The whole of South India is covered in carpets of green plantations. But it’s Karnataka that produces the largest amount of coffee.
Second Highest Plunge Waterfall
The Jog Falls aka Gersoppa is the second highest plunge waterfall in India. Located in Sagar taluk of Shimoga district, the Sharavathi river creates this waterfall.
Ruins Of Vijayanagara Kingdom
The magnificent ruins of the Vijayanagara Kingdom still stand tall. The kingdom ruled a little longer than the Mughals and left behind the historic and famous Hampi ruins, a grand 14th-century city.
The Gomateshwara Statue
This statue of Bahubali is 58 feet tall and is the largest monolith statue in the world. Carved out from a single block of granite, it is visible from almost 30 km away.
The Legendary Village Of Gabbar
Many get confused but it’s true. The hilly region of Ramanagara is the village of the legendary villain “Gabbar Singh” from the movie ‘Sholay.’
Old Rock Formations
Lalbagh Botanical Garden has a priced collection of some of the oldest rock formations of the world. Dating back to 3,000 million years ago, these rocks are known to have originated before the dinosaurs.
Land Of Languages
The state is known to host people from various parts of India. An example of this is the fact that there are over 13 languages spoken across the state
Chanakya’s Manuscript
The oldest surviving and fabled manuscript written by Chanakya or Kautilya, the Arthashastra can be found in the Oriental Research Institute.
The River District
The historical district of Bijapur, known for ‘Gol Gumbaz’ is fascinatingly the land of 5 rivers as well. The rivers flowing through this district include Krishna, Bhima, Doni, Malaprabha and Ghataprabha.
The Royal Pride In Mysore
The Mysore Palace is only the second most-visited place in India after the wonder Taj Mahal. The regal beauty and epitome of royalty in Mysore is the pride of the whole state.
First Private Radio Station
Karnataka is the first in India where a private radio station was set up in the year 2001. Radio City 91.1 FM was the first national channel to be set up in Bangalore
The Glory Of Rani Chennamma
It is the year 1824! Rani Chennamma, the queen of Kittur, the princely state, became the first woman in India to lead an armed rebellion against the British East India Company.
Classic Music Origins
Cultural excellence has always been a pride and part of Karnataka. Purandara Dasa is known to be the main pillars of Carnatic Music.
The State Of Waterfalls
Karnataka has the most number of waterfalls in India. The state is known to harbor in excess of 35 waterfalls spread across.
The Land Of Tigers
With plenty of national parks and wildlife sanctuaries in Karnataka, the population of tigers is known to be the largest in India.
