Karnataka other destinations · Other destinations in Karnataka  TodayTourism All Destinations | Europe | Asia | North America | Africa | South America | Oceania | Hotels

Other destinations in Karnataka


Other destinations in Karnataka

Below is a selective list of sites of interest in Karnataka. It is far from exhaustive. For other sites, check regional articles.
  • Bandipur National Park in Chamarajanagar (district). A 890sq km wildlife sanctuary - sandalwood trees.
  • Belur. The former capital of the Hoysalla dynasty. Hale Belur is the older capital. Belur and Hale Belur are home to two ancient temples. Their beauty has survived the battles between local rulers and Muslim and later the colonial rulers. They are located in Hassan
  • Bylakupee. The largest Tibetan settlement outside of Tibet.
  • Chunchi
  • Gokarna, Udupi and Shringeri. The main centers for the study of Sanskrit and Hindu philosophy in South India.
  • Hampi. The ruins of Vijayanagara Empire are a UNESCO World Heritage site.
  • Nandi Hills. a pleasant and serene hill station located about 60kms fom Bangalore.
  • Ranganthittu Bird Sanctuary near Mysore .
  • Shimoga district. Home to Jog Falls, the highest plunge waterfall in India.
  • Shravanabelagola. An impressive Jain temple
  • Jog falls. Located in Shimoga District, these waterfalls fall from a height of 253 meters (829 ft). They are the highest plunge waterfall in India. Other names include Gerusoppe falls, Gersoppa Falls and Jogada Gundi.

  • The Most Frequently Asked Travel Questions about Karnataka


    Where To Stay & Best Hotels in Karnataka - updated May 2024

    SAVE up to 75% on Last Minute deals! Search for discount Karnataka hotels, motels, apartments, hostels, guest accommodations and vacation resorts. Book now and pay at the hotel. Instant email confirmation!


    >>> SEARCH FOR DEALS <<<

    WHERE TO TRAVEL NEXT IN 2020


    Karnataka Travel Guide from Wikitravel. Many thanks to all Wikitravel contributors. Text is available under Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0, images are available under various licenses, see each image for details.

    Europe | Asia | North America | Africa | South America | Oceania | All Destinations