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Karnataka, the southern state of India that is popular for its information technology hub, the city of Bangalore, is also a travellers delight with the many hill stations such as Coorg and Chikmagalur attracting tourists around the year. But did you know that the state also has many heritage sites that boast of exquisite craftsmanship, stunning architecture and are cultural treasure troves? Some of the heritage sites gain importance for a single monument, while others have monuments scattered across the entire town! Here is a look at 20 such amazing destinations in Karnataka that travellers would love to explore.
Destinations such as Hampi and Belur-Halebidu are just a few places that have gained immense popularity. There are many more such heritage sites in Karnataka that have to be seen to be believed. The forts, temples, palaces, tombs, etc provide a fascinating peek into the rich kingdoms of the past that flourished in the region. Come along with us on a mesmerising visual tour of the heritage places in Karnataka.
Badami
The beautiful Bhoothnath temple at Badami.
Photo Courtesy: Nilmoni Ghosh
Mahakuta
The Vishnu temple and shrine at Mahakuta group of temples.
Photo Courtesy: Dineshkannambadi
Kudala Sangama
The 12th century poet and revolutionist Krantiyaogi's Samadhi is located here.
Photo Courtesy: Mankalmadhu
Aihole
The architectural symmetry of the Gaudara Temple at Aihole.
Photo Courtesy: Jean-Pierre Dalbera
Balligavi
The Ancient Temples of Balligavi.
Photo Courtesy: Dineshkannambadi
Bidar
Past ruins amidst modern gardens.
Photo Courtesy: Amit Chattopadhyay
Gulbarga
The Gulbarga Fort
Photo Courtesy: Matteo
Bijapur
The lovely Ibrahim Roza.
Photo Courtesy: Albert
Annigeri
Amrtesvara Temple at Annigeri
Photo Courtesy: Dineshkannambadi
Gadag-Betageri
The Saraswati Temple at Gadag-Betageri.
Photo Courtesy: Shriram Swaminathan
Itagi
The Mahadev Shiva Temple at Itagi.
Photo Courtesy: Manjunath Doddamani Gajendragad
Lakkundi
The Manikesvara Temple Step Well at Lakkundi
Photo Courtesy: Dineshkannambadi
Haveri
The Siddhesvara Temple Mantapa at Haveri.
Photo Courtesy: Rhalasur113
Dambal
The 12th century Doddabasappa Temple at Dambal.
Photo Courtesy: Dineshkannambadi
Barkur
A well-preserved Katthale Basadi.
Photo Courtesy: Abhijith Sadanand
Belur
Exquisite Sculptures at the various monuments of Belur.
Photo Courtesy: Arian Zwegers
Halebid
Stunning works of art at Halebid.
Photo Courtesy: Rick Rowland
Hampi
Ruins of the glorious Vijayanagara Kingdom at Hampi
Photo Courtesy: Marmontel
Kavaledurga
A once magnificent fort, now reduced to a grazing ground for cattle.
Photo Courtesy: Manjeshpv
Pattadakal
Pattadakal is a World Heritage Site in Karnataka for its popular Chalukya Monuments.
Photo Courtesy: Soham Banerjee
