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Waterfall

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Karnataka is a place that is blessed with diversity, with plains, mountains, hilly and rocky terrain and more. It is thus undoubtedly one of the  best places to enjoy nature  at its best. Of course, come monsoon and the whole region comes alive with rivers and streams full to the brim and the amazing waterfalls that jump out with all their vigor. It is an absolute pleasure and an enchanting experience to watch these  waterfalls in Karnataka. Jog falls: The second highest waterfall in India, the  Jog falls  is located in Shimoga district and falls from a height of 830 feet. The source of the falls is Sharavati river and it is a delightful sight to see the cascading waterfall from the fissures of gorgeous mountains. Sagara city is located nearby. Shivasamudra Falls: With its gushing waters and natural beauty,  Shivasamudra falls  is a delight. Its origin is from Kaveri river in Mandya district and though a hydroelectric project, it is a  popular tourist destinati
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Temples

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Karnataka is a place that has preserved its cultural heritage in modern times. There are many places in the state that are blessed with natural beauty and hence the state is one of the  most visited places in the country , visited by both domestic and foreign tourists from different parts of the world. One of the  main attractions of the state  is definitely its temples, as they are not just sacred places of worship but they are also steeped in the country’s history, heritage and traditions. Plus, most of these temples are ancient and are architectural wonders. There are thousands of temples all over the state and to select few among them is difficult but here are the  10 most famous temples in Karnataka  that are not just well-known in India but all over the world. 1. Kollur Mookambika Temple: Located in Kollur which is at a distance of  130 km from Managaluru  or Mangalore, the  Mookambika temple  is one of the most famous temples in India. The temple is built among the h
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National park and wildlife sanctuary

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Kali Tiger Reserve: Kali Tiger Reserve  is a  protected area  and  tiger reserve . It is located in  Uttara Kannada  district, in  Karnataka , India. The park is a habitat of  Bengal tigers ,  black panthers  and  Indian elephants , amongst other distinctive fauna. The  Kali River  flows through the tiger reserve and is the lifeline of the ecosystem and hence the name. The Tiger reserve is spread over an area of 1300 square kilometers. Mookambika Wildlife Sanctuary: The state of  Karnataka  in  South India  has a rich diversity of flora and fauna. It has a recorded forest area of 38720 km 2  which constitutes 20.19% of the total geographical area of the state. These forests support 25% of the  elephant  population and 20% of the  tiger  population of India. Many regions of Karnataka are still unexplored and new species of flora and fauna are still found. The  Western Ghats  mountains in the western region of Karnataka are a  biodiversity hotspot . Two sub-c
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