The capital of Karnataka state is the Garden City of India. The Lalbagh Garden is particularly beautiful and well laid out. It has one of the largest collections of exotic Indian tropical abd sub-tropical lakes and quiet lotus-filled pools. Cubbon Park, Bull temple, Mysore Arts and Crafts Centre. Indian Institute of Science and Commercial Street are worth visiting.
SRIRANGAPATNAM : The summer palace of Tipu Srirangapatnam is known for its fortress and tomb of the famous Warrior King. It can be visited enroute to Mysore.

SOMNATHPUR TEMPLE : This temple is dedicated to Shiva and is a marvellous example of Hoysala architecture with exquisite sculptures.

BELUR :Famous for the Chennakeswara temple, one of the finest specimens of Hoysala temple architecture of the 13th century with numerous carvings.

HALEBID :The elaborately carved temples of Hoysaleswara and Kedarswara are to be found here.
 

Half hidden among mountains and nestling in rich foilage, Bhopal lies in the heart of Malwa and is the capital of the state of Madhya Pradesh. It is hallowed by memories of the great Hindu King - Raja Bhoj. It was also once renowned as a prominent centre is Buddhist culture. An outstanding feature of Bhopal are its two picturesque lakes. The sunset on the lakes and a view of the festive citylights from the two high points of Idgah and Shamla are a must for every tourist. City sightseeing includes Sadar Manzil, Jama Masjid, Taj-ul-Masjid, Taj Mahal Secretariat, Vidhan Sabha, Fatehgarh Fort, Moti Masjid, Tagore Memorial, National Archives of India and T.T. Nagar etc.

SANCHI :Sanchi is an important centre of Buddhist pilgrimage. The great Stupa, built by King Ashok (who abandoned war and embraced the Buddhist faith), is a grey-brown hemisphere and massive proportions. The form of the four gateways guarding the stupa is derived from bamboo fences. They are carved with scenes from the Buddha’s life and previous incarnations and are amongst the finest specimens of early Buddhist art.

UDAIGIRI CAVES : Situated about 12 kms form Sanchi, these are two Jain and eighteen Hindu caves. Cave No. 5 is a particularly famous for its representations of the Boar incarnation of the God Vishnu.

KHAJURAHO : For details see Khajuraho.
 

A colorful mountain state, the land of the Thunder Dragon is a land of breathtaking scenery, mountains and peaks, monasteries and temples, bazzars full of local colour, festivels of quaint charm. Trips to the Paro Valley, Kyichu - Lakhang. Drukayal Dzong, Taktsang Monastery, Museum and Simtokha Monastery are included in the sightseeing. Bhutan is also an excellent trekking country.
 

A beautiful harbour studded with hilly islands and a palmfringed shore, rising gradually to the peaks of mountain ranges, form a fine waterfront for Bombay, the "Gateway of India". Besides being the major port of India, Bombay is also a great industrial centre. A cosmopolitan city, it owes its prosperity to the industry and enterprise of its population of about eight million. It is the commercial captial of India.

The major sights in the city are the Gateway of India - a 262 feet high gateway, overlooking the sea, built to commemorate the visit of King George V. and Queen Mary in 1911; Dhobi Ghat; Tata Institute; Rajabai Clock Tower and the High Court in the Gothic architectural style; Marine Drive (also known as "Queen’s Necklace", the street lights shining like jewels at night), the Aquarium; Kamla Nehru Park, Hanging Gardens, Mahalaxmi Temple; Haji Ali’s Tomb; Mani Bhawan; Crawford Market; Victoria Terminus; Flora Fountain and the Prince of Wales Museum. (The Aquarium and Museum are closed on Mondays, Independence Day - August 15 and Republic Day - January 26).

JUHU BEACH : About 20 kms from Bombay is a popular seaside bathing spot - Juhu Beac. People from downtown have built weekend homes here and shacks are available on short or long term leases.

ELEPHANTA : Six miles (10 kms) across Bombay harbour is a small island called Elephanta or ‘Gharpure’. It contains a fine cluster of 6th - 8th century rock-cut caves. They were carved during the Golden Age of the Guptas and inspired by the worship of Shiva. The sculptures are beautifully executed and the most outstanding of these is the Maheshmurthy or Trimurthi (Triple Face), a 4.5 meter (18 ft) high three-headed bust hewn from a single rock, representing the triple aspects of Shiva, viz, the Creator, the Preserver and the Destroyer.

AAREY MILK COLONY : About 32 kms from Bombay, this is one of the most modern dairies in Asia. There is an observation post on a hill near the entrance, a fine place for a picnic. A round trip includes Juhu, Aarey Milk Colony, National Park, Lake District and Kanheri Caves.

KARLA AND BHAJA CAVES : Situated near the scenically interesting towns of Lonavala and Khandala, on the Bombay - Poona National Highway, Karla caves are cut out of solid rock of the Deccan Plateau. They were dedicated in 80 B.C. by Hinayana Buddhist monks. Giant steps lead past a waterfall to the main cave which has a large chaitya or prayer hall carved out of the rock. The pillars, the ribbed vaulting and the animal sculptures are particularly interesting.