Karnataka Tourism
Karnataka, the eighth largest state in India, has been ranked as the third most popular state in the country for tourism in 2014. It is home to 507 of the 3600 center-preserved monuments in India, the largest number after Uttar Pradesh. Directorate of Archeology and Museum protects 752 additional monuments and another 25,000 monuments are yet to receive protection. Tourism centers on ancient sculpture temples, modern cities, mountain ranges, jungles and beaches Broadly, tourism in Karnataka can be divided into four geographical regions: North Karnataka, Hill Station, Coastal Karnataka and South Karnataka.
Karnataka Travel Guide
Things To See in Karnataka
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How to Reach :-
BY AIR -
here are seven cities in Karnataka with airports: Bangalore, Mangalore,
Mysore, Hampi, Hubli, Belgaum, and Bijapur. The Bengaluru International
Airport or the Kempegowda International Airport (KIA) and the Mangalore
International Airport are the only two airports that operate
international flights to and from Karnataka. One of the busiest airports
in India, Bangalore Airport is connected to Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai,
Kolkata, Hyderabad, and Jaipur with direct flights by Air India, IndiGo,
Jet Airways, and Spice Jet. The airport in Mangalore is served by
flights from Bangalore, Mumbai, Delhi, Chennai, and Hyderabad. Taking a
flight from Delhi or Mumbai to Karnataka is the quickest option to
travel.
BY RAIL -
Rail transport in Karnataka is yet to reach some district headquarters.
The train connectivity within Karnataka state is relatively poor.
However, all major cities of Karnataka are well connected to other parts
of India by a train route. Bangalore railway station is Karnataka’s
most important railway terminal. The capital city of Bangalore is
connected to only a few district headquarters by railroad. Hubbali is
headquarters of South Western Zone of Indian Railway.
BY ROAD -
Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) is the government
operator for road transport in Karnataka. It connects major cities and
tourist destinations in Karnataka with both intra-state and interstate
buses. KSRTC reservation for bus tickets can be made online in advance.
The National Highways in Karnataka run for 3,973 kilometers. As one can
see in Karnataka district map, smaller towns and district headquarters
are well connected by state highways. For transportation within city or
town limits, motorbikes, auto rickshaws, and buses are good options. So,
buy a Karnataka road map and start exploring this beautiful state.
Travelers can take a scenic coastal drive to Gokarna or find adventures
along the hilly road from Mysuru to Coorg.
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