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Overview

A stunning introduction to southern India, Karnataka is a prosperous, compelling state loaded with a winning blend of urban cool, glittering palaces, national parks, ancient ruins, beaches, yoga centres and legendary travelers' hang-outs.

Attractions

Must-see attractions

Cave Temples

Karnataka

Badami鈥檚 highlights are its beautiful cave temples, three Hindu and one Jain, which display exquisite sculptures and intricate carvings. They're a鈥�

Cubbon Park

Bengaluru (Bangalore)

In the heart of Bengaluru鈥檚 business district is Cubbon Park, a well-maintained 120-hectare garden where Bengaluru鈥檚 residents converge to steal a moment鈥�

Mysuru Palace

Mysuru (Mysore)

The second-most-visited sight in India (after the Taj Mahal), this palace is among the very grandest of India鈥檚 royal buildings and was the seat of the鈥�

Bidar Fort

Karnataka

The remnants of this magnificent 15th-century fort, the largest in South India 鈥� and once the administrative capital of much of the region 鈥� constitute鈥�

Golgumbaz

Karnataka

Set in tranquil gardens, the magnificent Golgumbaz houses the tombs of emperor Mohammed Adil Shah (r 1627鈥�56), his two wives, his mistress (Rambha), one鈥�

Vittala Temple

Hampi

Hampi's most exquisite structure, the 16th-century Vittala Temple stands amid boulders 2.5km from Hampi Bazaar. Work possibly started on the temple during鈥�

Virupaksha Temple

Hampi

The focal point of Hampi Bazaar is this temple, one of the city鈥檚 oldest structures, and Hampi鈥檚 only remaining working temple. The main gopuram (gateway)鈥�

Keshava Temple

Mysuru (Mysore)

Small in scale but masterly in detail, the astonishingly beautiful Keshava Temple is one of the finest examples of Hoysala architecture, on par with the鈥�

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