Location:
Deccan Plateaus of South India
Capital:
Bangalore
Tourist
Attractions: Temples,
Caves
Best Time
To Visit: September To
March |
Tourism in
Karnataka
Karnataka, the "Lofty land" is bounded by
Andhra Pradesh in the east, Maharashtra in
the north and Tamil Nadu and Kerala in the
south. A long coastline hedged by miles and
miles of tall, waving, palmgroves frames
this pretty land. The majority of the
Karnataka state lies on the Deccan Plateau.
Bangalore is the state capital.
Karnataka boasts a diverse flora and fauna,
which make it a nature tourist's paradise.
The state's long and colourful history, and
the many forts, temples, mosques, and
churches make Karnataka a great place to
explore.
Garden city Bangalore, Jog Falls,the beaches
of Karwar and Malpe, Golgumbuz in Bijapur,
the stone temples of Belur and Halebid,
Mysore Palace, the list is endless.
Capital of
Karnataka:
Bangalore, the capital goes by many names --
the Garden City of India, India's Manhattan
and Silicon Valley. One of the most
industrialized cities of the country, its
pleasant climate makes it the seat of much
commercial and cultural enterprise.
Rich in Sandalwood, Rosewood and Silk, it
has a lot to offer than a day or two of
sight seeing. Founded by the local Chieftain
Kempe Gowda in sixteenth century, Bangalore
came into its own after it was converted
into the summer capital of Mysore by Tipu
Sultan.
The Wodeyars also contributed in the city's
beautification. Bangalore, is undoubtedly
the trump card of Karnataka.
History of
Karnataka:
Karnataka's history takes us back to
pre-historic times. The earliest find of the
Stone Age period in India was an hand axe at
Lingasugur in Raichur district. Chandra
gupta Maurya, the great Indian emperor
abdicated his throne to embrace Jainism at
Shravanabelagola.
In 1956, the Kannada-speaking areas were
grouped along with the princely state of
Mysore to form what we now call Karnataka in
1973. Karnataka has the imprint of many
dynasties.
Prominent among them were the Chalukyas, the
Hoysalas and the mighty Vijayanagara Empire.
Culture in
Karnataka: Karnataka possesses a
rich cultural heritage. The folk theatre has
an ancient and rich tradition, the two
principal forms being Yakshagana and the
puppet theatre.
'Yakshagana' is akin to Kathakali of Kerala
in the choice of its elaborate costumes and
vigorous dancing. 'Bhootada Kunita' (Dance
of the Divine Cult), 'Nagamandala' and the
demon dance are some quaint rituals
prevalent only in Dakshina Kannada coastal
area.
Sravanabelagola, near Mysore, has a giant
1,000-yr-old stone statue of Bahubali, the
Jain saint. Huge monolithic Jain statues are
peculiar to the Kannada culture.
Occupation in
Karnataka:
While agriculture is the major occupation,
the state boasts some of the most
significant industrial growth in post
independence India. Karnataka is as well
known for its silk and sandalwood as for its
high tech industry.
Bangalore, among the fastest growing cities
in Asia is home to many industries. The
state is rich in mineral ore, and supplies
all of India's gold.
Other ores mined in the state include iron,
chromite, magnesite, mica, copper, etc. The
Sharavati, Kali, and the Cauvery rivers have
been harnessed for electric power.
Handicrafts of
Karnataka:
Karnataka is famous for its aesthetic
craftsmanship in sandalwood and rosewood.
Eye-catching items of furniture, in-lay
work, coffee tables, wall hangings etc. are
worthwhile purchases.
Rich silks, wooden toys, leather puppets,
Bidriware and other artefacts make ideal
mementos.
Climate of
Karnataka:
Best time to visit Karnataka is September to
February.
Population in
Karnataka: 50 million
Tourism Offices in
Karnataka:
Director, Dept of Tourism, 1st Floor, F Bk,
Cauvery Bhavan, K.G.Road Bangalore - 9
KSTDC, 104/1, Kasturba Road, Bangalore -1
Tourism Information Counter, Railway
Station, Bangalore
Tourism Information Counter, Airport,
Bangalore, Karnataka
Manager,Tourist Cottages, Belur, Karnataka
Tourist Cottages, Dept of Tourism, Halebid,
Karnataka
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