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Conference Destination - Goa
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Karwar
Karwar is the north-west point in Karnataka, just couple of Kms away from
Goa. Karwar is a good place to enjoy and an ideal place to relax. Karwar has
sacred pilgrim centers, historical towns and some of the most beautiful
beaches in the country. Its beauty is said to have inspired the great Indian
poet and Nobel Prize Winner, Rabindranath Tagore to pen his first play. The
Devbagh Beach, is a must for the beach lovers. |
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Since it is sandwiched between the sea on one side and Western Ghats on the
other, Karwar is rich in flora and fauna. The monsoons last long and it
rains heavily, the climate and sea beaches are similar to Goa.
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Gokarna
Gokarna is a village in the Uttara Kannada district of the Karnataka state,
India. It is a Hindu pilgrimage centre as well as a tourist destination.
Gokarna is a beach town where one can enjoy the sun, the surf and the sea
gulls.
60 kms south of Karwar, this
coastal town has an ancient temple with the Atmalinga. |
Gokarna is also a
famous center for Sanskrit learning. The Om Beach and the Kutle Beach
nearby, are also worth a visit.
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Jog Falls
Jog Falls is the highest untiered waterfalls in India, located in Shimoga
District of Karnataka state. Created by Sharavathi River falling from a
height of 253 meters (829 ft), Jog Falls is one of the major attractions
around goa.
River Sharavathi splits up into four different tracks which are named in
accordance with their perceived trajectories. These are called Raja (King),
for its apparently 'dignified' and 'serene' fall, Roarer, this stream
appears out of a mass of rocks, making a tremendous amount of noise, Rocket,
consists of a large volume of water streaming out of a small opening at a
very high speed and Rani (Queen), has a winding, twisting trajectory, said
to resemble the movements of a female dancer.
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Hospet
Hospet in Karnataka is an ideal haven for those who want to visit the
architectural remains of the temples of Vijayanagar Empire. On all sides of
Hospet, you can see large hills made of granite boulders. |
Major attraction at Hospet is Chitradurga, commonly called the Kallina Kote,
which means the place of Stones. Tourists often visit the Chitradurga Fort
which was built by Hyder Ali and Tipu Sultan. Its architecture to say the
least, is awe-inspiring. Seven walls encircle the fort area and about
nineteen gates provide entry and exit to visitors to appreciate the military
architecture. Situated on the banks of the Tungabhadra River, Harihara is
another attraction of Hospet.
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Hampi
Hampi was the capital of Vijayanagar(14th century empire). The ruins of the
empire is spread over the area of 26 sq kms.
Hampi is well worth the visit. The area is simply stunning and you will be
in awe of the millions of boulders surrounding the area. |
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this arid landscape lies a little oasis with lush trees nestled near the
river. Hampi is a great place to spend a few days wandering around and
discovering the rich, vibrant history. |
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There are many sites of interest in Hampi like Virupaksha Temple, Hampi
Bazaar, Monolith Bull, Lakshmi Narasimha temple, Hemakuta Hill temples, Big
Shivlinga, Vithala Temple (the famous Stone Chariot is located here), Hazara
Rama Temple, Royal Enclosures, Queen's Bath, Zanana Enclosure (which also
houses the Lotus Mahal), Elephant Stables, Achyut Raya temple, Statue of
Ugra Narsimha, Virupaksha Temple, Mahanavmi Dibba, the Stepped Bath and the
Matanga Hill (from where one can see the most beautiful sun set ever). |
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