Karnataka has tens of important travel destinations. Several state agencies are involved in offering tour packages for the tourists. One of them is the KSTDC or Karnataka State Tourism Development Corporation. Let’s find out more about KSTDC tour packages KSTDC has been floated to provide an opportunity for each visitor to fulfil his dream of […]
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Saavira Kambada Basadi, Moodabidri
The Thousand Pillars Temple is a Jain temple in Moodbidri that is located in the Dakshina Kannada district. Moddbidri or Moodabidri has 18 Jain temples. The most famous among them is the Thousand Pillars temple.
Chamundi Hills – Of Scenic Beauty and Lore
Chamundi hills, is a must visit when in Mysore, Goddess Chamundeshwari temple, Nandi, Mahishasura statue are the important deities on the hill.
Dodda Jatre – The Festival Of Srikanteshwaraswamy Temple In Nanjangud
One of the biggest temples of the Old Mysuru region including Bengaluru is the Srikanteshwaraswamy temple or Nanjundeshwara temple in Nanjangud (Officially known as Nanjanagudu) town. This temple is on the banks of the river Kapila which is also called as the Kabini. This river is a tributary of the river Cauvery. The major attraction […]
What is the relation between Bangalore and World War I?
Did you know the relation between Bangalore and world war I? Yes, Bangalore did a play a major role. Let’s find out how? In fact, 11th November 2018 marks the completion of 100 years since the armistice that ended the First World War. The war was fought for four years from 1914 to 1918. This […]
Madhukeshwara Temple – A 9th Century Marvel
The Madhukeshwara temple is located in Banavasi, an ancient town on the borders of the Uttara Kannada and Shimoga districts.
Kaveri Tours – 8 Places to See Along the Kaveri River
Do fancy Kaveri tours? If yes, this article is for you. Read on. In the early days, cities were designed around rivers, lakes and other freshwater sources. The river Kaveri or Cauvery as it is also spelled and its tributaries originate in the Western Ghats and flow across Karnataka and Tamil Nadu for about 765km. […]
Banavasi – The First Capital of Karnataka
A 10th century Kannada poet, Adikavi Pampa said, “It is a virtue to be born in Banavasi as a human.” Banavasi is the oldest town in Karnataka. With a history that dates back to the 4th century AD, this sleepy town has seen history being made. It has been witness to the rise and fall […]
Top 10 Must Visit Jain Monuments In Karnataka
There are many Jain monuments in Karnataka. Jainism may not have originated in Karnataka but it has a long association with the state that dates back to the 3rd century BC. When Chandragupta Maurya renounced his kingdom to become a monk, he traveled to the Chandragiri Hill region in Karnataka. It was here that he […]
Kannada Inscriptions of Bangalore – Tracing History One Stone At A Time
Did you know the Kannada inscriptions unearthed from Bangalore, tells the erstwhile story of the city? The story that we are totally unaware of? Well, many of the historical records found were not written on paper but are inscribed on stone, but on inscriptions. These Inscriptions date back thousands of years and speak of the […]