Karnataka's manifold attractions include everything that interests the tourists. The wild game sanctuaries at Bandipur, Nagarhole and Dandeli, the Ranganathittu Bird's Sanctuary. 5 Kms from Srirangapatna which is itself a well known tourist center, hill stations like Nandhi Hills and Kemmannagundi and Mercara, beach resorts like Karwar, Ullal, Malpe and Maravanthe, the world famous Brindavan Gardens at Krishnarajasagara, the monolithic statue of Gommateshwara at Sharavanabelagola, Gol Gumbaz with its whispering gallery at Bijapur, the Jog falls and other water falls at Shiva Samudram, Magod, Unchelli or Lushington near Siddapur, Lalguli at Yallapur and other places indicate the variety and richness of the attractions that Karnataka State holds out to the tourists.There are many places of historic and religious importance too.
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Some experiences leave a lasting impression on the mind. As they enthral. Impact. And amaze. Setting your spirit free. Karnataka is one such. An experience that will touch your being. Caress your senses. Awaken your inner self. And leave you overwhelmed.Karnataka is nature's kaleidoscope at its best. Lush green forests. Cool blue seas. Sparkling white waterfalls. Seemingly endless plains. And hills that almost touch the sky. All of which reflect the Creator's unlimited hues in full glory.Embark on a journey through Karnataka. Soak in the many sights, smells, and sounds. And experience the many worlds this one state has to offer.It is for this state that we say one state many worlds.It hosts many important commercial cities like Bangalore etc.Karnataka is an enchanting land abounding in scenic beauty, rich is flora and fauna. It has pomp and pageantry of glorious traditions and marvels of modern engineering.
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Karnataka Travel Guide
“Karunadu, the elevated land. !”
General Information
Karnataka is a beautiful state of India. Copious and bountiful in flora and fauna, Karnataka is an idyllic state that lies in the south of India. It is a land of charming and scenic exquisiteness and gorgeousness. The state is splendid with glorious traditions and wonders of modern engineering.
History
The substantiation of Maurayan era in Karnataka is the Ashoka's rock diktat found in the state. The great Chandragupta Maurya ruled the state and espoused Jainism at Shravanabelagola. Subsequent to him several other dynasties ruled the land. Some of them were the Chalukyas, the Hoysalas and the Vijayanagars. These dynasties appendaged worth to the cultural and spiritual value of the state. The most eminent empire that ruled Karnataka was the Vijayanagar dynasty. Later, Hyder Ali and his brave son Tipu Sultan ruled the state. In November 1, 1973, the integrated state was named as Karnataka.
Geography
The total geographical area of Karnataka is around 1,92,000 sq. kms. The position of Karnataka is such that it wraps a distance end to end of 760 kilometers from the north to the South and sprawls over a breadth of 420 kilometers from the east to the west. The pleasant state of Karnataka is situated on a tableland, which lies at the meeting point of the Western and Eastern Ghats. Flanked by Maharashtra and Goa in the North, Kerala in the West, Andhra Pradesh in the East and Tamil Nadu in the South, Karnataka lies ensconced in between 11.5 degree North and 18.5-degree North latitudes and 74 degree East and 78.5-degree East longitudes.
Climate/Temperature
The state of Karnataka experiences three different climatic conditions. Geographically the land is divided into three different climatic zones. One is the coastal region that experiences a pleasant climate throughout the year. Second is the north interior Karnataka that experiences sizzling, semi-arid, sultry steppe type of climate. The third zone is the south zone that experiences hot seasonally dry tropical savanna climate. Basically the state of Karnataka is swathed with a gratifying cool and tranquil climate that soothes the mind and senses of the inhabitants. A constant gentle breeze always flows in the state. The entire Karnataka exhibits three distinct types of climate: 1) Tropical Monsoon Climate 2) Winter and 3) Summer.
Religions
The state of Karnataka played a very crucial role in shaping the present day Indian religion and philosophy. Hinduism, Jainism and Islam are the three main religions of the state. The great Saint Madhvacharya (1238-1317 AD), proponent of dvaita philosophy and Raghavendra Swami were born here.
Languages Spoken
The main language spoken in the state of Karnataka is Kannada. This language is spoken by a majority of people. Around 65% of the total population of Karnataka speaks Kannada language. This language belongs to the Dravidian family. Other languages spoken in Karnataka are Hindi, Urdu and English.
People / Population
People of Karnataka are very friendly and jovial. They are known for their talent all over the country. According to Census of India total population is 52,733,958. Of them 26,856,343 (50.93%) are male and 25,877,615 (49.17%) are female.
Places to Visit / Attractions
The tourist attractions in Karnataka are manifold. There are umpteenth number of places that allures the inquisitiveness of the tourists and thus lure them to this land of scenic beauty and magnificence. There is a never-ending list of places in Karnataka that grabs the attention of people. One can have evocative experiences while visiting the heritage sites of the state. While visiting the popular places of Karnataka people witness myriad and diverse experiences. The wildlife sanctuaries of Karnataka bring the tourists close to the nature and its bounty. There are many temples in the state where one can satiate one’s spiritual soul.
Adventure Sports
Karnataka is a place where the tourists can quench their thirst for adventure and escapade. There are many activities offered here for excitement and adventure. Karnataka is a hub for all the adventure activities. Some of the main adventure sports offered here are:
