About Karnataka – The Guide
Karnataka was declared statehood on 1st November, 1956. This day is celebrated as Karnataka Rajyotsava Day. It was referred to as Mysore State before being renamed as Karnataka. Bangalore is the capital city of Karnataka, and this is the land of Kannadigas, Konkanis, Kodavas and Tuluvas.
Karnataka is one of the four states in Southern India. Karnataka is surrounded by the Arabian Sea to the West, Kerala and Tamil Nadu to the South, Andhra Pradesh to the East and Maharashtra and Goa to the North.
Major Cities
Some of the major cities in Karnataka are as follows – Bangalore, the capital city of Karnataka; Mysore, the city rich in culture and heritage; Mangalore, a coastal city is famous for its beaches and cuisine and Belgaum, a city in Uttara Kannada, where the governing body of engineering colleges of the state is located.
Places to Visit
Karnataka has a multitude of tourist destinations ranging from pilgrimage places to sites of archaeological and historical importance. Karnataka has the 4th largest tourism industry and the second largest number of monuments protected by the government, only next to Uttar Pradesh.
Ecotourism is promoted in places like Agumbe, Madikeri, Kudremukh. There are a total of 5 national parks and 25 wildlife sanctuaries in Karnataka. Bannerghatta National Park in Bangalore, Nagarhole National Park and Bandipur National Park are very prominent in Karnataka.
Temples in Hampi, Badami, Pattadakkal and Aihole have been recognized as UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Shravanabelogola houses Gomateshwara, the tallest sculpted monolithic statue in the world. Temples in Belur, Halebid and Hoysala are architectural splendors.
Murudeshwara, Karwar and Gokarna are popular tourist destinations along the coastline. Places of sacred importance are KukkeSubramanya Temple, Sharadamba Temple at Sringeri, Udupi Sri Krishna Math and Manjunatha Temple in Dharmasthala. BasavanaBagewadi and Kudalasangama are distinct centers for Lingayatism.
The famous Jog falls, Shivanasamudra, Abbey Falls, Gokak Falls, Magod Falls and Unchalli Falls are some of the weekend retreats in Karnataka.
How to Reach
Air: The Bangalore and Mangalore airports are international airports and there are regular flights plying from these airports to international destinations. There are 5 domestic airports in Hubli, Hampi, Mysore, Belgaum and Bellary.
Rail: Southern Railways, South Western Railways and Konkan Railways operate in Karnataka. The Konkan Railway is considered to be one of the best railway projects of the century. All the cities in Karnataka are connected properly by the railway lines.
Road: There are 15 National Highways and many State Highways that efficiently connect Karnataka with the nearby states. The Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) widely operates buses on a daily basis to all major cities within and outside Karnataka.
Sea: There is 1 major port and 10 minor ports in Karnataka. The New Mangalore Port is the major port, and this port handles cruise vessels to other locations across the world.
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