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ABOUT KARNATAKA
Karnataka with its capital at Bangalore is the
country's 8 th largest state. It is located at Deccan
Plateau , and is surrounded by Maharashtra to the north,
Arabian Sea to the west, Goa to the northwest, Kerala to the
southwest, Andhra Pradesh to the east and Tamil Nadu to
southeast. Karnataka known for its large, majestic
landscapes and much more…. are all at your fingertips offers
an exciting range of tourist attractions to its visitors.
Karnataka offers white-water rafting possibilities,
not possible elsewhere in India, other than in the Himalayan
region. Colourful art forms, indigenous crafts and a rich
cultural legacy add further sheen to Karnataka’s diverse
tourism potential.
KARNATAKA TOURIST ATTRACTIONS
Virupaksha Temple : The famous Virupaksha Temple in
Hampi attracts tourists from different parts of the country.
The Omkareshwar Temple in Madikeri was built by the Kodagu
rulers in the 19th century. The domes and arches of the
Virupaksha Temple make the monument look like an Indo-Saracenic
styled building.
Catchy beaches and amazing water falls: Karnataka is
gifted with around 320 km long coast line along with the
Arabian Sea which provides numerous beaches with magnificent
beauty. Beach of Marawanthe offers a memorable view of
sunset and St. Mary’s Islands is known for its formation
along with basalt rocks.
Gulbarga Fort: Located at a distance of approximately
600 km from the capital city of Bangalore, Gulbarga is a
rich historical city in Karnataka. In the past, Hindu rulers
ruled the city. The name Gulbarga is related to a Kannada
word Kaliburgi that means the stone land.
Churches in Karnataka: There are many Churches in
Karnataka. Some of the beautiful Churches in Karnataka are
the Saint Rozario Cathedral Church which was originally
built in 1526 which was later rebuilt in 1910, Milagres
Church, Our Lady of Sorrow Church built in 1857 are a few to
mention.
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