Karnataka Karnataka, the eighth largest state in the Indian Union, is a veritable treasure trove of tourist delights.
Discover a dazzling array of the ancient sculpted
temples , modern cities ,friendly people ,
scenic hill ranges, unexplored forest and
endless beaches. Each spot in Karnataka has
something unique to offers. The bazaars and
shopping mails offer a fine selection of silks,
sandal wood souvenirs, handicrafts and fragrant
increase sticks. Karnataka is a spices country
which produces the best cardamoms, fondly
called the "Queen of Spices" and
"Black Gold" or black pepper. Bangalore
the capital of Karnataka is one of India's
most attractive cities. Blessed with a salubrious
climate and dotted with beautiful parks, avenues
and buildings which have earned if the sobriquet
"Garden City" it is truly cosmopolitan
in nature and popular for horse racing , golf
, tennis , luxury hotel and palate-tickling
cuisine. Another city Mysore picturesquely
located 750m above sea level, is at a distance
of 139 km to the south west of Bangalore.
Mysore is also famous for sandalwood carvings,
silks, delicacies and golf courses. Mangalore
is the most important port in this state.
Karnataka's culinary culture revolves round
three staple diets: rice , ragi and jowar.
Rice is served with plain yellow dal or varan
(lentil), papads, fat puris made from whole
wheat flour and shrikhand (sweetened yoghurt
with saffron). Karnataka has a rich tradition
in silk sarees (Mysore & Chamundi silk),
sandalwood, Ivory, brass and rosewood inlay,
clay and wooden toys, wood carvings, bidriware
and lambani jewellery are some other specialties. |
