Hotels and Resorts in Karanataka
Hassan
HOYSALA VILLAGE RESORT
THE SOUTHERN STAR HOTEL
KARWAR
Karwar is just one of the secluded beaches dotted along Karnataka's 320 km long coastline. It has all the makings of a perfect holiday with gentle waves, palm-laced beaches, silver sand, and calm, peaceful coves. Karwar lies on a thin strip of tropical sand that is bound by the Western Ghats on its eastern side and embraced by the Arabian Sea on the west. The sea is dotted with several small islands on the horizon. Amongst them, about 3 kms away, is Devbagh, a centre for diving and snorkelling. This beach is said to have inspired Rabindranath Tagore to write his first play. It will surely inspire you to surrender to the timeless rhythm of the sea.
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DEVBAGH BEACH RESORT
ESTUARY VIEW RESORT
RIVEREDGE PARADISE RESORT
THE GREAT OUTDOORS
MURDESHWAR/GOKARNA
MURDESHWAR
Bounded by the shimmering sea and rolling hills, Murudeshwar is the sort of place which makes you contemplate about life and what it means to you.
The sea is an intrinsic part of the temple scape at Murudeshwar. The sea surrounds the temple towering on the small hill called Kanduka Giri on three sides. A huge 15 m. statue of Shiva towers over the town and has an overwhelming presence. The statue, which is only a couple of years old, is in a complex which encompasses the 500-year-old Shiva temple.
WIth the roaring sea to the west, the towering hills to the east and the coconut and areca groves nearby, the temple attracts a lot of devotees. The temple is covered with Chalukya and Kadamba sculptures in the Dravidian style and is believed to be located on the spot where Ravana flung the cloth covering the Atmatlinga at Gosrakana while lifting it.
Two life-size elephants in concrete stand guard at the steps leading to the temple. The temple has several other beautiful carvings and statues that date back to a few centuries.
There is also a huge fort behind the temple said to have been renovated by Tipu sultan, the ruler of Mysor.
NAVEEN BEACH RESORT
Gokarna
With its narrow streets, traditional houses, and temples, the nondescript town of Gokarna has become the favourite haunt of Hindu pilgrims, Sanskrit scholars, and beach buffs. Locals believe that Gokarna derives its name from a legend in which Lord Shiva emerged from the ear of a cow. Literally meaning ‘cow’s ear,’ this village is formed by the ear-shaped confluence of two rivers. Adventurous travellers must be prepared for a bit of cliffscrambling in this coastal town. Om beach, one of Gokarna’s five famed beaches, takes the shape of an ‘Om,’ a spiritual symbol. The other beaches, wedged between gigantic cliffs that protrude like delicate fingers into the sea, are Gokarna, Kudle, Half Moon, and Paradise. The drive up the winding path that leads to Gokarna is a scenic delight with rocky mountains and the Western Ghats on one side and the Arabian Sea on the other. Here, you can experience the famed Karnataka hospitality in friendly guesthouses run by local families.
OM BEACH RESORT- GOKARNA
UDUPI
Famous for Udpi Krishna Temple, is also the Birth Place of Krishna devotee and Dwaitha Philosopher Sri Madhwacharya. Udupi’s contribution to World, apart from art and philosophy is ‘Masala Dosa’.
PARADISE ISLE BEACH RESORT
SAIVISHRAM
MANGALORE
Mangalore was a major seaport and ship-building centre in Hyder Ali’s time.
Today it is a business and commercial centre and Karnataka’s major port for the export of coffee, spices and cashew. The Someshwar Temple overlooking a rocky promontory, the ancient 10th century Mangala Devi Temple dedicated to the Goddess Mangala Devi, and the 11th century Kadri Manjunatha Temple with its exquisite bronze images of Lokeshwara co-exist with splendid churches and mosques. Among the more remarkable mosques are the Jumma Masjid in Bunder, built centuries ago by the Arabs, and the Idgah Mosque at Lighthouse Hill whose construction is attributed toTipu Sultan at the end of the 18 century. The St. Aloysius College Chapel with its magnificent Biblical frescoes adorning the walls and ceilings is worth a peek. Equally impressive is the Shreemanthi Bai Memorial
Government Museum with its wondrous collection of objets-de-art, archaeology, ethnology, porcelain, and wooden carvings. Nature enthusiasts will enjoy the Pilikula.
SUMMER SANDS
TAJ MANJARUN HOTEL
HOTEL POONJA INTERNATIONAL
NAGARHOLE /KAPILA
Explore the environs of Nagarhole, Kannada for ‘Snake River.’ Derives its name from the winding course of the river that flows through the forests Nagarhole has an astonishing abundance of wildlife, especially
the Asiatic elephant. The backdrop of the distant misty blue Brahmagiri Mountains, the natural sounds of the jungle, the gurgling of streams and rivers, and the twittering of the birds make Nagarhole a memorable experience
JUNGLE INN
THE KING’S SANCTUARY
KABINI
Kabini is a tributary of the River Cauvery located at Karapur near Nagarahole Wildlife National Park . Its main attraction is the convergence of spectacular wildlife and birdlife on the banks of River Kabini in summer. Rated among the top 5 wildlife resorts in the world by the British magazine Tatlers, Kabini River Lodge originally belonged to the Maharaja of Mysore. It is very close to Nagarhole National Park and is a paradise on the banks of the river Kabini. Elephant, Monkey, Bison, Panther, Sambar, Sloth Bear, Crocodile, Goldenbacked Woodpecker, Osprey and the White Necked Stork are to be found in abundance here.
CICADA –KABINI (The Serai Hotels & Spa )-
B.R.HILLS
Biligirirangana hills hosts a wildlife camp here, run by the forest department. Right on top of the hill, at an altitude of 5,091 feet above sea level, stands the Biligiriranganaswamy Temple, from which the resort takes its name.
KEMMANGUDI –WILDNESS CAMP-
BANDIPUR
Nesting in the foothills of the Nilgiris, the Bandipur National Park was formed by extending the Venugopal Wildlife Park , set up in 1931 by the Mysore Maharajas. It is one of the tiger reserves in the country. A popular game resort of the rulers of Mysore , the flora in the forest comprises Teak, Rosewood, Honne, Mathi, Bamboo and Sandal Trees. The important animals in the park are Tiger, Elephant, Gaur, Leopard, Chital and Sambar. Birds like the Peafowl, Partridge, Quail, Hornbill and Ibis are also found here. Apart from these, Dhole(wild dog), Sambar, Muntjac or Barking Deer, Giant Squirrel and sometimes Sloth Bear and Nocturnal Porcupine and Blacknaped hare may be seen in the sanctuary.
TUSKER TRAILS
BANDIPUR SAFARI LODGE
KABINI RIVER LODGE: KARAPUR(Mysore District)
KALI WILDERNESS AND ADVENTURE CAMP RESORT-(DANDALI) UTTRAKANADA DISTRICT
BUSH BETA
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- Accomodations on twin sharing basis
- Taxes as applicable
- Valid up to March 2010
- Prices are subjected to change without prior notice
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