Best Ten Places To Visit In Karnataka, South India

Karnataka , one of the southern states of the peninsula of India , is endowed with abundant natural beauty and glorious monuments , built by the former leaders and powerful Vijayanagar Empire , Hoysala dynasty , Chalukyas , etc. Attracts tourists from all over the world in this charming land to admire the unique beauty of these ancient monuments and natural beauty. Karnataka also has beautiful waterfalls and wildlife sanctuaries . Although there are many interesting places in Karnataka , only gave the top ten below -


A. Bangalore

Bustling city is the capital of Karnataka , as well as the fastest growing cosmopolitan city in Asia. He was known as a haven for retirees and urban gardens , but is now known as Cyber ​​City and Silicon Valley of India . Blessed with a salubrious climate , gardens, parks, natural lakes , architectural landmarks, shopping malls , restaurants and pubs , concerts and western India , Bangalore is a tourist paradise.

Two . Mysore

Imperial City Palace is located 140 km from Bangalore . Mysore is also blessed with a wonderful climate and rich heritage, magnificent palaces , and established gardens and a zoo.

Three . Mangalore

Mangalore beautiful quaint town with abundant green environment , narrow, winding
streets, tall coconut trees, houses with roofs of tile unique , beautiful beaches, temples and ancient churches , located 357 km west of Bangalore.

April. Madikere

This quaint charming village located at an altitude of 5000 meters above sea level with stunning views. Madikere is the headquarters of Kodagu (Coorg), called the Scotland of India. Kodagu is one of the most beautiful resorts in the mountains of India , as well as producing some of the best coffee, honey and spices in the world.

May Hampi

Located 350 kilometers from Bangalore , Hampi was the capital of the Vijayanagar Empire Landmark , who ruled southern India from the 14th to the 16th century. After the destruction of invaders that remains today are the ruins of Hampi , spread across 26 sq.km area of giant boulders and vegetation , telling stories of his silent glory days of the administration . Ruins of Hampi, heritage today is filled with giant temples, palaces , shopping streets , aquatic structures , fortifications and an abundance of other ancient monuments.

6. Belur Halebid -

Located 220 km from Bangalore , on the banks of the river near Yagachi Hassan , Belur was once the capital of the dynasty Hoysala, Karnataka who ruled during the 11th and 12th centuries . They built a beautiful temple in Belur Chennakeshava asteroid , which took 103 years and three generations to complete the task. Halebid is 16 km, which is also famous for its magnificent temples , created on the dais . Halebid was the capital before the 12th and 13th centuries AD, when it was known as Dwarasamudra. Even after 87 years of hard work , the task was not completed in Halebid . You can spend days enjoying the beauty of these architectural wonders .

7. Shravanabelagola

Located 147 kilometers from Bangalore and 83 km from Mysore in Hassan District, Shravanabelagola is one of the most popular pilgrimage centers of Jains . Shravanabelagola wedged between Vindhyagiri and Chandragiri hills. Giant monolithic statue ( 58 feet ) of Bhagavan Bahubali ( Lord Gomaetheswara), said that the largest monolith statue in the world , stands on a hill Vindhyagiri as a monument to peace .

8. Badami

This historic city is famous for its cave temples built by Chalukya kings , who ruled the Deccan in Badami was the capital of the sixth and seventh centuries. Among the rock - cut and structural monuments, the most richly decorated cave temples carved into the rock on the south side . There are four of these cave temples of Badami. Enhance the aesthetics of the surrounding these cave temples.

9. Pattadakkal

Sacred Pattadakal , UNESCO World Heritage Complex is located on the banks of the River Malprabha. Pattadakal is famous for its temples eighth century , built Chalukya kings during their rule . They are built on a combination of styles of North India and South India .

10 . Bijapur

Located 530 km from Bangalore , Bijapur is famous for its historical monuments like Gol Gumbaz , which is the second largest tomb in the world. Gol Gumbaz circular balcony , visitors can observe the greatest miracle. There are monuments in Bijapur as Jumma Masjid Ibrahim Roza etc. Bijapur was the capital of the Adil Shahi dynasty that ruled the country in the 13th century .

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