Karnataka
with
its
capital
at
Bangalore
is
the
country's
8
th
largest
state.
It
is
located
at
Deccan
Plateau
,
and
is
surrounded
by
Maharashtra
to
the
north,
Arabian
Sea
to
the
west,
Goa
to
the
northwest,
Kerala
to
the
southwest,
Andhra
Pradesh
to
the
east
and
Tamil
Nadu
to
southeast.
Karnataka
is
popularly
known
for
Carnatic
Music
through
out
the
world
but
it
has
given
much
more
to
the
world
than
this
unique
form
of
Classical
Music.
With
its
rich
culture
and
traditional
magnificence,
it
has
attracted
tourists
from
all
parts
of
the
world.
It
is
among
the
world's
most
ancient
civilizations
and
is
home
to
two
of
the
World
Heritage
Sites
-
Hampi
and
Pattadakal
.
The
temples
at
Aihole,
Badami
and
Pattadakal
in
Bijapur
district
are
a
must
visit
for
all
art
lovers.
The
temples
of
Halebedu,
Belur
and
Somanathapura
are
great
and
unique
architectural
achievements.
Some
other
famous
tourist
spots
in
Karnataka
include
Jog
Falls,
Shivasamudra
Falls,
Abbi
Falls,
The
Irrupu
falls,
Manikyandhara,
Kallatti
Falls
and
Chunchanakatte
Falls.
The
Hill
Forts
of
Karnataka
such
as
Nandi
Hill,
Savanadurga,
Madhugiri,
Pavagada,
Midigeshi,
Ucchangi,
Jamalabad,
Manzarabad,
Kavaledurga,
Chitradurga
,
Basavaraja
Durga,
Devagad,
Kurmagad,
Shahapur,
Shorapur,
Nargund
fort,
Parasgad
and
Vallabhgad
forts
are
also
very
popular
with
tourists.
