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Tuesday 31 March 2015

Travel Karnataka

Travel Karnataka - Part 2


A, About Karnataka

Karnataka as a benefactor of expressions has supported it into the model. Artists, performers, dance specialists, actors, story tellers, scholars, craftsmen have prospered in these parts and have added to the state's knowledgeable collection.

India's most regarded schools of music, Carnatic and Hindustani through the hundreds of years, were consummated here, with the state yielding numerous greats - Gangubai Hangal, Puttaraj Gawai, Pt. Bhimsen Joshi and Purandara Dasa, among others.

Bharatanatyam, Kuchipudi, Kathak and Odissi have discovered their corner in the standard society, and the state gloats a percentage of the best schools in the nation. Its trademark inclination for dynamic quality can be seen from the state's performing expressions, which it has idealized into one of excess, show and sheer joy.

A large number of society expressions have their roots in formal exhibitions. While Yakshagana is undisputedly the ideal specimen of the artistic expressions, its lesser referred to partners are as enchanting as they are numerous. We've recorded them out for you here.

B. About Karnataka's Culture And Dance

a. Yakshagana

The "heavenly tune" or "Yakshagana" is the most charming amalgamation of move, music and writing. This conventional theater structure with a background marked by more than 400 years is known for it impromptu dialog conveyance.

Bhagavatha, the fundamental storyteller goes with a gathering of performers - "chande" and 'mavdale', as they weave legendary stories helped by toned ensembles and element move structures.

b. Dollu Kunita

The Dollu Kunita is an effective drum move joined by aerobatic developments, synchronized gathering arrangements and the periodic shouts. The shepherd group of Kurubas performs the move to respect their god, Beereshwara, a manifestation of the Hindu god, Shiva.

A noteworthy fascination for any religious celebrations in towns, around twelve artistes move with power to the rich vibrations of the Dollu or the drum.

c. Beesu Kamsale

Beesu Kamsale is an overwhelming move structure nearly connected with the customs of Malle Mahadeswara revere and utilizes an incredible mix of stylish sublimity and military readiness. A cymbal-like plate,

The "Kamsale" is played in cadence with the tunes lifting up the wonderfulness of the Lord Mahadeswara.

d. Somana Kunita

Somana Kunita is a religious, formal move performed by a few specialists with extensive covers. Known as Somas, they were endowed with the errand of guarding the town divinities furthermore adoring them.

The stories identified with the conception of the Somas structures the crux of the execution.

e. Krishna Parijata

This conventional society theater structure spins around Lord Krishna, and his battle with Indira over the Parijatha tree. Known for their continuous witticisms, they are for the most part outside exhibitions. Basic plots and dialogs, suddenness of the entertainers and offhand ad libs make Krishna Parijata an incredible fascination in the gatherings of people.

f. Chowdike Mela



The enthusiasts of Yellama, the benefactor goddess of the provincial people of North Karnataka, perform Chowdike Mela. 'Chowdike', a special stringed instrument, accomplices their entrancing acclaim of the Goddess.

The artists typically devote their whole lives exclusively to singing the eminent brilliance.

g, Goravara Kunita

This religious move is performed by the enthusiasts of Shiva, the Hindu God. Attired in hide top made of bearskin and dark and yellow dress, they influence to the obscure tunes of the flute and the 'Damaruga',

A hand-held drum. Going with their daze like developments, are tunes passed on through eras, loaded with profound spiritualist implications.

h. Veeragaase

Veeragase gets its name from the Hindu unbelievable warrior, Veerabhadra, where dance lovers portray the account of Daksha Yajna. Attired in bright clothing and customary headgear, the lovers of the dance floor convey a wooden plaque of Veerabhadra in their left hand and a sword in their privilege.

The move here and there includes a formal puncturing of a needle over the tongue.

i. Puja Kunita

Puja Kunita is the move of love performed to satisfy the Goddess Shakti. The dance expert conveys a five feet outline made out of bamboo called Puje, wrapped with lovely saris and blooms, amid the execution.

Without any stories, the lovers of the dance floor give visual selectiveness by their aerobatic developments.

j. Ummattaattu

Ummaattaattu is the customary move type of Coorg made well known by the wonderful Kodava ladies. Embellished in the customary red brocade Sari, adornments and red vermilion on the temple, they move in circles to the rhythms of hand-held metal cymbals.

Joined by singing, the move structure – performed to assuage Goddess Cauvery – is typically piece of celebrations, weddings, and so forth.

k. Jagghalige Kunita

An expansive percussion instrument produced using the wheels of a bullock truck, wrapped with wild ox covers up called "Jagghalige" is to a great extent utilized as a part of this people workmanship. Normally including around 15 individuals,

The dance specialists walk to the throbbing thump of the goliath drums. Jagghalige Kunita is performed amid celebrations like Ugadi and Holi.

l. Suggi Kunita

A Harvest celebration move, Suggi Kunita is performed basically by the cultivating group. Specialists in wonderful ensembles and wooden headgear beautified with cut feathered creatures and blooms move to the tune of drums with sticks and peacock plumes.

They improve the move now and then, by their own marking.

C. About Karnataka's Arts


Contingent upon where you will be, you can follow the historical backdrop of the spot, find out about its fine arts  and perhaps get another ability. Karnataka has been exceptionally demanding about safeguarding its legacy and in this way has numerous exhibition halls,

Libraries and establishments committed to the craftsmanship and works of art, which showcase and manage the social treasures of this fairly renowned area.

a.Karnataka Chitrakala Parishath, Bangalore

Tel: 080-2226 1816, 2226 3424

Web: www.karnatakachitrakalaparishath.com

b. Nrityagram Dance Village, Bangalore

Tel: 080-2846 6313/ 6314

Web:www.nrityagram.org/

c. Rangashankara, Bangalore (Theater)

Tel: 080-2659 2777, 2649 3982

Web: www.rangashankara.org

d. Ninasam Foundation, Shimoga (theater)

Tel: 08183-265 646

Web: www.ninasam.org

e. Keladi Museum, Shimoga

Tel: 08183-260 140

Web: www.craftrevival.org/detailsMuseums.asp?CountryName=India&MuseumCode=001900

f. Sri Jayachamarajendra Art Gallery, Mysore

Tel: 0821-242 3693

Web: www.mysore.org.uk/exhibition halls/chamarajendra-craftsmanship gallery.html

g. Fables Museum, Mysore

Tel: 0821-241 9348

Web: www.mysore.org.uk/exhibition halls/folkart-museum.html

h. Janapada Loka, Ramnagara (Society Legacy Gallery)

Tel: 080-2720 1143

Web: bangalorerural.nic.in/janapadaLoka.htm

i. Figure Gallery, Badami

Tel: 08357-220 157

Web: asi.nic.in/asi_museums_badami.asp

j. Archeological Museum, Hampi

Tel: 08394-241 561

Web: asi.nic.in/asi_museums_hampi.asp

k. Shashwati, Bangalore (Indian Ladies Human Sciences Gallery)

Tel: 080-2663 7042

Web: www.kamat.com/kalranga/ladies/shashwati/

l. Manjusha Museum, Dharmasthala

Tel: 08256-277 116

Web: shridharmasthala.org/subsequent_page.php?id1=64&id=19

m. Place For Folk Performing Arts, Udupi

Tel: 0820-252 1159/ 0559

Web: www.yakshaganakendra.org

n. Hastha Shilpa Heritage Village, Manipal

Tel: 0820-257 2061

Web: www.indiaheritagevillage.org

o. Government Museum, Bangalore

Tel: 080-2286 4438

p. National Gallery of Modern Art, Bangalore

Tel: 080-2234 2338

Web: www.ngmaindia.gov.in

q. Venkatappa Art Gallery, Bangalore

Tel: 080-2286 4483/ 3737

r. Rangayana Museum, Mysore (Theater Company)

Bendra Bhavana, Dharwad (library-examination focus devoted to the writer Dattatreya Ramachandra Bendre)

s. Kavishalla, Theerthahalli (Exhibition Hall Library Devoted To The Artist Kuvempu)

Karnataka's centuries long tryst with sovereignty has left a permanent stamp on its festivals. There's nothing downplayed about the way Karnataka celebrates. Celebration that is finished inside and out, with move, music, extraordinary nourishment and a mob of hues is a custom here.

From recollecting the sublime past with workmanship, music and verse like the Hampi Festival does to furious cow-like vitality in the midst of sloppy fields of the Kambala bison races - the range is wide.

The celebration of Dasara has the whole city of Mysore in joys, while the scion of the imperial family, at the end of the day wears his purple robes to pay a centuries-old unrestrained tribute to the gatekeeper goddess.

The numerous harvest celebrations celebrated in different parts of the state are remembered in ways that they regard befitting - from making an offering of groundnuts to the occupant divinity to discharging a solitary shot to summon a divine being to making sugar symbols -

There's never a need for service in these parts. And afterward you have the function to end all functions - the once-in-twelve-years overwhelming religious service of the Maha Mastakabhisheka has a 52-foot statue of Bahubali is washed in milk, sandalwood, vermillion, curd and what not.

The celebrations here are doubtlessly the stuff of fabulous.

D. About Karnataka's Festival

a. Dasara

Mysore (September/ October)

Mysore Dasara is a Royal Festival Celebrating triumph of Truth over Evil. Legend has it that the Goddess Chamundeeswari or Durga slew the devil Mahishasuran on Vijayadashami day. Dasara is a 10-day celebration in the locale climaxing on Vijayadashami or tenth day.

The day denote the effective finish of the first nine days. Vijayadashami is likewise a day of triumph of the King and his subjects, be it in a fight or everyday administration. The previous nine days of Navarathri have festivals beginning strictly when six days.

The sixth day is to pay tribute to goddess Saraswathi. Eight day is committed to Durga and Ninth day is for Lakshmi, goddess of riches. On tenth day a thousand terrific Procession is held which begins from Mysore Palace and closures in Bannimantap.

Amid Dasara, the whole City is merrily enhanced and enlightened. The Palace and other essential structures are enlightened. Social projects by well known specialists are organized in the Palace alongside Sports, Wrestling, Poet's meet,

Food Festival, Film Festival saw by an extensive number of individuals. Dasara Exhibition is orchestrated in the Doddakere Maidana, by the Karnataka Exhibition Authority, where general society and private area commercial enterprises, driving business foundations,

Government divisions set up their stalls to advance mechanical and corporate business for quite a long time.

b. Tula Sankramana (Kaveri Sankramana)

Coorg (October)

Tula Sankramana celebration typically happens in mid-October and is one of the unmistakable and holy celebrations of the Coorgs. Tula Sankramana is praised at Talakaveri the origin of waterway Kaveri.

On Tula Sankramana day a wellspring from a little tank fills the blessed tank at Talakaveri. Individuals from everywhere throughout the state accumulate at this spot to dunk in this blessed water or Theertha.

The Theertha is gathered in containers and achieves each home all through Coorg. This Theertha is safeguarded in all Kodava homes. A spoonful of this water is nourished to the diminishing, in the conviction that they will achieve moksha and pick up section to paradise.

c. Hampi Festival

Hampi (January/ February)

Hampi Festival is the biggest celebration at Hampi. By and large they are booked for 3 days amid the first week of November. The festivals regularly stuffed with shows of music, move manikin shows firecrackers and a ceremony parade as the fantastic finale showcasing the social lavishness of the spot.

Generally things like rock climbing, water games and rustic games additionally has been incorporated in the timetable. The projects are state supported and the confirmation is free. In nearby dialect the Hampi Festival is alluded as Vijaya Utsav or Hampi Utsav.

d. Vairamudi Festival

Melkote (March)

An imperative explorer focus Melkote in the Mandya region with a few kalyanis, tastefully and generally huge landmarks housed all set to commend the Historical Vairamudi celebration booked to be hung on March 22.

The sanctuary town pulls in lovers as well as most loved destination for the voyagers and it was evaluated around one million visitors yearly. Despite the fact that the explorer focus essentially for the SriVeershanavas, nonetheless, the voyagers and fans won't miss who visit to the Sugar locale.

e. Kambala

(Wild Ox Race), Southern Coastal Karnataka ( November - March)

Kambala, or customary wild ox dashing, is a tremendously prominent interest among villagers along the southern Karnataka coast. Kambala occasions are typically held in the middle of November and March, more often than not on weekends.

Parallel tracks are laid out in a paddy field, along which wild oxen rush towards the completion line. By and large the man rides on a board settled to a plowshare, actually surfing some way or another down the track behind the mammoths.

The Kambala races started very nearly 1000 years back as a celebration to the Gods for a superior harvest and perhaps a wellspring of amusement for the villagers. Today, very nearly 150 sets of wild oxen and their managers partake in the 3­­­ to 4-month-long celebration

This is where diverse races are held more than a two-day period. This incorporates running on a slushy 160-meter track in record time or actually making the most astounding slush wave.

f. Karaga

Bangalore (March/ April)

Karaga is one of the most established and generally praised celebrations of Karnataka. Karaga celebration portrays the rich social and religious legacy of Karnataka. It is praised out of appreciation for the Goddess Shakti.

The celebration is held at the celebrated Dharmarayaswamy sanctuary in Bangalore. The celebration begins on the full moon day of Chaitra that falls in March/April. The celebration gets its name from an earthen pot in which the Goddess Shakti is conjured.

The festivals keep going for 9 days, beginning from the full moon day.The highlight of the celebration is a thousand parade that is held to pay tribute to Goddess Shakti on the full moon night.

The festival of Karaga celebration in Karnataka can be followed back to more than five centuries. It is accepted that the celebration began in the Tigala group, a Tamil-talking group of planters in Southern Karnataka.

The Tigala group has been conveying forward the custom of the celebration for a few centuries.

g. Kadalekayi Parishe

Bangalore (November)

Kadalekaye Parishe, otherwise called Peanut celebration, it is a conventional took after for over five centuries by Kannadigas and the transients who grasped the way of life, still makes enchantment. The reasonable falls in the month of November.

It is held so as to commend the first groundnut yield of the year. As a piece of the festivals, the agriculturists of the city visit the Bull sanctuary to look for favors of God. The more than a kilometer stretch from Ramakrishna Mutt till the Bull Temple with sellers, purchasers, fans and voyagers is affirmation to the way that convention is kept alive.

The reasonable starts on the eve of Karthika Somawara (last Monday of Hindu month of Karthika) and is known as the chikka parishe (little reasonable) took after by the dooda parishe (huge reasonable) on the following two days.

On every full moon day a bull would charge into the groundnut fields and harm the harvest. The agriculturists then offered petitions to God to Basava Nandi to stop this and vowed to offer their first yield

h, Huthri

Coorg (November/ December)

Huthri is a customary harvest celebration of Karnataka broadly known for the mixed bag of moves and society melodies which are performed upon the arrival of the celebration. This harvest celebration is praised in distinctive parts of the state amid the months of November-December.

Huthri is commended by the Kodava group of Kodagu. The festival begins of the season's rice harvests with service, music, conventional moves and much devouring for a week, starting on a full-moon night.

'Nerekattu', tying of the harvest, happen at the sanctuary and the first yield would be cut after the puja. The custom is entirely taken after that the customs would start in homes all over Kodagu when it started at Igguthappa sanctuary.

i. Banashankari Fair

Badami (February/ March)

Banashankari Fair is held as a religious cum social celebration, at the sanctuary areas consistently on the event of the Rath yatra, for a time of around three weeks beginning from the Rath yatra. Pioneers from crosswise over Karnataka furthermore the neighboring condition of Maharashtra having a place with diverse religious convictions, gather here in extensive numbers to praise the celebration.

j. Maha Mastakabhisheka

Shravanbelagola (Every once in 12 years, Next One Is In 2018)

Mahamasthakabhisheka, the head anointing function is performed once in 12 years to the 57 feet high solid statue of Lord Bahubali at Shravanabelagola in Karnataka. One of the highlights of the occasion is the head anointing that is held for 9 days.

The occasion is held under the initiative of His Holiness Sri Charukeerthi Bhattarakha Swamiji of Shravanabelagola. The anointing last occurred in February 2006, and the following function will happen in 2018

k. Bengaluru Habba

Bangalore (December)

Bangalore Habba is one of the greatest social celebration in Bangalore. A mark celebration of the condition of Karnataka. The city plays host to stunning exhibitions from shifted fields of craftsmanship, move, music, theater and significantly more.

The Habba will likewise endeavor to encapsulate Incredible India through the Khadi and Handloom shows, workmanship and bloom instillations, society/theater celebrations and that's just the beginning.

Shake and jazz exhibitions, design shows and chamber shows will add to the greatness of the Habba. The 10-day long celebration will unite youthful specialists from all over Karnataka, praising different works of art.

The exhibitions are slated to held crosswise over different venues in the city like Chowdiah Memorial Hall, Karnataka Chitrakala Parishath, National grounds, UB City, Seva Sadhan, Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Rangashankara, Taj Hotels and so forth.

The Habba is an awesome stage to support youthful specialists and issue them a chance to showcase their ability, and offer the stage with stalwarts." The vision behind the Habba says Padmini Ravi, Trustee of Artisters' Foundation for the Arts (AFFA) that leads the occasion,

This has been "to give tasteful excitement to a wide social, social and demographic cross-area of individuals. We wish to guarantee that different fine arts keep on having an effect on our way of life and conventions."

Destinations

A. Bellary


Bellary has seen a long line of rulers - the Mauryas, the Satavahanas, the Pallavas, the Kadambas, the Badami Chalukyas, the Rashtrakutas, the Kalyani Chalukyans, the Southern Kalachuryas, the Sevuna Yadavas, the Hoysalas, and the Cholas incorporating in later times, the leaders of the state.

So it shocks no one that Bellary, notwithstanding being a dynamic modern area, still has the pretense and graces of an overlooked time. It's stark, rough scene goes about as an emotional scenery to time's everlasting scene at Hampi.

The past capital of the Vijayanagara Empire, Hampi holds court as the Golden Era: fourteenth and fifteen century buildings shrug an easygoing shoulder at time and appear as though they anticipate being around for a decent numerous hundreds of years, as they've done as such far.

The Bellary Fort, as a kind of reconfirmation that time does stand still in these parts, moreover stands sentinel upon the Ballari Gudda as it has remained for quite a long time. It's maybe, this trap of time that motivates Bellary to stay valid to the memory of what it has been than what it can be.

Bellary Destinations

i. Bellary Fort

The Bellary Fort was based on top of the Ballari Gudda or Fort Hill, amid Vijayanagar times by Hanumappa Nayaka. Hyder Ali took ownership from the Nayakas in 1769, got the fortress revamped and changed with the assistance of a French engineer.

Legend has it that the designer was hanged for disregarding the way that the neighboring Kumbra Gudda was taller than Bellary Gudda, subsequently trading off the mystery and order of the stronghold.

His grave is accepted to be found close to the East Gate of the fortification, however a few local people trust it to be the grave of some Muslim heavenly man. As of late, the post has been lit up on a 2 km stretch, utilizing 188 exceptional lights and upheld by a different sub station.

Visit the lit up fortification at night and watch the past come alive.

ii. Daroji Bear Sanctuary




Spotted in a scour wilderness with rough outcrops and hollows, the Daroji Sloth Bear Sanctuary is given to the assurance of the Indian Sloth Bear. Home to a substantial number of freeranging bears, you can likewise spot hyenas, wild pigs, pangolins, porcupines, jackals and panthers here.

Other inhabitant incorporate star tortoise, screen reptile and rock agama. A drive through the clean wilderness additionally gives chances to sight endemic types of fledglings, for example, the painted goad fowl, yellow throated bulbul, sand grouse and stone curlew, other than peafowl.

iii. Hampi

From on the Matanga Hill at first light, Hampi is every last bit the capital city of a brilliant domain. Despite the fact that what lies before are yet the bones of a conjurer, who once had the entire world in her influence,

Hampi is a long way from what one would call ruins. Once went to by the Portuguese, Arabs, Persians and Orientals, the capital city of Vijayanagara, has just developed in notoriety over the hundreds of years.

Furthermore, no astonish that! Each twist in the street is punctuated by a fourteenth century, if not more seasoned, sanctuary; roosted on about every hillock is a four-pillared covering like landmark and its whole skyline, pixilated by gigantic gestalt-ish stones.

The great 9-story tall gopura of the Virupaksha Temple, where Siva is accepted to have hitched Parvati, observes over the city like an extraordinarily designated god - its memory of wonderfulness and glory perpetually scratched in stone.

Hampi gives an impression of protecting itself for the past to resume. The wedding service of Shiva and Parvati is praised consistently at the Virupaksha Temple, as it has been for a considerable length of time.

The long bazaar parkways remain in hopeful hush, as though holding up for that sort of business to resume, where jewels and valuable stones were utilized as money. In the nights, in the same way as a zillions nightfall some time recently,

The withering beams of the sun turn the whole Vijaya Vittala Temple to gold; a sight which is as much a miracle as the sanctuary's 56 musical columns that deliver the resonances of 56 diverse musical instruments.

The Royal Enclosure sits tight in status for its sandalwood corridors to be given back, the enormous elephant stables, the Lotus Mahal - formed like a lotus blooming in the sun, the Hazararama Palace sanctuary with many-sided stories cut over its each side.

The Mahanavmi Dibba or the Victory Platform still great and glad anticipate to fall once again into schedule. The sheer detail of the carvings and the quantity of figures talk about a race of artisans that weren't exactly done in their business of exceeding one another in craftsmanship.

Solid structures cut out of a solitary rock - the forcing Lakshmi Narasimha, the magnificent Stone Chariot, the huge Ganesha statues, the Badavilinga are confirmation of the brightness that was once begrudged.

Traverse to the old capital of Anegundi and there are comfortable streets to cross, myths to pursue and rocks to scale and plunge off, into the holding up arms of the Sanapur Lake. Hampi has tested time, survived the hundreds of years and lived to tell the story.

Also, they say, on the off chance that you listen deliberately enough, you may take in a thing or two on the most proficient method to do likewise.

iv. Kaladham




Kaladham, a special workmanship region, was initiated at Vijayanagar in 2012. Based on a 10-section of land site inside the JSW Township, Kaladham an all encompassing blend of all expressions and craftsmen.

A genuine meeting up of the sweethearts of different expressions and a stage for the advancement of India's social legacy is encouraged by this attempt. Kaladham houses an Open Air Theater, Dance Hall, Conference, Retail and Exhibition lobby and Café.

The dazzling Place Hampi show is in the blink of an eye showed on the ground floor of the Exhibition corridor. The Kaladham additionally shows the Museum called Place Hampi, an extraordinary intuitive show of 3D displays, at first brought about by Museum Victoria, Australia.

It has now been for all time introduced at the Kaladham Museum to advance the craftsmanship and society of Hampi and the encompassing zones.

B. Belgaum


Known as the place where there is legends, of which Rani Chennamma of Kittur without a doubt rules incomparable as the substance of the sobriquet, Belgaum is one of Karnataka's most established and biggest urban communities.

The sentiment of having a valourous ruler, who battled to the completion against the British, still holds the populace of Belgaum in its influence. A foundation of expressions, culture, learning and industry, the city is about area, area, area.

Not just is it honored with beautiful common environs, it likewise appreciates its own individual society - crucial Kannada society spiced with Maharastrian and Goan impacts. Considered as the state's second capital,

Belgaum for long has been a key modern town obligingness its regular mineral stores and is known crosswise over India for its foundries. Home to one of the greatest colleges in the state, the populace of Belgaum are articulate.

A significant stop on the Jain circuit, Belgaum additionally has numerous touristy stops like the Belgaum post, the Kittur Chennama Fort, Gokak Falls, the Doodh Sagar Falls, the gothic-styled St. Mary's Church and the Kapileshwar Temple.

Do make sure to taste the celebrated Belgaum Kunda, a sweet delicacy and the eminent Gokak toys and stoneware.

Belgaum Destinations

i. Anshi National Park

Placed in an eco-touchy piece of the Western Ghats, Anshi is rich in uncommon types of greenery. Around 197 types of fledglings have been spotted here. On the off chance that you can overcome the heavy rains and bloodsuckers,

You can devour your eye on the changed blossoms in blossom in August and September, while appreciating the numerous little creeks, springs, and falls. A percentage of the vacationer spots adjacent are the Ulvi Channabasaveshwara Temple just outside the south-eastern limit of the Park,

Kadra Valley perspective point (12km) and Karwar shoreline (55 km).

ii. Karwar




With tender waves, miles of brilliant sand, a quiet atmosphere and sections of land of emerald foliage, Karwar has all the makings of an impeccable occasion destination. The enamoring scene is ringed with tough slope ranges, thick woods and bafflingly profound valleys.

This heaven roused the immense Indian muse Rabindranath Tagore to pen his first play. From that point forward, this little town has kept on motivating all its guests. The Sadashivgad Hill Fort with a Durga Temple,

The special octagonal church, the 300-year-old Venkatrama Temple with ochre sketches and the Naganatha Temple, where an ant colony dwelling place is adored, are certain to make an enduring impression.

Devbagh is the most charming of the five islands along the Karwar coast. Visits to Anjidev Island are limited.

iii. Dandeli Wildlife Sanctuary

Undulating streams, whispering bamboo, various natural life, and multitudinous trekking trails make Dandeli a fantasy destination. Waterway Kali and its tributaries, Kaneri and Nagajhari, wander through the clammy deciduous and semi-evergreen timberlands.

The Dandeli timberlands additionally play host to the elegant Virnoli Rapids, the glorious Supa Dam, the vile Syntheri Rocks, Nagajhari Viewpoint, the Kulgi Nature Education Camp, Sykes Point which offers a shocking perspective of the Kalinadi Valley.

The Kavla Caves have their own Shivling-like stalagmites. The Kavla caverns are found in the Dandeli asylum, 28km from the town of Dandeli. Inserted in the rocks on the edge sitting above the Kali stream valley,

These common holes were made by water leaking through permeable shakes over a huge number of years. There are two approaches to approach Kavla caverns. Your first choice is to climb a generally slashed stairway of 1000 stages in the wake of intersection the Kali stream close to the Nagjhari Power Station at Ambikanagar.

The other course is through the Dandeli amusement asylum by means of Panasoli town. The perspective of the stream valley from Kavla hollows is stunning. In spite of the fact that the hollow is around 15 ft. high, its mouth is just three feet in tallness.

You will need to utilize a capable spotlight to investigate these hollows as they are pitch dim. After you creep staring you in the face and knees for around 30 ft., the rooftop opens to a tallness of around 10 ft. A couple of more steps lead you to a mammoth Shivling-like stalagmite.

The region encompassing it has been changed over into a sanctum sanctorum and is kept up by a cleric who is available for a brief time every day. Amid the Maha Shivarathri celebration, this hollow is electrically lit to play host to a jatra that happens here.

Moving deeper into the cavern, you will see a few stalactites and a little finger-like stalagmite. The passageway and the way out of these caverns are as a rearranged "U" with entryways at both finishes.

iv. Gokarna




A drowsy Brahmin town, held up some place between a progressive society and a reliable hippy fan taking after, Gokarna is a fantasy destination for such a large number of diverse reasons. Its refusal to fall into a certain sort threw space is only one of them.

Open shorelines, undiscovered bays, epiphanic dusks, rough precipices, curious sanctuaries and a hesitant society make Gokarna whatever you need it to be. Sun, sand and surf is the thing that you go to Gokarna for.

The isolation it offers is similar to a reward track on an awesome music collection. The Om Beach, with its Om-formed shoreline is a scramble down a rough precipice - much the same as every other shoreline in Gokarna.

Precipices separate each of Gokarana's five shorelines from the other and offer fabulous perspectives far out into the Arabian Sea. You can either take a watercraft ride to different shorelines or walk it down.

Yet whichever way the Kudle Beach, the Paradise Beach, the Half-moon Beach and the Gokarna Beach are justified regardless of a visit. With shoreline shacks in abundance, you can either sit away your time in sun-splashed joy,

The Half-moon in its interesting littleness is as detached as a private shoreline - or you can try for an activity pressed shoreline occasion. Angling excursions, plane skiing, drifting outings to spot dolphins off the coast, banana pontoon rides and great nourishment toward the end of everything.

Furthermore, yes, generally as Gokarna turns into whatever you need it to be, for the few days you are there, it likewise gives you a chance to be whoever you need to be.

v. Sathodi Falls

Visit the 'Little Niagra of Uttara Kannada', the Sathodi Falls, arranged amidst thick woodlands. Around 32km far from Yellapur, a few obscure streams merge close Kallaramane Ghat and dive from a tallness of around 15m to make a pleasant excursion spot.

vi. Magod Falls



The hypnotizing Magod Falls are found 80km from Karwar. Here, the Bedthi River takes two particular jumps to tear from a tallness of 650ft. into a rough gorge. The thickly lush wide open, the thunder of spouting water, and a wonderful perspective join to settle on this detect a perfect decision for trips.

vii. Gokak Falls

Found 65 kms from Belgaum, Gokak gets its name because of the Goki trees found in plenitude in these territories. Near to the town is the Gokak Falls. Be entranced as the waterway Ghataprabha takes a jump more than a rough put 170ft to bed.

The Gokak Falls is otherwise called the Northern Mysore Falls.

C. Hubli


For a business and business center, Hubli's name interprets into sheer verse. Hubli originates from "Hubbali" which means blooming creeper, and from writing to industry, much has bloomed forward from this city. Hubli imparts a lot of its spotlight to Dharward, its twin city.

A forthcoming modern focus, Hubli appreciates the profits of having been deliberately placed. Situated precisely in the middle of the Deccan Plateau and the forested slopes of the Malenadu locale, Hubli's optimal area is further whetted by Dharwad's clout as a seat of learning.

As much as its ready to tackle a more noteworthy part in the business world, Hubli's vicinity to some of Karnataka's most grand and wild neighborhoods, makes it what you would call charming. The Sakrebyle Elephant Camp is one such stop.

A remainder of the Chalukyan times itself, Hubli stands only a couple of hours from Karnataka's immortal corners - Hampi, Pattadakal, Bijapur, Aihole, Bidar and Badami. Remember to taste the celebrated Dharward pedha or get some fabric adorned unpredictably by Hubli's signature Kasuti style of weaving.

Hubli Destinations

i. Utsav Rock Garden




Utsav Rock Garden is a contemporary model patio nursery comprising of indoor and open air figure historical center where you can discover the figure delineating the old rustic life and society of Karnataka.

A novel outing spot which enchants regular individuals, instructed and learned people. This is a spot where layman and VIPs' can appreciate the workmanship in the same way. At each corner of the greenhouse you can discover the lovely blend of craftsmanship and nature.

It is a sculptural garden as well as a social and instructive place for open.

ii. Lalguli Falls




Lalguli Falls are placed around 15km north of Yellapur in Uttara Kannada District. Watch the Kali River as it makes a thousand display by tumbling from a tallness of more or less 250ft., in a progression of pleasant rapids set at different statures.

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