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Tourism in Karnataka
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MYSORE
In its center is opulent Mysore Palace, seat of the former ruling Wodeyar dynasty. Mysore is also home to the centuries-old Devaraja Market, filled with spices, silk and sandalwood.
BANGLORE
The center of India’s high-tech industry, the city is also known for its parks and nightlife. By Cubbon Park, Vidhana Soudha is a Neo-Dravidian legislative building.
KOLLUR/UDUPPI
Kolluru or Kollur is a small temple-town in Byndoor Taluk. This village lies at the foot of the Western Ghats and is famous for the Mookambika temple, a Hindu pilgrim center.
KODAGU
In the area’s north, Madikeri Fort has 2 life-size elephant statues at its entrance, plus a Gothic-style church with a museum on its grounds.
HAMPI
It’s dotted with numerous ruined temple complexes from the Vijayanagara Empire. Southeast of Hampi, Daroji Bear Sanctuary is home to the Indian sloth bear.
HASSAN
The district has had an eventful and rich history. The district, noted for its enchanting natural scenic beauty is also a veritable treasure-house of Hoysala architecture and sculpture.
HOSPET
It is located on the banks of the Tungabhadra River and is 12 km from Hampi. The present day Hampi was the capital of the Vijayanagara Empire.
BADAMI
It was the regal capital of the Badami Chalukyas from CE 540 to 757. It is famous for its rock cut structural temples.