Aihole - The Cradle Of Rock Architecture
The rock architecture at Aihole can mesmerise the pious as well as archeological buffs. The town has numerous temples built by the Chalukyas. In fact, the temples of Aihole are......
Badami Or Vatapi - The Capital Of The Chalukya Dynasty
Badami is an ancient town located in northern Karnataka in the Bagalkot district. This town, known as Vatapi, was the capital of the Chalukya dynasty from the 6th to the 8th......
Bijapur - Reflections Of A Rich Heritage
Bijapur is a place that is redolent of the past. The architecture of the city and its innumerable monuments tell tourists the story of a city that once had a rich culture and......
Dandeli – A Treat For Lovers Of Green
Dandeli is a small town situated in the Uttara Kannada district of Karnataka. Surrounded by the dense deciduous forests of the Western Ghats, Dandeli is a renowned adventure......
Gadag - A Magnificent Display Of Chalukya Life
Gadag is a like a slice of history tucked away in the western corner of Karnataka. The little town of 4656 square kilometres may not resound with the footfalls of visitors, but......
Hampi – Ride Among The Ruins
When you hear the name Hampi, you will immediately think of the beautiful architecture of the sprawling city of Vijayanagar surrounding the famous ruins. The capital of the......
Koppal - A Destination For Pilgrims
Temples in sandstone form a distinctive feature of Koppa's landscape. Koppal is more than 300 kilometres away from Bangalore and the town's temples have religious as well as......
Shivgiri – Where The Wilder Side Beckons
Shivgiri is an ideal destination for those with a yen for nature tourism. The thick, dark forests of Shivgiri are located near the Yemmedoddi village and cover the slopes of the......
Sirsi - A Picture Perfect Getaway
Lush green forests, towering waterfalls and quaint old temples make Sirsi in the Uttara Karnataka district a popular destination. The town, which lies in the heart of the......
Sonda - The Land Of Many Mutts
Sonda or Sode is a temple town and the site of the Vadiraja Mutt. It is located in the Uttara Kannada district of Karnataka, near the more famous temple town of Sirsi. Sonda is......
Yellapur – Of Forests And Falls
Yellapur may be the stereotypical one-horse town, but its stunning natural beauty makes it a popular destination. Nestled in the thick forests of the Western Ghats in the Uttara......