Forts/Palaces

Chitradurga is a small district town in Karnataka and is well known for “Chitradurga Fort”. Chitradurga is short for what used to be called as Chitra-Kal-Durga, which means fort of picturesque stones. True to its name, Chitradurga Fort has several rocks/stones of various shapes and sizes. According to history, Chitradurga Fort has its roots back upto 10th Century. The fort was built and expanded primarily […]

Mysore Palace is the official residence of the Wodeyars, who were the rulers of the princely state of Mysore for hundreds of years. The palace is located in the heart of the city of Mysore. No visit to Mysore is complete without visiting the Mysore Palace. This palace is more beautiful during Dasara celebration where Golden Throne and Golden Elephant Seat are displayed. Shoes and […]

Mirjan Fort is located few meters away from the banks of River Aganashini and is at a distance of about 22 km from Gokarna in Karnataka. Mirjan Fort is known for its architectural elegance. The fort is spread across 10 acres of land between the River and the national highway. The fort has thick high double walls, and is brilliantly built using red bricks. These bricks […]