad Murali Kund, Iggutappa Temple, Irupu Falls and coffee estates. Gumbaz, Srirangapattana: It is 14 km from Mimora and is an island between the two branches of Kaoveri. It was also the capital of the rulers of Miora. There is a Ranganath Temple. The fort here was built in 1454. The Mysore rules made it its capital in 1610 during the time of Raj Wodeyar, who took it from Governor Vijayanagar. The Ranganath Temple is called Adi Ranga. In Ganjam there is the palace of Darius Daulit Tipu and Gumbaza, the mausoleum of Haider and Tipu. Both are impressive Structures of indo-Saracen style. The palace has paintings, beautiful woodworking, and there is a museum. Melukot: This is a religious center that attracts lakh people during its annual Weiramudi holiday. The temple was reconstructed in the style of Hoisala Visnuwardhana under the direction of Romanujacharya, Visistdweit, in the 11th century. There is the temple of Cheluvanarayanaswamy, Kalyani, the hill sanctuary of Lord Narasimha, Thottilamadu, Dhanuskoti, the Academy of Sanskrit Studies and more to visit. The nearest tourist destinations are Tondanur, Srirangapatna, Karigatta, et al,, Mahadeshvar Betta: It is 220 km from Bangalore and 142 km from Misur. It's very close to East Gats. It is said that a saint named Mahadeshvara, who could ride a tiger, lived and had his gaddug here during the 14th and 15th centuries. The hill is full of dense forests and thousands of pilgrims visit this place. : Holy place on the shores of Kaoveri. It is full of sands blown out by the wind from the dried-up riverbed. It was the second capital of the Ganges. They built the temples of Pataleswara and Maruleswara. Hoisala Vishnuwardkhana built the kirti Narayana temple. Temple complex on Chandragiri Hill, Shravanabelagola Akkan Basadi Bhadravati: This is an industrial town in the Simoga area 256 km from Bangalore, formerly known as Benkipur. In the style of Hoisala is the 13th-century Lakshminarayan Temple. On the banks of the are a steelworks, a cement factory and a paper factory. Ickery: It has been the capital of Kladi Nayakas since 1512, and a place 2 km from the city of Sagara. The Temple of Agoreshvara is a monument of great attraction of the 16th century. The Paravati Temple is nearby. Elsewherei is another place nearby, the original capital. Here are the temples of Rameshwara and Verabhadra. There is also a museum. Sravanabelgola: He has a statue of Lord Bahubali. This place is an important center of the Jain pilgrimage and has a long history. The 17-meter statue of Bahubali is considered the highest monolithic In the world. It overlooks the small town of Shravanbelgola from the top of a rocky hill known as Indragiri. You can get to this hill after climbing 614 rocky steps. Somnathpura: This is home to one of the best examples of the architecture of the Hoisaly Temple, the Kesawa Temple. Chennakesawa Temple (rear view), Somanatapura : The highest waterfalls in India, located about 30 km from The City of Sagara, Karnataka. The Sharawati River falls 253 meters in four separate waterfalls known as Rani-Raketa and Raja Roaner. The tallest Raja with a drop of 253 meters and a pool below 40 meters in depth. The best time to visit is late November and early January. The 50-kilometre Hirabhasgar Reservoir and the Linganamkka Dam regulate the flow of the Sharawati River to generate hydropower. Meckedat: This is a picnic spot by the River Cowvery. It falls down through a deep ravine on top of which the chasm is about 5 meters wide. Mekedatou is located on Canacapura Road. Hesaragatta: Hesaragatta has an artificial lake, a dairy and horticultural farm. Boats and windsurfing are other attractions. It is also home to Nrityagrama, where young dancers are trained in all traditional dance disciplines. Shivagange: A four-person hill, rising to a height of 4,599 feet, looks like Nandy from the east, Ganesh from the west, Ling from the south and a hooded Cobra spread from the north. It can be reached by road. Shivanasamdram: Waterfalls, Ganganchukka and Bharachukki, cascade down 90 meters. These falls are the source of Asia's first hydroelectric power plant called Simsa. Falls in full splendor in July-August. The waterfall is 122 km from Bangalore. : They are also known as smoking rocks because of fog. At the bottom of 90 feet the water falls, you can ride in the coracle. : This hill station Tumkur Road sat at an altitude of 3,940 feet. A few kilometers from the foot of the hills is a natural spring called Namada Chilum. Mysore Palace Bangalore Palace Mysore Palace, also known as Ambavilas Palace Nalknad Palace Rajendra Vilas Jaganmohan Palace Jayalakshmi Vilas Mansion Lalita Mahal Rajendra Vilus Cheluvamba Mansion, Mysore Shivappa Nayaka Palace Daria Downat Bag Forts in Karnataka There are thousands of Forts Mirjan Fort in Uttara Kannada District in North Karnataka Bidar FortMujugal Fort FortBelgaum FortBas ForAnegundi FortChitradurgaBipura FortSoununda of FortGajandragad FortBellalar FortBaigol FortBandapur FortBandapura FortBank (vte) I am not Forts in Carnataka belong to different dynasties some of them are more than a thousand years old. Main article: The story of Karnataka Malliabad Fort Jaladurg Банди Форт Kyadigera Форт Бидар Форт Басакаляна Форт Бхалки Форт Мяхахета Форт Киттур Форт Парасгад Форт Белгаум Форт Саундатти Форт Рамдург Форт Байхонгал Форт Форт Голак Форт Ширасанги Форт Биджапур Форт Gajendrgad Форт Корлахалли Форт Хаммиги Форт Хемагудда Форт Форт Сингататур Форт Типпапура Форт Наргунд Форт Магади Форт Джамалабад Форт Баркур Форт Дарья-Бахадургад Форт Капу Форт Хаванур Форт Мирджан Форт Садашивгад Форт Асноти Сандуру Форт Беллари Форт Адони Форт Коппал Форт Анегунди Форт Кампли Форт Иракальгада Гульбарга Форт Седам Форт Shahpur Fort Aihol Fort Badami Fort Bankurara Fort Savannah Fort Fort Anjediva Gudibanda Wagingera Fort Bhimgad Fort Kammatadurga Pawagada Madikeri Fort Scuandurg Makalidurga Vanadurga Sanmudageri Vish Nagara Fort Basawaraj Fort Rayadurg Hutridurga Ammagidurga Manjarabad Fort Scandagi Hosadurga Fort Satyamagalam Fort Tekkalakota Fort Tirtahalli Fort Tiutahalli Fort Raikur Botanical and Rock Gardens Lalbach Cubbon Park Botanical Garden , Karnataka University of Agricultural Sciences, Botany Garden University, Karnataka University Pamettana Garden, Munirabad University Mysore Botanical Garden, Mysore Curzon University Park, Mysore Nishat Bo, Mysore Forest Research Center Botanical Garden Utsav Rock Garden, Shiggaon: Sculpture Garden, located near the road NH-4 Pune Bangalore, village of Gotagodi, Shigaonluk, Village The Rock Garden Charter is a sculptural garden that represents contemporary art and rural culture. A typical village is being established where men and women participate in their daily domestic activities. A unique picnic spot that pleases ordinary people, educated and intellectuals. The garden has more than 1000 sculptures of different sizes. It's an anthropological museum. It represents traditional agriculture, crafts, folklore, grazing and sheep farming. Hill stations See also: Chikkamagaluru District and Kodagu Hill stations in Karnataka are usually unexplored and more untouched than the more famous ones in southern India. Shola Grasslands in Kudremouh, Karnataka. Agumbe, Shimoga Kodachadri District, Biligiiranga Hills, Simoga District, Chamarajanagagar District Baba Budangiri, Chicakagaluru District Of Kemmangundi, Chikkamagaluru Kudremuh District, Chikkamagalanu District Mullayanagiri Pushpagiri (or Kumara Parwata) Nandi Hills, Nandi Hills, Chiccaballapur Kundadri Tadandamol Male Mahadeshwara Hills Himawad Gopalaswami Betta Ambaraghudd Antara Gange Sakandura Kurinya Edakumeri Siddar Betta Banantimi Betta Scandagi Devarayanaduga Madhugiri Mountain Station and 5 national parks. Among them are well-known Are Bandipur National Park in Chamarajanagara district, Bannergatta National Park in Bangalore, Nagarhol National Park in Misur and Kodaga, Kudremuch National Park in Dakshin Kannada and Chikmagakur, Dandely and Anshi National Park in Uttara Kannada, Gudavi and Mandalad, Sharawati VLS Bird Reserves in Sagara Taluk, Shimoga, Ranganathitu Bird Sanctuary in Mandia, Brahmarii Reserve and Pushgiri Reserve The inland dry areas have their own unique wildlife. There are 21 wildlife sanctuaries and five national parks in total. The Government of India recently proposed that UNESCO include important ecosystems in as a World Heritage Site. The two subclusters of the natural areas on the list are entirely located in the Karnataka region, which covers several nature reserves and some nature reserves. Fragile and exotic ecosystems such as NP, WLS, Pushpagiri WLS, Agumbe, Talakaveri WLS, Someshvara WLS figure in this list. Thus, the Western Ghats, which run from south to north through Karnataka, are considered to be among the twenty-five bio-diversity hotspots in the world. The Niligiri Biosphere Reserve (also a designated biosphere reserve) is located at the junction of Karnataka, and Kerel. Nagarahol WLS National Park and Bandipur National Park and Nugu WLS in Karnataka are included in this biosphere reserve. The state is home to the highest concentration of Asian elephants along the in The Nagarahol and Bandipur parks. These two parks also occupy one of the most viable populations of endangered Indian tigers. The Ranebennur Blackbuck Sanctuary in the Haveri area is home to one of the largest blackbuck populations anywhere in India. The Doraji Wildlife Sanctuary and areas in Karnataka, like the Bellari area, Chitradurga are the strongholds of the sloth bear. Karnataka is home to more than 500 bird species. The White Water Wildlife Sanctuary is rafting near the Dandeli Nature Reserve, near Hubli-Dharwad (70 km), Uttara Cannada: spread over 834.16 km2, it is the second largest wildlife sanctuary in Karnataka and adjoins the Mahaveer Sanctuary in Goa. Ghataprabha Bird Sanctuary: A small bird sanctuary incorporating wetlands along the river. It was founded in 1974 and covers an area of 29 km2. Daroji Bear Sanctuary, 15 kilometers from Hampi. Peacock Sanctuary in Bankapur, Siggon taluk: Bankpur Fort is the second sanctuary in India exclusively engaged in the conservation and breeding of peacocks. It is also home to a variety of other birds. Ranebennur blackbuck Sanctuary, Haveri District: Declared a Wildlife Sanctuary on June 17, 1974, with the area of the core is 14.87 km and the buffer zone is 104.13 km for tourists. It is divided into three blocs, namely Hulathi, Unasikatti and Alagheeri for administrative purposes. Vegetation consists mainly of shrub forests and eucalyptus plantations. Other resident fauna include wild pigs, foxes, jackals and wolves. The Virgin Raya Reserve, near Hampi, Bellari District: a private sanctuary named after the kings of the Vijayanagar Empire. Attiveri Bird Sanctuary, near Hubli Dharrad, Uttar Kannada district: located on an area of about 2.23 km2, the sanctuary is located in and around the Attiveri reservoir. Anshi National Park, Uttar Kannada: Habitat for tigers, leopards and elephants, measuring about 340 square kilometers. It is adjacent to the Dandely Wildlife Sanctuary. Bird Sanctuary, Sirahatti Taluk, Gadag District Bhimagada Sanctuary, 27 Belgaum District Adichunchanagiri Wildlife Sanctuary: 28 Arabitto Wildlife Sanctuary: Biligiriranga Swami Temple Wildlife Sanctuary: Bhadra Wildlife Sanctuary: Brahmagiri Wildlife Sanctuary: Temple Reserve: Mukambika Reserve Nougu Nature Reserve Pushpa Giri Reserve Sharawati Valley Reserve in Sagara Taluk Shettihalli Wildlife Sanctuary: Someshwara Wildlife Sanctuary: It is located in the Udupi Talakaveri Wildlife Sanctuary area: It is located in the Kodagu Gudavi Wildlife Sanctuary area: It is located in the Simoga area and extends over 0.73 km. The tree species that dominate this sanctuary are Vitex Leukoxylon and Phylang polyfyl. There are 191 species of birds, including white ibis, pheasant-tail yakana, purple moray eels and small scallops. Mandagadde Bird Sanctuary Kaggalado Herondry: It is located in the Tumkur area and is one of the largest painted sanctuary storks in southern India. Some of the birds nesting here are painted storks, gray herons, pelicans, black stilts and ducks. Kokkare Bellur Bankapura Peacock Sanctuary: It is located in the Haveri area and has spread to an area of 139.10 acres (0.5629 km2). This sanctuary was created mainly for the preservation of peacocks. Bonale Bird Sanctuary: It is located about 10 km from the town of Shorapur in the Yadgir district. Dam and Resorvoir in Karnataka across the river Krishna Basawa Sagara Dam, Lingsugur Bennetora Reservoir, near Harsur, Gulbarga district through the Bhadra River Chakra Dam on the Chakra River Chikahole Dam, Chamarajnagar Daroji Reservoir, near Hospet, Bellari District Devarabelekere Reservoir, Davanagere District Dhupdal Dam, River Ghataprabha: Built in 1883 with a nearby inspection bungalow Dhup Reservoir through Ghataprabha, Gokak Gajanuru Dam across the Gayathrihar Kodaru Dist Hemawati Reservoir (Gourar Dam), Hasan Dist Hidkal Jalashay (Dam) through the Gataprabha Igluru Dam across the River, Dist Cabins Of the Beechanahalli Reservoir, H.D Cote, Mysore Dist , Uttara Kannada District Kanwa Reservoir Karanja Reservoir, Halikhed, Bidar District Kempu Hole Dam Dam on the River Kaveri Laccaval Dam across the Bhadra Linganamakki River Dam, near the Tirthall, Sim district , Marconhalli Dam, , Tumkur-Dist-Nagara Reservoir, near Nagara, Shimoga Narayanapur Narayanpur Dam downstream from Almatti Dam Dam Nugu, Birwal, H.D.Kote, Mysore Dist Naviltheertha Dam through Malaprabha Thumbe Dam through the nethravathi river Reservoir, , Belgaum District Savehaklu Reservoir, near Thirthahalli, Shimoga District Shanti, near Ankalgi, Belgaum District across the , Ganeshgodi and , Chamarajnagar Talakaleh Balancing Reservoir, near Sagara, Shimoga district Taraka Reservoir, H.D.Kote, Mysore Dist Thippagondanahalli Reservoir Vani Vilas Sagara, (Marikaniv), Hiriur, Chitradurga Dist Watehole Dam, near Arehalli, Hasan Dist Yagachi Dam on the Yagachi River, Belur Taluka, Chitradurga Dist Caves Some famous caves in Karnataka are Jana caves and caves of Kavala and Syntheri cliffs in the Uttar Kannada area, the cave of Sugri , hundreds of caves in Basawa-Kalyan in Bidar district. Ravana Fadi Cave, Aihole in Karnataka Aihol Gavi Gangadhareshwara Temple Nellityert Cave Temple Hulimavu Shiva Caves Pandava Caves Mangalore Savandurga Kaval Caves Anthargange Falls Main article: List of waterfalls in Karnataka Gaganachukki waterfalls in Shiwanas Sagara Taluk Falls is one of the highest waterfalls in Asia. Some famous waterfalls of Varapoha Falls, , Lalluli Falls, Satodi Falls, , Lushington Falls, Shivaganga Falls, Ulavi Falls, Irupu Falls, Sivasamdram falls near Shivanasamdra Falls, Balmuri Falls, , Abbe Falls, Achakanya Falls, Chungchanakatte Falls, , Callatigiri Falls, Hukkeri Taluk, Gokak Falls, Gataprabha, near Gokap, Beglakum District: it falls from 52 It is known locally as the Mini Niagara (quote needed) Hydro Electric Power has been used at the waterfall since 1887 to run the cotton mill. Temples near the date of the fall from Badami to the later times of the Chalukya and Vijayanagar periods. The suspension bridge crosses the Godachinamalki River, markhandei River, near Godachinamalka, Belgaum district. Lushington Falls, Aganashini River, Siddhapur Taluk: 116 meters high and named after a district collector, which discovered them in 1845 Magod Falls, Gangawati River, 125 km from Karwara: 183 meters (600 feet) high, consists of a series of cascades over the cliffs of Varapoha Falls, the Mahadai River, in the Jamboti Forest Eco-Tourism Topographical Map of Karnataka. Western Ghats are rich in wildlife. Areas of The West Gats and the south have popular eco-tourism destinations. Some of the popular destinations include Kudremouh, Madikeri and Agumba. Karnataka boasts the highest population of elephants and tigers (over 6,000, 8,000 and 400 respectively) in India. Its forests occupy some of the largest remaining populations of endangered tiger and leopard. Ecotourism is a very popular activity in the state. Karnataka leads other states in ecotourism. Jungle Lodges and Resorts, a state organization has camping and safari facilities in several wildlife sanctuiches. Private safari suppliers have sprung up in several locations along the western ghats. Nirvana Beach is one of the best beaches near Kumta and has a 5-kilometre coastline with white sand and palm trees covering the entire coast, can be designed for eco-beach tourism in the surrounding area, falling into the category of CMH II, falling within 200 meters of HTL. Farmers and fishermen were allowed to operate beach cottages and beach shacks by the government government of Goa, the tourism department to attract tourists from all over the world, as well as domestic tourists between September and May each season. Several NGOs (youth groups) are actively involved in poultry and other conservation activities. Adventure and Outdoor Adventure Tourism is growing at a rate of about 24% in Karnataka. The presence of Nilgiris, West Gats, rocky areas, waterfalls and many lakes and rivers makes it an attractive place. Some activities in some regions, namely rock climbing in Hampi and Ramnagaram; Mountain bike in Nilgiris; Rafting is known at Honnemarada in Sagara, Bhimeshwari, Dandely and Kurga. In addition, Sakandourg, Manchbele (Merpitch Base Camp), Bhymeshwari Antaraganganga are also famous for rappling, river crossing, caving and kayaking. Karnataka had more than 100 trekking sites, many of them organized by the Karnataka government or government-approved local suppliers. Seasonal surfing is available in Gokarna and Kaup. The fever pitch base camp was developed by professionals of the tourism industry, which is located 40 km from Bangalore near Magadi. Bisle Ghat, which stretches from the Western Ghats from to is also famous for trekking and adventurous adventure Farmers son of an adventurous sports camp near the town of Paglia on the way to Saklespur Bisle ghat should also be visited by any foreign tourists. Farmers son of Paintball Arena and other ATV and Dirtbike sports are some of the interesting things to do in Hassan. Karnataka Tourism have started promoting motorcycle tourism and have linked up with The Wicked Ride Bengaluru-based motorcycle rental company to promote adventure and motorcycle tourism as a policy they are working on setting up campsites across the state to provide safe and clean campsites for tourists and motorcyclists to explore the state. Yana Rock Climbers visit several areas in Karnataka: Jana, Uttar Kannada Ramanagara, 50 km from Bangalore. Shivagange, Bangalore District Tekal, Turahalli Forest Kungi Kunti Anthargange, Kolar Scandagiri, Bangalore Devarayandurga, Tumkur Karadigudda, Magadi Trekking in Karnataka. Some of the most popular hikes are: Dandeli Tndadiyaamol Trek (Coorg) Kodachadri Trek Bheemeshwari Trek Kudremukh Trek Shakaleshpur Trek Dabbe Falls (Sagara) Carwar Beach hike Madhugiri Fort Trek Sawandurg Agumbe Trek Agumbe Rain Forest trek Makalijurg Trek Kumar Parvata Trek (Pushpagiri) Green Route Health Tourism In the last couple of years Karnataka has become a hot spot for medical tourism in India attracting health tourists from all over the world. Karnataka has the largest number of approved health systems and alternative treatments. In addition to some ISO-certified public hospitals, private institutions that provide international quality services have grown to 30 per cent in 2004-2005. Hospitals in Karnataka treat about 8,000 or more medical tourists every year. The Golden Chariot Golden Chariot is a luxury Tourist Train in Karnataka operated by indian railways and KSTDC (Karnataka State Tourism Development Corporation). Initially, the train was introduced exclusively for Karnataka, but recently it has expanded to the entire south of India. The train departs for Karnataka tourist destinations such as Bangalore, Cabins, Misre, Beluru, Khalebidu, Shravanabelagola, Hampi, Badami, Pattadakal, Aihol and Goa. The trains are named after the Karnataka dynasties, such as Kadamba, Hoisala, Rashtrakuta, Ganga, Chalukya, Bagamani, Adil Shahi, Sangama, Satawakhana, Yadukula and Vijayanagar. The administration of Karnataka Tourism is a popular name of the Department of Tourism, the government of Karnataka (site: karnatakatourism.org). Karnataka Tourism is responsible for the sustainable development of along with marketing destinations worldwide. The branding and marketing of Karnataka's destination is made by The Leading Indian Travel Marketing Organization Stark Communications. Stark is part of the Stark Group, under the auspices of companies such as Stark Communications, Stark Expo, Starkworld Starkworld Stark Expo, starkwebworks, Stark Tourist Forum. Karnataka Tourism develops hospitality infrastructure through two state-owned companies, Jungle Lodges and Karnataka Resorts State Tourism Development Corporation. See also Tourism in India Archaeological Monuments and Monuments in Karnataka excavation Of Sannati Kanaganahalli Ancient Lakshmeshvar . Lakkundi. Judge. Badami. Ayhol. It's a patch. Hangal. Halasie. Banawasi. Aleppo. Belur. Mahadev Temple (Itagi). . Sannati. Hampi. Anegundi. Mask. Coppal Forts Gayendragad. Soundatti. Bellari. Parasgad Fort. Kittur. Belgaum. Bidart. Gulbarga. Basawakalian. Coppal. Monuments of Chitradurg Lakshmeshvar. Lakkundi. Judge. Badami. Ayhol. It's a patch. Hangal. Halasie. Banawasi. Aleppo. Belur. Somanatahapura. Mahadev Temple (Itagi). . Sannati. Hampi. Anegundi. Galaganata. Chaudayadanapura. Bidar Gulbarga Bijapur Photo Gallery Raihur Soundatti Fort, North Karnataka. Temple of Hampi Panchalingeshwara. The Temple of Someshwara in Lakshmeshvar, North Karnataka. Jumma Masjid in Lakshmeshwar, North Karnataka. Mahadev Temple (Itagi) (or Ittagi) in the Koppal district of Karnataka. Gol Gumbaz in Bijapur, has the second largest up to a modern dome in the world after the Byzantine Hagia of Sofia. The Temple of Mallikarjun and the Kashi Viswanata Temple in Pattadakal, North Karnataka. The temples of Ayhol. Keshava Temple (1268 AD), Somanatapur. Chaudayadanapura Mukteshwara Temple, Hauri District, Bhuvaraha Narasimha Narasimha Halashi Temple, North Karnataka. Dodd- Basapp Temple in Dumbala, unique 24-point, continuous stellat (star-shaped), 7-tier plan of dravida, 12th century. Annigeri Amritshwara Temple. Tarakeshwara Temple in Hangala. Trikuteshwara Temple Complex in Gadag. Jain Temple in Lakundi in the Gadag district of Karnataka. Badami Cave Temples. Siddeswar Temple in Haveri. Galageshwara Temple in Galaganata Temple, North Karnataka Kundgol Shambhuling. Kudalasangama Mysore Palace in Mysore is one of the most visited monuments in India. Statue of Shiva on Murudeshwara Hill. One of the tallest statues of the Hindu Shiva. The monolith of Gomatutvara (982-983) in Sravanabelagol, one of the main centers of the Jain pilgrimage. The mausoleum housing Tippu Sultan and his father Haider Ali in Srirangapatna. Kamal Basadi Jain Temple Belgaum. Renuca Soundatti Temple, North Karnataka. An image of Vishnu in cavernous temple No. 3, Badami, North Karnataka. Sala fights a tiger, a symbol of the Hoisala Empire in Belura, Karnataka. Almatti Dam Rock Garden, North Karnataka. The glass house of Lal Bagh, known for its flower shows, is now a heritage monument. Nari Motte or Tiger Hill, Brahmari, Karnataka. Navilateertha, near Soundatti, North Karnataka Fishing in Mukka, near Mangalore. Jog Falls in the Simoga area is one of the highest waterfalls in Asia. Gokak Falls (Gataprabha River): the first installation of the power unit in the 1880s. Map of the tourism of the region of Fort Gowrie, North Karnataka. Indian Portal Society Links - Andhra Pradesh Top Tourist Destination: Ministry of Tourism - Financial Express Archive 21 February 2014 at Wayback Machine - Karnataka Handbook, Karnataka Tourist Paradise. Archive from the original on February 16, 2012. Received on August 29, 2008. Karnataka is one of the top five countries in tourism: FICCI - OneIndia, received on June 10, 2006 Archive october 29, 2013 on Wayback Machine - Alphabet List of Monuments. Protected monuments. Archaeological Service of India. Archive from the original on August 8, 2013. Received on June 13, 2007. Correspondent (January 6, 2007). Plan to preserve heritage monuments, museums. Hindu. Chennai, India: Hindu. 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A new tourist destination that will develop. Archive from the original on March 7, 2012. Received on August 8, 2008. Kalyani Chalukian's Temples. Archive from the original on May 14, 2013. Received on August 7, 2008. Tracking sur and melting it. Archive from the original on October 13, 2008. Received on April 16, 2009. Kaladarshan - Ancient and medieval historical Indian architecture and art - Bijapur Archived October 10, 2013 in Wayback Machine - Photo Gallery Gol Gumbaz Archived November 4, 2012 on Wayback Machine - Bidar has 30 tombs of former kings. Hindu. Chennai, India. August 6, 2008. Archive from the original on November 5, 2012. Received on August 8, 2008. Manipal Tourism from Manipal World News - Verma, Mohit (December 23, 2019). The best places to visit near Bangalore are famous places in Bangalore. पयटन् पृथव सवा, गुणावेषणतपरः।. The archive of the original on the archive-url requires an archive-date (reference). Received on December 22, 2019. 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