A Brief Look at Karnataka as a Travel Destination

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Karnataka is an enthralling land that is blessed with captivating natural beauty and rich flora and fauna. It is a treasure trove of old temples, glorious traditions, holy places, architectural marvels and modern engineering.

The manifold attractions present in Karnataka cater to every interest of the tourists. The wild life sanctuaries at Nagarhole, Bandipur and Dandeli, the enchanting hill stations like Mercara, Kemmannagundi and Nandi Hills, the beautiful Bird Sanctuary at Ranganathittu, Beach resorts like Ullal, Maravanthe, karwar and Malpe, Shravanabelagola’s monolithic statue of Bahubali, the whispering gallery of the architectural wonder Gol Gumbaz in Bijapur, the gorgeous waters at Shimoga, Shivanasamudram, Unchelli, Siddapur, Magod, Yallapur and at various other places indicate the richness and diversity of attractions that the state holds for the tourists.

For those who are passionate about art, the temples at Pattadakal, Badami and Aihole in the Bijapur district are of great significance.

Besides these, the temples at Somanathapura, Belur and Halebedu and truly mesmerizing and such awesome sights are rarely seen in the other parts of the globe.

Kudalasanga, located in Bagalkot district is a major tourist attraction. You can find many interesting locations here.  Sangamanatha temple, built in chalukya style is located here. Devotees from different corners of the world visit the place have a glimpse of the temple. 

The artistic skills seen at Hampi temple are astonishing in its elegance and range.

One can see the vivacity and richness of Indian sculptures here.

Christians and Muslims have also contributed a lot to the enrichment of architecture and art in Karnataka. The Ibrahim-Roza and Gol Gumbaz at Bijapur, Tippu Sultan’s Daria Daulat at Srirantapatna are remarkable contributions.

The Churches at Bangalore, Mangalore, Bijapur and Mysore show the immense contribution of Christians to the repertoire of the state’s culture.

The adventure and eco tourism run by the State Government provides exhilarating adventurous activities like jungle treks, scuba diving, river rafting etc. Tourists interested in exciting activities can book the Jungle Lodges and Resorts, which are the state run properties that are present in many locations. One such spot is Dubare Elephant camp in Coorg.

For any assistance regarding the booking of hotels or tourist information you can browse through the website of Karnataka Tourism or call their toll-free number.

Popular Hotels in the state

Karnataka is a large state consisting of various 5 star hotels. Some of them are Orange County Coorg resort, Serai Resort, Bison resort, Sai Vishram beach resort, Vijayshri heritage village and many others.

These 5 star hotels provide excellent facilities to their customers for their comfort and pleasure.

How to travel

It is very important to plan a trip perfectly. In order to get affordable tour packages, you can contact tour organizers in Bangalore. You could find details about such companies online or through newspapers.

These companies arrange hotel rooms, train or air tickets and many other luxuries. Once, you have signed the contract with such agencies, they make sure that your trip is memorable.

Once you reach the airport, you could contact leading car agencies for hiring a car or taxi. You could rent a car to reach the hotel and for sight seeing purposes.

With diverse attractions a trip to Karnataka will be truly memorable.

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