Karnataka

Karnataka popularly known for Carnatic Music through out the World has given much more to the World than Carnatic Music, a unique form of Classical Music patroned by many across the continents. Karnataka with all its Richness in Culture and Traditional Grandeur is also one of the fastest growing States in terms of Industries and Facilities. Karnataka is also known as the Capital of Agarbathi (Incense Sticks), Arecanut, Silk, Coffee and Sandal Wood.

Places in and around Karnataka

Groups always run in this order. Inside each group, the must-see picks come first; hikes and places to stay follow the order Windhorse recommends.

Sights and attractions in Karnataka

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Bangalore
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Bangalore Palace

Bangalore Palace is situated in the Palace Gardens, at the heart of the Bangalore city. It was built to look like a smaller replica of the Windsor Castle in England.
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Belur

Belur, situated on the banks of river Yagachi, 38 km from Hassan, is a world famous tourist destination.
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Brindavan Gardens

World Famous Terrace Gardens with Musical Fountains which gets transformed into a dreamland by night with swirling waters, colourful lights and melodious music.
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Bull Temple
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Halebid

Halebid temple is another great example of temple architecture the twin temples of Hoysaleshwara, Kedareshwara built by Vishnuvardhana and Ballala-II at Halabid.
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Hassan

Hassan is a picturesque town in the heart of malnad with a pleasant climate. It is about 180 KM from Bangalore - the capital city of Karnataka.
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Lalbagh
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Mysore

Former Capital of the erstwhile Wodeyars, is also known as the City of Palaces. Located 770 meter above sea level.
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Mysore Palace

Mysore Palace or the Mysore Maharaja Palace is located in the heart of the city. Mysore Palace is one of the most visited monuments in India.
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Nagarhole National Park

Nagarhole national park (NNP), the enchanting 247 square-mile park in Karnataka has an astonishing abundance of wildlife including large mammals such as tiger, leopard, wild elephant, dhole (Indian…
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Palace of Tipu Sultan

Palace of the "Tiger of Mysore" - TIPU SULTAN is one of the most remarkable Islamic buildings in the city, this two storeyed ornate wooden palace has been…
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Ranganathaswamy Temple

Temple of Lord Vishnu in the sleeping posture on the Great Snake Anantha, is one of the Largest temples in the State.
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Shravanabelagola

Shravanabelagola – nestled by the Vindhyagiri and Chandragiri hills, protected by the monolith Bhagawan Bahubali and home of 2300 years of lain heritage – is a veritabk picture…
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Srirangapatna

The island fortress of the legendary Tiger of Mysore - Tipu Sultan, takes you through the pages of history.
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Vidhana Soudha