http://www.gloriouskarnataka.com Thu, 17 Mar 2011 16:29:32 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Tour to Jog Falls Facts And Figures Total Population: 2,74,102 Best time to visit: August-December Area: 50 sq km Languages: Kannada and English STD Code: 08188 Introduction One of the highest waterfalls in India Jog Falls is one of the major attractions in Karnataka. Created on Sharavathi River, Jog Falls is also known ... http://www.gloriouskarnataka.com/23 Badami is a small town of Karnataka, which was once the erstwhile capital of Chalukyas. The town has been noted for its several cave temples, carved out of rock in the sixth-seventh century AD. Badami was the headquarters of the Early Chalukyas, who ruled much of Karnataka in the 6th ... http://www.gloriouskarnataka.com/badami-travel-guide The history of Shivaji is inextricably entwined with the history of Bijapur, for his father Shahaji was in the military service of that kingdom. Bijapur: Origins The name is a form of "Vijaypur", or City of Victory. " Bijapur formed a part of Gulbarga province of the Bahmani kingdom founded ... http://www.gloriouskarnataka.com/15 Badami Caves - Rocks That Speaks Situated in the once mighty capital of Chalukya Empire, Badami; the caves are the most stupendously carved caves in South India. Carved on top of a hill, there are four major caves. These are not just plain caves; they are temples dedicated to different religions. ... http://www.gloriouskarnataka.com/visit-once-badami-caves Bijapur - Mirror To Royal Past Nestling in the northern part of Karnataka, Bijapur is a historically important city of the state. Situated 530 Km from Bangalore and only 550 Km ... http://www.gloriouskarnataka.com/bijapur-golgumbaj