Karnataka Tourism

Brief Introduction
The state of Karnataka is the largest and the most culturally rich. Formerly known as Mysore , it is also renowned as the abode of Carnatic music and for a number of world heritage sites. The state has 3 main regions- the coastal plains, the Western Ghats and the inland plains of Deccan Plateau. Karnataka state is famous for Gold, Coffee, Raw Silk and Sandalwood. It is known as the land of fragrance- fragrance of sandal and agarbatti.

Main Attractions
The popular attractions in Karnataka are:

Hampi
The capital of Vijaynagar empire and the beautiful architecture of Hoysala, Hampi is a world heritage site. The place finds a mention in the Ramayana and Kishkindha. The ruins of Hampi is a vast open museum of history, architecture and religion. The popular Virupaksha temple is the oldest here. Places to visit in Hampi are Hemkuta hill, Vijay Vittala temple, monkey temple, museum and so on.
Bangalore- Known as the garden city of India, Bangalore is one of the largest cities of India. It has earned several names such as Silicon valley, the IT hub and the busiest metropolitan. The must see places here are Cubbon park, Vidhan Soudha, Bangalore palace, Bangalore fort, Bull temple and so on.

Coorg
Popularly known as Scotland of India, Coorg is famous for its green valleys, hills and coffee and tea plantations. There are excellent options for adventure here like trekking, angling and river rafting. Some of the famous places here are Madekari fort,Omkareshwar temple, Abbey falls, Barapaole river and many more.

Mysore
Famous as the Sandalwood city of India, Mysore has a rich historical and cultural legacy. It is also known as the city of palaces. The city has a number of prominent attractions; royal buildings, gardens,waterfalls, temples,museums and amusement parks.

Hotels in Karnataka

• Le Meridian
• The Park
• Ginger hotel
• The Bell Hotel
• Orange County
• The Tamara

Connectivity
Air: Karnataka has a total of 6 airports that are well connected to all the major towns and cities.
Rail: Karnataka has a vast railway network; Bangalore is the major railway station.
Road: The state of Karnataka is connected by 15 National Highways- , 4A, 7, 9, 13, 17, 48, 63, 67, 206, 207, 209, 212, 218 and 234.