Karnataka : Land of Sandalwood

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Mark Waugh

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When we think about the holidays, we often write down the famous places we will explore. However, travelling is not only about visiting popular tourist places, but its true essence lies in exploring the hidden gems. Witnessing the allure of unexplored places can sometimes bring unforgettable experiences. Karnataka have lot of unexplored hidden gems which are worth the visit.

Nandi Hills
Savandurga Hills
Mysore Palace
Chennakeshava Temple
Arbi Falls
Malpe Beach
Banavasi
Agumbe
Yana
Kuduremukha

Many more as we keep on listing.......

Chennakesava Temple, Somnathpura

An Epitome of Hoysala Architecture. This temple has sculptures that are lavishly crafted with incredible details of deities, motifs and sculptures from everyday life. Some carvings also depict scenes from Hindu literature such as Ramayana, Mahabharata and the childhood of Lord Krishna. The fact that it has stood for so many centuries is a testament to the amazing engineering and artistry of the bygone era. Know more....

Mysore Palace

Mysore Palace is the central piece of Mysore's attractions. The sprawling Mysore Palace is located in the heart of Mysore city. Rather the roads out of Mysore city appears radiating from the palace. The interior of Mysore Palace is richly carved, intricate, colorful and architecturally thrilling. Know more....

Savandurga Hills

Savandurga is a hill 60 km west of Bengaluru (Karnataka, India) off the Magadi road, in India. The hill is considered to be among the largest monolith hills in Asia. The hill rises to 1226 m above mean sea level and forms a part of the Deccan plateau. The Arkavathi river passes nearby through the Thippagondanahalli reservoir and on towards Manchanabele dam. Know more....

Nandi Hills

Nandi Hills is an ancient hill fortress built by Ganga Dynasty and later enlarged and strengthened by Tipu Sultan in southern India, in the Chikkaballapur district of Karnataka state. It is 10 km from Chickballapur town and approximately 60 km from Bengaluru. The hills are near the town Nandi. Watching the sunrise at Nandi Hills is popular with tourists. Know more....