The Indian state of Karnataka is located in the south-western part of the country . In the west it is bordered by the Arabian Sea, and in the east by a long chain of Western and Eastern Ghats . The state territory is on the Karnataka plateau at an altitude of more than 900 meters above sea level . Probably from this follows the name of Karnataka, which in translation from the local language Kannada means "exalted country" . Karnataka is extremely attractive for tourists due to cultural development, rich history and luxurious nature . There are 5 national parks and 25 nature reserves . Karnataka's cultural and historical heritage includes more than 26,000 palaces, temples, caves, ancient cities and other places of interest, some recognized as UNESCO World Heritage Sites . In addition, local beaches, famous for their magnificent landscapes .
The main city of Karnataka - Bangalore - otherwise known as the "Silicon Valley of India". It is a developed, modern and relatively cheap city. However, its historical significance can not be overestimated. This is reminiscent of the outstanding architectural monuments - the Bangalore Palace and the Summer Palace of Sultan Tipu, called "The Envy of the Heavens."
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How to get here
Route From Moscow to any city of Karnataka lies through Delhi and Bangalore. The air service between Moscow and Delhi is perfectly arranged.
From Delhi to Bangalore you can get by plane, train or bus. And already in Karnataka, the capital is recommended to rent a car for further travel to the cities of the state.
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Karnataka climate
Karnataka is one of the wettest regions of India. Traditionally, there are several seasons: winter, summer, monsoon and post-monsoon. The most favorable period for visiting Karnataka lasts from October to February. At this time, a soft and relatively cool weather is established with an average air temperature of about +27 ° C. The hottest and driest months are April and May. And after them, until September, follows the famous rainy season. By the way, Karnataka may experience up to four meters of precipitation a year
Attractions, entertainment and excursions Karnataki
Hampi
A huge tourist interest is enjoyed by the ancient village of Hampi, located in the north of the state of Karnataka. The town will be located on the ruins of the once great capital of the Vijayanagar Empire. The main architectural value of Hampi is the temple Virupaksha, dating from the 15th century AD. Although some sources refer to earlier dates of the foundation of the temple. In fact, Virupaksha is the only Hindu shrine preserved after the fall of the city.
In addition, Hampi can visit a number of other unique sites: the Lotus Palace, Rama Temple, Vital's Temple and so on. In connection with the growing interest in the historical heritage of Hampi, festivals, festivals and light shows are often held in the city.
Jog Falls
Jog Falls is the largest waterfall in Asia (253 meters). It is formed by the Shirawati River and splits into a series of cascades. The most effective Jog Falls looks after the monsoon season, when the power of the falling water reaches its climax. A lot of admiring the scenery, you can go down to the waterfall and even swim. The surrounding of the Jog Falls waterfall is adorned by lush tropical forests, mountain peaks of the Western Ghats and winding tributaries of the Bhadra River
Shravanabelagolah
The village of Shravanabelagol is famous for the highest in India statue - the 18-meter monument of Gomateswara - the Indian lord. The statue was erected on the hilltop of Indragiri in the 10th century AD. According to the Jainian ideas, the statue of Gomateswara personifies the image of a person.
The statue of Gomateswara is located inside the Jain temple complex. Therefore, on the way to it you can admire the modest chopped palaces, gopuras and caves. Every 12 years pilgrims from all over the world gather near the statue for the Mahamastakabhishek ceremony
Gokarna
For those who want to rest in the "Goa style" definitely need to visit Gokarna. This is a sacred city, so foreigners are not allowed into temples, and beach clothes are not welcome in the city. But the main feature of the place is paradise lagoons, which only happen in the cinema. However, on a city beach you do not need to rest, it is very littered and you can not sunbathe there.
Other beaches stretch beyond Cudle Beach. And some of them are not so easy to get. For example, the famous Paradise Beach is hidden behind the jungle and mountain peaks. To go down to the beach, you will have to make your way through the forest (this will require a guide) and overcome the mountain. From the top of the mountain panorama of the paradise lagoon opens, from the view of which all the difficulties of the road will be immediately forgotten.
All prices are indicated in March 2014. Photo of Karnataka (38)