(click on the image to enlarge) In ancient times, Karnataka was called Karunadu, literally meaning elevated land.
Karnataka, the bustling state of south India offers its visitors complete travel vacation tours to its picturesque cities. Bengaluru is the captial of karnataka and is called the city of Gardens because of its lush green patches and colorful blossoms all over the city. Explore the exquisite cities and destinations of Karnataka dotted with splendorous monumental heritage, art galleries, exotic restaurant pubs. Visit Mysore palace, Brindavan gardens, Badami Caves and Tipu's Fort are some of the major tourist attractions in Karanataka.
Karnataka
Karnataka, the bustling state of south India offers its visitors complete travel vacation tours to its picturesque cities. Bengaluru is the captial of karnataka and is called the city of Gardens because of its lush green patches and colorful blossoms all over the city. Explore the exquisite cities and destinations of Karnataka dotted with splendorous monumental heritage, art galleries, exotic restaurant pubs. Visit Mysore palace, Brindavan gardens, Badami Caves and Tipu's Fort are some of the major tourist attractions in Karanataka.
Karnataka
Brief Geography
Area:191791 square kilometre
Latitude:74 degree to 78 degrees
Longitude:11 degrees to 18 degrees
Population:44977201
Number of districts:30
Boundries:Deccan plateau to the west, Goa and Maharastra in the north, Tamil Nadu and Kerala in the south and Andhra Pradesh to the east.
Rate of literacy:55.98
History
The plateau of Karnataka is said to have been associated to the happenings in the Epic Ramayana. It witnessed a horde of historical activities since the ancient prehistoric civilization. Having the Arabian Sea on its west it is said to have been influenced by new cultures from the west coast. This region had a considerable influence of the Jain culture. The Magadhan ruler Chandragupta Maurya, influenced this region till his death at Shravana Belagola. Karnataka witnessed the rule of the Satavahanas for nearly 300 years, followed by the Kadambas and the Pallavas. The Gangadikaras ruled till 11th century. The Chalukyas of Badami and later the Rashtrakutas ruled over this region. The Kalacharis, Hoysalas, Yadavas, Kakatiyas exercised their control. Karnataka also witnessed the onslaught of the Muslims under Malik Kafur. The Hindu power established itself in 1336 at Vijayanagar by Harihara (Hakka) and Bukka. Vijayanagar period was an age of glory and prosperity. The Bahamanis also established themselves in 1337. In 1565 the empire of Vijayanagar was shattered by the Sultans of the Deccan at the famous battle of Talikota. Meanwhile in 1399 AD, the Wodeyar dynasty established itself in Mysore, a small principality and made Srirangapatnam its capital. Wodeyar's were overthrown by Hyder Ali. Mysore witnessed the strong rule of Hyder Ali and his son Tipu Sultan. In 1799 the British controlled Mysore, the hub of Karnataka, and it remained as a princely state up to 1947. The state of Karnataka earlier called as Mysore, became a state of the Indian Union in 1973.
Nature
The state of Karnataka is blessed with the bounty of nature which is manifested in the splendid "Topography" of the region. Principally, the beautiful state of Karnataka is divided into three distinct geographical regions of the Coastal plains, the Sahyadris and the Deccan plateau. Covered with the luxuriant evergreen forest, the mighty Sahyadris adds to the natural beauty of the state of Karnataka. The Sahyadris are home to many wild animals and migratory birds which adds to the rich bio- diversity of the state. The exuberant green Coastal areas of the state provides one with a splendid and marvelous view of nature. The natural scenic beauty of the place enchants and enthralls the viewers with its captivating sight. Amidst the picturesque landscape of the coastal regions, one can experience nature at its best.
Weather
Karnataka weather is the most important part of the geography of Karnataka. Karnataka weather is characterized by an equable climate particularly in those areas which are hilly or having a high plateau. Karnataka weather is at its zenith in Bangalore.
Karnataka weather is dynamic; it changes from place to place owing to its altitude, topography and its distance from the sea. The hills and plateau in Karnataka show a different climatic trait compared to the plains, viz. the average rainfall in the Western Ghats is 254 centimeters, whereas in the parts of the Kanara coast, it is nearly 762 centimeters; moreover in the plains rainfall is considerably low!
Tourist Spots in Karnataka
- Tumkur
- Kolar
- Mandya
- Chamarajnagar
- Madikeri(Coorg)
- Hassan
- Mangalore
- Uduipi
- Chikamaglur
- Chitradurga
- Davanagere
- Shimoga
- Karwar
- Haveri
- Bellary
- Gadag
- Koppal
- Dharward
- Bagalkot
- Belagum
- Raichur
- Bijapur
- Gulbarga
- Bidar
- Dakshin Kannada
- Uttra Kannada
- Ramanagar
- Chikaballapura
