Karnataka: Lost Empires & Lonely Beaches (Adventure Travel Book 4)

This book opens a window onto a wonderful part of the world, the little-known Indian state of Karnataka. With words and pictures, it shows you just what it is like to travel independently in Karnataka for a couple of weeks. You visit the crumbling capitals of three empires now lost in the mists of time. You learn the history of each capital and the religion of those who built it.

Five hundred years ago, this South Indian state was on the frontier between the Muslim sultans of North India and the Dravidian kingdoms of South India. Today, rural Karnataka is a quiet, uncrowded corner of India, dotted here and there with fantastic reminders of its past glory. And, as an extra plus, it has a lovely string of beaches south of Goa.

Whether this book inspires you to visit Karnataka or just allows you to share the thrill of travel without leaving the comfort of your home, it will enrich your knowledge of culture, history, geography, and religion.