Chikmagalur
Chikmagalur is situated in the south-western part of Karnataka,nestled at 3,400ft in the Sahyadri mountains of the Western Ghats. Around 250km from state capital Bangalore, Chikmagalur lies at the foothills of the Baba Budan range and offers an ideal getaway for those looking at a quiet weekend. Chickmangalur literally means, 'The Younger Daughter's Town.' Legend reads that this town had been
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Mangalore
Mangalore is a seaside town on the Konkan coast, and a very important port city of the state of Karnataka.It is a city of multiple cultures.The origin of the city's name is from the Goddess Mangaladevi. However, there are many references to this city by names that are slightly different. For instance it was called 'Managalapuram' in 715 AD by a Pandya King, while in the 11th century an Arabian tra
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Mysore
Mysore is the second largest city in the state of Karnataka. The city is situated at the base of Chamundi Hills. Mysore is famous for the Dussehra celebrations during which a large number of tourists visit the city. Hindu mythology says that Mysore was ruled by Mahishasura a demon and the demon was later on killed by Goddess Chamundeshwari. Till the 15th century the area where Mysore stands t
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Udupi
Udipi or Udupi is one of the Mokshapuris highly revered in Karnataka and Kerala.Udupi is the birth place of Sri Madhvacharya, who set up the Astha Mathas, one of the most important pilgrimage sites in the state.Udupi is located 381 km from Bangalore and 50 km from Mangalore. This temple town in Udupi District is situated on the southwest coast of India. The name Udupi is derived from the Tulu
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Hassan
Hassan is the 4th largest city in Karnataka and situated in the southern part of the state. Located around 194 Km from the capital city of Bangalore, the city is the district headquarters of Hassan District. The name Hassan comes from the name of the presiding deity Goddess Haasanamba. Founded back in 11th century by Channa Krishnappa Naik, Hassan has a very bleak history. It was under the rule of
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