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State in southwestern India
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Karnataka (Kannada: ಕರ್ನಾಟಕ Karnāṭaka), a state in Southern India, stretches from Kalaburagi and Belgaum in the north to Bengaluru and Mangalore in the south. It has a coastal region with numerous coconut trees and beautiful beaches and an interior with mountains, valleys and farmlands. It has the largest population of tigers in the world.
The state capital as well as the information technology capital of India.
The region surrounding Bengaluru with cool climate.
Southern Karnataka, including Mysore. Rolling hills, large sunflower fields and Tibetan culture.
The meeting point of North and South Karnataka.
By train
Karnataka is served by South Western Railway and connected to all major railway stations across the country.
By car
A number of national highways link Karnataka with the neighboring states of Maharashtra, Kerala, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Pondicherry, Goa and Tamil Nadu.
By bus
Karnataka government-owned and -operated Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) connects Karnataka with the neighbouring states of Tamil Nadu, Kerala (Keralam), Andhra Pradesh, Telangana,…
By car
All major cities in Karnataka are well connected by a mix of national and state highways.
By plane
Kempegowda International Airport serves most domestic routes in India.
By train
There are trains run by Indian Railways originating from major cities of Karnataka like Bengaluru, Mysore, Mangalore, Hubli and connecting to different places in Karnataka.
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