Introduction
Enjoying the vicinity of the azure Arabian Sea on its west, the southern Indian state of Karnataka has witnessed the administration of such mighty empires as the Hoysalas, Chalukyas and Vijanagar. Abounding in ancient heritage and a pristine flora and fauna, the state also sets an example in terms of advanced technology. Its 320-km-long coastline also boasts some famous beaches of the country. In a nutshell, Karnataka epitomises an amalgamation of the classic and the contemporary.

Climate
Karnataka enjoys a healthful climate for most part of the year. The weather continues to be hot and dry from February till May. Average temperature during summer shows 34 degrees centigrade with 75% humidity in the air. During winters, from November to February, the minimum temperature records 20 degrees centigrade. You can plan your trip here anytime of the year. The monsoon months should be avioded though.

Important Cities & Towns
The state of Karnataka can be segregated into four major divisions – the Bangalore Division, the Belgaum Division, the Gulbarga Division and the Mysore Division. Bangalore, the capital of Karnataka, is known the world over for its booming IT industry. Mysore is another important city of the state. Other important cities and towns of the state include Aihole, Badami, Belur, Bijapur, Gulbarga, Hampi, Hassan, Halebid, Pattadakal, Karwar, Tumkur, Mandya etc.

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People & Culture
The state boasts an ancient cultural heritage and its people seem no less colourful. The classical dance forms of Karnataka are known all across the world. Bharatnatyam, Kuchipudi and Kathak are a part of people's life here and are practised on a massive scale. Even the folk art forms are alive, the famous ones being Krishna Parijatha, Bhootha Aradhane, Nagamandala etc. Karnataka also charms with its varied culinary delights. Though region has its own identity in terms of cuisines, the Mysore cuisine id popular among tourists for its textural forms and flavour. Kannada has gained the status of state's official language.

Famous Travel Attractions
A variety of experiences await the tourists in Karnataka. The capital city of Bangalore has such popular attractions as Vidhan Soudha, Tipu's Palace, Cubbon Park, Bull Temple, Botanical Gardens etc. Mysore, also known as the 'City of Palaces', offers to visit the Mahraja's Palace, Mysore Zoo, Chamundeswari Temple, Jaganmohan Palace and Art, Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple and the Brindavan Gardens. History buffs can spend time exploring the ancient Hoysala temple architecture at Sravanbelagola, Belur and Halebid. The tell-tale ruins of Vijayanagar Empire at Hampi are no less captivating. A lot more than this waits for your arrival here.

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Air/ Rail/ Road Links
HAL Bangalore International Airport is a major airport in the state. The airport, maintained by the Hindustan Aeronautics, has regular flights to the key destinations of the country and the world. You can avail of regular flights here connecting to major Indian cities including Delhi, Kolkata, Mumbai, Pune, Ahmedabad, Chennai, Thiruvananthapuram etc. The state also has an excellent network of roads. Bangalore is a major railway station, linked with different parts of the country.