Top Tourist Destinations in Karnataka- Karnataka Tourism
Gokarna
Gokarna is a pilgrimage center famous for its beautiful beaches. The main attraction of this place is the Mahabaleshwar Temple which houses the Atmalinga. The Atmalinga was given to Ravana by Lord Shiva himself.
Irupu Falls
Iruppu Falls is a magnificent waterfalls situated in Brahmagiri Hills in Coorg district of Karnataka State. It is one of the beautiful destination in Karnataka.
Kemmanagundi
Kemmanagundi is a beautiful and charming hill station, situated on the Baba Budan range in Karnataka state. Kemmanagundi is also popularly known by the name of KR Hills, named after the Mysore King Krishnaraja Wodeyar IV.
Shravanabelagola
Shravanabelagola is a popular Jain pilgrimage center in South India situated in Karnataka state. The place is famous for the Bahubali Statue with a height of 58 feet carved out of a single block of granite and considered as the tallest monolithic stone statue in the world.
Srirangapatna
Located near Mysore city, Srirangapatna is popular for its cultural, religious and historic importance. The entire town is surrounded by the river Kaveri to form a river island.
Udupi is a famous temple town and headquarters of the Udupi District in Karnataka state. The place is also famous for Udupi cuisine. Uduppi Krishna temple is the main attraction of the city.
Aihole
Aihole is a historical site in Bagalkot District situated on the banks of Malaprabha River. It is being considered for World Heritage Site status by UNESCO.
Dandeli
Dandeli is an attractive town on the banks of the River Kali in north Kannada district of Karnataka state. This tranquil destination is famous for its stunning natural backdrop, wildlife and adventure activities. This place is also famous for Dandeli Wildlife Sanctuary ,the second largest wildlife sanctuary in Karnataka.
Murudeshwar
Murudeshwar is a renowned pilgrimage spot and a beach destination situated in the Bhatkal Taluk of Uttara Kannada district. Murudeshwara is also famous for Murudeshwar temple, an abode of Lord Shiva.
