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.