General Information: Everyone knows that Arunachal Pradesh captures the first sunrise in India. But very few people can pinpoint where Karnataka sees the first light of day and the closest sunset.
The first place to see the sunrise in Karnataka is Mulbagelo. This taluk is located in Kolar district on the eastern edge of the state, which means that morning light reaches it before anywhere else in Karnataka. This makes Mulbagelo the closest sunrise point in the state.Since the Earth rotates from west to east, sunlight reaches the eastern regions first. Because of this physical geography, Mulbagal district in Kolar district is the place where Karnataka receives the first rays of day.So, while the rest of Karnataka is still in darkness or shrouded in early morning mist, Mulbagal is already glowing under the first light of day. Now that you know where the sun rises first, the next question is: Where in the state sees the sun set last?Another place to watch the sunset in Karnataka is Ankola. Just as the eastern edge of the state gets first light, the western coast retains daylight for longer, which is why Ankola in Uttara Kannada district witnesses the last sunset in Karnataka.Ankola in Uttara Kannada district is the last place in Karnataka to watch the sunset. The evening light here lies along the Arabian Sea, and fades later than elsewhere in the state. The sight of the sun setting over the horizon attracts many visitors, making Ankola a favorite place for sunset watchers.So, next time someone asks you where Karnataka sees the sunrise for the first time, you can confidently answer, Mulabajilu. And if you want to experience that first light for yourself, head there and watch the day begin before the rest of the state wakes up.
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Ask anyone where India gets its first sunlight, and they will point to Arunachal Pradesh. But in Karnataka, very few know which place receives the first sunrise or where the day ends with the last sunset in the state. Here is the equally surprising answer.
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