Hampi, the city of ruins, is a UNESCO World Heritage site. Nestled amid a cratons and hills, the city is home to 500 ancient monuments, beautiful temples, bustling street markets, bastions, treasury building and captivating remains of Vijayanagara Empire, Hampi is a backpacker’s delight. Hampi was the capital of Vijaynagara Empire around 1500 AD, and by some accounts was the largest city in the world.
Famous around the world for the Mysore Dussera festival, Mysore served as the capital of the Wodeyar dynasty. The palace is one of the most famous tourist attractions in the country after Taj Mahal. Apart from the palace, one could visit the famous Mysore zoo and many ancient temples nearby such as Srirangapatna and Nanjangud. The city is also famous for its rich and delicious Mysore Pak, a sweet made of clarified butter, sugar and gram flour.
Bandipur National Park second highest Tiger population in India. Bandipur National Park is located in Gundulpet taluk, Chamarajanagar district. Park is the part of Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve making it largest protected area in Southern India and largest habitant of Wild Elephants in South Asia.Tigers, Indian Elephants, Leopard, Dhole, Sambar, Sloth bear, Chital many more animals and Birds can be spotted in the Bandipur National park.
Nestled amid imposing mountains and lush greenery, Coorg is a favourite place for nature lovers. This popular coffee growing hill station is known for the local clan, the Kodavas and their inimitable hospitality. Coorg or Kodagu, as it is known locally, is known for its exotic scenery replete with aromas of coffee and spices affluent in the air. The Kodava cuisine is very popular, with pandi curry (pork curry) being one of the favourites among the locals. There are many homestays that will make your stay a memorable one.
A chain of misty hills spread across a lush green carpet – with plenty to see, enjoy and experience. Ooty is much more than a visitor’s paradise. It lends a piece of itself to its guests that they will be thrilled to take back. One of the most beautiful hill stations in India, Ooty nestles in the Nilgiri district of Tamil Nadu. An erstwhile summer resort of the British Raj in India, Ooty has transformed over the years into one of the most sought-after tourism destinations in Tamil Nadu.
Belur is a town and taluk in Hassan district in the state of Karnataka, India. The town is renowned for its Chennakeshava Temple dedicated to Vishnu, one of the finest examples of Hoysala architecture and the largest Hindu temple complex that has survived from pre-14th-century Karnata-Dravida tradition.
Halebidu is a town located in Hassan District, Karnataka, India. Historically known as Dwarasamudra, Halebidu became the regal capital of the Hoysala Empire in the 11th century CE.
