Mumbai: Chief minister Basavaraj Bommai has announced the ‘Seven Wonders of Karnataka,’ which represent the best of the state’s land and water, forest and sea, faith and science, architecture and sculpture, and history and heritage. The Seven Wonders showcase only  the very best that this state has to offer.  

The declaration of the Seven Wonders was made by chief minister Basavaraj Bommai at an event  in a five-star hotel in the city on Saturday. In the ceremonial event, the chosen wonders were awarded a  state certificate, which was received by the respective district commissioners. The Seven Wonders of  Karnataka are as follows. 

1. Hirebenakal Rock Tombs: Dating back tothe period between 800 BC and 200BC, it is estimated, this  prehistoric site in Koppal district’s Gangavati taluk, is declared to be the ‘Mega Stone Age Wonder’. 

2. Hampi: Built between 14th and 16th century, Hampi stands as the stellar example of Vijayanagara  Empire’s glorious rule. Still standing beautiful in Vijayanagara district, Hampi has been declared the  ‘Architectural Wonder’. 

 3. Gomateshwara: The 57-feet tall towering statue of Gomateshwara was built in the 10th century  atop the Vindhyagiri Hill in Hassan district’s Shravanabelagola. It has been declared as a  ‘Philosophical Wonder’. 

4. Gol Gumbaz: Built by Sultan Mohammed Adil Shah during the 17th century in Bijapur (now  Vijayapura), the massive Gol Gumbaz has been declared the ‘Architectural Science Wonder’. 

5. Mysore Palace: Dating back to the 19th and 20th century, the world-famous Amba Vilas Palace,  which was envisioned by the Wodeyar Dynasty was declared as the ‘Royal Heritage Wonder’. 

6. Jog Falls: Considered among the most beautiful waterfalls in India, water gushes from a great  height of 830-feet in Shimoga district’s Jog Falls. This world-famous visual treat has been declared a  ‘Natural Wonder on Land’.  

7. Netrani Island: Symbolic of love itself, this heart-shaped island on the Arabian Sea off  Murudeshwar in Uttara Kannada district has been declared a ‘Natural Wonder onWater’. 

Addressing the gathering on this occasion, chief minister Basavaraj Bommai said that the ‘Seven Wonders  of Karnataka’ has created a fresh tourism model for the state. I have already set in motion the preparation  of a detailed development plan for Hirebenakal, which is a part of this stellar list of wonders. The District Commissioners of each of the seven wonders are asked to submit a blueprint development report to  upgrade the facilities at these places