Karnataka is the perfect destination where the globetrotters can experience India at its invigorating best. Karnataka offers myriad surprises to the tourist with its monuments, age-defying temples, enchanting waterfalls, dreamy hill stations, and, without doubt, its fascinating culture. Karnataka, which witnessed the rise and fall of many mighty empires, has also been home to distinguished philosophers and musical bards.

The surprises of Karnataka never just cease at its capital city Bangalore, a veritable melting pot of various races and cultures with well laid out parks, gardens, and long avenues of blossoming trees. Consider Coorg for another example- Nestled in highlands, this panoramic hill station is the perfect getaway for nature lovers. Karnataka is the best place to stand spellbound by the architectural wonders of the temples and monuments. It also bears remnants of many mighty empires. The Mysore fort bears testimony for this claim.

US-based lifestyle magazine Conde Nast rated Karnataka in its travel edition as the fourth best destination in the world to visit in the year 2011.