Karnataka

Karnataka's history dates back to the 3rd Century BC. The succession of able administrators from the Hoysalas, Chalukyas and the mighty Vijayanagara rulers, to the arrival of the Mughals in the 17th century and the British in the 18th Century have contributed to the mix of culture and heritage that is as rich as it is ancient.

Karnataka is bordered by the Arabian Sea in the west, Goa in the northwest, Maharashtra in the north, Andhra Pradesh in the east, Tamil Nadu in the south and Kerala in the southwest. Topographically, Karnataka consists of the Arabian Sea Coast , Western Ghats , Deccan Plateau and Eastern Ghats .

Karnataka has everything a tourist loves. The state has historical treasures, ancient sculptures, unspoilt beaches, hill stations, wildlife, pilgrim centres, adventure spots, silks, antiques, handicrafts etc. The most visited places include, Bangalore, Mysore, Hassan (Belure & Halebid), badami, Hospet, Hampi, Aihole, Pattadakkal, Bijapur, as also the wildlife parks like, Nagarhole and Bandipur. Hampi and Pattadakkal monuments in Bijapur district are in the World Heritage list.