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City and Towns in Karnataka
The most popular city and Towns in Karnataka are;
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Bangalore -- the state
capital
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Belgaum
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Hubli
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Mangalore
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Mysore
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Sakleshpur
Other most popular
place to visit in Karnataka.
Bandipur National
Park in Chamarajanagar (district) : A 890sq km wildlife
sanctuary - sandalwood trees.
Belur : The former capital of the Hoysalla dynasty. Hale
Belur is the older capital. Belur and Hale Belur are home to two ancient
temples. Their beauty has survived the battles between local rulers and
Muslim and later the colonial rulers. They are located in Hassan
Bylakupee : The largest Tibetan settlement outside of
Tibet.
Chunchi
Gokarna : Udupi and Shringeri. The main centers for
the study of Sanskrit and Hindu philosophy in South India.
Hampi : The ruins
of Vijayanagara Empire are a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Nandi Hills : a pleasant and serene hill station
located about 60kms fom Bangalore.
Ranganthittu Bird Sanctuary : near Mysore .
Shimoga district : Home to Jog Falls, the highest plunge
waterfall in India.
Shravanabelagola : An impressive Jain temple
Jog falls : Located in Shimoga District, these waterfalls
fall from a height of 253 meters (829 ft). They are the highest plunge
waterfall in India. Other names include Gerusoppe falls, Gersoppa Falls
and Jogada Gundi.
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