Tourism in Karnataka

Karnataka is a very important state of South India. The capital city of Karnataka is Bangalore also known as Bangaluru. Bangalore is the main of IT industry of India. The most of the software companies of India have their head offices in Bangalore as Infosys, Wipro etc. Karnataka is very popular in terms of tourism. The major attractions of Karnataka tourism are wildlife, historical places, cultural tour, temples and natural beauty.



Karnataka is growing tourism state of India and has great potential to attract the art & nature lover, trekker.The glorious Jog Falls, steep dense forest of Coorg (Scotland of India), coffee plantations of picturesque Karnataka are a treat to tired eyes.

Karnataka has witnessed many important historical events in its history. It is well known as a wealthy state and abounds with beautiful greeneries. extending over an area of 191,791 sq. Km is eighth largest state of India. The state located on the Western half of the Deccan Plateau is bounded by the states of Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu and Kerala.

Major Cites: Banglore,Mysore,Surathkal,Gokak,Hubli,Belgaum,Dharwad,Bijapur.

Karnataka Forts

Karnataka has a long history that chiefly constitutes of the Sultans and their endeavor towards strengthening their roots in Karnataka. Karnataka forts and palaces, indeed, are witnesses to those endeavor and strife. No tourist survey is complete without mentioning about Karnataka's historical forts. The whole range of ancient capitals of Bidar, Gulbarga, Bijapur, Vijayanagara, Badami, Basava Kalyan, Srirangapattan, Keladi, Chitradurga, Mysore, etc. had their forts.

Museums of Karnataka

The museums of Karnataka are repositories of the state's glorious history. Remnants of the bygone eras have been carefully preserved in the Karnataka museums. Besides sculpture and artifacts belonging to the ancient ages, the museums in Karnataka exhibit traditional paintings.


Karnataka Hill Stations

Whether you are traveling alone, with a group or with your family, these cool hill stations will definitely make your trip more memorable. Go on a nature tour, trek the challenging hills, go fishing, river rafting, or just chill out in these serene spots.



Nandi Hills, Kemman Gundi, Madikeri, Biligirirangana Hills, Kudremukh

Karnataka Wildlife

Karnataka, in all, has 21 wildlife sanctuaries and 5 National parks! The government of India has recently proposed to the UNESCO to include important ecosystems in the Western Ghats as a World Heritage Site. The Western Ghats that run south-north through Karnataka is considered as one among the twenty five bio-diversity hotspots of the world.



Beaches in Karnataka

The Beaches of Karnataka capture a place in the list of popular beaches in India. Visit the beautiful Beaches of Karnataka.Karnataka has a 320-km long coastline. Karnataka's beach destinations include Karwar, Mangalore, Ullal and Suratkal, that invites those wants a break from the chafing grind of urban life.