The beautiful state of Karnataka in South India has so much to offer the inquisitive traveller. Among the most culturally and heritage rich regions of India, Karnataka is only second to Uttar Pradesh in regard to the number of important monuments in the country. The state has over 80 destinations that offer travellers a variety of attractions ranging from temples and palaces to wildlife sanctuaries and vibrant city life!
Here is a visual travel guide of a few important places to visit in Karnataka. Some of these tourist attractions in Karnataka are ideal as weekend getaways too! Kick-start your weekend with some grand photos of Karnataka.
Hampi – The Town of Ruins
Photo Courtesy: Vinoth Chandar
Hampi – Imposing Statue of Narasimha
Photo Courtesy: Jean-Pierre Dalbera
Hampi – Contrasting Colours
Photo Courtesy: Joseph Jayanth
Aihole – The Land of Chalukyan Architecture
Photo Courtesy: Arian Zwegers
Caves of Badami – Sculptural Beauty
Photo Courtesy: Karunakar Rayker
Dodda Basappa – The Star Shaped Temple
Photo Courtesy: Papa November
Bijapur – History Among Rocks
Photo Courtesy: Albert
Bidar – The Crown of Karnataka
Photo Courtesy: Madhavi Kuram
Raichur – On the banks of river Krishna
Photo Courtesy: Sudarshana
Mysore Palace – The Glory of Dussehra
Photo Courtesy: Prince Gladson
Mysore Jaganmohan Palace – Grandeur of 150 Years
Photo Courtesy: Ryan
Daria Daulat Bagh – The Garden of Wealth
Photo Courtesy: Ahmad Faiz Mustafa
Abbey Waterfalls, Coorg – Monsoon Gem
Photo Courtesy: Gopal Vijayaraghavan
Golden Temple,Bylakuppe, Kushalnagar – Eternal Peace
Photo Courtesy: Premnath Thirumalaisamy
Mullayanagiri – Misty Hills
Photo Courtesy: Riju K
Chikmagalur Coffee Plantations – Coffee Trails
Photo Courtesy: Prashantby
Belur – Temple Beauty
Photo Courtesy: Riju K
Halebidu – Forgotten Times
Photo Courtesy: Dineshkannambadi
Shravanabelagola – The Mighty Gods
Photo Courtesy: Cotaro
Skandagiri – Riding the Clouds
Photo Courtesy: Kalyan Kanuri
Pushpagiri – Trekking Destination
Photo Courtesy:Thejaswi
Bhadra Wildlife Sanctuary – The Jungle Safari
Photo Courtesy: Subharnab Majumdar
Bhadra Wildlife Sanctuary – Jungle Trails
Photo Courtesy: Subharnab Majumdar
Kudremukh – Rolling Hills in Green
Photo Courtesy: Praveen
Tungabhadra Dam – Fierce Waters
Photo Courtesy: Amit Chattopadhyay
Bheemeshwari Cauvery Fishing Camp – Adventure Destination
Photo Courtesy: Ashwin Kumar
Ranganthittu Bird Sanctuary – Avian Beauty
Photo Courtesy: Ritesh Nayak
Udupi Krishna Temple – Centre for Spirituality
Photo Courtesy: Paul Mannix
St. Mary's Island - Malpe - Udupi District
Photo Courtesy: Arun Prabhu
Maravanthe Beach – Sun, Sand and Fun
Photo Courtesy: Riju K
Murdeshwar Shiva Temple- Magnificient Lord Shiva
Photo Courtesy: Magiceye