Culture in Karnataka|Culture Karnataka tours

Culture in Karnataka

Culture in Karnataka
Culture Karnataka tours possesses a rich cultural heritage. The folk theatre has an ancient and rich tradition, the two principal forms being Yakshagana and the puppet theatre. 'Yakshagana' is akin to Kathakali of Kerala in the choice of its elaborate costumes and vigorous dancing. 'Bhootada Kunita' (Dance of the Divine Cult), 'Nagamandala' and the demon dance are some quaint rituals prevalent only in Dakshina Kannada coastal area.

Sravanabelagola, near Mysore, has a giant 1,000-yr-old stone statue of Bahubali, the Jain saint. Huge monolithic Jain statues are peculiar to the Kannada culture. It is the also the world's tallest monolithic statue in the world.

Handicrafts of Karnataka
Karnataka is famous for its unique and aesthetic craftsmanship in sandalwood and rosewood. Eye-catching items of furniture, in-lay work, coffee tables, wall hangings etc. are some of the must purchase items in Karnataka. Rich silks, wooden toys, leather puppets, Bidriware and other artefacts make ideal mementos.

Climate of Karnataka
Best time to visit Karnataka is September to February.

Tourism Offices in Karnataka

•       Director, Dept of Tourism, 1st Floor, F Bk, Cauvery Bhavan, K.G.Road Bangalore - 9
•       KSTDC, 104/1, Kasturba Road, Bangalore -1
•       Tourism Information Counter, Railway Station, Bangalore
•       Tourism Information Counter, Airport, Bangalore, Karnataka
•       Manager,Tourist Cottages, Belur, Karnataka
•       Tourist Cottages, Dept of Tourism, Halebid, Karnataka

India's Great Divide is the Vindhya Mountains. They run from east to west, separating the fertile river valley of the Ganges called the Ganga, from the Deccan Plateau which occupies much of the peninsula of India. It also separates the north, where the predominant languages are Sanskrit - based (brought in by the Indo Iranian herds people about 3,500 years ago), from the Dravidian tongues brought in by a long headed race from the Mediterranean about a thousand years earlier.

The South India's coastal plains are backed by the mountains rimming the wedge of the Deccan plateau.

On these plains lie the best beaches in South India. On the rimming mountains, the western and eastern ghats are the tea, coffee and spice lands.

Beyond these mountains, in the wedge shaped plateau, are great old cities supported by rich farm lands and a culture that has its roots in the almost historical Kumari Continent from where, they claim, civilization spread across the world. The south is gracious, graceful, Old India.

The South India Tours make the tourists have an insight in the wonderland of perfection and bliss. It is one place where you can have rendezvous with nature in true sense. The grandeur and beauty of South India attracts tourist to this place all year round.

The backwaters of Kerala and mesmerizing beaches have a rejuvenating effect on people. The swaying palms, cool breeze, shimmering sand and smiling sun at the beaches of South India can add on to the Golden Moments at the place.

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