South India Destination - Karanataka
Called Karnadu (elevated land) in ancient times, Karnataka is made up of a series of uplands with an average height of 610 metres above sea level. The Bababudan range in the western ghats has one of the highest mountain peaks between the Himalayas and the Nilgiris. And boasting one of the wettest regions in India, at Agumbe, are the western ghats, rich in teak, rosewood and sandalwood. Karnataka is known for it's legendary craftsmenship in sandalwood and rosewood. Swift flowing rivers criss-cross to create a network of water sources.
- State Capital :Bangalore
- Population ('000s in 1991) : 44,977
- Area ('000 sq. km) : 192
- Languages Spoken : Kannada, English & Hindi
- Religion : Hindu, Muslim and Christian
