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Karnataka
Adventure Want to have a date with nature? Here's a great,
great opportunity. Walk down the untrodden paths of the Western Ghats of Karnataka.
And you'll discover how intoxicating nature can be. Making you fall in with love
with it. All over again. Yes, Karnataka indeed is a trekker's delight.
History of Karnataka
Karnataka, called as Karunadu (elevated land) in ancient times. The course of
Karnataka's history and culture takes us back to pre-historic times. The earliest
find of the stone age period in India was a hand axe at Lingasugur in Raichur
district. The Ashoka's rock edicts found in the state indicate that major parts
of Northern Karnataka were under the Mauryas.
Karnataka Museums
Established in 1865, the museum houses sculpture from the Hoysala, Nolamba and
Gandhara periods. Also on view are antiquities from Mohenjodaro and terracotta
from Mathura. The painting section includes miniature paintings from the Rajasthani
and Pahari schools. there are also traditional paintings from the Among the miscellaneous
items are ivory carvings and inlay work, sandal-wood caskets and other ohjeci-and
arms and armoury.
Karnataka Religious
Places Karnataka's pilgrim Centres are excellent examples of
its rich cultural heritage and attract thousands of devotees all through the year.
This has been a school of thought for many Philosophers and Philosophies.
Karnataka Wildlife
The sparkling blue waters of Cauvery wind through rocks and ravines and fall off
the Deccan Plateau to form the twin falls of Barachukki and Gaganachukki. About
35 kms downstream is yet another set of falls called Mekedatu. Lying between these
breathtaking cascades is Bhimeshwari. A perfect picnic spot. Where nature has
created a natural habitat for the Mahseer fish and a variety of exciting animals.
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