Most Popular tourist attractions in Karnataka

1. 🏛️ Heritage & Historical Places

Hampi UNESCO World Heritage Site, Ancient Vijayanagara ruins, stone chariots, temples

Badami, Rock-cut cave temples

Aihole Pattadakal UNESC, Birthplace of Indian temple architecture

Srirangapatna,Tipu Sultan’s fort & palace

Bidar Fort,  Massive Bahmani-era fort

2. Interesting Attractions

Bengaluru Bangalore, Lalbagh, Cubbon Park, Bangalore Palace, UB City

Mysuru Mysore, Mysore Palace, Chamundi Hills, Brindavan Gardens

Hubballi–Dharwad, Cultural hub of North Karnataka

3.  🪨🌞⛰️Hill Stations

Coorg Kodagu, Coffee plantations, Abbey Falls, Raja’s Seat

Chikmagalur,  Mullayanagiri Peak, Baba Budangiri

Kemmanagundi, Quiet hill retreat

Agumbe, Sunset views, rainforest vibes

4. 🌅Beaches & Coastal Karnataka

Gokarna, Om Beach, Kudle Beach, Mahabaleshwar Temple

Udupi, Krishna Temple, Malpe Beach

Mangaluru Mangalore, Panambur Beach, St. Aloysius Chapel

Karwar, Serene beaches and islands

5.  🐯🐘🚣🐦‍🔥Wildlife National Parks

Bandipur National Park, Tigers, elephants, safari

Nagarhole National Park, Dense forests, river safaris

Dandeli Wildlife Sanctuary, Rafting, hornbills, adventure

Bhadra Wildlife Sanctuary

6.  🛕Famous Temples, Pilgrimage Sites

Udupi Sri Krishna Temple

Dharmasthala, Lord Manjunatha Temple

Sringeri Sharada Peetham

Kollur Mookambika Temple

Murudeshwar Temple Statue, the tallest Shiva statues

7.  🏞️Waterfalls 

Jog Falls, India’s highest waterfalls

Shivanasamudra Falls

Hebbe Falls

Sathodi Falls