Udupi

Udupi is an important religious place in Karnataka. It is 381 km away from Bangalore and 60 km away from Mangalore. Udupi is famous for the 12 th century saint Madhava who built 8 sanyasi mutts in this place and made his birth place a pilgrim site. This place is also known as Shiva belli or Shivali. There is a legend that Parasurama crowned his disciple Ramabhoja as the king to recover the land from the sea. In return Ramabhoja formed silver Peetham with snake curved on it. He established Parasurama there as Linga Swarupam and started worshipping him as Ananteswara. Tours to Karnataka and the most attractive part of this temple is a small window which is called ‘Kanakana Kindi'. Tours to Karnataka and the tourist Places in Karnataka is believed that Krishna became visible before his devotee Kanakadasa, a saint minstrel of low cast. In Udupi there is a Balakrishna temple which has an image of Krishna. Tourist Places in Karnataka and there is a myth related to this temple. It is believed that divine architect Viswakarma built this temple in the Tours to Karnataka.

Udupi Places and the Parya festival is a colorful festival of Udupi which brings number of tourists and devotees from all over the country. In this festival management of the temple is changed. It is held once in two years. Makara Sankranti is the most important festival of Udupi. In this festival image of Krishna, Chandamouleeswara and Ananteswara are carried by the devotees in a procession. On the 7 th day of the festival another festival is celebrated which is called Brahma Rathotsavam. In this festival Aaraathi is carried out in the Madhava Sarovar tank. Krishna Janmashtami is another festival of Tour To Udupi Karnataka.

Number of tourists and pilgrims come to Udupi through out the year. For this huge number of tourists there are number of hotels which offer comfortable accommodation facility. These hotels are Karavali Hotel, Hotel Durga International, Hotel Rukmini Residency, Mother Palace, Hotel Sharda International, etc.

How to reach there
By air: you can land either at Bangalore airport or Mangalore airport.
By road: Udupi is well connected to Bangalore and Mysore. There are frequent bus services from Mangalore.

Shravanabelagola - Statue of The Great Bahubali

Shravanabelagola - Located in the Hassan district, this city is a significant pilgrim center for the Jains. This city now features many magnificent temples, shrines, marvelous statues and monuments. The art and architecture, the sculptural works, all reflect a rich heritage and culture of the city. Explore the city with our Shravanabelagola tour.

TOURIST ATTRACTIONS :
Shravanabelagola- Check out the famous pond here which is named as Kalyani, and the two hills of Chandragiri and Indragiri. Shravanabelagola Tourist Places and the walls of the Jain Maths are depicted with exquisite paintings. Tour To Shravanabelagola Karnataka and theChandragiri features the Chandragupta basadi and the astounding Parashwanatha basadi. Here you will also get to see the caves of Bhadrabahu, Shravanabelagola Tourist Places and the pillar of Kuge Brahmadevara, Mahanavami Mantapa, Manasthambha basadi and Kattlae basadi, where you will find the figures of Adinatha Tirthankara and Pampavathi in the Tour To Shravanabelagola Karnataka. Apart from theses, there are the Chavundaraya basadi, Yeradukatte basadi, Savathigandharvana basadi and Tyerina basadi. Take a look at the amazing image of Lord Brahma. Do not miss out the Kanchina pond and Lakki pond. Indragiri features the stupendous and majestic Gommata statue and also the Siddhara basadi, Odegal basadi, Chennanna basadi and Chauwisa Tirthankara basadi. Shravanabelagola Tourist Places the Tyagada Brahma Pillar has rich carvings and floral patterns on it. Visit the Jinanathapura area where you will get to see the Aregal basadi and the Shantinatha basadi.

You can also check out some other artistic beauties. The Bhandara basadi features garbhagruha, sukanasi and navaranga, where graceful Indian dancing poses are carved out in a splendid manner. Tours to Shravanabelagola and the other notable architectures are Akkana basadi and Sidhantha basadi. All of these structures, sculptures and images indicate the rich art and glorious past of the city in the Tours to Karnataka.

HOW TO REACH :
The city is well-connected by rail and road to other major cities of Karnataka like Bangalore, Mysore and Hassan. You can reach there by bus from Hassan, Belur and Halebid.

Mysore - The golden throne of Wodeyars

Mysore today, is a lovely city with an old world charm, commanded by its broad shady avenues, well manicured gardens, excellent buildings and a healthy climate. Mysore District is an admired tourist destination, offering several attractions ranging from the royal grandeur of Mysore City and its marvelous Dasara Festival to fine temples, pilgrimage centers and picturesque spots. Mysore city is at 770m above sea level and 140 kms from Bangalore. It is better known as the City of Palaces, Mysore retains a quaint charm, that never fails to enchant.

Places of Interest
Mysore Tourist Places and the Maharaja's Palace is one of the significant sights in Mysore. Mysore Tourist Places and the Constructed in Indo-Saracenic style with domes, turrets, arches and colonnades, the Palace is a treasure house of wonderful carvings and works of art from all over the world. The regal Durbar Hall has an elaborate ceiling and many sculpted pillars in Tours to Karnataka. Mysore Tourist Places and the superb jewel studded golden throne of the Wodeyars is showcased here during the Dasera festival in Tours to Karnataka.

A popular 335 meters high landmark, Chamundi Hill can be accessible by a 13 km road or by climbing up the 1,000 steps laid out by the Mysore Maharaja in the 17th century. Half-way up along the stone steps is Nandi, Lord Shiva's Bull, a majestic 4.8 meter monolith. At the top is the 12th century temple of Chamundeshwari, the patron goddess of the Wodeyars. Close to the temple is the enormous statue of the demon Mahishasura. The summit commands a panoramic view of Mysore's lakes, parks and palaces.

Mysore - at the KR Sagar Dam Kannambadi, Brindavan Gardens is one of the best gardens in South India. Tour To Mysore Karnataka and It majestically spreads over 150 acres; Brindavan Gardens has since the 1960s provided the backdrop for many Indian films. Special sites include the 'Dancing Fountains'. A gorgeous Cathedral, redolent of medieval architectural style, is one of the largest churches in the country. Built in the gothic style, the Church is an impressive structure with stained glass windows and lofty towers in Tour To Mysore Karnataka.

The Mysore Zoo was set up under royal patronage in the nineteenth century. Its fauna includes exceptional and exotic species which are housed in lush, green surroundings. The Zoo is famous for breeding some very rare animals in captivity. Other attractive palaces around Mysore includes the Daria Daulat Bagh, Tipu sultan Fort, Himvad Gopalaswamy Hills, Melkote, Talakad, Shivasamudra and many more.

Accessibility
Mysore is well-connected by road to Bangalore, Madras, Mangalore, Coimbatore, Ooty, Cannanore, Calicut and Panaji (Goa).

Jog falls - Karnataka's Niagara falls

Tourist Attractions in Karnataka . Jog Falls is a gorgeous waterfall that presents a remarkably beautiful sight amidst the pristine natural surroundings. Here, the River Sharavati drops from a height of 292 meters and forms four main channels that are named Raja, Rani, Rocket and Roarer. The Jog Falls assumes a more majestic look just after the beginning of the rainy season. Its sheer beauty then enthralls one and all. The falls are shrouded by thin veil of mist during the monsoons in Tour To Jog Fall Karnataka.

When you are at the Jog Falls it is unlikely that any other place would interest you more. The magic of the Jog Falls is hard to escape. Tourist Attractions in Karnataka and the highest waterfall is known as the Raja that falls from a height of 250 meters and forms a pool where it touches the ground. The Roarer is next to the Raja and the Rocket is only a short distance away. There is justification in the name that has been given to this fall because it spirts water with a great force into the air. The Queen fall is more graceful in contrast. During the dry season when the water is less, you can actually walk down to the bottom of the water fall in Tourist Places in Karnataka.

How to Reach Jog Falls :
You can access Jog Falls from Sagar , Siddapur or Honnavar. If you try to reach Jog Falls from Siddapur you have to take a right turn after coming to Mavinagubndi.

Hampi - Capital of Vijayanagar Empire

Hampi, the capital of the famous Vijaynagara Empire, is a notable tourist place in Karnataka. The ruins of ancient palaces and monuments in Hampi reflect a rich cultural heritage and a royal past. It also indicates the artistic excellence and power of the then rulers. It is surrounded by the Tungabhadra River in the north and the granite ridges on the rest of the sides. Explore more about this place with our Hampi tour.

TOURIST ATTRACTIONS :
Hampi and the temple of Malyavanta Raghunathaswamy mirrors Dravidian art and architecture. The interiors walls are richly decorated with carved sculptures of aquatic creatures and exquisite artworks. Located nearby is the Hampi Bazaar area that houses many marvelous buildings. It is a colorful and vibrant locality worth visiting. The Virupaksha Temple is another magnificent structure featuring the temples of Lord Shiva, Pampa and Bhuvaneswari. Near to this you will get to see a statue of Ugra Narasimha. Hampi tour strongly recommends the amazing Vithala Temple Complex which has the renowned musical pillars. The intricate sculpture of the Stone Chariot is highly commendable. Visit another monument nearby – Purandra Dasara Mantapa.

Hampi is the House of Victory which is an example of sophisticated art and sculpture. This was the place from where the kings used to watch the Dasara festival. From here, you can move towards the Hazara Ramaswami Temple. Here you will see scenes from the Ramayana depicted on the temple walls. Do not miss out the King's Balance and the artistic Queen's Bath. The Lotus Mahal, Mustard Ganesh, Pushkarini Tank, Mahanavami Dibba, Elephant Stables and the Noblemen's Palace are some other important attractions not to be left out. You can also find out some time to visit the Daroji Bear Sanctuary.

HOW TO REACH :
Hampi is well-connected by air, rail and road. The nearest landing is located at Tornagallu in Sandur Taluk. Charter flights are also available. Other nearby airports are at Bellary, Belgaum and Bangalore. Hospet is the nearest railway station and is connected to Bangalore, Bijapur, Guntakal and Hubli. You can also take the bus services from Bangalore to Tourist Places in Hampi.

Halebidu - Hoysaleswara temple

Halebid and there are many tourist places in Karnataka . All of these places provide novel experiences. Being at these places you can see the kaleidoscopic picture of southern India. And Halebid is one such place where you will enjoy your vacations to its best in Tour to Halebid Karnataka.

Halebid is situated about 32 km from Hassan and 16 km east of Belur. Halebid is known as the little town of Karnataka. In 12th and 13 th centuries it was the capital of Hoysala kingdom. However, this little town of Karnataka abounds in many tourist attractions. Here you will get to see Gomateshwara statue at Sravanabelgola. This statue was known as Dwarasamudra or entrance to the sea. It was believed to indicate the numerous water bodies that merged there at that time.

Archaeological Museum and the apart from this gigantic statue you will also witness a remarkable monument. Karnataka Halebid this most noted and remarkable monument in Halebid is Hoysaleswara Temple in Karnataka Halebid Tours. Karnataka Halebid Toursand this temple's specialty lies in its structure. It contains two temples on one and single platform. It is maintained that this beautiful temple took 90 years to get constructed. However, that long duration of construction did not help it in its completion. This glorious temple was built in 1121 AD. The interior of this temple boasts of detailed architectural ornaments and sculptures that feature Mahabharata and Ramayana scenes. In this temple you will also see two huge bulls carved inside the temple. On the other side, the second temple is famous for Shantaleswara Temple in Tour To South India.

After a visit to this glorious temple, don't forget to check out the Kedareswara Temple. This temple stands high for its star shaped pillars and carved ceilings. And to bask in finely polished Blackstone pillars and another brilliantly carved ceiling, do visit Basadi Halli a group of Jain temples. Besides all these you must not forget to see The Archaeological Museum. This museum sports sculptures, woodcarvings idols, coins and letterings of 12th and 13th centuries.

Reaching Halebid is very easy. The nearest airport from Halebid is Bangalore which is located about 226 km. The nearest railway station is in Hassan located about 32 km away from here. Not only this, the little town called Halebid is also connected with major cities like Hassan, Mysore, Mangalore and Bangalore by road.

Belur

Belur is a small town in the Hassan district in Karnataka with a land area of 2.85 square kilometers. Belur used to be the capital of the Hoysalas until the capital was shifted to Halebid. Belur is renowned for its Chennakesava Temple complex. our To South India Karnatala and the maximum number of temples in Belur and Halebid were constructed during the reign of the fifth king of the Hoysala dynasty, Bittadeva, who was later rechristened as Vishnuvardhana in our To South India Karnatala.

Visnuvardhan commissioned the construction of the Chennakesava temple in Belur to commemorate his grand triumph over the Cholas. It took 103 long years to complete the temple which was finally done in 1116. Tour To Belur Karnataka and the temple derives its name from Keshava , the long haired form of Lord Krishna. our To South India Karnatala and the temple is an instance of the Hoysala architecture. Greenish-gray chlorite has been used in the construction of the temple with is graced with exquisite sculptures. Some of the sculptures are inspired by Ramayana and Mahabharata. Adjacent to the chief shrine is a shrine commemorated to the Kappe Chenning Raya . Tour To Belur Karnataka and There is also a shrine dedicated to Somanayaki . This shrine stands out from the rest because of its tower or the ‘vimana'. Behind the main temple there is yet another temple that has Goddess Lakshmi as then presiding deity. The exquisite craftsmanship of the period is testified by the carvings of elephants, lions, horses, episodes from the Indian mythological epics, and sensuous dancers called the Shilabalikas that are used to adorn the temple. One of the primary attractions of the Belur temple is Darpana Sundari or the Lady with the mirror carved on walls in the South India Tours.

How to Reach Belur
By Air – The nearest airport to Belur is in Bangalore.
By Rail – The railway terminal at Hassan is about 40 kms away from Belur.
By Road – There are daily buses that ply to Belur from Bangalore, Halebid, Hassan, Hospet, Mangalore and Mysore.