TOURISM IN KARNATAKA

Tourist Attractions In Karnataka:
Tourist attractions in Karnataka mesmerize you into a delightful state of pleasant reverie as you travel from one exotic destination to the other with India At Its Best.
Arrive in Bangalore, the flourishing IT city of Karnataka, South India and feel ensconced in a soft cool breeze that guides you to the most enchanting tourist attractions steeped in a fragrant air laden with cultural customs and historical secrets. See the Vidhan Soudha; tour Cubbon Park, Bangalore Palace, Bull Temple, Banerghatta and the Lalbagh Botanical Gardens. In fact Bangalore is known as the 'City of Gardens'. See manicured lawns and vast landscaped grounds all over Bangalore on your tours to tourist attractions in Karnataka, South India.
Travel to the tourist attractions in Mysore and see the Indo-saracenic Maharaja's Palace, see the Mysore Zoo, Jaganmohan Palace and Art, Rashtriya Manav Sangrahalaya and the Sri Chamundeshwari Temple atop the Chamundi Hill. Enjoy excursions to the Keshav Temple at Somnathpur and Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple at Srirangapatnam during your tours to Karnataka tourist attractions.
Drive to the Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary and the ethereal Brindavan Gardens before setting out on a thrilling wildlife adventure at the massive Bandipur National Park that is located at a distance of 80 kilometers from Mysore, Karnataka, South India. Spot wild tigers on your wildlife tours to Nagarhole National Park that is located at a distance of 93 kilometers from Mysore. Indulge yourself at the ethnic market town of Madikeri that is famous for the Huthiri Harvest festival.
Set base Hasan that serves as a perfect point from where to explore the historic and exquisite monuments, ruins and tourist attractions of Sravanbelgola, Belur and Halebid.
See the tourist attractions and beaches of Mangalore; visit the captivating Vijayanagar ruins at Hampi; marvel at the Gol Gumbaz and Jama Masjid in Bijapur and the Mahakuta Temple in Aihole. Tour the monuments of Badami and see the spectacular tourist attractions of Bidar on your Karnataka tours with India At Its Best.
Belur is situated around 38 km from Hassan, which is 187 km from the capital Bangalore. The Channekeshava Temple at Belur is the only one of the three major Hoysala sites still in use. The construction of this temple started in AD 1116 to commemorate the Hoysala's victory over the Cholas at Talakad. It is said that every Hindu deity has been represented at this temple.
Halebid is famous for its Hoyasaleswara temple. The construction of the Hoyasaleswara Temple was started in AD 1121 and continued for around 90 years, but was never completed. Yet, this temple is the most outstanding example of Hoysala art and architecture. Every part of the walls of this temple is covered by an endless variety of Hindu deities, sages, stylized animals, birds, etc. The temple is enclosed by a garden and there is a museum nearby.
Sravanabelgola is famous for the statue of Lord Bahubali (Gommateshwara). The place is an important Jain pilgrimage center and has a long history. The 17 meter high statue of Bahubali is said to be the tallest monolithic structure in the world. It overlooks the small town of Shravanbelgola from the top of the rocky hill known as Indragiri. One can reach this hill after ascending 614 rock-cut steps. Aihole is situated on the banks of river Malaprabha at a distance of 483 km from Bangalore. Here, the cave temple of Ravana Phadi stands all by itself backed against the rocky hill out of which it has been carved. The sculptures here are superb, particularly the beautiful dancing Shiva who seems to be trembling with motion.
Mohammed Shah Wali of the Bahmani dynasty selected Bidar as capital in 15th century. The ancient fort at Bidar has a length of 5.5 km and is hewn out of solid rock. It is a very impressive structure, which once held 37 bastions and seven gates, royal baths, audience halls, pleasure pavilions, and water gardens in the style of West Asia. Other interesting monuments include the Rang Mahal, a huge college (madarsa) constructed in 1472, the Barid tombs, Bahmani tombs, and Chaukhandi of Hazrat Khalil-Ullah. Gulbarga was the first capital of the Bahmanis and the main attractions here are the tomb of Hazrat Khwaja Band Nawaz Gesu Daraz and a mosque in the old fort. Bijapur is a large town with the Gol Gumbaz rising like a humpbacked monarch above the trees, dominating the town from a great distance. But the Gol Gumbaz is only one of the many impressive monuments of Bijapur. Other monuments include Ibrahim Roza built in 1626, Taj Baoli, Assa Mahal, Gaggan Mahal, Bara Khamba, and All Saints Church. Badami was once the capital of the Chalukya kings and the place is famous for many Hindu and Jain rock-cut cave shrines. There are around four caves each better than the other. Apart from the cave shrines there are some old structural temples around the lake. Pattadakal is famous for its 150 temples constructed within a radius of 48 km by the Chalukya kings. The famous ones are Papanatha, Kashivishvanatha, Jambulinga, Galganatha, Sangamesvara, Mallikarjuna, and Virupaksha. Somnathpur is home to one of the best examples of Hoysala temple architecture, the Kesava Temple. Bangalore is the capital city of the southern Indian state of Karnataka. It is also known as the Garden City because of its many beautiful gardens and parks. Though the origin of Bangalore is ancient, the present-day city was founded in the 16th century and has since continued to be an important administrative center. Due to the high concentration of IT industry, it also called the Silicon Valley of India. The town of Belgaum is the assimilation point of various cultures. Due to its proximity with the states of Maharashtra and Goa, Belgaum has acquired the cultural flavor of these states and blended it with the local Kannada culture to create a rich heritage, which is unique in every on of its manifestations. Belgaum is not only famous for its history but also for its natural beauty. It is also known as Malendu or the Rain Country and the vegetation here is lush green throughout the year. The birthplace of the River Cauvery and home of some of India's bravest soldiers, Kodagu or Coorg, is noted for its scenic beauty. Hiking, cross-country biking, or simply motoring down mountain trails in Coorg, the visitor encounters panoramic views of the morning mist rolling down thickly wooded hill slopes and the undulating paddy fields and neat rows of coffee bushes resplendent under the blue skies. Hampi is famous for its ruins belonging to the erstwhile medieval Hindu kingdom of Vijayanagar and it has been declared a World Heritage site. The temples of Hampi, its monolithic sculptures and monuments, attract the traveler because of their excellent workmanship. The Hindu style of architecture found at Hampi reflect the splendor of the Vijayanagar Empire. The rugged landscape adds to the historic ambience of this site. Mysore is the former capital of Karnataka. A city of palaces, people and smells, the princely city of Mysore is worth a visit whatever the month or season. Mysore is a dream city that never lets down the visitors with its clean, light and easygoing environment. Even with the growth of the city in response to modernization, Mysore has acquired only a mild change of pace. Considered to be the finest tiger reserve in India, the Nagarhole National Park derives its name from a combination of two Kannada words-'Nagar' denoting snake, and 'hole' denoting stream. True to its name, quite a few serpentine streams fork through the rich tropical forests of the park. The Nagarhole Park was set up in 1955.
Bangalore Palace:
The main building has been constructed mainly with wood, and there are numerous paintings, frescoes and artistic elements in the palace. The equipped columns contain rare and original weapons of the kings and Maharajas of that time. There are also gothic style of windows and cornices, paintings and moldings on the wall of the Palace. The cost of the palace is said to be 1 lakh approximately.
Bidar Fort:
The Bidar Fort is at a height of 2,200 feet from the sea level and overlooks the Manjira River Valley. The main gateway of the Bidar Fort is the contribution of the great Sultan Ahmed Shah Wali of the Bahmani Kingdom. This was constructed in the year 1429 and afterwards further renovations were made.
The ninth ruler of the Bahmani Kingdom, Ahmed Shah Wali shifted his capital from Gulbarga to Bidar Fort because of his health. He also took upon himself the task of beautifying the fort and making it the grand structure that would enamor the passers.
Gulbarga Fort:
The fabulous Gulbarga Fort is located at Karnataka and is a prime tourist attraction. It has originally been built by Raja Gulchand but later on renovated by Al-ud-din Bahmani.The fort is embellished with approximately 15 towers. 26 guns were always at hand for defending the fort against enemy attack.Each gun is exclusive and is 8 meters long. Inspired by the great Cordova Mosque in Spain, numerous mosques have been erected inside the Gulbarga Fort. So, this mosque is distinctive in the entire country. In the eastern sides of the Bahmani kingdom there are several tombs.
Mysore Palace: Based on the Indo-Saracenic style the Mysore Palace stands elegantly for the past century without any conspicuous destruction. The entrance of the palace is through the Gombe Thotti, which is also known as the Doll's Pavilion. There is a colonnade of the Indian and the European structures here. Then there is an Elephant Gate bedecked with double headed Eagle, and inside this there is a courtyard. To the North of the gate one can see dolls, and also a wooden elephant which is considered as a carriage and decorated with 84 kilograms of Gold of the value 24 carat. In the South you shall find the Kalyan Mandapa in which marriages occur. There is an octagonal ceiling constructed with colored glass, with peacock motifs that are set in statistical prototype. The floor dazzles with multicolored tiles that have been brought from England. The walls are painted with oil paints and the story mainly involves the Dusshera Festival of the Hindus.