Lesson 3: Karnataka – Sobriquet
A sobriquet, or soubriquet, is a nickname, sometimes assumed, but often given by another, that is descriptive in nature.
Distinct from a pseudonym, a sobriquet is typically a familiar name used in place of a real name, without the need of explanation, often becoming more familiar than the original name.
City/town |
Nickname |
Bangalore (Bengaluru) |
Silicon Valley of IndiaScience City of IndiaGarden City of India |
Belgaum |
Cradle of Infantry |
Coorg (Kodagu) |
Scotland of India |
Mangaluru (Mangalore) |
Rome of The EastIce Cream Capital of IndiaGateway of Karnataka |
Mysore (Mysuru) |
Sandalwood CityCultural Capital of KarnatakaCity of PalacesHeritage City of KarnatakaRoyal City of Karnataka |
Shimoga (Sagara; Udupi) |
Waterfalls Paradise of India |
Channapatna (Channapatna) |
Town of Toys (“Gombegala nagara”) |
Sakleshpur (Sakleshpura) |
Poor Man’s Ooty |
Chickmagalur |
Switzerland of IndiaCoffee land of India |
Kalaburagi |
Land of Sufi SaintsLand of Toor dal |
Bidar |
Crown Town of KarnatakaLand of Bidri Crafts |
Hubli (Hubballi) |
City of Brave Warriors |
Dharwad |
Vidyanagari |
Belgaum (Belagavi) |
Kundanagari |
Koppal |
Land of Kinhal Craft |
Udupi |
City of IntellectualsCity of Temples |
Channagiri |
Land of Arecanut |
Kolar Gold Fields |
Golden City of India |
Mandya |
Sugar city |