India, July 28 -- From the cloud-kissed peaks of the Western Ghats to the sun-warmed sands of its Arabian Sea coast and from the ancient chants echoing through temple corridors to the keyboard clicks in Bengaluru's tech corridors, Karnataka is a land where landscapes constantly shift and every bend in the road reveals a new story. Here, contrasts don't clash; they coexist. And if you listen closely, you'll hear them not just in words, but in winds, waterfalls and temple bells. Karnataka isn't just about Nandi Hills or Coorg - the state is brimming with offbeat places.

Apart from the extremely popular rugged terrains of Hampi, the coffee-scented hills of Coorg or Chikmagalur, and the regal palace of Mysuru, Karnataka offers the dense fore...