Karnataka is ranked as the fourth most popular tourist state in the country and has something to offer to everybody, from beautiful landscapes to rich cultural heritage, scrumptious food and serene beaches. Expanded from Belgaum in the north to...
In a quiet, inconspicuous area in the town of Manipal near Christ Church lies a little window to a different time — Hasta Shilpa Heritage Village, a site existing solely to remind its visitors of ages past. Defined as a...
The island town of Srirangapatna was once the capital of the Mysore Kingdom. Let’s take a look at the history of Srirangapatna, Tipu Sultan’s forgotten capital.
In the late 18th century, the island city of Srirangapatna was one of the...
20 years ago, two kids were on their first-ever train journey. As the train choo-chooed into Maddur Railway Station, a heavenly aroma wafted in and jerked the two children awake. The curious little tots ran to the open window...
Tipu Sultan was one of the fiercest kings to rule the Kingdom of Mysore. The fierce king ascended the throne after the death of his father, Hyder Ali, in 1782. During their rule, both Haider Ali and Tipu Sultan...
Mangalore, a coastal city in Karnataka, gets its name from the Mangaladevi temple located there. It’s well known for its culture, tradition, history, and cuisine and attracts scores of visitors every year. The beaches in Mangalore are another feature...
Located in the foothills of Western Ghats in the region of Malnad, Sakleshpur is a hill station draped with wide orchards of coffee, tea, and spice plantations. During the reign of the Hoysala empire between the 10th and the...
Hey shopaholics, Mysore is calling! It’s time to do some authentic shopping in Mysore. No holiday is complete without a bit of shopping. Souvenirs are a reminder of the great times and experiences you had during your holiday. And...
The City of Thousand Temples Kanchipuram is an ancient temple city in the southern state of Tamil Nadu in India. It’s also known as Kānchi or Kancheepuram and lies 72 km from Chennai, the capital city of Tamil Nadu....
The heritage city of Mysore is considered to be the cultural hub of Karnataka. This can be attributed to the erstwhile rulers of the Mysore kingdom, the Wadiyars. The kings of the Wadiyar dynasty were great patrons of art,...