Pattadakalu is a village in Karnataka. It lies on the banks of the Malaprabha River in Bagalkot district. It is 22 km from Badami and about 10 km from Aihole. It is well known for its historic temples. The group of 8th century CE monuments in Pattadakal are the culmination… Continue reading
Aihole is a temple complex in the Bagalkot district of Karnataka, India. It is a very popular tourist spot in north Karnataka. It lies to the east of Pattadakal, along the Malaprabha River, while Badami is to the west of both. Aihole was the first capital of the early Chalukyas…. Continue reading
Anegondi which literally means elephant pit in Kannada, is a small village in Koppal district of Karnataka state, located on the north banks of the Tungabhadra River on the opposite bank of the Vittala Temple. Anegondi was the original capital city of the Vijayanagara Empire when Mohammad Tughlaq, Sultan of… Continue reading
Vijayanagara Sémréjyamu, referred as the Kingdom of Bisnaga by the Portuguese, was a South Indian empire based in the Deccan Plateau. Established in 1336 by Harihara I and his brother Bukka Raya I.[1] The empire rose to prominence as a culmination of attempts by the southern powers against Islamic invasions… Continue reading
Virupaksha Temple is located in Hampi 350 km from Bangalore, in the state of Karnataka in southern India. Hampi sits on the banks of the Tungabhadra River in the ruins of the ancient city of Vijayanagar, capital of the Vijayanagara empire. Virupaksha Temple is the main center of pilgrimage at Hampi… Continue reading
Hampi is a village in northern Karnataka state, India. It is located within the ruins of Vijayanagara, the former capital of the Vijayanagara Empire. Predating the city of Vijayanagara, it continues to be an important religious centre, housing the Virupaksha Temple, as well as several other monuments belonging to the… Continue reading
Bijapur is a district in the state of Karnataka in southern India. The city of Bijapur is the headquarters of the district, and is located 530 km northwest of Bangalore. Bijapur is well known for the great monuments of historical importance built during the Adil Shahi dynasty. ” The city… Continue reading
Abbi Falls, around 8 km from Madikeri, the capital of Coorg, is a sight that is truly stupendous; the spectacular sight of cascading water is an absolute treat for the eyes and the senses! Nestled amidst private coffee plantations, the Abbi Falls provide a striking contrast to the sylvan surroundings… Continue reading
Another bird sanctuary worth visiting is the Gudavi Bird Sanctuary, which is located in Gudavi of Sorab taluk in Shimoga District and is also the only sanctuary situated in the midst ofa dense forest. One of the five famous bird sanctuaries of Kdrnataka, the Guduvi Bird Sanctuary is 16 km… Continue reading
One of the few bird sanctuaries in the Malenaadu region of Karnataka, Mandagadde, in the Shettihalli Wildlife Sanctuary, is an island formed in the middle of the River Tunga and provides the necessary shelter and food for a variety of birds. Mandagadde is surrounded by a dense forest and forms… Continue reading