Tagged With "Karnataka"

The beginning of another grand adventure! I can't wait to see and read more. Thanks for this, Prof. Abe!

A rare insight into a part of the World that the west know little about. A wonderful land with ancient history - and a current lifestyle that many have never seen. I'm eagerly awaiting the next instalment !!

So interesting and wonderfully, detailed photography!!

Thanks for your kind comments. It's a lot easier when the subjects don't move!

Beautiful! What a feast for the eyes that must have been...

Carvings are spectacular.

Thank you for sharing your journey to an amazing site. Places like this are part of what makes traveling such a pleasure. We in North America learn a lot about the history of Western Europe and some Middle East civilizations and empires from there. However we tend to pass over the rest of the world which included empires and civilizations as great as the Greeks, Romans and Egyptians. Hampi is just another point in favour of a journey to India.

Thanks a lot for your comments. I fully agree with what you say - I also feel that there is a big hole in my education where the history of places like India is concerned. That is part of the reason why I enjoy doing blogs like this one: it forces me to do a bit of research and to broaden my own horizons.

Professor Abe's fascinating journey through the Karnataka region continues with an exploration of the fascinating UNESCO World Heritage Site of Hampi.

Professor Abe's journey to Karnataka continues with stops at several more great and historic sites, including an interesting cave temple.

Professor Abe concludes his journey through Karnataka, with visits to the interesting sites of Bidar and Hyderabad.

Professor Abe presents the first of a six-part series documenting a journey through Karnataka, India. Our journey begins in Bangalore.

Professor Abe takes us from Mysore to Chikmagalur, with many magnificent Hoysala temples (10 - 14th century) along the way.