Karnataka : One State, Many Worlds.

KARNATAKA TOURISM

Nestled in the South-Western region of India, Karnataka is an ideal holiday destination for all kinds of travelers - the history buffs, the nature lovers, the photography fanatics, and the adventure seekers. Karnataka, the eighth largest State in India is one of the most beautiful states in the country. Both in area and population Karnataka is an enormous state. The states like Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu and Kerala surround Karnataka from all sides.The eastern and Western Ghats that fence Karnataka are the source of many east and west flowing rivers. The most important rivers that originate from these mountains are the Krishna, Kaveri and their tributaries. Karnataka is also considered as one of the most fast growing states in the Indian subcontinent.

Best time to visit Karnataka:

Located in the Western Ghats of India holding breath-taking scenic views Karnataka can be visited throughout the year. The best time to visit Karnataka is from October to April. A traveler having great wanderlust will love exploring this place irrelevant of what season it is. Follow the season-wise segregation to book your Karnataka Tour Packages better.

• Karnataka in summer [March to May] : Summers are a bit humid in Karnataka as the temperature rises. The coastal areas are a bit hot while the weather remains cool in the high altitude regions like Coorg, Kodachadri, Chikmagalur and many more. You can beat the humid climate of Karnataka by indulging in a few water activities. Karnataka serves to be a great getaway even during summer time.

• Karnataka in monsoon [June to September] : Karnataka receives adequate rainfall that results in a drop as far as temperature is concerned. This further makes the entire climate soothing and relaxing. It is also the best time to take up treks to the Western Ghats as the views are spectacular and pleasing to the eyes.

• Karnataka in winter [October to February] : Winters are the best time to visit Karnataka. More tourist flow is experienced during winter months. The climate is extremely pleasant for sightseeing and exploring the diverse flora and fauna. It is also the perfect time for river rafting, snorkeling, swimming, and scuba diving. You can also relax at the beaches for a peaceful sojourn.

Tourist Attractions in Karnataka:

A land known for its silks, spices and sandalwood, Karnataka adds up as an experience to remember for a lifetime. Tourism in Karnataka stands out with its diverse offerings that include wildlife & national parks, monuments & heritage sites, beaches and pilgrimage sites. Yet another notable point is that tourist attractions in Karnataka are located at geographically extreme ends which interestingly makes silicon capital Bengaluru, the focal point of tour itineraries and travel packages in Karnataka.

The second largest city Mysore with its Raj era influence is another major tourist attraction in Karnataka. Scattered all around are plantations and jungles teeming with diverse wildlife that include Asia's largest population of elephants. A further ahead, Hassan is renowned for several historical monuments built by Hoyasala kings. They built extensively and exquisitely and several standing as well as dilapidated temples and structures located in Belur, Halebidu and remarkably at Sravanabelagola stand testimony to that period of Hoyasala cultural dominance and artistic flair.

Kodagu (Coorg) in the Western Ghats is the most popular and picturesque hill station of Karnataka which also happens to be a renowned romantic holiday destinations popular for honeymoon in South India. Gokarna located close to Goa border is an important pilgrimage site as well as an offbeat beach destination with balmy beaches and tranquil surroundings. Swaswara Resort located in Gokarna is plush property renowned for rejuvenating yoga and spa therapies.

However when it talk about attractions and tourist places in Karnataka, Hampi undisputedly emerges as the state’s tourism highlight with the Stone Chariot at the site used as state’s tourism departments logo. This sprawling ghost town of Vijayanagara Empire is a designated UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Things to do in Karnataka:

• WELLNESS : Karnataka has evolved into a health destination. Numerous specialty services, different streams of heath care, state-of-the-art equipment, hospitals of global repute and the undeniable cost-advantage have aped up Bangalore’s health tourism prospects. Right from allopathy to alternate healing like Ayurveda, Siddha, Unani, Naturopathy, spas and other unconventional forms of therapy are offered in the city. Add a salubrious climate that’s conducive to healing and recuperation to this, and you have a thorough rejuvenation experience called Karnataka.

• FESTIVALS : 11 colorful, vibrant and prestigious festivals are celebrated all over Karnataka and the most famous one is Dasara (Dussehra), on which day the Mysore Palace is decorated and the entire city of Mysore comes together to pay homage to the guardian goddess. The Hampi Festival celebrated in the month of November remembering the Vijaygarha Kings. The Tulu Sankramana Coorg Festival or Theerthodbhava is a festival of joy in celebration of Goddess Cauvery which is ideally celebrated in the month of October. Believers and followers from all around the world come to take the holy dip in the waters and seek the blessings of the deity. Pattadakkal Dance Festival is an extravagant festival of dance celebrated at the temples of Pattadakkal which is 135 kms away from Hampi and is celebrated in the month of January. The Vairamudi Festival, celebrated in the month of March is in the worship of Lord Vishnu where the idol is decorated and decked up with a diamond-studded crown and brought outside of the Mysore palace. Buffalo Race otherwise known as Kambala is one festival that has been followed and continued in Mangalore and Udupi mainly apart from other surrounding regions, up until today since the days of the royal Kings, as a royal sport. These races are held typically from November to March. Hoysala Mahotsava is another dance festival celebrated in grandeur in the month of March in Belur and Halebidu, portraying the vivid Hoysala culture of Hoysala rulers, temples, culture and architecture.

                                       

• WILDLIFE: Karnataka is widely known mainly for the famous Bandipur National Park but did you know there are totally 17 various Wildlife Sanctuaries and National Parks spread across the state? Karnataka gives huge importance to preserving the wild and wildlife and these sanctuaries are proof of the same. Starting all the way from Bandipur National Park to Bannerghatta National Park and extending further. They also offer a wide range of options for luxurious jungle resorts. Kabini is one such place that is about 1 hour away from Mysore is an absolute treat to the eyes. Surrounded completely by greenery and close to Nagarhole National Park and Tiger Reserve, this uncommon place offers you so much to explore in the wild and be one with nature.

• CUISINE : Food is the way to anyone’s heart and food in Karnataka especially is like a tour through various delicious flavors and spices. It is a combination of sweet and spice and everything nice. Just like the rich heritage are the delectable dishes/cuisines of Karnataka with their staple food items being Ragi and rice. Karnataka is known for its homely feeling and so is their food, bringing to you the taste of authentic and traditional Kannadiga cuisine. Be it the sumptuous Mysore Masala Dosa or the appetizing Kundapura Koli Saaru from Mangalore or the mouth-watering Udupi Sambar, you have a plethora of food choices to indulge in. So if you come across dishes like Ragi Mudde and Soppina Saru or Chow Chow Bath or the most famous Obbitu and Holige, remember, you are going to be diving deep into the most mouth-watering and healthy dishes that signify the distinct flavors of Karnataka.

• SHOPPING : Bangalore is not known as the Shoppers’ Paradise for nothing. A mall around every other corner, the world’s best and most popular brands, plenty of street shopping options and a rather creatively prolific culture in terms of handicrafts – one’s quiet spoilt for choice at Bangalore. Mysore, though not as popular a shopping destination for brands, has some of the best places to pick up handicrafts, silks and sandalwood.

                                   

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