Karnataka has a finely balanced mix of natural
attractions and superb historic architecture. It appeals equally to temple lovers,
wildlife enthusiasts, trekkers and beach bums. The State consists of a narrow coastal strip
backed by the monsoon-drenched Western Ghats and a drier, cooler interior plateau that
turns arid in the far north.
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Summer : 35 ºc - 26 ºc
Winter : 25 ºc - 14 ºc
Monsoon : June to October
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| Places to visit
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Bangalore: The capital of Karnataka
is a thriving modern business centre - clubbed the ‘Silicon Valley of India’ -
whose gracious garrison town features are being remodelled
in the image of India’s
mall - loving middle class.
National Park, Bandipur: Ph. 080 334 1993
Vidhana Soudha: This massive, granite, neo-Dravidian
style building is one of Bangalore’s most imposing.
Lalbag Botanical Garden: This pleasant 96 hectare
park
contains many labelled centuries - old trees, one of India’s largest collections of
rare tropical and subtropical plants, a glasshouse modelled on London’s Crystal
Palace.
Fort & Tipu Sultan’s Palace: Notable for its elegant
teak pillars.
Mysore: This charming, easy -going
city has long been a favourite with travellers - It’s a manageable size, enjoys good
climate. The city is famous for its silk and is also a thriving sandalwood and incense
centre.
Mysore Palace: The beautiful profile of this walled Indo-Saracenic
palace, the seat of the Maharajas of Mysore, graces the city’s skyline.
Chamundi hill: Overlooking Mysore from the 1062m summit
of Chamundi hill, the
Sri Chamundeswari Temple makes a pleasant half-day excursion.
Mysore Zoo: Mysore has one of India’s better kept
zoos. Among the attractions are a couple of white tigers and several Bengal tigers.
Brindavan Gardens: These tranquil ornamental gardens,
laid out below the immense Krishnaraja Sagar Dam, look like they belong in a tidy Central
European spa resort rather than the south of India. The gardens are a
popular picnic spot and there may be crowds to see the illuminated fountains.
Bada: It is best known
for its beautiful cave
temples, cut into the cliff face of a red sandstone hill.
Information services
Government of India Tourist Office, KFC Building, Bangalore, Ph. 080 558 5417
The Karnataka State Tourism Development Corporation (KSTDC), 2nd Floor, Mitra Towers, 10/4
Kasturba Road, Bangalore Ph. 080 221 2901
KSTDC Information Office, Irwin Road,
Mysore. Ph. 0821 442096 |
| Places to
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Midrange Curzon Court, Brigade Road, Bangalore |
Ph. 080 558 2997 |
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Berrys Hotel, Church Street, Bangalore |
Ph. 080 558 7211 |
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Hotel Mayurattoysala (KSTDC), JL Baid Road,
Mysore |
Ph. 0821 425 349 |
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Viceroy Hotel, Sri Harsha Road, Mysore |
Ph. 0821 428001 |
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Gateway Hotel, Residency Road, Bangalore |
Ph. 080 558 4545 |
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Tag West End, Racecourse Road, Bangalore |
Ph. 080 225 5055 |
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Kings Court
Hotel, Lakshmi Bai Road, Mysore |
Ph. 0821 421142 |
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Hotel Lalitha Mahal Palace, Mysore |
Ph. 082 576 265 |
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| Getting there and away |
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By Air: Indian Airlines has daily flights to and from Mumbai, Delhi,
Hyderabad, Chennai, Ahmedabad, Kochi, Pune and Thiruvananthapuram. Ph. 080 221 1914
Flight schedule Click
here
By Bus:- Bangalore’s huge and well-organized
Central Bus Stand is directly in front of the City Train Station.
Interstate buses are operated by KSRTC
Ph: 080 287 3377
By Train:- Bangalore is connected by daily express trains with all the
main cities in southern and central India. Some important trains from Bangalore.
2627 Karnataka Express to Delhi 2444 kms
6530 Udayan Express to Mumbai 1211 kms
2640 Brindavan Express to Chennai 361 kms
7686 Secunderabad Express to Hyderabad 790kms |
