Places to visit in karnataka and ladakh.pptx

Comparative study:
Karnataka &
Ladakh
EXPLORING THE BEAUTY OF INDIA

Pranav Vijayan
Craig Aaron Rodrigues
Our team
Shreya Pati Khanita Tehreem
Mohammed Irshad

Table of Contents
01
Karnataka and the tourist
attractions
~ Shreya Pati
05
Conclusion
~ Pranav Vijayan
03
02
04
Best time of the year
to visit
~ Mohammed Irshad
Introduction
~ Craig Rodrigues
Ladakh and the tourist
attractions
~ Khanitha Tehreem

Brief overview of Karnataka and
Ladakh Ladakh is a region administered by India
as a Union Territory. Ladakh is bordered
by the Tibet Autonomous region to the
east, both the Indian-administered union
territory of Jammu and Kashmir and the
Pakistan-administered Gilgit-Baltistan to
the west, and the southwest corner
of Xinjiang across the Karakoram Pass in
the far north.
Karnataka is the land of Kannadigas.
It is one of the Indian states which has
its own greatness, prestige and
heritage. This land has an ideal
situation and is blessed with diverse
relief features, flora and fauna,
different types of soils, river systems,
minerals and human resources.

Location on the Indian Map :
Ladakh
Karnataka

Tourist
Attractions in
Karnataka
02

Tourism In Karnataka
Karnataka is the sixth largest state in India, has been
ranked as the third most popular state in the country
for tourism. It is home to 507 of the 3600 centrally
protected monuments in India, second only to Uttar
Pradesh. The State Directorate of Archaeology
and Museums protects an additional 752 monuments
and another 25,000 monuments are yet to receive
protection. Tourism centres on the ancient
sculptured temples, modern cities, hill ranges, forests
and beaches. Broadly, tourism in Karnataka is
divided into four geographical regions: North
Karnataka, the Hill Stations, coastal Karnataka
and South Karnataka.

Famous Tourist Spots in Karnataka
1) BENGALURU:
Bengaluru is the capital and the largest city of the
southern Indian state of Karnataka. The centre of
India’s high-tech industry, the city is also known for its
parks and nightlife. By Cubbon Park, Vidhana Soudha
is a Neo-Dravidian legislative building. Former royal
residences include 19th century Bangalore Palace,
modelled after England’s Windsor castle and Tipu
Sultan’s summer palace, an 18th century teak structure.

2) MYSURU:
Mysuru is a metropolitan city in the southern Indian State of
Karnataka. It is the seat of the Wadiyar Dynasty and was the
capital of the Kingdom of Mysore for almost six centuries, from
1399 to 1947. Known for its heritage structures and palaces,
including the famous Mysore palace and noted for its culture,
Mysore is popularly known as “city of palaces”, the “Heritage
City” and the “Cultural Capital Of Karnataka”. For its
pristine and calm ambience, it is also known as “Pensioners
Paradise”.

3) HAMPI:
Hampi is an ancient village in the south Indian state of
Karnataka. It’s dotted with numerous ruined temple
complexes from the Vijayanagara Empire. On the south
bank of the River Tungabhadra is the 7th-century Hindu
Virupaksha Temple, near the revived Hampi Bazaar. A
carved stone chariot stands in front of the huge Vittala
Temple site. Southeast of Hampi, Daroji Bear Sanctuary
is home to the Indian sloth bear.

Tourist
Attractions in
Ladakh
03

Tourism In Ladakh
Tourism is one of an economic contributor to
the Union territory of Ladakh in Northern India.
The union territory is sandwiched between
the Karakoram mountain range to the north and the
Himalayas to the south and is situated at the height
of 11,400 ft. Ladakh is composed of
the Leh and Kargil districts. The region contains
prominent Buddhist sites and has
an ecotourism industry. Ladakh is most famous
for breathtaking landscapes, the crystal clear skies,
the highest mountain passes, thrilling adventure
activities, Buddhist Monasteries and festivals.

Famous Tourist Spots in Ladakh
1) LEH:
Leh is a city in Indian-administered Ladakh in the disputed
Kashmir region. It is the largest city and the joint capital of
Ladakh. Leh, located in the Leh district, was also the historical
capital of the kingdom of Ladakh. The seat of the Kingdom,
Leh Palace, the former residence of the royal family of Ladakh,
was built in the same style and about the same time as the
Potala palace in Tibet.

2) ZANSKAR:
Zanskar, Zahar or Zangskar, is a tehsil of Kargil District, in the
Indian Union Territory of Ladakh. The administrative centre is
Padum. Zanskar, together with the neighbouring region of
Ladakh, was briefly a part of the kingdom of Guge in western
Tibet. Zanskar lies 250 km south of Kargil Town on NH301.
The Zanskar Range is a mountain range which separates the
Zanskar valley from the Indus valley at Leh. Geologically, the
Zanskar Range is part of the Tethys Himalaya, an
approximately 100 km wide synclinorium formed by strongly
folded and imbricated, weakly metamorphosed sedimentary
series.

3) KARGIL:
Kargil or Kyargil is a city in Indian-administered Ladakh in the
Kashmir region. It is the joint capital of Ladakh. It is also the
headquarters of the Kargil District. It is the second largest
city in Ladakh after Leh. Kargil is located 204 kilometres east
of Srinagar in Jammu and Kashmir, and 234 kilometres to the
west of Leh. It is on the bank of the Suru river near its
confluence with the Wakha Rong river, the latter providing the
most accessible route to Leh. Kargil city is famous for the
Kargil War between India and Pakistan, which was fought
between May and July in the year 1999.

Best Time of the
year to visit
04

A 5 day trip in Karnataka can be a great way to
explore the beauty of this state. October to
April is the best time to visit Karnataka. Winters
are the best time to go on a wildlife safari or attend
the grand Mysore Dussehra. Owing to its
proximity to the western coast, Karnataka is quite
humid during Summers from April to June. While
coastal regions are hotter, hill stations are mild and
colder.
Best Season to Visit Leh Ladakh. The Best
time to visit Ladakh is during the summer season
from the month of April to July during this time
Ladakh temperature is between 15 to 30 Degree
Celsius. Ladakh is known for its extremely low
temperatures almost all through the year.
BEST TIME TO VISIT
KARNATAKA

Differences between Karnataka and
Ladakh
Karnataka and Ladakh are two distinct
regions with their own unique characteristics
and differences. Karnataka is a state in the
southern part of India while Ladakh is a
region in the northernmost part of India.
Karnataka has a tropical climate with hot
summers and moderate winters. In contrast,
Ladakh has a cold desert climate with long,
harsh winters and short summers. Karnataka
is known for its historical monuments,
beautiful beaches and hill stations. Ladakh is
known for its stunning landscapes, high-
altitude lakes and Buddhist monasteries.

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