Bengaluru, June 15 -- Renowned industrialist and Mahindra Group Chairman Anand Mahindra has turned the spotlight on Karnataka's coastal beauty, describing Honavar in Uttara Kannada district as a hidden treasure that deserves recognition on par with Kerala's world-famous backwaters.

Sharing stunning visuals of Honavar's backwaters and the Sharavathi River on social media platform X, Mahindra said he is always on the lookout for lesser-known travel destinations in India that offer breathtaking natural beauty.

He noted that while Kerala's backwaters receive widespread acclaim, Karnataka's coastline is home to equally captivating landscapes that remain relatively unexplored.

"We always celebrate the backwaters of Kerala. But Karnataka's co...