Discover the immense investment opportunities in the
tourism and hospitality sectors in Karnataka, India.
KARNATAKA'S UNIQUE TOURISM ATTRACTIONS
 

As a result of aggressive pan-Indian and international marketing campaigns as well as increasingly favourable coverage of the state's diverse attractions in media worldwide, Karnataka is now one of India's fastest growing tourism destinations.

The state's major attractions include,
»    Two UNESCO World Heritage Sites       and scores of historical monuments

»    Five national parks and 21 wildlife
       sanctuaries

»    The largest protected area of the
       Western Ghats - one of the planet's          major bio-diversity hotspots

»    320 kilometres of pristine coastline

»    Two waterfalls ranked among the Top
       50 in the world in 2007
 
INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENTS
 
There is heavy emphasis on public-private partnership in infrastructure development. Major destinations in Karnataka are connected by some of the best roads in the country. In the aviation sector, developments include the new Bangalore International Airport, with a capacity of 11 million passengers; an international airport at Mangalore; regular flights to Bellary, Hubli and Belgaum; and new airports for Mysore, Hassan, Bijapur and Gulbarga; and a state-wide network of 23 new helipads.
INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES
 

Three, four and five-star hotels, boutique hotels, adventure and eco-tourism resorts are needed to fulfil a shortfall of about 20,000 rooms in the state in the next three years. Mega theme parks. World-class convention centres and exhibition venues. Spas and specialty hotels catering to international tourists and honeymooners. Ropeways and cable cars. Beachfront golf courses with business facilities and aquatic activities. These are just some of the opportunities.
 
PRIME INVESTMENT LOCATIONS
 

The Department of Tourism and the Government of Karnataka have in place a New Tourism Policy and numerous investor-friendly incentives for the following regions:

In the Northern and Southern heritage belts
»    Boutique resorts, medium-sized hotels
       (3 to 5-star category), cafes and
       restaurants, to cater to the increasing
       number of international travellers
       especially to the World Heritage Sites

In the Western Ghats (Eco-tourism,
Hill stations and Waterfalls)
»    Nature and wildlife resorts, adventure
       camps experience resorts, honeymoon
       getaways, spas, camping sites

Along the 320km-long coastline
between Ullal in Mangalore, and Karwar
»    Beach resorts with mini-convention
       centres, golf courses
»    Underwater adventure facilities

Near the Bangalore International Airport
Devanahalli
»    Meetings, Incentive, Conference and
       Exhibition Centres
»    3 to 5-star hotels and resorts
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