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Places to Visit in Karnataka

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About Karnataka

Karnataka is a state in southern India, with Bengaluru — known as the “Silicon Valley of India” — as its capital. The state has a 320 km coastline along the Arabian Sea and spans diverse landscapes, from the coffee-growing hills of Coorg to the UNESCO World Heritage site of Hampi. Mysuru is often called the state’s cultural capital, home to the Mysore Palace, which is lit with around 100,000 bulbs each evening. Coastal destinations include Udupi, Gokarna, and Maravanthe Beach, while Nagarhole National Park and the Kabini region are known for wildlife, including black panther sightings.

Places to visit in Karnataka, district by district

This guide covers 26 districts of Karnataka in alphabetical order. Each section starts with basic facts from the official district website (the district’s .nic.in page): headquarters, area, population and a little history. Then comes a list of places to visit. Where we have a detailed guide to a temple or attraction, the name links to it. Each section ends with a link to the official district website, which keeps the current list of tourist places.

Jump to a district:

Bagalkot district

Bagalkot is an administrative district in the Indian state of Karnataka, with its headquarters at Bagalkot town. The district covers about 6,593 sq km along the Ghataprabha River and was carved out of the erstwhile Vijayapur district in 1997. The region was historically ruled by the Chalukya dynasty.

Places to visit

  • Bhutanatha Group of Temples — Badami. Two main temples, on the east and north-east sides of Agasthya Tirtha (Agastya Lake).
  • Mahakuta Group of Temples — Badami.
  • Badami Caves — a site at Badami noted for adventure rock climbing.
  • Pattadakal Temple Complex — a historical temple complex.
  • Aihole Temples — an ancient temple site.
  • Kudalsangama Temple — a temple at a river confluence.
  • Chikka Sangama Temple — known for its views.
  • Almatti Garden — a garden near the Almatti dam.
  • Agastya Lake — a bird-watching spot.

Official website: Bagalkot district. Back to the district list

Ballari district

Bellary, officially known as Ballari, is a major district located in the north-eastern part of Karnataka. According to the district’s official website, Ballari covers an area of 4,252 sq km with a population of 14,00,970, administered across 5 talukas and 100 gram panchayats. The district is nicknamed “The Iron City”, a reference to iron ore mining in the region.

Most of the places below are in and around Hampi, the former capital of the Vijayanagara Empire.

Hampi

  • Vittala Temple — Hampi. The temple and market complex lies more than 3 km north-east of the Virupaksha temple, near the Tungabhadra River.
  • Virupaksha Temple — Hampi. A Shiva temple whose history runs from about the 7th century; it grew from a small shrine into a large complex.
  • Underground Shiva Temple — Hampi. The Prasanna Virupaksha temple dates to the 14th century and stayed buried for centuries until it was uncovered in the 1980s.
  • Ugra Lakshmi Narasimha Temple — Hampi. Dedicated to Narasimha, the fourth incarnation of Vishnu.
  • Achyutaraya Temple — Hampi. Built in 1534 A.D. in the Vijayanagara style.
  • Badavilinga Temple — Hampi. A black-stone Shiva linga about 3 metres high, standing partly in water.
  • Zenana Enclosure — Hampi. An area set aside for the royal women, near the Ranga Temple.
  • Lotus Mahal — Hampi. A palace building shaped like a lotus, inside the Zenana Enclosure.
  • Elephant Stable — Hampi.
  • Archeological Museum — Hampi. Set up on the initiative of the Archaeological Survey of India, which took charge of preserving the ruins.
  • Pampa Sarovar — Hampi. A lake linked with the Ramayana.

Elsewhere in the district

Official website: Ballari district. Back to the district list

Belagavi (Belgaum) district

Belagavi district, also known as Belgaum district, is in the state of Karnataka, India, and is known as the Sugar Bowl of Karnataka. The district covers an area of about 13,433 sq km and has a population of around 47,79,661 (2011 Census). It was previously known as Venugrama, or Bamboo Village, with antiquity traceable to the 2nd century AD, and is also called Malenadu, or Rain Country. Belagavi sits at a cultural transition zone between Karnataka, Maharashtra and Goa, positioned centrally between Mumbai and Bengaluru.

Places to visit

  • Godachi Veerabhadreshwara Temple — Godachi. The doorway is in the Chalukyan style and the sanctum in the Vijayanagara style.
  • Kamala Narayana Temple — built in the 12th century under the Kadamba dynasty.
  • Saundatti Yellamma Devi Temple — Belgaum. A hilltop temple to Renuka Yellamma.
  • Jaina Temple — Halasi. The present temple dates to no earlier than the 11th century A.D.
  • Bhoo Varaha Laxmi Narasimha Temple — Halasi. Protected by the Archaeological Survey of India as a monument of national importance.
  • Kamal Basadi — Belgaum. A Jain temple whose tower is carved as a 72-petal lotus.
  • Hooli Panchalingeshwar Temple — Hooli, one of the oldest villages in the Belgaum area.
  • Gokak Falls — Gokak.
  • Godachinmalki Falls — near Gokak.
  • Suvarna Soudha

Official website: Belagavi district. Back to the district list

Bengaluru Urban and Bengaluru Rural districts

Bengaluru Rural district, officially Bengaluru Gramin district, and Bengaluru Urban district, officially Bengaluru Nagara district, are two of the 31 districts of Karnataka. Bengaluru Urban covers about 2,196 sq km with a population of about 96,21,551 and is home to Bengaluru city, known as the “Silicon Valley of India”, with 5 taluks, 20 hoblis and 588 villages. Bengaluru Rural covers about 2,298 sq km with a population of about 9,90,923 and a literacy rate of 77.93%, with 4 blocks and 1,051 villages; the district includes Devanahalli, historically tied to the Kempegowda dynasty.

Temples and heritage

Parks and gardens

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Bengaluru Rural

  • Fort Devanahalli — a historic fort tied to the Kempegowda dynasty.
  • Ghati Subramanya Temple — a temple dedicated to Ghati Subramanya Swamy.
  • Shivagange Hill — a hill featuring a Nandi statue.
  • Makalidurga — a hill trekking destination.
  • Avati Lake and Avati Betta — a lake and hill listed among the district’s attractions.

Official website: Bengaluru Urban district and Bengaluru Rural district. Back to the district list

Bengaluru South district (formerly Ramanagara)

Bengaluru South is a district in Karnataka, renamed from Ramanagara on 23 May 2025. The town of Ramanagara remains the district headquarters. The district comprises five taluks — Ramanagara, Channapatna, Kanakapura, Magadi, and Harohalli (separated from Kanakapura taluk in 2024) — and is part of the Bengaluru Division. Ramanagara town itself was earlier known as Shamserabad under Tipu Sultan and later as Closepet, before being renamed after former Karnataka Chief Minister Kengal Hanumanthayya.

Places to visit

  • Sri Kabbalamma Temple — Kabbalu village. A shrine to Goddess Kabbalamma that serves nearly 28 surrounding villages.
  • Innovative Film City — Bidadi.
  • Ramadevara Betta — a trekking destination in Ramanagara.
  • Savanadurga — a trekking site in Magadi.
  • Mekedatu — in Kanakapura.
  • Channapatna Toys — Channapatna.
  • Bilikal Rangaswamy Betta — Kanakapura.
  • Janapadaloka — a cultural museum in Ramanagara.
  • SRS Hill — home to the Revana Siddeshwara Temple.

Official website: Bengaluru South district. Back to the district list

Bidar district

Bidar is a hill top city in the north-eastern part of Karnataka in India. It is the headquarters of the Bidar district, which borders Maharashtra and Telangana. According to the official district website, Bidar district covers an area of about 5,448 sq km with a population of 17,03,300, spread across 635 villages and 7 municipalities.

Places to visit

  • Papnash Shiva Temple — the linga is believed to have been installed by Rama; a natural spring flows in front of the temple.
  • Manik Prabhu Temple — Maniknagar. Linked to the saint Shri Manik Prabhu Maharaj (1817–1865).
  • Nanak Jhira — a gurudwara in a valley ringed by laterite hills on three sides.
  • Narasimha Jhira Cave Temple — also called the Jharani Narasimha cave temple; devotees pass through a cave to reach the deity.
  • Bidar Fort — a 15th-century fortress described on the official tourism page as known for its Islamic monuments and water-supply system, with a Royal Garden inside the fort complex.
  • Basavakalyan Statue — described on the official tourism page as the world’s largest statue of Lord Basaveshwara.
  • Chaukhandi — located near Astur village and the Brahmani tombs, per the official tourism page.

Official website: Bidar district. Back to the district list

Chamarajanagar district

Chamarajanagar (also spelled Chamarajanagara) is the southernmost district in the state of Karnataka, India, carved out of the original larger Mysore District in 1998. Chamarajanagar town is the headquarters of the district, which covers about 5,100 sq km and had a population of 10,20,791. The district was earlier known as Arikottara and takes its present name from Chamaraja Wodeyar, a ruler of Mysore who was born there.

Places to visit

  • Gaurishwara Temple — Yelandur. A Shiva temple built under Singedepa Devabhupala, chief of the Hadinadu area.
  • Chamarajashwara Temple
  • Bandipur National Park Safari — part of the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve.
  • Himvadagopalaswamy Hills
  • Barachukki — a waterfall in the district.
  • Mahadeshwara Hills

Official website: Chamarajanagar district. Back to the district list

Chikkaballapur (Chikballapur) district

Chikkaballapur is the district headquarters of the newly created Chikkaballapur district in the state of Karnataka, India, located within 3 km of Muddenahalli. According to the official district website, Chikkaballapur covers an area of about 4,244 square kilometers with a population of 1,255,104 and a literacy rate of 69.76 percent, spread across 6 blocks and 1,515 villages. The district is noted as a major site for grape, grain, and silk cultivation.

Places to visit

  • Bhoga Nandeeshwara Temple — a 9th-century Shiva temple from the Nolamba period, noted on the official tourism page for its Ganga, Chola, and Hoysala style architecture.
  • Bheemalingeswara Temple — Kaiwara. Maintained by the Thathaiya Mutt.
  • Nandi Hills — also called Nandi Betta or Nandi Durga, about 60 km from Bangalore; described on the official tourism page as the summer retreat of Tippu Sultan.
  • Sir M. Visvesvaraya’s House and Museum — located at Muddenahalli, per the official tourism page.
  • Sri Ranganatha Swamy Temple — located at Rangastala, per the official tourism page.

Official website: Chikkaballapur district. Back to the district list

Chikkamagaluru (Chikmagalur) district

Chikkamagaluru (Chikmagalur) district in Karnataka covers about 7,202 sq km and has a population of 1,137,961 across 9 blocks and 570 villages, with its headquarters at Chikkamagaluru, according to the district’s official website, which also describes it as the “Land of Coffee.” Coffee was first cultivated in India in Chikmagalur, and the mountains here, part of the Western Ghats, are the source of rivers like the Bhadra and the Tunga.

Places to visit

Official website: Chikkamagaluru district. Back to the district list

Dakshina Kannada district

Dakshina Kannada, also known as South Canara, is a coastal district of Karnataka covering about 4,866 sq km, with a population of around 2.09 million and a literacy rate of 88.57% according to the district’s official website. Its headquarters is the port city of Mangaluru, which has also developed into an education hub with several reputed institutions. The district is bound by the sea to the west, the Western Ghats to the east, Udupi district to the north and Kerala to the south.

Places to visit

  • Sri Mangaladevi Temple — Mangalore. Its story is tied to the 10th-century Alupa king Kundavarma.
  • Sri Venkatramana Temple — Car Street, Mangalore.
  • Shree Gopala Krishna Temple — Shakti Nagar, Mangalore. Mixes Karnataka, Kerala and Tamil Nadu temple styles.
  • Sri Karinjeshwara Temple — Karinja, Bantwal taluk. A Shiva temple on the Kodyamale hills, about 1,000 feet above sea level.
  • Shri Raja Rajeshwari temple — Polali, Bantwal taluk.
  • Sri Sadashiva Rudra temple — Nada village. Better known as the “Surya” temple.
  • Kukke Subramanya Temple — worship of Lord Subrahmanya with the serpent king Vasuki.
  • Thousand Pillars Temple — Moodbidri. The Saavira Kambada Basadi, also called Tribhuvana Tilaka Chudamani Basadi.
  • Kudroli Temple — a prominent religious site in Mangaluru listed on the district’s official tourism page.
  • Tannirbavi Beach — a coastal recreation spot listed on the district’s official tourism page.
  • Someshwara Beach — a coastal recreation spot listed on the district’s official tourism page.

Official website: Dakshina Kannada district. Back to the district list

Davanagere (Davangere) district

Davanagere is an administrative district of Karnataka state in India, with the city of Davanagere as its district headquarters. According to the official district website, the district covers about 5,924 sq km with a population of around 1,945,497, across 6 taluks. The name Davanagere is said to have evolved from an earlier name, “Devanagari.”

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Places to visit

  • Durgambika Temple — Davanagere.
  • Sri Anjaneya Swamy Temple — Shamanur. The Hanuman idol here is 6 feet tall.
  • Harihareshwara Temple — Harihar. Built in about 1223–1224 CE by Polalva, a commander of the Hoysala king Vira Narasimha II.
  • Kundavada Lake — known for its sunset views.
  • Santhebennur Pushkarani
  • Shanthisagara Lake
  • Murugarajendra Mata
  • Kalleswara Temple
  • Glass House
  • Nilagunda Temple
  • Anekonda Pushkarani
  • Kondajji Lake

Official website: Davanagere district. Back to the district list

Dharwad district

Dharwad is an administrative district of the state of Karnataka in southern India and is the cultural headquarters of North Karnataka. The administrative headquarters of the district is the town of Dharwad, also known as Dharwar. The district covers about 4,265 sq km and had a population of 18,47,023. Its name is derived from the Sanskrit words “dwar” (door) and “wad” (settlement), and it is known as the educational center of North Karnataka.

Places to visit

  • Chandramouleshwara Temple — Unkal. A Shiva temple beside Unkal lake.
  • Banashankari Temple — Amargol.
  • Shambhulinga Temple — Kundgol. An 11th-century Shiva temple built by the Western Chalukyas.
  • Tapovana
  • Sadhankeri Garden
  • Sri Amruteshwar Temple — Navalgund.
  • Sri Tambur Basavanna Temple
  • Murugha Mutt — a historic spiritual establishment.

Official website: Dharwad district. Back to the district list

Gadag district

Gadag is a district in the state of Karnataka, India. It was formed on 24 August 1997, when it was split from Dharwad District. The Malaprabha river runs along its northern border and the Tungabhadra along its southern border.

Places to visit

Official website: Gadag district. Back to the district list

Hassan district

Hassan is one of the districts of Karnataka, India, with Hassan town as its district headquarters. The district covers about 6,845 sq km and had a population of 1,776,421 at the 2011 Census, with a literacy rate of 76.06%. It is named after the Hindu goddess Haasanamba, meaning “smiling mother”, and is sometimes referred to as the “Poor Man’s Ooty” for its natural beauty and elevated terrain.

Places to visit

Official website: Hassan district. Back to the district list

Haveri district

Haveri is a district in the state of Karnataka, India. According to the official district website, Haveri covers an area of about 4,823 sq. km with a population of 15,97,668, and lies roughly at the center of Karnataka, serving as the gateway district to the state’s northern districts. The district is known for cardamom garlands and the marketing of Byadgi red chillies.

Places to visit

  • Galageshwara Temple — Galaganath. A Chalukya-style temple from around the 11th century, by the Tungabhadra river.
  • Tarakeshwara Temple — Hangal. A Shiva temple complex listed as a monument by the Archaeological Survey of India.
  • Siddhesvara Temple — Haveri. A 12th-century Western Chalukya temple built of soapstone.
  • Mukteshwara Temple — Chaudayyadanapur. A single-shrine temple in the Jakanachari style.

Official website: Haveri district. Back to the district list

Kalaburagi (Gulbarga) district

Kalaburagi (also known as Gulbarga) district is one of the districts of Karnataka state in southern India, with Kalaburagi city as its administrative headquarters and the seat of Kalaburagi division. The district covers about 10,954 sq km and had a population of around 25.66 lakh across 71,601 households. Its name comes from “Kalburgi”, meaning stony land in the local language, and the region’s recorded history goes back to the 6th century A.D., passing through the Rashtrakuta and Chalukya dynasties.

Places to visit

  • Sharana Basaveshwara Temple — Gulbarga. Dedicated to the 18th-century Lingayat saint Shri Sharana Basaveshwara.
  • Sri Kshetra Ganagapur Dattatreya Temple — Ganagapura, Afzalpur taluk, near the meeting point of the Amarja and Bhima rivers.
  • Khwaja Bande Nawaz Dargah — the shrine of Hazrat Khwaja Banda Nawaz.
  • Buddha Vihar — a Buddhist temple and spiritual center.
  • Jama Masjid — a mosque within the fort premises.

Official website: Kalaburagi district. Back to the district list

Kodagu (Coorg) district

Kodagu, also known as Coorg, is a rural district in the southwest Indian state of Karnataka, with its headquarters at Madikeri. According to the official district website, Kodagu covers an area of about 4,102 square kilometers with a population of 554,519 as per the 2011 census. The district is home to native speakers of the Kodava language and is India’s second-largest coffee-producing region after the Chikkamagaluru district.

Places to visit

  • Talakaveri temple — generally considered the source of the river Kaveri.
  • Bhagandeshwara Temple — Coorg.
  • Raja’s Seat — Madikeri. A garden once used by the kings of Kodagu to watch the sunset.
  • Dubare Elephant Camp — where elephants for the Mysore Dasara were trained.
  • Bylakuppe Golden temple — the Namdroling Monastery at Bylakuppe.
  • Omkareshwara Temple
  • Nagarhole National Park — also known as Rajiv Gandhi National Park, per the official tourism page.
  • Abbey Falls — a waterfall listed on the official tourism page.
  • Tadiayandamol — a trekking destination listed on the official tourism page.

Official website: Kodagu district. Back to the district list

Kolar district

Kolar is a district in the state of Karnataka, India, with Kolar town as the district headquarters. Located in southern Karnataka, it is the state’s easternmost district, bordered by Bangalore Rural to the west, Chikballapur to the north, Chittoor district of Andhra Pradesh to the east, and the Krishnagiri and Vellore districts of Tamil Nadu to the south. According to the official district website, Kolar was formerly known variously as Kolahala, Kuvalala and Kolala, and was called Kolahalapura during the Middle Ages before becoming Kolar.

Places to visit

  • Kolaramma Temple — Kolar. An example of Ganga–Chola temple building.
  • Antharagange Temple — Kolar. A temple and spring-fed tank in the hills, with paths for hiking.
  • Kurudmale Ganesha Temple — known for its 13.5-foot Ganesha idol.
  • Kotilingeshwara Temple — the first linga was installed in 1980 by Swami Sambha Shiva Murthy.
  • Narsimhatheertha — Mulbagal, listed as a sacred site on the official tourism page.

Official website: Kolar district. Back to the district list

Koppal district

Koppal, officially known as Koppala district, is an administrative district in the state of Karnataka in India. According to the official district website, Koppal covers an area of about 5,570 sq km with a population of around 13,89,920, spread across 7 blocks and 629 villages, and is referred to as the “Rice Bowl of Karnataka.”

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Places to visit

  • Navalinga Temple — Kuknur. A group of nine shrines, each with a linga, built under the Rashtrakutas.
  • Mahadeva Historical temple — Itagi. Built on the plan of the Amrutheshwara Temple at Annigeri.
  • Gavimatha — Koppal.
  • Anjanadri Parvata — Anegundi.
  • Venkatapathi Bavi — Kanakagiri.
  • Huligemma Temple
  • Shri Krishnadevaraya Mantapa — Anegundi.

Official website: Koppal district. Back to the district list

Mandya district

Mandya is an administrative district of Karnataka, India. The district is bordered on the south by Mysore and Chamarajanagar districts, on the west by Hassan District, on the north by Tumkur District and on the east by Bengaluru South district (formerly Ramanagara). It covers about 4,962 sq km and had a population of 1,805,769, spread across 2 revenue divisions, 7 taluks and 1,477 villages. Mandya is sometimes referred to as “SugarCane City”, reflecting its agricultural significance.

Places to visit

  • Sri CheluvaNarayana Swamy & Yoga Narasimha Swamy Temple — Melukote. Built in the Hoysala period.
  • Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary — islets on the Kaveri formed after an embankment was built across the river between 1645 and 1648.
  • Nimishamba Temple — Srirangapatna.
  • Ranganatha Swamy Temple — Srirangapatna.
  • Gumbaz Mausoleum — Srirangapatna.
  • Krishnaraja Sagara Dam (KRS) — a major water project with the Brindavan Gardens.
  • Shivasamudra Falls
  • Sri Lakshminarayana Temple — Hosahalu.
  • Venugopala Swamy Temple
  • Shimsha Water Bridge

Official website: Mandya district. Back to the district list

Mysuru (Mysore) district

Mysuru is an administrative district in the southern part of Karnataka, India, and the administrative headquarters of Mysore Division. The district covers an area of about 6,307 sq km and has a population of around 30,01,127. Mysuru is described as a heritage city and hosts the annual Mysuru Dasara festival.

Places to visit

Official website: Mysuru district. Back to the district list

Shivamogga (Shimoga) district

Shimoga district, officially known as Shivamogga, is a district in the Karnataka state of India. A major part of the district lies in the Malnad region of the Sahyadri, and Shimoga city is its administrative centre. The district covers an area of about 8,477 sq km and has a population of around 17,52,753, and is known as the Food Cradle of Karnataka.

Places to visit

  • Shimoga Lion and Tiger Safari — Thyavarekoppa. A 620-acre park.
  • Sakrebyle Elephant Camp — Sakkarebailu. Home to about 25 elephants.
  • Jog Falls
  • Kuvempu Home — Kuppalli.
  • Kodachadri
  • Agumbe
  • Gajanuru Dam
  • Balligavi Temple
  • Ikkeri
  • Keladi Temple
  • Shivappa Nayaka Palace

Official website: Shivamogga district. Back to the district list

Tumakuru (Tumkur) district

Tumakuru (Tumkur) is a district in Karnataka, known locally as “the city of coconut trees and education.” It covers about 10,597 sq km and has a population of roughly 26.8 lakh across 2,715 villages.

Places to visit

  • Yediyur Sri Siddhalingeshwara Swamy Temple — the samadhi of Tontada Siddhalinga, a Veerashaiva teacher of the late 15th century.
  • Sree Siddaganga Mutt — Tumkur. A spiritual and educational institution established in the 15th century.
  • Madhugiri Fort — a historic hill fort and a highlighted heritage destination in the district.
  • Pavagada Solar Park — described by the district as the world’s largest solar park.
  • Kaggaladu — known locally for its birdlife and deer population.

Official website: Tumakuru district. Back to the district list

Udupi district

Udupi is an administrative district in the Karnataka state of India, with the district headquarters in the city of Udupi. According to the official district website, Udupi had a population of 11,77,908, with a literacy rate of 83 percent (86 percent among males and 81 percent among females). Udupi town was upgraded from a Town Municipal Council to a City Municipal Council in 1995, incorporating surrounding areas including Manipal, Malpe, and Santhekatte.

Places to visit

  • Mookambika Temple — Kollur.
  • Kudremukh National Park — spread across parts of Chikkamagaluru, Dakshina Kannada and Udupi districts.
  • St. Mary’s Island — listed on the official district tourism page.
  • Malpe Beach — a coastal spot featured on the official tourism page, home to a Gandhi statue.
  • Karkala Gomateshwara — a religious monument listed on the official tourism page.
  • Kaup Lighthouse — a coastal landmark featured on the official tourism page.
  • Varanga — a temple site listed on the official tourism page.

Official website: Udupi district. Back to the district list

Uttara Kannada (Karwar) district

Uttara Kannada, formerly known as North Canara, is a district in the Indian state of Karnataka. According to the official district website, it covers about 10,277 sq km with a population of around 14,37,169, across 12 taluks, and has about 140 km of coastline on the Arabian Sea. Forest cover accounts for roughly 80.8% of the district’s land area.

Places to visit

  • Madhukeshwara Temple — Banavasi. A Sankalpa mandapa was added during Chalukyan rule.
  • Murudeshwar Temple — known for its 123-foot statue of Shiva.
  • Dandeli River Rafting — Dandeli, in the Western Ghats, known for teak plantations and the Dandeli Wildlife Sanctuary.
  • Lalguli Falls — formed by the Kali river.
  • Ravindranath Tagore Beach — Karwar, known for sunset views.
  • Honeycomb Hill (Jenukallu Gudda) — a natural rock formation in Yellapur.
  • Magod Falls — Yellapur.
  • Om Beach — Gokarna.
  • Unchalli Falls — Shirasi.

Official website: Uttara Kannada district. Back to the district list

Vijayapura (Bijapur) district

Vijayapura, also known as Bijapur, is a district in Karnataka with Vijayapura city as its headquarters. The city was founded during the Chalukya dynasty of Kalyani between the 10th and 11th centuries and was later developed extensively under the Adil Shahi dynasty, which built over 50 mosques, more than 20 tombs, and a number of palaces here. The district covers about 10,498 sq km and had a population of roughly 21.8 lakh at the 2011 census.

Places to visit

  • Gol Gumbaz — the mausoleum of Sultan Mohammed Adil Shah, one of the district’s most recognized monuments.
  • Ibrahim Rouza — an Adil Shahi-era tomb and mosque complex.
  • Jumma Masjid, Malik-e-Maidan, Bara Kamaan, Gagan Mahal, Asar Mahal, Methar Mahal, Taj Bawdi, and Upli Burj — other Adil Shahi-era monuments across the city.
  • Gajanan Temple and Siddeshwar Temple — notable Hindu temples in the district.
  • Almatti Dam — a major dam with the adjoining Almatti Japanese Garden and lake.

Official website: Vijayapura district. Back to the district list

For the current list of attractions and travel information, see the official Karnataka Tourism website.

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