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Tourism Places In Karnataka
Bangalore is the capital city of the southern Indian state of Karnataka. It is also
known as the Garden City because of its many beautiful gardens and parks. Though
the origin of Bangalore is ancient, the present-day city was founded in the 16th
century and has since continued to be an important administrative center. Due to
the high concentration of IT industry, it also called the Silicon Valley of India.
The other famous tourist attaractions in the state are the Channekeshava Temple
at Belur, Hoyasaleswara temple at Halebid, Lord Bahubali (Gommateshwara)statue at
Sravanabelgola. Other locations of historical significance include Gulbarga, Bijapur,
Badami, Pattadakal, Somnathpur, Belgaum, Hampi and Mysore.
Karnataka is situated on the western edge of the Deccan plateau and has for
its neighbours Maharashtra and Goa on the north, Andhra Pradesh on the east, Tamil
Nadu and Kerala on the south, and on the west it opens out to the Arabian Sea. It
has an area of 191,791 sq km. Bangalore, nicknamed as the Silicon Valley of India,
is the Capital of this southern state.
Karnataka has a written history of more than 2000 years. Apart from it being subjected
to the rule of the Nandas, Mauryas, and the Satavahanas, Karnataka came to have
indigenous dynasties like the Kadambas of Banavasi and the Gangas from the middle
of the middle of the 4th century AD. The Chalukyas, the Rashtrakutas and others
also once ruled over it.
Divided into 27 districts, the state is well connected by roads, railways,
air and waterways. Motorable roads are 1,37,520 lakh km in length while rail network
is 3,192 km which includes broad gauge, metre gauge and narrow gauge. Bangalore,
Belgaum, Mangalore and Hubli are the main airports. New Mangalore Port is the main
all-weather seaport in Karnataka which mainly handles cargo vessels. It has a sea
coast of nearly 400 km (300 with inundations).
The state has two legislative houses- the Legislative Assembly of 224 members and
the Legislative a Council of 75 members.
Karnataka is predominantly rural and agrarian and has a population of 44,977,201.
About 76% of its population lives in rural areas while about 71% of its working
force is engaged in agricultural and allied activities which generate 49% of the
state income
Among the agriculture crops, Karnataka accounts for 59% of the country’s coffee
production and 47% of the country’s ragi production. The state is fifth in oilseed
production.
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On the industrial front, Karnataka contributes four per cent of the National
production in the industrial sector, and 20% to the state income. Machine tools,
aircraft, electronic products, watches and telecommunication equipment are some
of the items produced. Important public sector units are Hindustan Aeronautics,
Hindustan Machines Tools, Bharat Earth Movers, Bharat Electronics, Bhrat Heavy Electricals,
Indian Telephone Industries and National Aeronautical Laboratory
The state is rich in mineral resources. Important minerals are high grade iron ore,
copper, manganese, chromite china clay, limestones and magnesite. Karnataka has
the distinction of being the main gold producing state in the country. It is the
sole producer of Felsite and leading producer of moulding sand and Fuchsite Quartizite.
The state has rich deposits of granite.
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The state offers many tourist spots with a variety of parks, gardens and
historical monuments. The garden city of Bangalore has been adjudged the cleanest
city in India more than once. The famous huge granite structure Vidhana Soudha and
the beautiful Cubbon Park and Lalbhag in Bangalore are great tourist attractions.
The former princely capital Mysore with the Brindavan Gardens and Srirangapattana
nearby; Sharavanabelgola where the famous monolithic statue of Gomateshwara,
57 feet high stands; Belur, Halebidu and Somnathpura with the famous
Hoysala monuments; Badami, Aihole and Pattadkal for the 1,300
year old rock-cut and structural temples; Hampi, the famous open air museum (ancient
Vijayanagar); Gulbarga, Bidar and Bijapur, renowned for their indo-saracenic
monuments; Mangalore and Karwar for ports and beaches; Gokarna, Udupi, Dharmasthala,
Melkote, Gangapura and Saundatti, are famous pilgrimage centres.
Hotels of Karnataka
The State has hotels of star and non star category catering to the needs of the
tourists Karnataka. Besides it has resorts, restaurants and cafés which cater to
the needs of all segment of travelers.
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