Karnataka at a Glance :

Capital : Bangalore.

Area : 191791 sq km (approx.).

Population : 44817398. (approx.) (Males: 22861409. Females: 21955989.)

Percentage out of Indian population : 5.31%.

Rate of increase : 20.69%.

Inhabitation per sq km : 234.

No of females per 1000 males : 960.

Literacy rate : 55.98%.

Languages : Kannada, English, Tamil, Telugu and Hindi.

Average annual income : Rs 2136.

Temprature : Between 20-35°c during March-June and between 14-28°c in Winter.

Airports : Banglore, Manglore, Hubli, and Belgaum.

About Karnataka :

Karnataka is supposed to be the nature's kaleidoscope. It is a place of diverse natural beauties. The lush green forests, deep blue seas, sparkling white waterfalls, the endless plains and the sky touching hills all reveal the creator's unlimited natural blessings. Therefore Karnataka is a very favorite tourist site and every year millions of travelers come down south to visit different tourist places in Karnataka.

Karnataka is also a culturally rich state with a significant historical past. Its history dates back to the pre historic times and the lineage was carried on by Chandragupta Maurya in the ancient times and the Vijaynagar and Bahamani kingdoms in the medieval period. Mysore also had a very rich history under the rulers, Hyder Ali and Tipu Sultan. During the British period also the state of Karnataka enjoyed considerable significance. Therefore a classic and exotic flavor reflects in all cultural aspects of Karnataka, such as its music, dance and cuisine.

Places to See at Karnataka :

Karwar Beach : This is an ideal retreat for spending holidays in fun. Palm fringed beach line, white sand, gentle waves and tranquil corners of alleys make it a perfect place for vacationing. On this beach you can chance upon the thrills of the sea, sea and sun.

Malpe Beach : This virgin beach is a famous picnic spot of Karnataka. Its calm beauty and peaceful vicinity attracts thousands of vacationers every year. On this beach you can very well try your hands at boat ride. Not only this, from Malpe you can easily reach the beautiful St. Mary's Island which is again a popular destination for vacationers.

Maravanthe Beach : This beach is an ideal location for water sports and holidaying. It is a novel seaside town of Karnataka. This beach witnesses the excluisve presence of West Coast Highway along with the Arabian Sea on the one corner and Sauparnika River fighting with lush mountains in the backdrop on the other corner.

Bhatkal Beach : Boasting of wonderful temple set atop the hillock by the shore, this pristine beach is a favorite place of tourists. Glistening sea and beautiful hills surround this beach to add more sparkles to its beauty.

Murudeshwar Beach : encircled with shining sea and idyllic hills, this beautiful and pristine beach sports excellent carvings and statues. This beach also holds importance in mythology. It is believed that this place had been purified by a piece of the Pranalinga of Mahabaleshwara thrown by Ravana.

Shopping in Karnataka :

Shopping in Karnataka is an adventure and involves a lot of fun. Karnataka is regarded as a shopper's paradise from all parts of the world. Shopping is almost regarded as exciting experience.Lively, busy and active, Mysore's street markets are an essential part of Karnataka life. They are grand for bargain hunting and all sorts of goods are on sale, from clothes to antiques.The state boasts amazing handicraft by the rural artisans, old antiques and the fantastic silk and cotton weaves and much more.

Karnataka is world famous for sandal woodworks. Exquisite sandal wood carvings can be found in this state. Other than this you can shop for metals, stone and wood stuffs. The artisans of Karnataka are traditionally skilled in making striking objects. The woven silk fabric of Mysore is also worth a buy as you shop in Karnataka. Besides these Mysore Paintings and Bidriware are also a must buy while shopping in Karnataka.Several Government Emporia and exclusive private shops mark all over the state of Karnataka.

How to Reach at Karnataka :

By Air : The Indian Airlines and some private domestic airlines connect Bangalore to all the major metropolitan and other cities of India like Thiruvananthpuram, Hyderabad, Goa, Kochi, Ahmedabad and Mangalore. International flights link Bangalore directly to Singapore, Dubai, London, Oman, Hong Kong and Saudi Arabia.

By Train : A good rail network connects Bangalore to various parts of India. The major Indian cities connected with Bangalore through regular trains are Chennai, Mysore, New Delhi, Calcutta, and Mumbai.

By Road : There are national highways and a number of other roadways leading to the major cities and important towns. There are regular bus services to and from Bangalore for the nearby cities and towns.