Places to See in Karnataka

Karnataka is a state in the south western region of India. It is bordered by the Arabian Sea to the west, Goa to the northwest, Maharashtra to the north, Telangana to the northeast, Andhra Pradesh to the east, Tamil Nadu to the southeast, and Kerala to the south. The state covers an area of 191,976 square kilometers (74,122 sq mi), or 5.83 percent of the total geographical area of India. It is the seventh largest Indian state by area. With 61,130,704 inhabitants at the 2011 census, Karnataka is the eighth largest state by population comprising 30 districts. Kannada, one of the classical languages of India, is the most widely spoken and  official language of the state alongside Konkani, Tulu, Telugu, Malayalam, Beary and English.

Karnataka contains some of the only examples of classical architecture in India. The temples at Belur and Halebidu are considered a finest example of Hoysala architecture. The granite towers of Shravanabelagola rise to a height of 58 meters (190 ft), making them the tallest free-standing stone structures in Asia. The Krishna Raja Sagara dam is built across the Kaveri river and supplies water to Mysore and Bangalore. The Nandi Hills are located near Bangalore at an altitude of 1,478 meters (4,854 ft). Karnataka has 25 wildlife sanctuaries and five national parks, which attract tourists from all over India and the world.

Tourism is one of the key sectors of Karnataka's economy. The state's tourism tagline is "One State, Many Worlds". Karnataka offers varied tourist destinations ranging from beaches, hill stations, national parks and wildlife sanctuaries to historical sites, temples, forts and palaces. Some of the popular tourist destinations in Karnataka are Bangalore, Mysore, Hampi, Belur, Badami and Bijapur.

Karnataka is also home to some of the best beaches in India. The state has a coastline of 320 kilometers (199 mi), which is dotted with beautiful beaches. Some of the popular beaches in Karnataka are Gokarna Beach, Murudeshwara Beach, Malpe Beach, Manasa Gangolli Beach and Karwar Beach.

If you are looking for a place to unwind and relax, then Karnataka is the perfect destination for you. With its varied landscape and rich cultural heritage, Karnataka has something to offer everyone. So, what are you waiting for? Pack your bags and head to Karnataka for an unforgettable vacation.