Top 5 Tourist Places in Karnataka | Book Holiday Packages

Karnataka is the pride of South India where the tap of Carnatic music soothes the soul, the women in mustards and maroons with golden tinged silk saaris draw their own signature in the ambiance and where the most expressive dance form Bharatnatyam is performed with incomparable grace.

Moreover, Karnataka as a land-mass too offers enormous variety to the travelers, even if you are a beach person or someone who loves to indulge in the nature, perhaps someone who would love to surround yourself with the glint of city lights or a pilgrim wanting to visit spectacular temples; Karnataka has it all for you.

Bangalore:

Bangalore, though is bustling with quite a great population running around in haste, chasing papers under the city light; it is a justified capital of Karnataka. Bangalore is the city of haste, the city of academies and ITs, the city of music and astonishingly impressive art works.

The city is growing every day, where people are adopting modern culture too but have well embraced their tradition and it is living unscathed deep inside their hearts.

Things to do:

• Vidhana Soudha
• Attara Kacheri
• Lalbagh botanical garden
• Bangalore Palace

Mysore:

The vivacity of Woodeyar dynasty is spilling from every aspects of this city, especially during Dushehra festival. Mysore is indeed the second cleanest and a well planned city of India and its people are super-friendly and calm. It is often said that in order to embrace the real south India, Mysore happens to be a must visit.

Things to do:

• Mysore Palace
• Chamundi Hills
• Brindavan Gardens
• Lalit Mahal Palace

Hampi:

When we talk about Hampi, we picture long lost ruins dating back to the time of Vijayanagar era. These temples and forts are chiseled in order to create some fine and intricate artwork in their walls or doors or everywhere around. The rough, rocky and beige landscape is a strong magnet for heritage lovers and pilgrims. One most cherished site is Vijayavitthala temple having its significance in the name of lord Vishnu. It is believed that the god himself was attracted by the beauty of this place and started living here.

Things to do:

• Vithala temple
• Hampi Bazaar
• Virupaksha temple
• Lakshmi Narsimha temple

Coorg:

Coorg a.k.a Kodagu, is a paradise for those who cherish nature at its most pristine form. Skim through the landscape and there is lush greenery and glistening waterfalls; which make it a perfect hub for coffee and spice plantation.

The town is also home to ferocious yet adorable wildlife and a large number of species of birds. The majority here is of Kodava tribe, which are said to have relations with Greeks or Persians.

Things to do:

• Abbey falls
• Nagarahole wildlife sanctuary
• Pushpagiri wildlife sanctuary

Mangalore:

Mangalore is a preferred stop-over, while you’re on a long journey. This city is at a distance of 200km from the capital of Karnataka: Bangalore. Even if you are not an explorer and are perhaps looking for some leisure time, then hop into the beaches with emerald sea waves splashing through rich sand.

The city otherwise also serves the pilgrims with beautiful temples and the significance of their stories. If you are a foodie, try the much-talked-about sea food of the city and for shoppers there is no dearth of markets and shopping areas.

Things to Do:

• Mangala Devi Temple
• Kadri Manjunath Temple
• Gokarnanatheshwar Temple.
• Tannirbhavi Beach