Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Regions at a Glance
Karnataka & Bengaluru
Temple Extravagance
From the Hoysala beauties at Belur, Halebid and Somnathpur to the Virupaksha Temple in
Hampi and shrines in Gokarna and Udupi, the temples of Karnataka overflow with carved
embellishments.
Pristine Reserves
Draped in tropical vines, the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve boasts some of the most pristine
forests in India; seek abundant wildlife in national parks such as Bandipur and Nagarhole.
Creative Cuisine
Start off with a delectable Udupi vegetarian thali, then move on to some fiery Mangalorean
seafood, washing it all down with fresh draught Kingfisher in beer-town Bengaluru (Ban-
galore).
