GENERAL INFO Varied Geography : Beaches, Hill Stations, Sandalwood Forests Temperature : 26 to 30 Degrees Climate : Pleasant Through out the Year (Wet During Rainy Season) Best Time to Visit : Winters (October to February)

General Information on Karnataka – The Hues of the Delightful State

Karnataka has been generously blessed with all those attractions that any state would have been more than proud to own. This is the eighth largest state in the country and is situated at the western side of Deccan Plateau in South India. Having a 320 kms long coastline, Karnataka is blessed with various heritage as well as natural attractions.

Climate of Karnataka – The Best Season To Visit

Karnataka might not be called as the best state in India, but it is certainly catching up. The credit definitely goes to the stimulating climate that induces people for a holiday tour to this state again and again. The tropical monsoon climate that covers the entire coastal belt of Karnataka, gives the state a moderate summer and pleasant winters. The Southern part of Karnataka experiences hot, seasonally dry tropical savanna climate. The north Karnataka experiences hot, semi-arid, tropical steppe type of climate.

The months of January and February are slightly cold while summers begin from March and continues till May. Post monsoon begins from October and remains till December. The best season to visit Karnataka is definitely the winter (between October to February) where the travelers can enjoy the most of Karnataka.

Hill Stations of Karnataka – World Above the Hills

Camouflaged by the dense forests of the Western Ghats, Karnataka has many hill stations that makes a perfect holiday destinations in Karnataka. They have remained untouched by modernity and still preserves their great tradition and heritage. The famous hill cities of Coorg and Chikmaglur are incredibly beautiful and offers host of travel attractions. Coffee plantations, rare orchids and plethora of interesting adventure is what will greet the tourists on the hill station tours of Karnataka. The best time to enjoy a stay in the hill station of Karnataka is from October to May. Monsoons should be avoided as during that time, as the roads become slippery and you will be confined to your rooms.

Beaches of Karnataka – Large Expanse of Sea and Sand

While the peaceful hill stations are apt for some peaceful retreat, the famous beaches of Karnataka are equally renowned for their picturesque ambiance and options of water sports. Karwar, the most important beach destination of Karnataka is popular for diving as well as cruise that will take you to the island of Devbagh. Almost all the beaches of Karnataka are noted for their adventure options and arresting sunsets. The best time to walk through the beaches of Karnataka is during the months of August to March, when the weather is very pleasant.

Wildlife Hub with Sandalwood Growth

Karnataka is as famous for Sandalwood production as it is for its world heritage site of Hampi and Pattadakal. It is this possession of Karnataka that makes it a unique place for shopping. Incensed sticks, carved sculptures and other sandalwood artifacts are worth buying in Karnataka. The dense forest and jungles of Karnataka are the places where the 70% the country's sandalwood demands are taken care of. In these jungles one can also see many faces of the wilds. Take up safari tours in the Bandipur National park and the Nagarhole National park that homes some of the rare species of animals in the world. To see some of the rare species of animals visit during the months of June to February.