Lying in South India,
Karnataka is a state that has everything to delight you. Travel to Karnataka to witness a fine blend of history, nature and
beaches. This is a land of gorgeous natural beauty, unmatched traditions and
marvels of modern culture. The most popular attractions in Karnataka encompass lush gardens, beaches, hill stations,
waterfalls, temples and historical monuments.
Tourist Places
Karnataka serves as the
prominent tourist destination of South India. It is the land where you can
witness unlimited natural beauty and various attractions that lie in different tourist places of Karnataka. The state
is also known for its famous places like:
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Bangalore
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Mysore
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Hampi
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Srirangapatna
·
Hassan
Temples
The state of Karnataka houses
about 34,000 temples and out of which only Bangalore city has around 1,000
temples. Dating back to the 7th century AD, these temples in Karnataka reflect the
spectacular Dravidian style of architecture. The exquisite carvings and stunning
sculptures hold visitors’ attention.
·
Kollur Mookambika
Temple
·
Udupi Krishna
Temple
·
Horanadu
Annapoorneshwari Temple
·
Sringeri Sarada
Temple
·
Kukke Subramanya
·
Dharmasthala
Hill Stations
The beautiful hill stations of Karnataka are
perfectly situated in and around the Baba-Budan range of mountains. Many of
these hill stations boast of their scenic attractions and refreshing ambiance.
These hill stations are the perfect
abode for adventure lovers, honeymooners and nature lovers.
The popular Karnataka hill stations include:
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Chikmagalur
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Coorg
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Kemmanagundi
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Kodachadri
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Madikeri
Wildlife
The state boasts of its rich
wildlife. Karnataka has many wildlife sanctuaries where you can encounter a
variety of wildlife. Wildlife in
Karnataka offers you an opportunity to witness Royal Bengal tigers, Indian
elephants and a rich bird life can be seen here.
·
Nagarhole National
Park
·
Bandipur National
Park
·
Dandeli Wildlife
Sanctuary
Historical Monuments
The state of Karnataka abounds
in historical monuments. These sites rank among the major tourist attractions
of the state. These spectacular sites also serve as the most stunning monuments
in the world. Standing as the magnificent sculptural marvels, these monuments in Karnataka also speak about
different tales of the bygone era.
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Hampi
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Belur
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Badami
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Halebi
·
Sravanbelagoa
Beaches
If you wish to savour the
beauty of the state, then Karnataka beaches
will delight you. Abounding in beaches, the state offers some scenic
destinations to enjoy water sports. These pristine beaches are also good places
to enjoy family picnics in a tranquil ambiance.
·
Karwar
·
Ullal
·
Malpe
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Bhatkal
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Maravanthe
·
Gokarna
Karnataka Tourism entices travellers with its unique blend of
traditions, culture, natural beauty and abundance of attractions. Temples of Karnataka stand apart with
their distinct architectural style.
