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Karnataka and Hyderabad

Karnataka and Hyderabad Travel Guide

Karnataka is a microcosm of the most colorful and fascinating aspects of India, presented at a comfort level that is efficient as well as sumptuous. The place has probably hosted human civilization as long as any place on earth. Throughout the state (in such places as Belur, Halebid, and Hampi) are some of the greatest religious monuments in India. The climate is as varied as the culture, ranging from humid to dry and cool, the result of a geography that combines sea coast with tropical uplands and arid zones. More »

Top Reasons to Go
Getting Oriented
When to Go

Getting There and Around
Karnataka's Adventure Trail
Planning Your Time

Places to Explore

Bangalore
Belur
Coorg
Halebid
Hampi

Hyderabad
Karwar
Mangalore
Mysore

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