Sights in Karnataka

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sights in Karnataka : the essentials

Temples in Hampi

Hampi Temples(Vijayanagara)

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It's easy to get lost among the temples of Hampi, but despite how much time has passed, the conservation of the 350 temples is ver

Temples in Hampi

Vittala Temple

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Inside the temple Vijayavittala, you'll find Hampi, the most famous building. This statue is a shrine built in the form of car, wh

Temples in Hampi

Virupaksha Temple

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Located in Karnataka, Hampi it's a holy town surrounded by boulders that appear to be piled on top of each other by magic. Amazing

Temples in ShrIrángapattana

Jama Masjid Mosque

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Tippu Sultan built this mosque in 1784 after he ascended the throne of Mysore. It is located near the Bangalore Gate fortress. Its

Palaces in Mysore

Mysore Palace

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Statues in Hampi

Statue of Ugra Narsimha

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The giant statue, measuring almost seven meters high, depicts Narasimha, the half-man, half-lion, who was an incarnation of Lord V

City Halls in Bangalore

Vidhana Soudha

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The capital of the state of Karnataka is a pretty modern city and is said to be one of India's biggest metropolises. The streets a

Churches in Mysore

Saint Philomena's Church

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Despite being a bit away from the center of the city, its 175 meter towers are visible from many parts of the city. This is one of

Palaces in ShrIrángapattana

Daria Daulat Bagh

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The Tippu Sultan, known as the Tiger of Mysore, was the Summer Palace in 1784, surrounded by beautiful gardens with fountains. It

Temples in Hampi

Sri Krishna Temple

Archaeological Sites in Hampi

Hampi Ruins

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Going up a hill behind the main part of Hampi, we came upon a group of elderly Indians. Nobody knew a word of Hindi and they didn'

Historical Monuments in ShrIrángapattana

Gumbaz

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This building seemed the most spectacular of all of the buildings that I saw in Srirangapatna, Mysore. This particular building co

Historical Monuments in ShrIrángapattana

Tipu's Dungeon

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These cells, 30.5 m wide and 12.2 m wide, are named after Colonel Bailey because he was a prisoner here (during the war against Ti

Historical Monuments in ShrIrángapattana

Tipu's Dungeon

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The place where Tippu Sultan, King of Mysore, died, is marked by a small plaque. Surrounded by fantastic greenery, it is a simple

Ruins in Hampi

Elephant Stables

Train Stations in Gangawati

Indian Trains

I also had the opportunity to take a train ride in India and the truth is that I really enjoyed it. I must also say that we were t

Palaces in Mysore

Jaganmohana Palace

The interesting part of this palace is on the inside in the art gallery. It has over 2,000 Indian paintings in different styles. I

Temples in ShrIrángapattana

Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple

Built in the ninth century, this site is one of the most important Vaishnavite temples in South India. The temple is dedicated to

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Activities in Karnataka

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Full-day Private Sightseeing Tour of Bangalore

(6)

starting from

56.04 £

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Shivanasamudra Waterfalls & Ancient Somnathpur Tour

(6)

starting from

90.32 £

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Bangalore: Private Full-Day City Tour w/ Lunch

(5)

starting from

63.95 £

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Private Full Day Mysore Excursion from Bangalore

(3)

starting from

83.73 £

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Half-Day Cultural Tour of Bangalore

(1)

starting from

52.74 £

The most popular destinations

Hampi

Mysore

Bangalore

Badami

Srirangapatna