Important Tourist Destinations in Karnataka

Important tourist destinations in Karnataka

Bandipur- Set against the picturesque backdrop of the Nilgiri mountains, this reserve is the playground for wildlife.

Bidar Fort-The 15th century fort, surrounded by a triple-moated wall hewn out of red rock with intricate battlements and an imposing gateway.

Murudeshwar-The beachside hillocks, the beaches, Shiva temple and the tallest Shiva statue in India, add to the mediative ambience of the place.

Somnathpur- The exquisitely carved star shaped temple with triple towers is a perfect example of Hoysala architecture.Whispering gallery in GOL Gumbaz,boasts of the second largest tomb in the world!!.44 Meters in diameter, the interior of the dome is unsupported.

Hampi-The ruins of Humpi's historical monuments have stood the ravages of man and time
and still evoke memories of the grandeur of the bygone era.

Belur- Renowned for its magnificent Hoysala temple complex, Belur narrates the story of the grandeur of the Hoysalan era

Mysore Palace- This magnificent place is built in Indo-saracenic style.It is a treasure house of exquisite carvings and works of art from all over the world.

Jog Falls-The picturesque water fall makes a spectacular drop from 810 feet in four cascades, known as Raja, Rani, Roarer and Rocket.

KRS-The musical fountains and colourful lights of the Brindavan gardens and KRS Dam, transform this place to a fairy land.

Aihole- Aihole is acclaimed as the cradle of Hindu temple architecture.The most impressive temple is the Durga temple.

Badami- The capital of the early chalukyas, it has four rock-cut cave temples, the largest being the third cave dedicated to Vishnu.

Nagarhole-Also called as "Snake River", it has an astonishing wildlife, with a backdrop of distant misty blue Brahmagiri mointains.

Pattadakal- Pampanatha temple with Chalukyan architecture.

ShravanaBelagola-It is one of the main Jain pilgrimage centers.The gigantic statue of Lord Bahubali wgich is 18 meters high is the world's tallest monolithic statue.

For details on other places in karnataka, visit the official website of the Karnataka Tourism Departmentclick here