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Quick Video Guide to Bangalore
2008-05-04 18:33:00 Short on time (well who is not), here is a quick way to see and understand Bangalore and see the Sights Bangalore has to offer through a 2 minute video. Enjoy a quick Video Guide to Bangalore.Few Bangalore resourcesMap of BangaloreBangalore HotelsReviews of Bangalore TourismPhotos of BangaloreVideos of BangaloreQuestion & Answers on Bangalore More About: Quick
Woodway Chikmagalur - Homestay of the Week
2008-05-04 17:41:00 WoodWayChikmagalur is no longer a poor cousin of Coorg, the number of new Chikmagalur Home Stays and Chikmagalur Hotels or Resorts opening every month is a good indicator of this destination?s growing popularity. Coffee estates and verdant hills provide some of best sights in Karnataka,WoodWay is one of the earlier and more popular Homestays. Here is what a traveler Sureshbabu has to say about this HomeStay.?It was an awesome experience in Woodway...The hospitality was good..The food was excellent..And Santhosh was energetic in completing the Trekking ....We enjoyed a lot...I recommend people to visti this place whenever possible...?More reviews of Woodway HomestayPhotos of WoodwayOther Chickmagalur resourcesMap of ChickmagalurPhotos of ChickmagalurVideos of ChickmagalurTraveler Questions and Answers on Chickmagalur More About: Week
Beehives on Nandi Hills - Travel Photo of the Day
2008-05-04 10:46:00 Nandi Hills is a Hill Station very close to the international airport and about 60 km from Bangalore, in Devanahalli. Located about 2 km from the National Highway (NH-7).Nandi Hills Sight Seeing Highlights include one of the oldest temples in Karnataka the Bhoga Nandeeshwara temple located at the foothills. Other must see places are Tipu's Summer Palace, Amrit Sarovar and Bhoga Nandishwara Temple which is a fine example of Dravidian architecture.Other useful resources for Nandi HillsNandi Hills Photo sHotels and HomeStays at Nandi HillsLocation Map for Nandi Hills More About: Travel , Photos , Sightseeing
Coorg Secrets - Trek to Thadiyandamol, Kakkebe
2008-04-13 13:30:00 Thadiyandamol or Tadiandamol is the highest peak in Coorg (Karnataka's trekking and naturalist paradise) and second highest in Karnataka at 1,750 meters or 5742 feet above sea level (Map coordinates). The name Tadiandamol literally means ?highest point?. Located in the Western Ghats region of south west Karnataka the coorgi?s locally call it Thandiyandamol Betta. The Thandiyandamol trek is rated among some of the best in Karnataka and south india. A trekking route from the peak goes straight to Brahmagiri hills. The Brahmagiri hills (1340 mts) can be seen far off towards from the south of Tadiyandamol. You can also reach these hills from Kerala via Thirunelli. (River Kalindi originates from here also home to some thick rain forest like evergreen vegetation)Along your trek get to experience native forest, high grasslands, ridge walking, mountain, paddy and coffee plantation terrain both in panoramic views. The mountains have patched of Shola forests (a type of high-altitude evergree... More About: Secrets , Trek , Trekking
Karwar Resort - River Edge Kayaking and Water Sports
2008-04-06 12:23:00 Riveredge Paradise Resort close to Karwar is a great place for Kayaking. This resort or hotel is located close to the banks of the River Kali. The kayak is a water sport propelled by a double-bladed paddle and requires both stamina and the paddler to keep balance while maneuvering the Kayak.Back Water s Karwar Hotels are fast becoming the hub for Adventure Water activities. Riveredge Paradise Resort close to Karwar has tied up with adventure organizers to offer water activities including kayaking.Comment or Reviews from Bobby a HolidayIQ traveller Bobby, 26 March 2007I had one of my best experiences in nature alongwith kayaks, rafts, canoes, treks, rock climbing, rappeling, river crossing, wind surfing, sea food & good booze with mywife, relatives & family friends..Will definetly go there again.Enjoy some Water Sports Videos from Karwar and Kayak Photos More About: River , Edge
HolidayIQ Reviews Top Karnataka Home-Stays
2008-04-06 10:16:00 Today tourists are slowly getting more comfortable and feel at home in Karnataka Home Stay s compared to hotels. While the boom started in Coorg and Chikmagalur, the concept has now gained momentum in Bangalore Home Stays , Mysore Home Stays, Hampi Home Stays, Hassan Home Stays, Sakleshpur Home Stays and Dharmasthala Home Stays. The Karnataka?s Tourism Dept. is putting in place a certification process for HomeStays. HolidayIQ has been rating HomeStays through traveler reviews for the past 3 years.HolidayIQ rates HomeStays on a scale from 1 to 7, with 7 being Outstanding/near perfect/with many excellent features and 1 signifies a place that you should avoid (Terrible/not acceptable/number of major problems)The overall rating of a homestay is the average of all travellers' ratings for that homestay. Travellers rate a homestay on 9 key parameters:----Destination----Service---- Location----Appearance----Bookings & Front Office----Service----Room----Food & Drinks----ActivitiesTop K... More About: Reviews
Karnataka Home stays - tariff, quality ratings and reviews.
2008-01-13 11:01:00 Tariff and Reviews for Home Stays at Coorg, Chikmagalur, Hassan, Bangalore, Mysore, Hampi, Mangalore and Dandeli.Karnataka and especially coorg have pioneered the concept of a Home Stays in India. The idea of giving the traveler a home away from home has started to gain momentum across the state.Homestay facilitate you to get an insight into local people and their traditions. It gives you an opportunity to mingle and enjoy the local culture and hospitality. Homestays give tourists easy access to local cuisine, colorful festivals and intricate handicrafts of the local people. Home Stays are good options for single travellers especially females or women offering them great security. Some homestay’s allow the guest to be even share activities such as cooking in their kitchen. From the exapnsive coffee estates of Coorg, Chikmagalur and Shimoga to the tiny ancestral homes in Hampi Home Stays they are changing the way people in Karnataka experience places in our state.Karnataka latest gu... More About: Ratings , Quality
Island Tourism in Karnataka
2007-12-23 08:18:00 Quick Travel Guide to Island s and Islets of Karnataka Karnataka?s Tourism has always been know for its World famous Heritage sites but very little information is available in one place on all the Islands one can hop and the related activities from beach picnics to water sports.The famous Rivers of Karnataka River Kali and River Cauvery not only create some the world?s greatest waterfalls in Karnataka they also carve out beautiful islands and Islets. These desolate and sometimes inhabited islands create some of the most unique travel experiences for Nature and Beach enthusiasts.Island around KarwarAn archipelago of islands along the coast of Karwar offer some of the most beautiful coastal beaches, enchanting natural splendor and arguably the best diving sites in India. Making Karwar and further up on the West coast Gokarna the new hotspots for beach Tourism in India.Popular islands near Karwar are DevBagh Island, Anjadiv Island, Kurumgad Island, Oyster Rock (Devgad Island), Sanyasi Is... More About: Bangalore
Train from Bangalore to Mangalore ? Ride through Heaven on Earth
2007-12-09 14:25:00 Train travel now a real option to experience the Beach es of Karnataka The new Bangalore ? Mangalore train will bring a whole new dimension to Train based Tourism in Karnataka. The train will provide travelers to experience the never before seen view of the Western Ghats ? Verdant Valleys, Waterfalls, Nestled Hills, Running streams, brooks and endless Tunnels. Western Ghats is home to 100's of waterfalls and the birth place of many great rivers of Karnataka. Beauty of the Western Ghats can be enjoyed especially while travelling between Sakleshpur and Subrahmanya Road ghat section which promises to be a unforgettable experience. The train will have 18 coaches comprising AC, sleeper class and general service coaches. The problem now is that to start with this will be a night train and while passing through the Western Ghats it will be pitch dark. For now Nature lovers can only sample some of the sights and be contented with convenience factor of this new train service. Mangalore is th... More About: Earth , Heaven , Ride
Guide to Water Sports and Activities in Karnataka
2007-12-09 08:53:00 Quick Travel Guide to Karnataka Water Sports Destinations (Beaches of Karnataka, Lakes of Karnataka and Rivers of Karnataka)Water Sport destinations while usually near Sea Coasts or Beaches of Karnataka (HolidayIQ quick take on Beach & Sea Water Sports), the many Lakes and Rivers of Karnataka are hot spots for Fresh Water Sport Activities (HolidayIQ quick take on Fresh Water sports).Karnataka is among the Top Water sport destination with a large coast line it has some of the best locales for water enthusiasts. Most Water sport destinations would invariably also be great beach destinations. Some of them are large lake based or backwater water bodies. To enjoy the thrills of scuba diving, coracling, surfing, canoeing, kayaking or windsurfing you are looking for, explore the places below.Water Sport EquipmentsThe major Water Sport sites in Karnataka are well equipped with excellent quality surf boards, Kayaks, canoes and other facilities. These places also offer expert training for...
Shravanabelagola Quick Travel and History Guide
2007-12-01 11:39:00 We have all heard about the Gomateshwara statue at Shravanabelagola in Karnataka in India, it is arguably one of the most popular monument in India. Here is a Quick Travel Guide both for Trivia buffs and for someone planning their next trip to this Historic marvel central to Karnataka?s Religious and World Heritage Tourism circuit. You can combine you visit to Sravanabelagola with other Heritage locations such as Mysore, Hampi and or Badami, You can find more Karnataka itineraries here.Where in the world is Shravanabelagola?This monument of Karnataka is at a distance of 158 km from Bangalore located at Shravanabelagola in Hassan district (49km southeast of Hassan and 93km north of Mysore). Here there are two hills Doddabetta(Vindyagiri) and Chikkabetta(Chandragiri Hill). The monument is positioned on the top of the Doddabetta hill which is at a height of 438 Feet.What was the unique recognition given to this statue in 2007?On August 5, 2007, the magnificent statue of Shravanbelagola... More About: History
Hampi Utsav and Festival Quick Travel Guide ? November
2007-10-30 18:51:00 Hampi Utsav is organized by the Government of Karnataka every year in November to promote Hampi Tourism. The Hampi festival includes dance, drama, music, fireworks, puppet shows and processions that recreate the grandeur of the bygone era and providing travellers a chance to experience a slice of Hampi?s glorious past. The festivities take you back to a time when the Dasara festivities of the Vijayanagar kings were held with incredible pomp and show. The kings of Vijayanagar used to sit on a grand throne in the House of Victory or Mahanavami Dibba and witness the 9 day Dasara festival.Utsav or Festival HighlightsHeritage Walk - conducted to cover important landmarks such as Virupaksha temple Mahanavami dibba, Gajaalaya, Queen?s bath and Vijaya Vittala TempleIllumination of the Vijaya vittala Temple which houses the stone chariot and musical pillars and other important Monuments for night viewingEminent artistes to perform at Hampi Utsav to create a Mega cultural extravaganza of danc... More About: Travel , Guide , Quick
Waterfalls & Rivers of Karnataka - Travel Guide
2007-10-28 11:09:00 Karnataka is famous for its waterfalls; it is home to some of the more spectacular falls in India. The waterfalls of Karnataka and Kudremukh National park are listed as must-see places and among the "1001 Natural Wonders of the World." . Some of these are part of the database listing the Largest Waterfalls in the World.After a good season of rains all of Karnataka?s major river systems (Cauvery, Krishna, Sharavati and Godavari) along their course provide some great views primarily during the monsoon season. It is primarily the Rivers of the Western Ghats who along their course create some of the deepest and tallest Waterfalls anywhere in the world.Karnataka hosts a very large number of waterfalls and river basins; there are more than 100 waterfall and river backwater or river side based Tourism destinations in Karnataka. This blog post is an attempt to catalog them by location and capture key highlights of these falls.Around ChikmagalurHebbe Falls ? Near Kemmangundi - River Sharavat... More About: Travel , Guide , Karnataka
Top Home Stays in Mysore
2007-10-27 20:01:00 Home stays a recent trend in Mysore are fast becoming becoming a viable budget stay option for travellers. Mysore Dasara a seasonal event and the year round Mysore Palace attraction ensure a steady stream of Tourists to this Royal Heritage city. This creates a year round demand for quality budget accommodation.Homestay facilitate you to get an insight into local people and their traditions. It gives you an opportunity to mingle and enjoy Mysore's culture and hospitality. Homestays give tourists easy access to local cuisine, colorful festivals and intricate handicrafts of Mysore. Some of the Homestays listed below are new stay options and few such as Gitanjali Farm, Mysore Karnataka have been there for a few years.List of Home Stays in MysoreGitanjali Farm, Mysore KarnatakaMauve OrchidPremchand & Sons # 25/65, Lalithamahal Palace Road, Mysore Phone : 0821.2475900PalysdenB. G. Den Thimmiah# 252, A Block, 3rd Stage, Vijaynagar, Mysore, Phone : 9343558795, 0821.2416633Mrs. T. Sugun... More About: Home
Women making Karnataka?s HomeStays great stay options for budget travel
2007-10-27 09:03:00 Women have always been involved in large number of activities that contribute to powering and serving Karnataka 's tourism industry indirectly. Karnataka has been an early starter in attracting women to the tourism sector when it extended 5 percent financial assistance to women entrepreneurs who intend to start hotels. This was initiated in 1992 under Tourism Policy to open HomeStays in Karnataka especially in Coorg Coffee estates and Plantations. Today, Women entrepreneurs are the forefront of the concept of home-stay springing up in Kodagu or Coorg and Mangalore districts. There are nearly 600 home Stays in Kodagu and around 75 in Chikmagalur districts that are being operated currently in many cases by Women. They provide tourists a homely experience through local food, cuisine and awareness to Karnataka?s culture. Coorgi?s and especially women folk are great hosts and they like meeting people and socializing. More About: Women , Travel , Great , Options
Mysore Dasara Highlights and Tourist Guide
2007-10-09 18:30:00 Mysore Tourism's FlagshipEvent Mysore Dasara is all set to take of Oct 12thDates of the Festival ? 12th Oct to 21st OctFestival Inauguration from Chamundeshwari or Chamundi Hill ? Oct 12thNumber of Tourist s expected to attend the Dasara Festival ? 1.2 MillionKey Performers ? Hema Malini, Sonu Nigam, Usha Uthup and Kunnukkudi VaidyanathanVintage Car Rally from Bangalore to Mysore ? Oct 13th21st Oct 2007 Afternoon - Dasara Procession (Jumbo Savari)21st Oct 2007 Evening ? Torchlight ParadePalace will be illuminated with more than 96,000 bulb lights.Illumination Time: 7.00 PM to 10 PM from Oct 12th to Oct 21stEntry to the Palace will be restricted between 1.30 PM to 5.30 PM on Oct 12th and Oct 20th and no Entry on 21st on the day of Vijayadashmi procession.Must know key telephone nos for Dasara Information Centre 9900801675, 9900804061Most convenient and hassle free way to see the Dasara is to buy the Gold CardOfficial Website More About: History , Guide , Highlights , Mysore
Brindavan Gardens hotel option for Mysore Dasara 2007
2007-10-06 20:31:00 There are a ton of options ranging from Home Stay to Luxury hotels at Mysore for Dasara 2007. Where would you rather stay if you had an option at Mysore for this years Mysore Dasara, Brindavan Gardens would be among the top Hotel or Resort choices.The Royal Orchid Brindavan Gardens is a great new addition to the Mysore's Heritage Hotel collection. Close to the inspiring Cauvery River and overlooking the breathtaking Brindavan Gardens, Royal Orchid Brindavan is a great getaway option for Mysore Dasra 2007. The other great option in Mysore being Royal Orchid Metropole. More About: Arden
Mysore Dasara 2007, Quick Guide - History and Highlights
2007-10-06 20:06:00 Mysore Dasara 2007 in a NutShellDasara is Karnataka?s State festival know as Nadahabba. It is part of Navarathri the 10 day pan-india Hindu festival and with the last day Vijayadashmi being the most auspicious day of Dasara. The Dasara festivities were first performed by Wodeyor King, Raja Wodeyar I (1578-1617 CE) in the year 1610. Since then it has been a tradition for the celebration of the festival to be steered by the Royal Family of Mysore. The royal family of Mysore performs special pooja on the occasion of Dasara. During Dasara, the entire City is gaily decorated and illuminated.Tip: Most convenient and hassle free way to see the Mysore Dasara is to buy the Mysore Dasara Gold CardMysore Dasara 2007 Festival Dates ? 12th Oct to 21st Oct 2007Key Dasara 2007 Progams21st Oct 2007 Afternoon - Dasara Procession (Jumbo Savari) 21st Oct 2007 Evening ? Torchlight ParadeRest of the events & program guide can be found at the Mysore Dasara Site and the Mysore Tourism Guide . More About: Events , History , Quick , Highlights
New Home Stay options in Mysore for Dasara 2007
2007-10-06 14:14:00 Home Stay s are accommodation options that help the local community to showcase the ethnic culture and heritage to Tourists both domestic and international. Home Stays were launched during the last Mysore Dasara to help bridge Mysore's peak Tourist season accommodation crunch. Unfortunately Mysore Tourism has not been as fortunate as Coorg or Kodagu when it comes to creating sustaining affordable Home Stays which have become symbols of Eco-Tourism in Karnataka State. The Mysore Tourism dept.?s initiative derived from the age old Indian tradition of Atithi Devo Bhava (the guest is an embodiment of God) has never really taken root in this Tourist friendly town. The reason reasons being clearly linked to the new Boom town that Mysore is fast transitioning into very similar to the Bangalore of the early 90?s. Unlike Coorg where there are few options to monetize one?s house or space, in Mysore Home Stays are less sustainable when compared to other commercials options available to propert... More About: Home , Options
Things to do on your next Trip to Coorg ? Attend a Coorgi Wedding!!!
2007-09-28 09:55:00 Planning your next Trip to Coorg ? Want to do something interesting? Why not plan to attend a Coorgi wedding.Coorgi wedding are probably rivaled in gaiety and pomp only by Punjabi weddings.Witnessing a Coorgi wedding replete with symbolic rituals of dancing and mock martial practices is quite a spectacle. Coorgi weddings usually take place only between March and June in traditional wedding halls called Kalyana Mantaps.Traditional Coorg Wedding Meal is a treat that you are guaranteed to remember for a lifetime, especially if you fancy non vegetarian cuisine. The Coorg wedding is perhaps the only Hindu wedding where alcohol and meat are served. No wedding in Coorg is complete without Kadambutt/Pandi Kari, Noolputte/Koli Kari to name a few.On your next trip to Coorg, make sure you have a Kodava wedding on your itinerary. More About: Things , To Do
Coorg Home Stays and not Destination Resorts key Tourism driver in Karnatak
2007-09-25 16:28:00 If you think of Coorg Tourism today, after coffee estates and misty hills what comes to your mind are the 100?s of Home Stay options that are fast becoming the new Signature of Coorg Tourism. (There are around 300 Home Stays at last count in Coorg).When you think of a Coorg Resort, you first think of Orange County. Orange County is the benchmark for a Destination Resort that all new upcoming Resorts would have to measure up to or differentiate to create new destination properties in Coorg.Destination Resorts are those which are not near a large town or tourist attraction but instead contain all the ingredients and attractions to become destinations in their own right. (All the entertainment and activities required to keep you engaged are built into the Resort). Club Mahindra, Coorg is a recent addition to the Destination Resort category in Coorg. In a very short period of time the Mahindra property has been able to match the benchmarks set by Orange County.While quite a few new Dest... More About: Driver
How many names does Coorg, Karnataka Tourism?s top destination go by?
2007-09-25 05:37:00 Described by the Lonely Planet as the most under rated destination of India, Coorg has fast become synonymous will both Eco-Tourism in Karnataka and HomeStaysA multitude of superlatives and names are used to describe both Coorg the place and the ?Coorg Experience?. For starters Coorg itself is an anglicized derivation of its traditional name Kodagu is derived from ?Kodi-male-nadu? which in the local dialect means ?Higher Forest Land?.If we were to catalogue a list, here are a few that would surely come to mind.Kodaimalenadu (Meaning Higher Forest Land) Kodagu (Local name for Coorg) Scotland of the South India (The British dubbed it so because of its misty hills, picturesque towns and breathtaking views)Land of Coffee, Honey, cardamom, pepper, coffee, oranges (Well known for its coffee and tea estates, Coorg is one of India?s largest Coffee production region.)Land of the Kodavas (A book by Jeannette Isaac, According to the Puranas the word Kodava means the people blessed by Godmother... More About: Destination , Names
Two Decades of Eco-Tourism in Karnataka - Wildlife Safaris, Island Living,
2007-09-23 10:45:00 Karnataka is endowed with most magnificent forests (which are around 20 percent of its geographical area) in the county ranging from majestic evergreen forests of the Western Ghats to the scrub jungles of the plains. The Western Ghats of Karnataka (about 60% of the Western Ghats are located in Karnataka) are one of the 25 global priority hotspots for conservation and one of the two on the Indian subcontinent. Several economically important species such as Sandalwood, Rosewood, Teak, White Cedar grow naturally in these forests.Karnataka boasts of the highest elephant and Gaur bison population (greater than 6000 & 8000 respectively) in India. Its forests hold some of the largest remaining populations of the endangered tiger and leopard.Eco-tourism has been extremely popular in Karnataka, it was one of the first states in India along with Kerala which tapped the potential of Eco-Tourism . Jungle Lodges and Resorts, setup as a unit of Karnataka Tourism was established two decades ago... More About: Living , Beach , Wildlife , Island
Seven Wonders of Karnataka
2007-09-22 13:27:00 Do you want to take a guess what the Seven Wonders of Karnatak a Tourism would be? Would we agree on the list? Is there an absolute list at all? Any list we come up with, would surely be just one possible opinion on what monuments deserve a place in this list. Knowing fully well this list is open to debate, here goes the list... Gomateshwara Monolith in Sravanabelagola, Hassan, Karnataka. (Video)City of Ruins, Hampi, Karnataka (Video)Halebid and Belur temples, Hassan, Karnataka (Video)Somnathpur Temple, near Mysore, Karnataka (Video)Gol Gumbaz, Bijapur, Karnataka (Video)Aihole and Pattadakal, Badami, Karnataka (Video)Mysore Palace, near Mysore, Karnataka (Video)Comments and opinions welcome, Few top rated Photos on Karnataka Tourism for the chosen Seven Wonders of Karnataka. |
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