|
Pupulation:
50 million
Area: 191, 773 sq km
Capital: Bangalore
Main Language: Kannada
Literacy Rate: 56%
Best Time to Go: September to Feburary
The sate of
Karnataka, formerly know as Mysore, is a state of strong
contrasts, with the modern, industrialized city of Bangalore
at one extreme and expanses of rural farming areas at the
other. Karnataka also has some of the most interesting
historic architecture in India, and a varied and tumultuous
history.
Bangalore
 Though
a modern, bustling city and an important industraial center,
Bangalore remains one of India's most pleasant cities. The
central area is studded with beautifully laid out parks and
gardens, , wide tree-lined avenues, imposing buildings and
lively bazaars. Situated 1000 meters above sea level and with
a very pleasant climate, it's to Bangalore that many of the
multinational establishing themselves in India are attracted.
It is said that Bangalore is the fasted growing city is Asia,
and is definitely India's yuppie heaven.
Others
Cantonment Railway Station, Cauvery Arts & Crafts
Emporium Vidhana Soudha, Industrial Museum, Government
Museum, Fort, Tipu Sultan's Palace, Badami House, Bull Temple
etc.
Places
To Stay: Ashoh Hotel, Sheraton
Windsor Manor, Holiday Inn, West End Hotel, Hotel Jannardhana,
Hotel Tourist, Hotel Adore, Royal Lodge, Hotel Mohair, Rainbow
Hotel, Hotel Oberon Bang lore, Airline Hotel, Chancre Vihar.
Places
to Eat: Kamath &Sagar Hotels,
Sri Raja Lassi Bar, Kamath Hotel, Cassia Piccolo,.
Top
Mysore
 It's
easy to see why Mysore, at an altitude of 770 meters, is
popular with travelers since it's friendly and easy-going with
plenty of shady trees, well maintained public buildings, clean
streets and a good climate. The contrasts with the state
capital, Bagalore, couldn't be greater,. Mysore has chosen to
retain and promote its heritage while Bangalore is hell-bent
on confornting the 21st century.
Mysore is also a crafts center, and there are numerous shops
selling a large range of sandalwood, rosewood and teak
carvings, and furniture. Probably the most stunning display
can be seen at Cauvery Handicrafts in the centre of town.
Others
National Park, Mysore Palace, Chamundi Hill, Godly
Museum, Siva's bull, Devaraja fruit & Vegetable Market,
jaganmohan Palace & Art Gallery, Railway Museum,
Government House, Willington Lodge, St Phenomena's Cathedral,
Lalitha Mahal Place etc.
Places
Temples: Shri Bhuneshwari Temple,
Shri Khodi Bhariwa swamy Temple, Shri Trineshwara Temple, Shri
Laxmi Narayan swamy Temple, Shri Prassna Krishna Swamy Temple.
Shri Vara Swamy Temple, Shri Gayatri Temple.
Places
To Stay: Shri Nandini Hotels, hotel
Mayura, Quallity Innn southern star Hotel, Hotel Metro Poll,
Kings Kourt Hotel, Agarwal Lodge, Hotel Aashriya, Hotel Indra
Bhawan, Hotel Chalukya, Hotel Sangeet.Hotel Mona. hotel Darbar,
Hotel Rupa, Hotel Kallinga, Ritz Hotel.
Places
to Eat : Kwallity restaurant, Smarat,
Shri Rama, Bombay Tiffin's, Shilpa Shri Restaurant, Palahara
Darshan.
Mangalore
357 kms west
of Bangalore is the district headquarters of dakshina Kannada
Mangalore. With an important port , this coastal town is a
major commercial centre. Mangalre could be your entry point to
Beach Country- with its virgin and unexplored beaches. While
in Mangalore try and see a Yakshagana performance - an
elaborate dance form unique to Karnataka. The Kambala is
another exciting event.
|
