Karnataka

Karnataka: The Crown of South India

Karnataka is the destination or all. Be it history buffs, foliage fanatics, adventure enthusiasts or the wildlife lovers, Karnataka Tourism is meant for everyone. Karnataka is mainly inhabited by the Dravidians. They are the ethnic groups said to have settled in the Indus Valley. Archaeological evidences reveal that by 1200 BC people here had started using iron tools. The region has been ruled by great dynasties like Kadambas, Gangas, Rashtrakutas, Delhi Sultanate, Vijayanagaras and even the Marathas. Besides gold and sandalwood, the Karnataka Travel Guide is also inundated with coffee and spice productions. 

 

The main travel attractions in Karnataka include Bengaluru, Mysore, Coorg, Badami, Hampi, Bijapur and Bidar. The wildlife sanctuaries of Nagarhole and Bandipur offer some of the best eco-tourism sites. Bengaluru is the capital city of Karnataka, best known for silk saris and antiques. Coorg is a beautiful coffee clad hill situated just to the north of Nagarhole National Park. Caves of Badami are splendid and enthralling to explore, preserving rock cut temples that date back to the time of Chalukyan's rule. Gokarna Beach in Karnataka seems just like heaven and draws large number of tourists to Karnataka. Also the food of Karnataka is an interesting assortment of all kinds of taste served on a single latter. Utthapam, rice, vada and dosa are some tempting cuisines of Karnataka Tourism.