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KARNATAKA
Tale of legacies bestowed by courage, a legendary sword,
and by sacrifice…. Tales of stupendous palaces
and temples that took a hundred years to perfect, this
is a land of giants among men. Today, in the shadows
of their ruined forts and monuments, the only battles
fought are with a river full of fish. |
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DAY
-1 (Bangalore)
Soar over your city in a microlite…..get a massage
to knead out those knots….take a dip in an emerald
pool…..picnic in the wilds,because your kids never
see enough green….trek in the hills …..bag
a birdie on the
6th ….. etc.
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Things
to see and do
Bangalore is no doubt a day-trippers delight.However,the
city also offers numerous options for terrific trips.Bangalore
city is located at a convenient distance from a variety
of holiday destinations, tempting travellers to extend
their stay just a little longer.
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1)
Vidhana Soudha
which houses the State's Legislature and Secretariat, is a
most interesting piece of architecture, built in the Neo-
Dravidian style. It harmoniously combines impressive temple
architecture and the needs of an administrative building . |
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Lalbagh
The verdant Lalbagh Gardens stands as eloquent testimony
to the ecological ethos of erstwhile Mysore rulers. The
soaring Glass House, inspired by the Crystal palace in
London is set like a shimmering diamond in a sea of emeralds. |
Within
the Lalbagh Gardens stands a watchtower built in 1537 by Kempe
Gowda, the builder of Bangalore. While walking around don't
miss the deer park, the rose garden and the unusual flower
clock. The variety of flowering plants & trees is mind-boggling.
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Cubbon Park
The famous Cubbon Park laid out in 1864 by Lieutenant General
Sir Mark Cubbon is a sprawling garden set amidst a city ambience
and an ideal place to begin the day with an invigorating walk
or jog. The diamond shaped aquarium next to the Bal Bhavan,
a children's park, guarantees an ocean of discovery with its
impressive collection of aquatic life.
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Public Library
Within walking distance from Bal Bhavan is the Public Library,
the Government Museum, the Visvesvaraya Industrial and Technological
Museum and Venkatappa Art Gallery.
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5)
Ulsoor Lake
The famous Ulsoor Lake is centrally located and is spread
over an area of 1.5sq. Km. Dotted with picturesque tiny islands,
it is just the spot to take a break from busy sightseeing
and shopping.
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6)
Bangalore Palace
The Bangalore Palace in the heart of the city is a unique edifice
inspired by the Windsor Castle and built in the Tudor style.
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Temples
One of the oldest temples of Bangalore, the Nandi temple,
popularly known as the Bull Temple, is in Basavanaguadi. Housing
the idol, the Celestial Bull - Nandi, it draws pilgrims from
all over the country. Mahatma Gandhi Road, Brigade Road, Commercial
Street, Kempe Gowda Road and Chickpet form the hub of Bangalore's
fashionable centres. |
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8)
Nandi Hills
Nandi Hills is a craggy range squatting obstinately
on the abosolutely flat surrounding plains,just outside
Bangalore. |
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DAY
- 2 (Mysore)
The cultural heart of Karnataka, Mysore rules the green
south,12 km from Srirangapatna.Whether you are in a car
or train,the journey from Bangalore through the lush paddies
of Mandya sets the mood just right for your visit to Mysore,a
city of natural beauty,royal aura and a quaint charm that
refuses to fade. |
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Things
to see and do
Mysore is an inspired mosaic of ornate palaces,gardens,boulevards
and planned markets,the legacy left by the Wodeyar kings. |
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1)
Mysore Palace
The focal point of the city's meticulous planning,the
city's signature and the home of the Wodeyars was designed
by the English architect Henry Irwin.Built on the ashes
of the old wooden palace between 18987 and 1912,this
palace exudes a grandeur that is unmatched. |
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Jaganmohan Palace
Maharaja Krishnaraja Wodeyar built the beautiful Jaganmohan
Palace in 1861 as an alternative retreat for the royal family.
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Sri Jayachamarajendra Zoo
Mysore boasts of one of the best zoos in the country,with a
large collection of rare animals like tapir,chimpanzee,giraffe,zebra
and white tiger. |
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Chamundi Hills
Mysore gets its name from Mahishasurana
Ooru and the hill that guards the city-capped by the
11th century temple of Goddess Chamundeswari,who slayed
the demon Mahishasura-is the symbol of Mysore. |
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Planet X
-Driving back from Chamundi Hills past the superbly maintained
Mysore Race Club,a deviation to the left and on to Maharana
Pratap Singh Road in Nazarabad takes you to this amusement
center. |
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