MOST BEAUTIFUL PLACES OF INDIA
46. Coorg
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Nestled among the eternal mountains that line the southernmost border of Karnataka is the stunning Coorg region, gifted with emerald murals and acres of farms. A significant center for coffee and spice cultivation. Getaway to Coorg enables you to explore natural ways to encounter its spiritedness and charm of the striving authentic taste and flavour of Corgi lifestyle, cultures, and tradition which will make up for a perfect place for a joyful vacation during your weekend.
Places to stay : 35 Awesome places to stay in Coorg
Things to do : 15 amazing things to do in Coorg
Packages : Sightseeing and tour packages in Coorg
47. Dandeli
Dandeli is a small town nestled in the lap of Western Ghats. Blessed with verdant jungles home to the elusive black panther and River Kali, a hub for white water rafting and a place to savor delicious and traditional North Karnataka food, Dandeli is paradise for nature lovers.
There are two versions of Dandeli’s history. The first one dates back to the birth of a mythical creature called Dandakaranya, mentioned in the epic, Mahabharata. According to another legend, the town is named after Dandelappa, a local deity and a servant of the Mirashi landlords.
Packages : Sightseeing and tour packages in Dandeli
48. Sakleshpur
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Located on the border of Bayaluseemae and Malnad, Sakleshpur is one of the most beautiful hill stations in Karnataka. Situated in Hassan district, the town lies on NH-48 and has an average elevation of 949 m.
According to history, the region was under the rule of the Chalukyas, Hoysalas and the kings of Mysore. During the reign of the Hoysalas, a shiva lingam was found in this town. However, the shiva lingam found was broken, which was called as shaka Lesh ara. Since then, the town came to be known as Sakaleshwara among local residents. According to another legend, the town was known as ‘sakala Aishwarya Ga Linda kudida pura’, which literally means ‘the place is home to all kinds of wealth’.
Places to stay : 14 best places to stay in Sakleshpur
49. Hampi
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Unreal and bewitching, the forlorn ruins of Hampi dot an unearthly landscape that will leave you spellbound the moment you cast your eyes on it. Heaps of giant boulders perch precariously over miles of undulating terrain, their rusty hues offset by jade-green palm groves, banana plantations, and paddy fields. While it’s possible to see the ancient ruins and temples of this World Heritage Site in a day or two, this goes against Hampi’s relaxed grain. Plan on lingering for a while.
Packages: Sightseeing and tour in Hampi
50. Gokarna
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A regular nominee among travelers’ favorite beaches in India, Gokarna is a more laid-back and less commercialized version of Goa. It attracts a crowd for a low-key, chilled-out beach holiday and not for full-scale parties. Most accommodation is in thatched bamboo huts along its several stretches of blissful coast. In fact, there are two Gokarna; adjacent to the beaches is the sacred Hindu pilgrim town of Gokarna, full of ancient temples that come to life during important festivals such as Shivaratri and Ganesh Chaturthi. While its lively bazaar is an interesting place to visit, most foreign tourists don’t hang around overnight, instead of making a bee-line straight to the adjoining beaches.
Places to stay : 6 resorts in Gokarna
Packages: Tour packages in Gokarna
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