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About Karnataka Tourism
Karnataka is one of the four southern states of India. Bordered by the Arabian Sea on the west, it is surrounded by Goa, Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu and Kerala. The state has three main regions: the coastal plains abutting the sea; the Western Ghats running parallel to the coastline; and the inland plains of the Deccan Plateau. One of the most industrialised states in India, Karnataka also produces 90% of India's gold, almost 60% of its coffee and a significant amount of raw silk and sandalwood products. Bangalore (now called Bengaluru) in southeast Karnataka is the capital as well as the biggest city. Bangalore
has more than 50% of software companies in the country based in it and
is called the Silicon Valley of India. It is also famous
Kodachadri is a beautiful hill station in Karnataka. Its around 400kms from Bangalore. Its a trekking paradise.There are many trekking trails that lea..
Food, sight-seeing and shopping
Food is available on the top.Kodachadri guest house is the best place to stay also.U can visit Hidlumane falls and Arishina gundi falls which are..
Activities & things to do
Trekking,Visiting Falls...
Travel tips, How to reach, travel warnings etc
U can travel till Shimoga by train. From there one must alight bus to Nittur.Which is the base village of Kodachadri hills.From here u can..
Coorg is a nice place for those who stay within few hundred miles..but if you are travelling 1000km especially for this destination, I dont think it's..
Visit Madikeri/Mercara, Coorg district and enjoy good weather and hospitality. It is 120 KM from Mysore which is well connected by train, bus and air...
Useful Links for KarnatakaIndias Silicon Valley - Karnataka has emerged as the computer capital and centre of high-tech industries, especially software. Bangalore has for long been known as Indias answer to Silicon Valley.The Great Birding Party-Dandeli, Karnataka - Visit Dandeli Wildlife Sanctuary, a place where you can see Birds that you always dreamt to see.
Government of Karnataka - Karnataka Government portal covering diverse topics including health, tourism, culture, climate, Tenders and e-Governance.Karnataka Tourism - Karnataka Tourism Government portal - Official website of Dept. of Tourism, covers Places of Interest in Karnataka, List of Ancient Temples in Karnataka and Festivals in Karnataka.Karnataka trip - Blog about Karnataka - Karnataka Blog on Travel, People, Culture, Links, News, Articles, Places etc.,Hindu temples - Pictures about Hindu Temples in Karnataka: Achyutaraya temple in Vijayanagar, Nandi Hill,
Kudroli Sri Gokarnatheshwara temple, Vitthala temple etc.,