Karnataka is a state in southwest India with Arabian Sea coastlines. The capital, Bengaluru (formerly Bangalore), is a high-tech hub known for its shopping and nightlife. To the southwest, Mysore is home to lavish temples including Mysore Palace, former seat of the region’s maharajas. Hampi, once the medieval Vijayanagara empire’s capital, contains ruins of Hindu temples, elephant stables and a stone chariot.
Festivals
· Kambala
· Ugadi
Food
Karnataka food is typically non-greasy. There is very little use of oil and food items are largely steamed. Fruits, in their fresh as well as pickled forms, feature prominently in the food of Karnataka. Rice is cooked in a variety of ways. There are red grain rice, sannas, rice rotis and pancakes made of rice. Mangalore presents some of the richest varieties of rice-based delicacies. The paper thin akki rotis of Malnad called talipattus are also extremely popular and a widely sought after item.
Best Time to Visit
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Seasons
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Months
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Summers
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April to June
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Monsoon
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July to Sep
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Post-Monsoon
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Oct to Dec
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Winter
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Jan to March
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Places to Visit
Bangalore, Bandipur,Chikmagalur, Coorg, Hampi, Mysore, , Kabini , Wayanad
Attractions & Activities
Bandipur National Park, Mudumalai National Park, Lal bagh, Jog Falls, Virupaksha Temple, Bannerghatta ANtional Park, Bangalore Palace,Mysore Zoo,etc
Capital :
Bengaluru
Largest City :
Bengaluru
Area Rank (In India) :
Total Area :
191791 km square
Languages :
Hindi, English, Kannada.
Climate :
Both day and night temperatures are more or less uniform over the State, except at the coastal region and high elevated plateau. They generally decrease south-westwards over the state due to higher elevation and attain lower values at high level stations. April and May are the hottest months. In May, mean maximum temperature shoots upto 40 deg. C over the north-eastern corner of the state, decreasing south-westwards towards the Western Ghat region and the Coastal belt.
The highest temperature recorded at an individual station in the State is 45.6 deg. C at Raichur on 1928 May 23, which is 6 degrees higher than the normal for the warmest months. December and January are the coldest months. The lowest temperature at an individual station was 2.8 deg. C on December 16, 1918 in Bidar. Best Time to Travel
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November to April