Destination Karnataka Places to Visit
Tourist attractions of Karnataka Destination Karnataka was earlier known as Mysore. The unified Karnataka State was formed in November 1973.
Karnataka is situated on the lower West Coast of South India, surrounded by Maharashtra to the north, Arabian Sea to the west, Goa to the northwest, Kerala to the southwest, Andhra Pradesh to the east and Tamil Nadu to southeast. Karnataka is known for its rich cultural heritage. It was ruled by many kingdoms in the past and some of them had built great temples, mosques, forts and palaces of architectural marvels, during their glorious period.
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The major part of India’s gold production is from Karnataka. It is one of the most industrialized states of India. The State is known for Carnatic Music, lovely garden cities, beautiful temples and historical monuments, including world heritage sites like Hampi. Karnataka is also famous for sandalwood and rosewood.
Apart from knowing as a land of royal grandeur and oriental glory, Karnataka's place in the Information Technology field is also well known.
The modern Software Technology Park is also situated in Bangalore, the Capital City of Karnataka.
Some of the popular destinations of Karnataka are -
Bangalore, the beautiful Capital City of Karnataka Mysore, the cultural capital of Karnataka Hampi, the heritage city. Madikeri, the beautiful Hill Station of Karnataka Mangalore, panorama of palm-fringed beaches and temples. Belur magnificent specimens of South Indian temples. Halebid, another temple town of Hoyasala architecture. Sravanabelagola, a great Jain temple of Lord Gomeshwara. Bijapur, a great place for Islamic architecture of ancient period. Badami Caves, Aihole and Pattadakal, anicient magnificent architecture. Bidar, historic city of Karnataka.
Karnataka Festivals Water Falls and Lakes Karnataka Wedding Karnataka's Golden Chariot Luxury Train Karnataka's Palaces
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