Kannadiga's …..Karnataka…The land of Goddess Bhuvaneshwari, is also celebrated as karunadu which welcomed and blessed all people from all over the world.
Mother tongue of the great land is (kasturi) Kannada, its ancient literature and scholars and poets made Karnataka as the distinct state of India. Exploration moves beyond Mauryan empaire, the glory of kannada land has many golden age.
Karnataka has produced noble poets and academicians and it accounts for great treasure of Gold, Spices, Sandalwood, Coffee, Areca, paddy, coconut and supplies 60% of the country's silk
The Land blessed with holy rivers Cauveri, Sharavathi, Thungbadra & Ghataprabha, and covered by great western Ghats and Arabian Sea and spread over the deccan plateau situated in the southern part of India made lovely land to live with.
Andhra Pradesh is towards the east, the Arabian Sea to the west, Maharashtra and Goa to the north and northwest and Kerala & Tamilnadu to the South.
Sightseeing:
Bangalore: The state capital is the hub of Information Technology in India. At the same time it is called the "Garden City" because of its manicured gardens. In and around the city, there are a number of tourist attractions namely: Bangalore Palace & Fort, Lal Bagh, Cubbon Park, Vidhana Soudha and many religious sites.
Mysore:
The historical city had come to the forefront of Indian history a number of times. Pomp and pageantry are intricately woven into history and myths here. Some of the major tourist attractions in Karnataka: Mysore Palace, Chamundi Hills, Brindavan Gardens, Mysore Zoo are located in and around the city.
Srirangapatna: This was the capital of Tipu Sultan, the famed King of Mysore. The island town encircled by river Cauvery today stands as a mute witness to many heroic battles fought between Indian kings.
Sravanbelagola: Here is the world's tallest monolithic statue measuring 17 metres high - the statue of Gommateshwara. It a prime Jain pilgrimage destination.
Hampi: Once the mighty capital of the Vijayanagar Empire is today almost a deserted town. Crumbling ruins of places, temples, ruins of forts enliven the memory of a vibrant past.
Belur and Halebid: The nearby places known for the splendid temples built during Hoysala dynasty. The facades are filled with carvings of Elephants, sensuous dancers and episodes from the epics.
Aihole: Once the capital of the Chalukya dynasty, the village, with some hundred temples around is known as the cradle of Indian temple architecture.
Chikmagalur: The picturesque destination has lofty peaks, racing rivers, sparkling streams and cascades. The balmy climate is sure to rejuvenate you.
Bandipur: Nesting in the foothills of the Nilgiris, Bandipur National Park is home to tigers, elephants, gaurs, leopards, chital, Sambar and a variety of birds.
Besides, Karnataka has a number of scenic beaches Karwar, Marwanthe, Murudeshwar and Mangalore, which promise the charm of a soothing holiday. The rich tradition of music is also a strong pull for music lovers around the world.
Access:
How to Reach Karnataka by Air: The most important airport of the state is located in Bangalore. Nearly all airlines connect the city with major cities in India like: Delhi, Kolkata, Mumbai,Pune, Ahmedabad, Chennai,
Trivandrum
and others.
How to Reach Karnataka by Road: The state also boasts of excellent road network with the rest of the country. Major cities and tourist destinations in South India are at approachable distance by road from Karnataka.
How to Reach Karnataka by Rail: The state capital Bangalore is the most important Railway Station, which is regularly served by important trains. Many prime tourist destinations of South India can be traveled by train from Bangalore and other Railway Stations in Karnataka.
