
South India & Kerala - Karnataka (PDF Chapter)
This is the Karnataka chapter from Lonely Planet’s South India & Kerala guidebook.
A stunning introduction to southern India, Karnataka is a prosperous, compelling state loaded with a winning blend of urban cool, glittering palaces, national parks, ancient ruins, beaches, yoga centres and legendary travellers’ hang-outs.
- soak up the surreal landscapes, sociable travellers’ scene and epic ruins of magical Ham-pi
- maps
- tour civilised Mysuru’s remarkable palace, then explore its famous bazaar district
- transport
- search for the perfect beach cove in low-key Gokarna, then tour its atmospheric tem-ples
- restaurants & accommodation
Coverage includes: Bengaluru (Bangalore), Southern Karnataka, He-saraghatta, Mysuru (Mysore) & Around, Bandipur National Park, Nagarhole National Park, Ko-dagu (Coorg) Region, Hassan, Belur, Halebid, Sravanabelagola, Karnataka Coast, Mangaluru (Mangalore), Dharmasthala, Udupi, Malpe, Gokarna, Central Karnataka, Hampi, Anegundi, Hosapete (Hospet), Hubballi (Hubli), Northern Karnataka, Badami & Around, Vijapura (Bijapur), Bidar.

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