{"id":319,"date":"2020-07-24T08:02:06","date_gmt":"2020-07-24T08:02:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/development.narrative.asia\/investkarnataka.co.in\/\/?page_id=319"},"modified":"2020-11-30T11:05:02","modified_gmt":"2020-11-30T11:05:02","slug":"explore-the-land","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/development.narrative.asia\/investkarnataka.co.in\/explore-the-land\/","title":{"rendered":"Explore The Land"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignfull has-background-dim-10 has-background-dim ik-master-cover\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/development.narrative.asia\/investkarnataka.co.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Explore-Karnataka-e1596018556343.png);background-position:50% 5%;min-height:700px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<h1 class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-heading\">Karnataka<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">EXPLORE THE LAND<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<section id=\"Attractive-Sectoral-Policies\" class=\"no-padding ik-choose-k-row ik-choose-k-row-explorer\">\n<div class=\"container container-ikspeck container-ikspeck-block2\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-md-6\">\n<div class=\"ikspeck-wap\">\n<div class=\"ikspeck-img-float aos-init aos-animate\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/development.narrative.asia\/investkarnataka.co.in\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Halebidu-Temple-1024x678.jpg');\" data-aos=\"fade-right\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-md-6  d-flex align-items-center\">\n<div class=\"content-wapper aos-init aos-animate\" data-aos=\"fade-left\">\n<p class=\"bottom-spacer\">First formed in 1956, Karnataka was originally called The State of Mysore before being renamed in 1973. Located in the south western region of the country, Karnataka\u2019s rich history spans several powerful dynasties like the Nanda Empire, the Mauryan Empire, the Kadamba Dynasty and the Chalukya Dynasty to name a few. Despite becoming one of the leaders in industrial innovation in the country, Karnataka has managed to hold on to its history as witnessed by the several historical monuments and regions in the state. From the fast-paced city of Bengaluru to the sprawling hills of Kodagu, Karnataka has something for everyone.<\/p>\n<p>The state is surrounded by the Arabian Sea on one side, and shares its borders with Goa, Maharashtra, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu and Kerala .<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignfull has-background-dim-20 has-background-dim ik-highlightsection-cover\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/development.narrative.asia\/investkarnataka.co.in\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/pNzf6DfZ4N.png);min-height:307px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"container-fluid container-with-margin ik-state-feature-blockwap\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"row d-flex align-items-center\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-md-2\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tState at a Glance\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t        <div class=\"col-md-10\">\n\t\t\t          <div class=\"ik-state-feature-blockwap-inner-bg\">\n\t\t\t          <div class=\"row\">\n\t\t\t          \t<div class=\"col-md-12\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"ik-choose-kar-counts\" style=\"width:30%;\">\n\t\t\t            \n\t\t\t\t\t            <div class=\"row d-flex\">\n\t\t\t\t\t              <div class=\"col-4\">\n\t\t\t\t\t                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/development.narrative.asia\/investkarnataka.co.in\/wp-content\/themes\/twentyseventeen\/public\/images\/icons\/location.svg\" class=\"img-fluid\" alt=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t              <\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t              <div class=\"col-8\">\n\t\t\t\t\t              \t<p>Area<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t                <h5>191,791 <span>km<sup>2<\/sup><\/span><\/h5>\n\t\t\t\t\t              <\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t            <\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t          <\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t          <div class=\"ik-choose-kar-counts\" style=\"width: 40%;\">\n\t\t\t\t\t            \n\t\t\t\t\t            <div class=\"row d-flex\">\n\t\t\t\t\t              <div class=\"col-4\">\n\t\t\t\t\t                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/development.narrative.asia\/investkarnataka.co.in\/wp-content\/themes\/twentyseventeen\/public\/images\/icons\/population.svg\" class=\"img-fluid\" alt=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t              <\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t              <div class=\"col-8\">\n\t\t\t\t\t              \t<p>Demographics<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t                <h5>50.9 % <span>male<\/span> 49.1 % <span>female<\/span><\/h5>\n\t\t\t\t\t              <\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t            <\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t          <\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t          <div class=\"ik-choose-kar-counts\">\n\t\t\t\t\t            \n\t\t\t\t\t            <div class=\"row d-flex\">\n\t\t\t\t\t              <div class=\"col-4\">\n\t\t\t\t\t                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/development.narrative.asia\/investkarnataka.co.in\/wp-content\/themes\/twentyseventeen\/public\/images\/icons\/study.svg\" class=\"img-fluid\" alt=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t              <\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t              <div class=\"col-8\">\n\t\t\t\t\t                <p>Literacy Rate<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t                <h5>75.36 %<\/h5>\n\t\t\t\t\t              <\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t            <\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t          <\/div>\n\t\t\t          \t<\/div>\n\t\t\t          <\/div>\n\n\t\t\t          <div class=\"row\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-md-12\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"ik-choose-kar-counts\" style=\"width:30%;\">\n\t\t\t            \n\t\t\t\t\t            <div class=\"row d-flex\">\n\t\t\t\t\t              <div class=\"col-4\">\n\t\t\t\t\t                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/development.narrative.asia\/investkarnataka.co.in\/wp-content\/themes\/twentyseventeen\/public\/images\/icons\/population-large.svg\" class=\"img-fluid\" alt=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t              <\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t              <div class=\"col-8\">\n\t\t\t\t\t              \t<p>Population<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t                <h5>6.96 <span>crores<\/span><\/h5>\n\t\t\t\t\t              <\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t            <\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t          <\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t          <div class=\"ik-choose-kar-counts\" style=\"width: 40%;\">\n\t\t\t\t\t            \n\t\t\t\t\t            <div class=\"row d-flex\">\n\t\t\t\t\t              <div class=\"col-4\">\n\t\t\t\t\t                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/development.narrative.asia\/investkarnataka.co.in\/wp-content\/themes\/twentyseventeen\/public\/images\/icons\/density.svg\" class=\"img-fluid\" alt=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t              <\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t              <div class=\"col-8\">\n\t\t\t\t\t              \t<p>Density<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t                <h5>319 per <span>km<sup>2<\/sup><\/span><\/h5>\n\t\t\t\t\t              <\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t            <\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t          <\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t          <div class=\"ik-choose-kar-counts\">\n\t\t\t\t\t            \n\t\t\t\t\t            <div class=\"row d-flex\">\n\t\t\t\t\t              <div class=\"col-4\">\n\t\t\t\t\t                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/development.narrative.asia\/investkarnataka.co.in\/wp-content\/themes\/twentyseventeen\/public\/images\/icons\/map-large.svg\" class=\"img-fluid\" alt=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t              <\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t              <div class=\"col-8\">\n\t\t\t\t\t              \t<p>No. of Districts<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t                <h5>30<\/h5>\n\t\t\t\t\t              <\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t            <\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t          <\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t          <\/div>\n\t\t\t          <\/div>\n\t\t\t        <\/div>\n\t\t\t      <\/div>\n\t\t\t <\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-uagb-section uagb-section__wrap uagb-section__background-image alignwide uagb-block-13ccb9b7 section section-primary\"><div class=\"uagb-section__overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"uagb-section__inner-wrap\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns container-fluid container-with-margin is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-1 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:55.7%\">\n<h3 class=\"ghostkit-custom-4ufHp wp-block-heading\">Culture &amp; Festivals<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"fontfittodefault\">Karnataka has a lot to offer for people with varied interests. The capital city of Bengaluru is home to some of the best restaurants in the country. The city acts as a gateway to global flavours and local specialities. Bengaluru is also the shopping destination, right from its malls to its busy streets. Of course, as you move across the districts you will experience rich local flavours, unique to Karnataka.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"fontfittodefault\">If you are looking for a quiet respite away from the buzz, the hills of Kodagu is where you want to be. Karnataka\u2019s various national parks and wildlife sanctuaries are a haven for nature lovers and wildlife photography enthusiasts from across the world.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-uagb-section uagb-section__wrap uagb-section__background-undefined uagb-block-06e233f7 section\"><div class=\"uagb-section__overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"uagb-section__inner-wrap\">\n<div class=\"container\">\n    <div class=\"row\">\n      <div class=\"col-md-12\">\n        <h3 class=\"home-h3 text-center\">Must Eats<\/h3>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"ghostkit-carousel\" data-effect=\"slide\" data-speed=\"0.2\" data-autoplay=\"4\" data-slides-per-view=\"4\" data-centered-slides=\"false\" data-loop=\"true\" data-free-scroll=\"false\" data-show-arrows=\"true\" data-show-bullets=\"true\" data-dynamic-bullets=\"true\" data-gap=\"36\"><div class=\"ghostkit-carousel-items\">\n<div class=\"ghostkit-carousel-slide\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-rounded\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/development.narrative.asia\/investkarnataka.co.in\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Masala-Dosa-500x500-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-368\" width=\"250\" height=\"250\" srcset=\"https:\/\/development.narrative.asia\/investkarnataka.co.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Masala-Dosa-500x500-1.jpg 500w, https:\/\/development.narrative.asia\/investkarnataka.co.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Masala-Dosa-500x500-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/development.narrative.asia\/investkarnataka.co.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Masala-Dosa-500x500-1-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" \/><figcaption>Mysore Masala Dosa<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"ghostkit-carousel-slide\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-rounded\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/development.narrative.asia\/investkarnataka.co.in\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Karnataka_style_ragi_mudde_ragi_millet_flour_balls_recipe-2-1024x922.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-369\" width=\"250\" height=\"250\"\/><figcaption>Ragi Mudde And Sopinna Saru<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"ghostkit-carousel-slide\" id=\"container-fluid-container-with-margin\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-rounded\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/development.narrative.asia\/investkarnataka.co.in\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/maddur-vada-karnataka--1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-370\" width=\"250\" height=\"250\" srcset=\"https:\/\/development.narrative.asia\/investkarnataka.co.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/maddur-vada-karnataka--1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/development.narrative.asia\/investkarnataka.co.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/maddur-vada-karnataka--300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/development.narrative.asia\/investkarnataka.co.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/maddur-vada-karnataka--150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/development.narrative.asia\/investkarnataka.co.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/maddur-vada-karnataka--768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/development.narrative.asia\/investkarnataka.co.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/maddur-vada-karnataka-.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" \/><figcaption>Maddur Vada<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"ghostkit-carousel-slide\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-rounded\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/development.narrative.asia\/investkarnataka.co.in\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/428dc0e416b2fce52b07dd0b206dc995.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-559\" width=\"250\" height=\"250\"\/><figcaption>Bisi Bele Bath<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><div class=\"ghostkit-carousel-arrow-prev-icon\"><svg class=\"ghostkit-svg-icon\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M14.7803 17.7803C14.4874 18.0732 14.0126 18.0732 13.7197 17.7803L8.4697 12.5303C8.1768 12.2374 8.1768 11.7626 8.4697 11.4697L13.7197 6.21967C14.0126 5.92678 14.4874 5.92678 14.7803 6.21967C15.0732 6.51256 15.0732 6.98744 14.7803 7.28033L10.0607 12L14.7803 16.7197C15.0732 17.0126 15.0732 17.4874 14.7803 17.7803Z\" fill=\"currentColor\"\/><\/svg><\/div><div class=\"ghostkit-carousel-arrow-next-icon\"><svg class=\"ghostkit-svg-icon\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" 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class=\"wp-block-uagb-section uagb-section__wrap uagb-section__background-undefined uagb-block-c63041bc ik-investor-wap-project\"><div class=\"uagb-section__overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"uagb-section__inner-wrap\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-section uagb-section__wrap uagb-section__background-image uagb-block-a41fe1ea ik-investor-head d-flex align-items-center justify-content-center\"><div class=\"uagb-section__overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"uagb-section__inner-wrap\">\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-section uagb-section__wrap uagb-section__background-undefined uagb-block-c2072f72 ik-investor-body\"><div class=\"uagb-section__overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"uagb-section__inner-wrap\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Vijaya Utsava<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Occurs in the month of October or November in the beautiful city of Hampi. The Vijaya Utsava is also known as the Hampi Utsava and is a colourful affair filled with music, dance, fireworks, puppet shows and an elephant march called the Jumbo Savari.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"ghostkit-col ghostkit-col-lg-12 ghostkit-col-4\"><div class=\"ghostkit-col-content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-section uagb-section__wrap uagb-section__background-undefined uagb-block-85656f96 ik-investor-wap-project\"><div class=\"uagb-section__overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"uagb-section__inner-wrap\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-section uagb-section__wrap uagb-section__background-image uagb-block-4577d0ac ik-investor-head d-flex align-items-center justify-content-center\"><div class=\"uagb-section__overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"uagb-section__inner-wrap\">\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-section uagb-section__wrap uagb-section__background-undefined uagb-block-ebaa1886 ik-investor-body\"><div class=\"uagb-section__overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"uagb-section__inner-wrap\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pattadakal Dance Festival<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Located 20 kilometers from the town of Badami in Bagalkote district, Pattadakal is a region known for its ancient temples. The Dance Festival is held in January every year to celebrate the history of the region. Dancers from all over the country throng the village. The craft mela at the festival is also popular.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"ghostkit-col ghostkit-col-lg-12 ghostkit-col-4\"><div class=\"ghostkit-col-content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-section uagb-section__wrap uagb-section__background-undefined uagb-block-e7998cd1 ik-investor-wap-project\"><div class=\"uagb-section__overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"uagb-section__inner-wrap\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-section uagb-section__wrap uagb-section__background-image uagb-block-fba50624 ik-investor-head d-flex align-items-center justify-content-center\"><div class=\"uagb-section__overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"uagb-section__inner-wrap\">\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-section uagb-section__wrap uagb-section__background-undefined uagb-block-55a96e09 ik-investor-body\"><div class=\"uagb-section__overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"uagb-section__inner-wrap\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Dasara at Mysore<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>While Dasra is an important festival throughout the country, in Mysuru it takes on a royal spin. The Mysore Palace is lit up to mark the festival, and massive processions adorn the city\u2019s streets.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"ghostkit-grid ghostkit-grid-gap-md ghostkit-grid-justify-content-center\"><div class=\"ghostkit-grid-inner\">\n<div class=\"ghostkit-col ghostkit-col-lg-12 ghostkit-col-4\"><div class=\"ghostkit-col-content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-section uagb-section__wrap uagb-section__background-undefined uagb-block-c0cb23f8 ik-investor-wap-project\"><div class=\"uagb-section__overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"uagb-section__inner-wrap\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-section uagb-section__wrap uagb-section__background-image uagb-block-8ab7ccc1 ik-investor-head d-flex align-items-center justify-content-center\"><div class=\"uagb-section__overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"uagb-section__inner-wrap\">\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-section uagb-section__wrap uagb-section__background-undefined uagb-block-0f919dc5 ik-investor-body\"><div class=\"uagb-section__overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"uagb-section__inner-wrap\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Mahamastakabhisheka Mahotsav<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Held in the Shravanabelagola town near Bengaluru, the Mahamastakabhisheka Mahotsav is celebrated only once every 12 years. The 57-feet statue of Siddha Bahubali is anointed during the festival. Pilgrims from around the world come to Karnataka to witness the event.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"ghostkit-col ghostkit-col-lg-12 ghostkit-col-4\"><div class=\"ghostkit-col-content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-section uagb-section__wrap uagb-section__background-undefined uagb-block-016a55d4 ik-investor-wap-project\"><div class=\"uagb-section__overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"uagb-section__inner-wrap\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-section uagb-section__wrap uagb-section__background-image uagb-block-b18e9fc1 ik-investor-head d-flex align-items-center justify-content-center\"><div class=\"uagb-section__overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"uagb-section__inner-wrap\">\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-section uagb-section__wrap uagb-section__background-undefined uagb-block-1c048500 ik-investor-body\"><div class=\"uagb-section__overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"uagb-section__inner-wrap\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Vairamudi Festival<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>This festival is held in the Melkote town in the Mandya district in the month of March or April, every year. The procession of the Cheluva Narayanaswamy idol adorned with a diamond crown is the highlight of the festival.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<section id=\"Attractive-Sectoral-Policies\" class=\"section-primary no-padding ik-choose-k-row ik-choose-k-row-explorer\">\n<div class=\"container container-ikspeck container-ikspeck-block2\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-md-6\">\n<div class=\"ikspeck-wap\">\n<div class=\"ikspeck-img-float aos-init aos-animate\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/development.narrative.asia\/investkarnataka.co.in\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Badami-cave-temples-in-karnataka-19-1.png');\" data-aos=\"fade-right\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-md-6  d-flex align-items-center\">\n<div class=\"content-wapper aos-init aos-animate\" data-aos=\"fade-left\">\n<h3 style=\"margin-bottom:40px;\">Agriculture<\/h3>\n<p class=\"bottom-spacer\">Home to rich and fertile land, Karnataka is spearheading millet production by dedicating resources for the same. The state is also known for its paddy, sugarcane and cotton production. Karnataka is also India\u2019s leader in coffee production.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-uagb-section uagb-section__wrap uagb-section__background-undefined alignwide uagb-block-cb2c473b section\"><div class=\"uagb-section__overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"uagb-section__inner-wrap\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group container\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"has-text-align-center home-h3 text-center wp-block-heading\">Karnataka\u2019s Growth Story &amp; Achievements<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center ghostkit-custom-Z24Iw9u\">Karnataka has been one of the early adopters of innovation and technology. Bangalore\u2019s growth story as <br> the SIlicon Valley of India is known world over. But Karnataka has also led the way when it comes to other <br>industry sectors. Here is a glimpse of the state\u2019s achievements.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"ghostkit-grid ghostkit-grid-gap-md container ghostkit-custom-uzRo6\"><div class=\"ghostkit-grid-inner\">\n<div class=\"ghostkit-col ghostkit-col-md-12 ghostkit-col-6 container-ikspeck-block2\"><div class=\"ghostkit-col-content\">\n<ul class=\"nav flex-column wp-block-list\"><li><i class=\"fa fa-play\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i> Established Hindustan Aeronautical Limited in 1940.<\/li><li><i class=\"fa fa-play\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i> Fourth-largest manufacturer of automobiles in India<\/li><li><i class=\"fa fa-play\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i> Second- highest producer of special purpose and heavy electrical machinery<\/li><li><i class=\"fa fa-play\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i> Bengaluru ranks as the best place for innovative Biotech startups in India<\/li><li><i class=\"fa fa-play\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i> Millet hub of India<\/li><\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"ghostkit-col ghostkit-col-md-12 ghostkit-col-6 container-ikspeck-block2\"><div class=\"ghostkit-col-content\">\n<ul class=\"nav flex-column ghostkit-list-columns-1 wp-block-list\"><li><i class=\"fa fa-play\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i> Maximum number of MSMEs registered in the Textile and Apparel sector<\/li><li><i class=\"fa fa-play\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i> Home to two of the thirteen major steel plants in India<\/li><li><i class=\"fa fa-play\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i> Set up the first hydroelectric power generation station in 1902<\/li><li><i class=\"fa fa-play\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i> State of the largest number of tourist destinations in India<\/li><li><i class=\"fa fa-play\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i> Among India\u2019s top states contributing to the electronic industry<\/li><\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<section id=\"Attractive-Sectoral-Policies\" class=\"no-padding section-primary ik-choose-k-row ik-choose-k-row-explorer\">\n<div class=\"container container-ikspeck container-ikspeck-block2\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-md-6 order-md-last\">\n<div class=\"ikspeck-wap-sliped\">\n<div class=\"ikspeck-img-float aos-init aos-animate\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/development.narrative.asia\/investkarnataka.co.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Badami-cave-temples-in-karnataka-19-2.png');\" data-aos=\"fade-right\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-md-6  d-flex align-items-center order-md-first\">\n<div class=\"content-wapper aos-init aos-animate\" data-aos=\"fade-left\" style=\"margin: 90px 0;\">\n<h3 class=\"ghostkit-custom-4ufHp\"> Connectivity <\/h3>\n<p>Karnataka has two international airports, namely the Kempegowda International Airport and the Mangalore International Airport along with several domestic airports as well.\n<\/p>\n<p>The capital city Bengaluru is well-connected by rail to the major cities in India as well to various regions within the state. Apart from Bengaluru, Manguluru is also well-connected to all the major cities in the state. Other major railway stations include Mysore, Shivamogga, Hubbali, and Chamarajanagar.<\/p>\n<p>Karnataka has an extensive road network. 14 national highways and 115 state highways connect the state to other major cities and to key areas within the state.<\/p>\n<p>Karnataka has one major seaport, the New Mangalore Port, and ten minor ports through its coast.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-uagb-section uagb-section__wrap uagb-section__background-undefined alignwide uagb-block-fe5db345 section\"><div class=\"uagb-section__overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"uagb-section__inner-wrap\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group container\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"has-text-align-center home-h3 text-center wp-block-heading\">Landmarks<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"ghostkit-grid ghostkit-grid-gap-md container-fluid container-with-margin ik-landmark-wappercontainer\"><div class=\"ghostkit-grid-inner\">\n<div class=\"ghostkit-col ghostkit-col-sm-12 ghostkit-col-md-5 ghostkit-col-lg-4\"><div class=\"ghostkit-col-content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-section uagb-section__wrap uagb-section__background-image uagb-block-0a9e76cd ik-related-sector-wap\"><div class=\"uagb-section__overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"uagb-section__inner-wrap\">\n<p>Vidhana Soudha<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"ghostkit-col ghostkit-col-sm-12 ghostkit-col-md-5 ghostkit-col-lg-4\"><div class=\"ghostkit-col-content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-section uagb-section__wrap uagb-section__background-image uagb-block-1e88d738 ik-related-sector-wap\"><div class=\"uagb-section__overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"uagb-section__inner-wrap\">\n<p>Mysore Palace<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"ghostkit-col ghostkit-col-sm-12 ghostkit-col-md-5 ghostkit-col-lg-4\"><div class=\"ghostkit-col-content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-section uagb-section__wrap uagb-section__background-image uagb-block-5e21e333 ik-related-sector-wap\"><div class=\"uagb-section__overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"uagb-section__inner-wrap\">\n<p>Brindavan Gardens<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"ghostkit-col ghostkit-col-sm-12 ghostkit-col-md-5 ghostkit-col-lg-4\"><div class=\"ghostkit-col-content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-section uagb-section__wrap uagb-section__background-image uagb-block-68622bc2 ik-related-sector-wap\"><div class=\"uagb-section__overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"uagb-section__inner-wrap\">\n<p>Sree Virupaksha Temple<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"ghostkit-col ghostkit-col-sm-12 ghostkit-col-md-5 ghostkit-col-lg-4\"><div class=\"ghostkit-col-content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-section uagb-section__wrap uagb-section__background-image uagb-block-b74f789d ik-related-sector-wap\"><div class=\"uagb-section__overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"uagb-section__inner-wrap\">\n<p>Gol Gumbaz<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"ghostkit-grid ghostkit-grid-gap-md container-fluid container-with-margin ik-landmark-wappercontainer\"><div class=\"ghostkit-grid-inner\">\n<div class=\"ghostkit-col ghostkit-col-sm-12 ghostkit-col-md-5 ghostkit-col-lg-4\"><div class=\"ghostkit-col-content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-section uagb-section__wrap uagb-section__background-image uagb-block-550791c6 ik-related-sector-wap\"><div class=\"uagb-section__overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"uagb-section__inner-wrap\">\n<p>Statue of Bahubali<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"ghostkit-col ghostkit-col-sm-12 ghostkit-col-md-5 ghostkit-col-lg-4\"><div class=\"ghostkit-col-content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-section uagb-section__wrap uagb-section__background-image uagb-block-8f3039c4 ik-related-sector-wap\"><div class=\"uagb-section__overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"uagb-section__inner-wrap\">\n<p>Jog Falls<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"ghostkit-col ghostkit-col-sm-12 ghostkit-col-md-5 ghostkit-col-lg-4\"><div class=\"ghostkit-col-content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-section uagb-section__wrap uagb-section__background-image uagb-block-b6c39688 ik-related-sector-wap\"><div class=\"uagb-section__overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"uagb-section__inner-wrap\">\n<p>Shivanasamudra Falls<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"ghostkit-col ghostkit-col-sm-12 ghostkit-col-md-5 ghostkit-col-lg-4\"><div class=\"ghostkit-col-content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-section uagb-section__wrap uagb-section__background-image uagb-block-0b203602 ik-related-sector-wap\"><div class=\"uagb-section__overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"uagb-section__inner-wrap\">\n<p>Bandipur Tiger Reserve and National Park<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"ghostkit-col ghostkit-col-sm-12 ghostkit-col-md-5 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