Rich in culture and heritage, Karnataka is one of the famous travel destinations of India. The word Karnataka has originated from the Kannad words 'Karu' and 'Nadu' which mean 'elevated land'. Originally, Karnataka was known as the state of Mysore. Enveloped in the radiant past and rich present, the state is famous for its Gold. This land produces silk, khadi, sandalwood, coffee and cardamom in abundance. Covering an area of 191,791 sq km, it is bordered by the Arabian Sea in the west. Read More..