A land popular for its silks, spices, and sandalwood, Karnataka boast of forests, hills, temples, caves, beaches, lakes, coffee estates, waterfalls, and ruins. Some adventure activities are Kayaking, Camping, boat rides and angling.

Places to visit : Mysore Palace, Bangalore city, Jog falls, Keshava Temple, Shimoga, Coorg Hills, Bandipur, and Nagarhole National Park, Gol Gumbaz, Hampi ruins,Gokarna beaches, Sringeri Mutt, Kotagiri, Nrityagram and many more places to wander. 

There are some notable celebrations of Karnataka : Ugadi, Dussera, Yellamma Fair.  Idli, chutney of coconuts is a very prominent dish that attracts tourists.  

Culture : Dance - Kunitha, Togalu Bombeata - leather Puppetry.  

Festivals : Mysuru Dussera, Karaga, Ugadi, Diwali, Kar Hunnaive, Navratri, Yellu Amavasya, Ramzan.

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