Surfing through the web, I found an article on MysoreNEXT, an online magazine from Mysore City. It mentioned about the tourism potential of Chamarajanagar district being underutilized (read http://www.mysorenext.com/ShowArticle.aspx?ID=1686&SECTION=1 )
For those who do not know, Chamarajanagar is a small district in the souther edge of Karnataka with one of the highest forest covers in the state. Within its boundaries are three protected forest areas, which includes parts of Bandipur National Park. Shivanasamudra, a waterfall that probably discharges maximum amount of water in Karnataka is located within the district and is popular with daytrippers from Bangalore and Mysore.
However, most people still don't know where is Chamarajanagar and what are its attractions. It is a great place to trek through its deep jungles in winter months. Forest department once started a tourism program called 'Mystery Trails', in which they designed trekking routes around Chamarajanagar. But the plan failed due to lack of publicity.
Chamarajanagar also has one of the richest tradition of performing arts. It is home to some indigenous arts like Goravana Kunitha and several other type of folk dances. Much can be done by establishing tourist centers and providing sufficient publicity.