Capital
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Bangalore
Language : Kannada
Area : 191, 773 sq km
Tourist season : Sept to March
Climate : coastal to tropical
Population : 50 million
Major Cities/Towns : Bangalore, Hubli-Dharwad,
Belgaum, Bellary, Gulbarga, Mangalore, Mysore,Bhadravati,
Bijapur, Chitradurga, Gadag-Betagiri, hospet, KGF, Mandya,
Raichur, Shimoga, Tumkur.
Major Ports : Mangalore Airports Bangalore, Belgaum,
Mangalore
Religion : Hindus, Jains, Muslims, Christians
Monsoon : October to December
Rainfall : 500 mm to over 4000 mm.
Places to see
Pattadakal
Pattadakal - a World Heritage Centre - has 10 major
temples representing early Chalukyan architecture. The
biggest temple here, is dedicated to Virupaksha. Besides
this temple is a group of temples remarkable primarily,
for representing two chief styles of Indian architecture,
side by side.
Belgaum
The district Headquarters, Belgaum is a charming blend
of the old and the new. In the heart of Belgaum is the
Fort, Kapileshwara Temple, Ananthashayana Temple etc..Belgaum
also has some very impressive churches.
Badami
The capital of the early Chalukyas, Badami
is picturesquely situated at the mouth of a ravine between
two rocky hills. Badami is famous for its four cave
temples - all hewn out of sand stone on the precipice
of a hill.
Dharwad
Dharwad, calm, peaceful with a picturesque beauty, this
town still retains its old-world charm. Dotting the
town are a number of beautiful churches and temples.
Dharwad is also a famous educational centre.
Hampi
"Vijayanagara is such that the pupil of the eye has
never seen a place like it...". You can still glimpse
the splendour of Vijayanagara - one of the largest empires
in the history of India - in its ruins. Hampi
is full of surprises.
Bijapur
Think of Bijapur and the first thing that comes to mind
is Gol Gumbaz, Jumma Masjid. You can spend days exploring
Bijapur.
Gulbarga
Gulbarga is a unique synthesis of two cultures. Filled
with beautiful palaces, mosques, stately buildings and
bazaars.
Aihole
Famous as the "Cradle of Indian Architecture", Aihole
has over a hundred temples scattered around the village.
The oldest temple here is, perhaps, the Lad Khan temple
dating back to the 5th Century. Not to be missed is
the Konthi Temple Complex.
Mangalore
Mangalore, District Headquarters of Dakshina Kannada
and a modern major port which boasts of a long history
of maritime trade. Places of interest are Kadri Hill,
Manjunath Temple, St. Aloysius College of Chapel and
Jumma Masjid.
Bangalore
The capital of Karnataka, Bangalore
is located in the south-east of the State. Rapid industrialisation
has not drastically altered the pace of life here, which
is comparitively unhurried. This, coupled with the agreeable
climate, the greenery, the cleanliness, the sense of
order, make Bangalore India's most congenial City.
Mysore
Mysore, once the capital
of the Wodeyars, still remains its old-world charm.
Mysore Palace, Chamundi Hills and Brindavan Gardens
are the main attractions.
Srirangapatna
This island of Tipu Sultan on the Bangalore-Mysore highway
was the capital of the warrior-kings Hyder Ali and his
son Tipu Sultan. Ranganathittu Bird Santury, 4 Kms from
Srirangapatna is home to several exotic species of birds.
Fort, Daria Daulat Bagh, Gumbaz are not to be missed.
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