Karnataka

Bangalore and Mysore Palace Hampi and Badami Rocks Coorg and Chikmagalur Coffee Zakir Hussain Rose Garden Aihole and Pattadakal Monuments Melukote and Bylakuppe Town Belur and Halebidu Temples Gokarna and Karwar Beach Haveri and Gadag District Kudremukh and Mulayyanagiri Peak

Come here it will Nourish your soul...

Think of Karnataka and myriad beautiful images come to mind-the old world charm of villages and towns; friendly rural folk; misty mountain ranges of the Western Ghats; lovely waterfalls at Jog and Sivasamudra; cacophony of migratory birds at Ranganathittu; call of the wild at Bandipur and Nagarhole; and the mild aroma of teak, ebony and rosewood in the forests. The state is steeped in tradition yet is one of the forerunners of the information technology revolution in the country. Location Karnataka is the eighth largest state in India. Located in the southern part of the country, it is surrounded by other states like Maharashtra and Goa in the north, Tamil Nadu and Kerala in the south, Andhra Pradesh in the east and the Arabian Sea in the west. The state of Karnataka is situated approximately between the latitudes 11.5° and 18.5° North and the longitudes 74° and 78.5° East. The state of Karnataka is part of two well-defined regions of India, namely the Deccan Plateau and the Coastal Plains and Islands and it can be further divided into four physiographic regions-the Northern Karnataka Plateau, Central Karnataka Plateau, Southern Karnataka Plateau, Karnataka Coastal Region. The Northern Karnataka Plateau, at an elevation of 300 to 600 meter, is largely composed of the Deccan Trap. It represents a monotonous, treeless extensive plateau landscape rich in black cotton soils. The Central Karnataka Plateau is the area between the Northern and Southern Karnataka Plateaus, which results in the general elevation varying between 450 and 700 meter. This region represents the area of the Tungabhadra basin. The Southern Karnataka Plateau covers the area of the Cauvery river basin lying in Karnataka and is encircled by the Western Ghats in the west and south. The region is situated between 600 and 900 meter above sea level. The coastal plains and the Western Ghats constitute the Karnataka Coastal Region. The coastal stretch, with an average width of 50 to 80 km, covers about 267 km from north to south.
Capital: Bengaluru
Best time to visit:November to April
Location: Southern India
Why to visit Karnataka: Be it magnificent temples or lush green hill stations, the southern part of India has them all.

**Top Destinations**
1.	Bangalore and Mysore Palace Bengaluru is the capital of Karnataka and Mysore is one of the most prominent tourist areas of the state. Tourist attractions in Bangalore and Mysore includes Bangalore palace,Mysore Palace,Philomena’s Church, Mary Basilica,big Big banyan tree,Wonderla water park and Shivanasamudra Falls.	Register
2.	Hampi and Badami Rocks Hampi and Badami are the most famous and well-known landmarks in the state of Karnataka and known for its cave temples, gateways, forts, inscriptions,sculptures and group of Monuments. The ruins of Hampi and monuments are the most searched historical site in India and Badami is known for rock sculpture and temple architecture.	Register
3.	Coorg and Chikmagalur Coffee Coorg and Chikmaglur are famous for coffee plantations and two of the most popular hill stations in Karnataka. These hill stations are perched on the Western Ghats mountain range with forests,serene environment, lush green forests, green valleys and tall mountains	Register
4.	Aihole and Pattadakal Monuments Group of monuments at Pattadakal and Aihole are famous for Monuments of the Chalukyas and are the important tourist centre in the state of Karnataka. Pattadakal temples and Aihole historic temple complex has the collection of Chalukya art,inscriptions,sculpture and architecture.	Register
5.	Melukote and Bylakuppe TownT Melukote and Bylakuppe lesser known town in Karnataka famous for Yoganarasimha swami temple and Namdroling Monastery. Bylakuppe is about 85km from Mysore and Melukote is located in Mandya district, these are two of the sacred places in Karnataka for Hindu and Buddhist temples.	Register
6.	Belur and Halebidu Temples Belur was the early capital of the Hoysala Empire With Halebidu, these two places are one of the major tourist destinations in Karnataka. The main attraction in Belur and Halebidu are Chennakeshava temple and Hoysaleswara temple,some of the finest and best examples of Hoysala architecture.	Register
7.	Gokarna and Karwar Beach Beach at Gokarna and sea beach of Karwar are two of the most wonderful beaches in Karnataka, known for scenic with the rocky mountains and the Arabian Sea. Gokarna and Karwar sea beaches also famous for its seafood cuisine,temples and festivals	Register
8.	Haveri and Gadag District The Haveri and Gadag District are two of the potential tourist hub in Karnataka state,Few of the major tourist attractions in the districts are Lakkundi Jain temple,Gajendragad Kalkaleshwara temple,Chaudayyadanapura Mukteshwara temple,Kudal Sangameswar Temple and Mylara Lingeshwara Temple.	Register
9.	Kudremukh and Mulayyanagiri Peak Kudremukh is a mountain range and name of a peak located in Chikkamagaluru district and Mulayyanagiri is the highest peak in Karnataka state also located on the Western Ghats of Chikkamagaluru. The peaks and ranges are one of the largest wildlife protected area of the State of Karnataka.	Register
10.	Bidar Fort and Bijapur Tomb Bidar is a hill-top city well known for its architectural, historical and religious places and Bijapur city is also famous for its historical monuments of architectural importance. Both the city has historical forts and tombs known as Bidar Fort and Gol Gumbaz.	Register

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Price per person	Days and Nights	Inclusion
Rs. 4500/-	3 days 2 nights	food , travelling , stay
Rs. 5000/-	4 days 3 nights	food , travelling , stay
Rs. 6000/-	5 days 4 nights	food , travelling , stay
Rs. 6500/-	6 days 5 nights	food , travelling , stay
Rs. 7500/-	7 days 6 nights	food , travelling , stay