Skip to main content

Posts

Showing posts with the label Bangalore

Aihole

A less famous but very attractive Indian tourist place Aihole is our next destination. This is the complex city comes under the region of Bagalkot,  Karnataka  state, India. People from northern area of  Karnataka  state are reaching Aihole in large amount. Aihole is basically a holy place having several big and popular temples. Shrines constructed by Galaganatha group are more famous than others. However Kontigudi group is also popular for constructing temples in Aihole. It is kind of secret tourist destination and travelers from around the world are visiting this place in gradual ratio. When we talk about the major temples of Aihole the first name comes in the list is Lad Khan temple. This shrine is protected by 2 big towering gateways (mantapas). Deity of lord Shiva must reach this place because of impressive and attractive idol of Lord Shiva is placed. The Shivling present in such shrine is grand for pilgrims. Some more shrines that ...

Shimoga - Secret Honeymoon Place

If you are the scenery lover and want to make the holidays memorable, then a secret Indian tourist place is available for you. Shimoga is the stunning city of Shimoga region in Karnataka State, India. This astonishing tourist place lies near the river Tunga, which is always full with water level.   Shimoga means Lord Shiva Mukha (mouth) that means the place is denoted to Face of Hindu lord Shiva. Experts also believe that the name of this place means Sweet Pot. Ruled by Emperor Ashoka's Empire in the 3rd century BC allow a tourist to enjoy some beautiful spots with Buddhism looks. However, many other rulers ruled the city at diverse centuries such as Kadambas in 4th century, Chalukyas in 6th century, Gangas and Rashtrakutas in 8th century, Hoysalas in 11th century, and the Vijayanagara emperors in 15th century. The city becomes special spot and got the self-governing identity in 16th century under the ruler Keladi Nayaka. This city was under the Kingdom of Mysore from...

Belum Caves - India's Second Largest Caves

Today Belum Caves is become the favourite tourist spot of India and people from different regions are  reaching this place to enjoy the astonishing caves created by nature. Such cave is second largest cave of India known for stalagmite and stalactite creations. The long passages of the caves with spacious chambers and water galleries make it different then normal caves. Visitors will enjoy the deepest point of the cave which is 120 feet inside from the entry level. This point is known as PatalGanga. The word Belum comes from the Sanskrit word "Bilum" which means caves. However, local people call this place as Belum Guhalu. The length of the caves is 3229 metres which gives the second place of largest natural caves of India. Experts say these caves were originally discovered in 1884 by British inspector Robert Bruce Foote. The German speleologist team headed by H Daniel Gebauer did a full examination of the caves. Though, the local government of Andhra Pradesh declare...

Bangalore - Capital City of Karnataka

Bangalore is the biggest hi-tech city of Karnataka, which is also known as Bengaluru. It is also the capital of Karnataka State of India. Earlier, this Garden City was recognized as pensioner's paradise. Bangalore is the India's third most crowded municipal location. Many International IT companies are having head offices in Bangalore, which makes it most developed and employed city of the country. The most recognized research institutions and colleges are available in this city. Bangalore is having a special place for education in India. Ample of public sector, telecommunications, software firms, big industries, aerospace and defence organisations are situated in this garden city. There are beautiful gardens, and people can enjoy the moderate climate with greenery everywhere. Bangalore is turned as the demanding Indian tourist spots in recent years. Because of such reason experts have given another name as Silicon Valley of India to Bangalore. It is also a major cul...