| Known as one of the world's most ancient | | | | the state such as on the river Cauvery. Water sport |
| civilizations, Karnataka is a state filled with a rich | | | | lovers can glide along the Sharavathy backwaters, |
| culture, glorious traditions and is an enchanting land | | | | ideal for canoeing and windsurfing. The Western |
| abounding with breathtaking beauty. Two World | | | | Ghats are filled with more than 250 trails for keen |
| Heritage sites are located in Karnataka, namely Hampi | | | | and passionate trekkers. |
| and Pattadakal. Karnataka is also popularly known for | | | | From high-end accommodations to cheap housing |
| its Agarbathi (Incense Sticks), Silk, Coffee and | | | | facilities, Karnataka caters to the interest of every |
| Sandalwood. This state offers a wide variety of | | | | avid tourist. Karnataka has been a cultural hub for |
| attractions which in turn catches the attention of a | | | | more than a hundred years and this can be viewed in |
| wide array of people from different parts of the | | | | its magnificent and awe-inspiring temples, statues, |
| world making this a destination one must place on | | | | and historical structures. Temples at Aihole, Halebedu, |
| their travel itinerary. | | | | Belur, Badami and Pattadakal are greatly admired by |
| This scenic state is blessed with an abundance of | | | | art lovers and are considered to be architectural |
| beautiful flora and fauna. Nearly 22 per cent of its | | | | achievements in art circles. Native colourful art and |
| land mass is made up of rich green forests and is | | | | original handcrafts which have a rich cultural legacy |
| also home to Asia's highest waterfall - the Jog Falls. | | | | add lustre to this major tourist destination. |
| Wild Game sanctuaries at Bandipur, Dandeli and | | | | People from different faiths have also added to the |
| Nagarhole are a major tourist attraction. With | | | | heritage of Karnataka. Muslims and Christians have |
| picturesque and charming hill stations located close to | | | | contributed to Karnataka's glory in art and |
| its coastline, this is an ideal hotspot for tourists who | | | | architecture. The Gol Gumbaz, the Ibrahim-Roza, the |
| love waking up to the sound of birds chirping and | | | | Daria Daulat Bagh (Summer Palace) of Tippu Sultan |
| nature smiling at them. | | | | and the many churches scattered around cities like |
| The passage between the Bangalore-Mysore highway | | | | Mysore, Bangalore and Bijapur are just a few of the |
| is considered the place to be for rock climbing. For | | | | many appealing characteristics Karnataka has to |
| those who are completely into adventure sports | | | | offer. |
| there are many white-water rafting locations across | | | | |