Karnataka

Mangalore also known as the gateway to Karnataka lies nestled between the blue waters of the Arabian Sea and the green, towering hills of the Western Ghats. Named after the deity Mangaladevi, Mangalore has always been a bustling port with the first ...

Mysore is the cultural capital of Karnataka and the second largest city in the state. It is a famous tourist destination in South India known for its opulent and royal ambience. The old world charm of Mysore city along with its ...

Makar Sankranti is one of the most auspicious occasions for the Hindus and is celebrated in almost all parts of the country in myriad cultural forms, with great devotion, fervour and gaiety. It is a harvest festival and is perhaps the ...

Chikmagalur literally means 'The Land of the Younger Daughter'. It is said to have been gifted as dowry to the younger daughter of a legendary chieftain here, and there is also a place called Hiremagalur, 'Land of the Elder Daughter' which ...

When you hear the name Karnataka, the picture that springs to mind is that of various beaches, getaways and hill stations. It is in fact a major tourism spot in the country, and people from all over the world come here ...

The town of Chikballapur lies 50 km from the major city of Bangalore and is a scenic getaway for all those who love to travel and also for those who want to escape from the bustling city. The town was originally ...

The sight of healthy, shining black buffalo dressed colourfully and racing through slush fields can stun any onlooker. We are referring to the traditional festival of Kambala that has existed in the region of Karnataka for several hundred years. It is primarily ...

South Superstar Rajnikanth recently celebrated his 64th birthday and this was done by releasing his latest movie Lingaa in theatres world wide. You must be wondering what makes this movie worth mentioning here? Well, many portions of it were shot in ...

The town of Aihole in Karnataka has numerous temples that are said to have been built by the Chalukyan kings. These temples are regarded as a symbols of Chalukyan archtectural heritage and also the richness of the land during that period. ...

There could be many reasons why you are having to spend nearly an entire day at the airport; a delayed flight, a later connecting flight, etc. But this does not have to mean a boring day spent in the confines of ...

The primary port city of the beautiful state of Karnataka in South India, Mangalore is a beach destination that holds many attractions for travellers. Scenically located between the Arabian Sea on one side and the Western Ghats on the other, the ...

Bangalore, the city that is home to people from all over the world is one of the most popular urban areas in the country. To cater to the varied palate of tastes that Bangaloreans have, the city offers many activities and ...