Karnataka is a state that has a coastline along the Arabian sea. It was formed on 1 November 1956. Karnataka was earlier known as Mysore. The capital of Karnataka is Bangalore. The total population of Karnataka is 6.76 crores. Karnataka contributes 8.2 % to India's GDP. The climate of Karnataka is tropical in winter, summer, Southwest monsoon, and post monsoon season . Karnataka is located between 11°30` and 18° 30` N Latitude and 74°15` and 78° 30` E Longitude. This state is bounded by Goa, Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, and Kerala.

       Sandalwood trees are highly valued trees in India. About 90% of sandalwood is produced from India. So, when you visit, don't forget to purchase sandal oil jewellery. It is home to the popular Mysore sarees; their unique selling point is that they use only pure silk and gold saree in a factory of Mysore. The heartwood is extensively used for carving, a traditional art in Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Kerala.

This state has a variety of forest vegetation with enormous diversities of species. There are five national parks and 23 wildlife sanctuaries in this state to meet scarcity of fuel and Timber wetlands are being developed. Karnataka's biggest

National Park is Bandipur National Park which is situated at Nilgiri biosphere reserve. forests of Karnataka are primarily deciduous and evergreen.

The total number of flowering plants in Karnataka is about 4700 species belonging to 1512 genera under 189 families.

Karnataka is divided into 10 agro climatic zones the state has 60% of cultivable land of which only 28% to be negative and 22% is rain fed.

Horticulture crops are in demand and are cultivated on an area of 16.80 lakh hectares, with a loyal yield of 101 lakh tones.

         One of the specialties is that coconut is widely used in the form of grated coconut milk from the cocoon, cocoon paste, etc. Near dosa, Kori Roti, Patrode, Khali and Dukua Mass are some of the Mangalore foods. Tourists are attracted to corg for the beautiful coffee plantation and Cup of delicious specially brewed coffee.

The music and dialogue yakshagana is performed this type of art takes place during the monsoon sins Karnataka cultures primary dependent on agriculture

Top places to visit in Karnataka

Hampi was the capital of Vijayanagar in the 14th century. Hampi is the UNESCO World Heritage site. visitors can explore majestic temples, palaces and intricate carvings in HampiThe Hampi festival is the most famous Hampi festival, locally known as Hampi utsav. Hampi features a puppet show, dance performance, music and fireworks during the time of celebration. Hampi is now among the top tourist destinations in India.

Channapatna is known for its wooden toys, situated about 60 km from Bangalore town. Toy production is a traditional art city and is also preserved by the WHO.

Mysore is called the city of palaces as it is home to a number of palaces like amba Vilas Rajendra Vilas jayalakshmi Vilas and Jagmohan villas. Mysore palace is one of the most visited monuments in India. It is a very attractive and beautiful palace. It was built during the reign of Maharaja Krishnarajendra Wadiyar IV. The Mysore palace was designed by architect hand ring and sons started in 1997 after Taj Mahal it is the second most state landmark in India my sources and ideal gateway for several destinations.

Mahabaleshwar Temple Gokarna. The Mahabaleshwar Temple Gokarna, is a 4th century CE Hindu Temple located in the classical Dravidian architectural style. Lord Shiva was immortalized in the form of a Rudrasksha clad Shiva Linga bestowing the name Mahabaleshwar.

Coorg is a coffee land in Karnataka. It is a Heavenly place that lies between Mangalore Mysore . Coorg is an evergreen forest, species and coffee plantations. The best time to visit Coorg is September to March. It is also known by the name of Kodagu. The air breathes refreshing Coffee.