New Delhi: Karnataka is a beautiful state with lovely waterfalls, wildlife parks, sea beaches, forts and coffee plantations. The state was created on 1 November 1956. Originally known as the State of Mysore, it was renamed Karnataka in 1973.The capital Bangalore at one time used to be known as India's garden city, but not any more. Due to influx of corporates and huge real estate constructions, the old city has lost its charm to a large extent and is now facing major infrastructural problems like poor roads and traffic snarls. However, there are many beautiful places one can visit in Karnataka. Let's have a look:1. Mysore Maharajah's Palace (Amba Vilas), Mysore - This 1912 structure is one of the largest palaces in the country and contains art from around the world.2. Vijayanagar, Hampi - It is a vast area of 14th and 15th-century palaces and temples that was once the wealthy capital of a huge Hindu empire.3. Flight 4 Fantasy, Bangalore 4. Gokak Falls - Gokak falls is a beautiful serene place located 60 kms away from Belgaum5. Chennakesava Temple, Belur 6. Karanji Lake, Mysore 7. Nagarhole National Park - It is located in Kodagu district and Mysore district8. Kudle Beach, Gokarna - Kudle Beach is one of the four beaches south of the small town of Gokarna9. Malpe Beach, Udupi 10. Shivanasamudra Falls - Shivanasamudra is a small town in the Mandya District. The Shivanasamudra Falls is on the Kaveri River11. Halebidu Temple, Hassan - This was the 12th-century capital of the Hoysalas.12. Sri Chamarajendra Zoological Gardens, Mysore Zoo, Mysore13. Wonderla Amusement Park, Bangalore14. Kodachadri, Kollur15. ISKCON Sri Radha Krishna-Chandra Temple, Bangalore16. Gol Gumbaz, Bijapur17. Elephant Stables, Hampi 18. Kapu Beach, Udupi19. Chitradurga Fort, Chitradurga20. Jog Falls, Shimoga
Updated on: October 23, 2013 6:48 IST
