with terracotta-tiled roofs, beautiful beaches, temples and
churches, and the aroma of spicy coconut curries, it has
preserved its old-world charm. For a commercial and business
hub, Hubli’s name translates into sheer poetry. Bellary has seen
a long line of rulers and therefore, it comes as no surprise that
Bellary, despite being a progressive industrial district, still has
the airs and graces of a forgotten time. Known as the land of
heroes, of which Rani Chennamma of Kittur undoubtedly reigns
supreme as the face of the sobriquet, Belgaum is one of
Karnataka’s oldest and largest cities.
Hoary Tradition: Karnataka is a land of rich historical heritage.
Built in Indo-Saracenic style, with domes, turrets, arches and
colonnades, the Mysore Palace is a treasure house of exquisite
carvings and works of art from all over the world. Known as
Amba Vilas Palace, it was designed by Henry Irwin, the British
consultant architect of Madras State and completed in 1912 on
the site of the old wooden palace that was destroyed by fire in
1897. From atop the Matanga Hill at daybreak, Hampi is every
inch the capital city of a golden empire. The capital of the mighty
Badami Chalukyas might have shrunk into a few scenic square
kilometres in terms of touristy value. But Badami still retains its
majesty. Known as the cradle of temple architecture, Aihole is
an experience of time travelling, by all means. Once the
destination of kings, Pattadakal was where kingdoms were
bestowed upon heirs apparent. Once the capital city of the
Hoysala dynasty, Belur is home to the Chennakesava Temple
known as the ‘jewel in stone’ - a title it’s held unsurpassed since
1116 AD. Halebeedu, before it became Hal V&VVGR