Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Information
In Karnataka, luxury accommodation tax is 4% on rooms costing ?151 to ?400, 8% on
those between ?401 and ?1000, and 12% on anything over ?1000. Some midrange and
top-end hotels may add a further service charge.
Getting There & Away
The main gateway to Karnataka is Bengaluru, serviced by most domestic airlines and
some international carriers.
Coastal Mangalore is a transit point for those going north to Goa, or south to Kerala.
Hubli, in central Karnataka, is a major railway junction for routes going into Maharashtra
and northern India.
Getting Around
The Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC;
www.ksrtc.in
) has a superb
bus network across the state. For short trips autorickshaws are available in all towns. For
long trips, most taxis charge around ?7 per kilometre for a minimum of 250km, plus a
daily allowance of ?200 for the driver.
