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Karnataka Tourism
Karnataka is rich in heritage, culture, traditions and history!
Karnataka, a South Indian State located along the Arabian Sea in its West, consists of Deccan Plateau and the Coastal Plains besides a few Islands. Its history dates back to pre-historic periods. In ancient period of history, it formed a part of vast Indian Empires of Nanda and Maurya. Later, native rulers ruled over in the region. Vast native Vijayanagar Empire with Hampi as its capital came up around 1550. Haider Ali and Tipu Sultan defeated kings of Mysore and shifted the capital to Srirangpattnam.
The British defeated Haider Ali in 1799 and annexed the territory into its Empire till India got Independence in 1947.
Karnataka locates archeological marvels at Hampi, Halebid, Gulbarga, Badami, Bidar, Bijapur, and Bangalore. Wildlife sanctuaries in Karnataka like Bandipur National Park are excellent.
Famous Rivers of Karnataka of are Kalinadi, Gangavathi Bedti, Tadri, and the Sharavati with Jog Falls. Karnataka is known for 'Mysore silk'. Karntaka Music is South Indian Classical music district from Hindustani Classical Music of North. Karnataka celebrates many festivals associated with its temples.
Top 5 Karnataka Tour Packages
Mysore - Ooty | 03 Nights / 04 Days |
Bangalore - Mysore - Ooty | 04 Nights / 05 Days |
Mysore - Coorg - Ooty | 05 Nights / 06 Days |
Bangalore - Mysore - Ooty - Kodaikanal | 06 Nights / 07 Days |
Bangalore - Coorg - Ooty - Kodaikanal | 07 Nights / 08 Days |
How to Reach
Karnataka is situated in the western part of the Deccan Peninsular Region. The state is edged by approximately 320 km long coastline. Karnataka shares its border with Maharashtra and Goa in the North, Telangana and Andhra Pradesh in the east, Tamil Nadu in the Southeast and Kerala in the Southwest. People from around the world visit Karnataka to witness its cultural heritage and abundant wildlife.
BY AIR
Important airports in Karnataka are:
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Bangalore Kempegowda International Airport International
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Mangalore Mangalore International Airport International
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Belgaum Belgaum Airport/Sambra Air Force Station Domestic
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Hubli-Dharwad Hubli Airport/Hubli Air Force Base Domestic
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Mysore Mysore Airport Domestic
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Toranagallu Vidyanagar Airport Domestic
Karnataka is accessible by air from most parts of India, especially from major towns, namely Kolkata, Mumbai, Delhi, Hyderabad and Chennai.
BY RAIL
Major railway station in Karnataka is in Bangalore.
Being connected to Mumbai, Delhi, Chennai, Hyderabad, Sikkim, Chennai, Kolkata and Jammu, the railway head in the city offers maximum number of trains to commute every day.
Almost every town and city in Karnataka can be reached by railway service.
BY ROAD
Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC), it is owned by the Government of India, connects the state with all other states and towns of South India. Besides, NEKRTC (North Eastern Karnataka Road Transport Corporation) and NWKRTC (North Western Karnataka Road Transport Corporation) are two other bus services that take one to the remote areas of Karnataka, making commuting in the state easier. Large number of national highways links Karnataka with Maharashtra, Kerala, Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu.
Best Time to Visit
Being blessed with diverse landscapes, terrains and topographical features, Karnataka is truly a year-round destination. You cannot find one particular season where tourism in all of Karnataka is dull. It is a state that is buzzing with people from not just neighboring states looking for a long-weekend getaway with family or friends but international tourists who drop down to learn more about the India culture and heritage through the ruins, beaches and religious places of interests in Karnataka.
SUMMER
Summers in Karnataka last from March to May. Temperature ranges between 35°C to 38°C.
MONSOONS
Monsoon arrives in May and lasts till October. Temperature ranges between 32°C to 28°C.
WINTER
Winters in Karnataka start from November and last till February. The temperature ranges between 21°C to 25°C. The weather during this time is extremely pleasant.