Friday, March 5, 2010

A journey through Karnataka leaves one with the feeling of having become one with the divine.

Karnataka is a haven for those filled with innate wanderlust. This state is so richly endowed with flora, fauna, architectural wonders, world heritage locations, beaches, waterfalls, wildlife sanctuaries, undulating mountains and awe-inspiring landscapes. Karnataka holidays now look forward to enhanced co-operation in the tourism sector. A cornocopia of exquisite treasures unravel in this beautiful state with a history stretching way back into time. A journey through Karnataka leaves one with the feeling of having become one with the divine.

Tourist destinations in Karnataka:

In summer:

Hill Stations: Coorg, Chikmagalur, Kudremukh, Agumbe, Kemmanagundi, Kundari, Kodachadri, BR Hills, and Nandi Hills.

Beaches: Gokarna, Karwar, Murudeshwara, Marawanthe, Malpe, Kaup, Mangalore, St. Mary’s Island

Wildlife: Rajiv Gandhi National Park (Nagarahole), BRT Wildlife Sanctuary, Bandipur National Park,Dandeli Wildlife Sanctuary, Anshi National Park, Kudremukh National Park, Gudavi Bird Sanctuary, Bhadra Wildlife Sanctuary, Kaggaladu Heronry, Bannerghatta National Park, Kokkrebellur Pelicanry.

In Winter:

Heritage Trail: World Heritage Sites of Hampi and Pattadakal, Aihole, Badami, Belgaum, Lakkundi, Chitradurga, Halebeedu, Belur, Bangalore, Srirangapatna, Mysore, Somnathpur, Shravanabelagola, Bidar, Gulbarga, Bijapur.

Hill Stations:
Coorg, Chikmagalur, Kudremukh, Agumbe, Kemmanagundi, Kundari, Kodachadri, BR Hills, and Nandi Hills.

In the rains:

Agumbe, Coorg, Chikmagalur or other hill stations of the Western Ghats.