The state of Karnataka spreads over the Deccan Plateau in southern India.
The history of the state dates back to the period or Mauryan Empire. Since then the state has seen the rise and fall of many empires namely: the Chalukyas, the Rastrakutas, the Hoysalas, the Vijayanagara Empire, the Mughals, the Marathas and many others. The state's biggest claim to fame is the Carnatic Music, which has enchanted the world since long.
Once famous also for incense sticks, areca nut, silk, coffee and sandal wood, today the state is one of the most prominent industrial state in India and the capital Bangalore has become today an industrial metropolis.
Before you travel to Karnataka, Travel.mapsofindia brings you some useful facts on the state:
| Location | Southern part of India Maharashtra and Goa to the North and Northwest Arabian sea to the West Kerala and Tamilnadu to the South Andhra Pradesh to the East |
| Latitude | 11.5° -18.5° North |
| Longitude | 74° - 78.5° East |
| Area | 191,791Sqkms |
| Climate | Summer - Warm Winter - Cool |
| Max Temperature | 40°C |
| Min Temperature | 10°C |
| Average Annual Rainfall | 450 cm |
| Capital | Bangalore |
| Population | 44,977 |
| Languages | Kannada, Tulu, Konkani, Kodava, Hindi, English |
| Religion | Hinduism, Jainism, Buddhism, Islam, Christianity |
| Best Time to Visit | September to February |
| Clothing | Summer - Light cottons Winter - Woolens |
A number of monuments dot over the map of the state where time seems to have stood still since a forgotten past. Travel to Karnataka, if you wish to visit how history is intriguingly woven into crumbling forts, palaces and statues.
Scenic beaches, picturesque hill stations, lush evergreen forests replete with myriad wild animals give you another reason to travel to Karnataka.
Visit Bangalore, Mysore, Sravanbelagola, Srirangapatna, Hampi, Belur, Aihole, Chickmagalur, Bandipur Wild life Sanctuary when you travel to Karnataka; you would return only to come back.
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