Karnataka: The epitome of natural beauty
Explore the architectural splendours of the south Indian state
The Mysore Palace, official residence of the Wodeyar dynasty and the seat of the erstwhile Mysore Kingdom
This is the wedding hall of Mysore Palace
Mysore Palace, one can catch a light show as the entire palace facade is lit up with 97,000 bulbs for about 10 minutes at night
Chamundeshwari Hindu Temple, located on Chamundi Hills about 13 km east of Mysore Palace city
Many deers can be seen in Bandipur National Park
Bandipur is not only known for its tigers but also for its birds. 200 species - such as the Indian roller can be found
A peacock (male) has colourful feathers and a peahen (female) has grey ones instead
During the safari, if you chin up you might see southern plains grey langurs jumping from tree to tree
You can also meet wild Asian elephants. Contrary to African elephants, except the fact that they are smaller, female Asian ones don't have fences
Namdroling Monastery, also known as the Golden Temple, is the largest Tibetan Buddhist teaching centre in the world
During a ceremony, Buddhists read their prayers out loud that is written in Tibetan
A meditation song will make your experience unforgettable and resourceful
The Omkareshwara Temple is an ancient shrine dedicated to Lord Shiva. It is situated in the town of Madikeri in Coorg, Karnataka
Buddha Shakyamuni statue is 18 metres high, while the statues of Buddha Amitayus on the right and Guru Padmasambhava on the left measure 17 metres
At Dubare Elephant Reserve, you can attend and participate to elephants' daily baths in the river
At the Halebid Temple - dedicated to Lord Shiva - a lot of people come to visit and pray. It was once a place of prayers and education
Intricate carvings of Hindu goddess and Puranic stories in the premises of Belur and Halebid Temples, Karnataka
Belur Temple is a very ancient place dedicated to Lord Vishnu
People coming to pray late at night
On your way back you can enjoy the magnificent landscape and be happy to see again the 660 steps you first see before reaching here
Visiting Shravanabelagola, the most iconic Jain Temple of Karnataka
The Bull Temple, also known as Nandi Temple, is one of the oldest temples in the city of Bengaluru
Nandi statue at the Bull Temple in Bengaluru
The Cubbon Park is located in the heart of city in the Central Administrative area
A 20-million-year-old fossilized tree — a gift from the Geological Survey of India
Karnataka is a paradise for any tourist. From temples to monasteries, from wildlife sanctuaries to heritage sites, this place has it all.
Karnataka is an original destination that tourists love to explore. The state spoils the visitors with its diversity- from a cultural richness and numerous well-preserved historical monuments to the youthful dynamism of its capital, Bengaluru, often called the Indian Silicon Valley and at the core of the new economy being developed by new technologies. Driving around will soon confirm the vastness of the state, extending over 190,000 sq/km that serve as home to its 61 million people speaking Kannada, the official language of the state.
