Adventure & Outdoor Activities

Rural Lifestyle – The Soul of Karnataka

Nearly 60% of Karnataka’s population lives in villages, engaged in agriculture, handicrafts, and cottage industries.

1️ Agricultural Life

• Main Crops: Rice, Jowar, Ragi (Finger Millet), Coffee, Sugarcane, Coconut.
• Major farming areas: Mandya, Hassan, Shimoga, Dharwad, Belagavi, Chikmagalur.
• Karnataka is the largest coffee producer in India (Coorg & Chikmagalur).

2️ Handicrafts & Traditional Industries

• Sandalwood Carving – Mysore & Bengaluru.
• Mysore Silk Weaving – Mysore & Chickpet Market, Bengaluru.
• Bidriware (Silver Inlay Art) – Bidar.
• Lambani Embroidery – Hampi & Ballari.

3️ Festivals & Traditions in Villages

• Pongal & Makar Sankranti – Harvest festivals celebrated across Karnataka.
• Kambala (Buffalo Race) – Coastal Karnataka’s thrilling rural sport.
• Hampi Utsav – A traditional celebration of Vijayanagara’s royal heritage.