K A R N A T A K A
I N D I A
The state of Karnataka, formerly known as Mysore,
is a state of strong contrasts, with the modern industrialised city of
Bangalore at one extreme and expanses of rural farming areas at the other.
Karnataka also has some of the most interesting historic architecture in
India.
BANGALORE - KARNATAKA
In this Garden City - visit the Lal Bagh with
a variety of old trees, fountains, lotus pools, terraces and an assortment
of tropical and sub-tropical herbs. Also see the Maharaja's Palace and
Government Buildings.
BELUR & HALEBID - KARNATAKA
The Chenna Kesava temple of Belur built 900 years ago is an
exquisite example of Hoysala art. Halebid's 12th century Hoysaleswara and
Kedareswara temples are masterpieces of Hindu art.
MANGALORE - KARNATAKA The
sunny, southern coastal town is named after the local Goddess Mangladevi.
Visit the tile, boat making, coffee curing and cashewnut factories, ST.
Aloysius Chapel with its 100 years old paintings, Shrimati Bai Memorial
Museum, Beedi Factory, Jain Temples, Fort, Saib Mosque and Music Gallery.
MYSORE - KARNATAKA Visit
the Palace of the Maharaja built in 1911-12. The palace is of harmonious
syntheses of the Hindu and saracenic styles of acrhitecture with archways,
domes, turrets, colonnades and sculptures which are magnificent. Visit
the art gallery; drive upto Chamundi Hill to see Chamundeshwari Temple
and a panoramic view of Mysore. On the way back, see the Nandi Bull. 
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