To the traveler / explorer in
you, Karnataka
offers an array of possibilities... ancient
sculptured temples,
monuments, scenic hill
ranges, unexplored forests,
wildlife sanctuaries, national
parks and endless pristine beaches.
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Climate
The weather is
dry, short, hot summers
(Mar-June), which end once the
usually mild monsoon sets in around June, making it
cool and pleasant. The
winter months (Oct-Feb) are mildly cold
and dry.
Language
The official
language is Kannada but
English is spoken in major
tourist locales.
Connectivity
Karnataka
has one international airport and
three regional airports which connects the
state with the rest of India. Rail and
road connectivity is also good.
Overnight / express trains
connect most of the tourist locales within the state. Karnataka
has launched a Heritage train - "The Golden
Chariot", traversing through Karnataka, going up to
Goa, on the lines of the famed
"Palace on wheels".
A visit to the UNESCO World
Heritage Sites at Hampi with the
ruins of the Vijayanagara Empire, the temple
monuments of Pattadakal, the rock cut cave
temples at Badami are all sure to transport
you back in time! The 14th to 17th century Hoysala
temples at Hassan, Belur
and Halebidu, built with Chloritic
schist (soap stone) and the world’s tallest sculpted monolith
of Gomateshwara (Jain monument) at
Shravanabelagola, are
awe-inspiring sights.
Several
wildlife sanctuaries, national parks and
forests in Bandipur, Kemmangundi,
Nagarhole / Kabini
and B.R.
Hills
offer various modes like elephant safaris, jeep
safaris and night safaris to view animals in
close quarters. Coffee for most Indians comes from the
coffee plantations at Chickmagalur
and Coorg /
Kodagu . The beaches at
Malpe, Byndoor, Maravanthe, Gokarna and
Karwar are sure to take your breath away.
Angling is a recent
sport that has developed in the waters of river
Cauvery which flows through Dandeli. Mysuru (Mysore)
serves not only as a base to several
nature and adventure camps
but is also famous for its silks, sandalwood
oil and soap. Bengaluru (Bangalore)
, the state capital, is known as the
Silicon Valley of India with its numerous IT
companies.
Karnataka cuisine is
popular for its Mysore masala
dosas, chutneys and several other vegetarian
dishes. Distinctive Coorgi cuisine and many regional specialities are to be
savoured on a visit. |
