The enchanting perfume of sandal and agarbattis (incense sticks), the aroma of fresh, roasted coffee beans, the heady fragrance of the "Mysore Mallige" and a thousand roses blooming..... Karnataka is a land of fragrance. A land that has all the ingredients of a great holiday site. A relaxed length of the Arabian Sea coastline, the majestic rocks of the Deccan, thick, lush tropical forests, an unimaginable variety of trees, plants, flowers, animals and birds. And above all, a sense of history and culture that is all pervasive.

Karnataka is a state of charming contrasts, with the modern blending harmoniously with the old. It has, also, some of the most magnificent monuments, temples, palaces and beaches in the country. You can shop for sandalwood, silk and spices. You can take home enchanting handicrafts, beautifully designed ethnic jewellery in gold and silver, eat food you have never tasted before, and meet people for whom hospitality is a way of life.Warm and friendly, the people of Karnataka know just how to put the tourist at ease. Ask them for directions, and chances are they'll take you to your destination. 

A holiday in Karnataka is an enriching experience. The colourful folk dances and art forms, the age-old traditions and rituals, the literature and the music ... there's so much to see - and feel - and experience in Karnataka. Come, you'll be pleasantly surprised.

Karnataka Government celebrates the Bicentenary of Tipu Sultan

Bangalore, the capital of Karnataka, is well connected with all major cities of India by air, rail and road.