KARNATAKA

Lal Bagh

(48,000)

Landscaped gardens & famous glasshouse

Botanical garden with an aquarium & glasshouse designed to mimic London's former Crystal Palace.
Mysore Palace

(44,454)

Indo-Saracenic architecture with lights

Indo-Saracenic palace, completed in 1912, with a grand durbar hall and weekly illuminations.
Jog Falls

(4,056)

Seasonally changing waterfalls

This waterfall system (India's second highest) varies from a trickle to a torrent in monsoon season.
Virupaksha Temple, Hampi

(836)

7th-century Hindu temple & cultural site

A UNESCO Heritage Site, this 7th-century Hindu temple has a gateway tower, courtyards & dining hall.
Bannerghatta National Park

(19,421)

Expansive national park with animals

Vast national reserve featuring a zoo, safari park, butterfly conservatory & animal rescue center.
Cubbon Park

(27,227)

Lush green space with many activities

Established in 1870, this vibrant city park has walking paths, landscaped gardens & play areas.
Abbey Falls

(5,938)

Well-known waterfall with viewing bridge

Popular waterfall in the midst of coffee plantations, with a hanging bridge for observation.
Brindavan Gardens

(15,978)

Colorful gardens with a fountain show

Terraced gardens featuring colorful ornamentals, plus fountain shows & views of the adjacent dam.
Shivanasamudra Falls

(1,716)

Waterfall and river

Shivanasamudra is a small city in the Mandya District of the state of Karnataka, India. It is situated on the banks of the river Kaveri, which forms here the boundary to the Chamarajanagar District
Chamundeshwari Temple

(2,762)

Landmark Hindu temple with scenic views

Set on top of a hill, this historic Hindu temple is open to the public & offers panoramic vistas.
Kudremukh

Mining, waterfalls, wildlife, and mountains

Kuduremukha is a mountain range and name of a peak located in Chikkamagaluru district, in Karnataka, India. It is also the name of a small hill station cum mining town situated near the mountain
Nisargadhama

(690)

Deer, elephant, rafting, and river

Kaveri Nisargadhama is an island formed by river Kaveri near Kushalnagar in the district of Kodagu, Karnataka, India.
Badami cave temples

(3,458)

Sandstone hills dotted with temples

Begun in the 6th-century A.D., these Hindu cave temples contain statues hewn from the rock itself.
Irupu Falls

(2,103)

Waterfall in a lush landscape

Scenic area featuring a waterfall with a natural pool & a walking path in a jungle-like locale.
Chennakeshava Temple, Belur

(2,529)

Hindu temple with ornate stone carvings

Historic Hindu temple complex known for its elaborate stone carvings & sculptures.
Gol Gumbaz

(2,526)

17th-century ruler's imposing mausoleum

Striking, 17th-century tomb of Mohammed Adil Shah with a huge dome and a notable whispering gallery.
Raja's Seat

(6,745)

Park with views & musical fountains

Sunset watching is popular at this park with valley views, a train & musical fountain shows.
Baba Budan giri

(588)

Mountain and shrine

Baba Budangiri is a mountain in the Baba Budan range of the Western Ghats of India. Located in the Chikkamagaluru taluk, Chikkamagaluru District of Karnataka, Baba Budangiri is known for its
Wonderla

(17,109)

Playful place with thrill & water rides

Amusement park with roller coasters, a ferris wheel & water rides, plus virtual reality experiences.
Bangalore Palace

(24,139)

Royal residence open for visits & events

Modern royal palace modeled on Windsor Castle offering tours, outdoor concerts & an amusement park.
Bhadra Wildlife Sanctuary

(5,312)

Wildlife sanctuary in tropical surrounds

Lush tropical forests & meadows hosting a diverse range of wildlife, such as tigers & peacocks.
Tipu Sultan's Summer Palace

(7,134)

Elegant structure with sculpted grounds

This ornate summer home of a Mughal emperor now offers scenic grounds & a small historical exhibit.
Krishna Raja Sagara

Garden, reservoir, and river

Krishna Raja Sagara, also popularly known as KRS, is the name of both a lake and the dam that creates it. It is located close to the settlement of Krishnarajasagara in the Indian State of Karnataka
Vidhana Soudha

(1,166)

Grand state government office building

Massive, architecturally notable building housing the state legislative chambers.
ISKCON Temple Bangalore

(9,827)

Sprawling Hare Krishna temple complex

Expansive, modern Hare Krishna temple campus, including shrines, food stalls & souvenir shops.
Jaganmohan Palace

(2,372)

Collection of royal paintings & carvings

Former royal palace built in 1861, now a gallery displaying paintings, carvings & other artifacts.
Kukke Subramanya Temple

(4,144)

Famous Hindu temple in a scenic setting

Backdropped by mountains, this famous Hindu temple & pilgrimage side honors the lord of serpents.
Mysore Zoo

(21,010)

Expansive place with exotic animals

157-acre zoo with a lake featuring numerous animals, including exotic species, plus a souvenir shop.
Namdroling Monastery

(1,753)

Buddhist site with temples & ceremonies

Prominent Tibetan Buddhist monastery with large statues, frequent ceremonies & 5,000 monks & nuns.
Nandi Temple

(1,488)

Old Hindu temple to sacred bull

This 16th-century Hindu temple is dedicated to the sacred bull Nandi, with a huge statue of him.
Hoysaleswara Temple

(1,733)

Temple with intricate relief carvings

Shiva temple known for its elaborate relief designs, geometric pillars, stone carvings & statues.
Chennakesava Temple, Somanathapura

(545)

13th-century Hindu temple with carvings

Constructed in 1268, this Hoysala-style Hindu temple complex features dramatic, intricate carvings.
St. Philomena's Cathedral, Mysore

(1,900)

Imposing cathedral in Neo-Gothic style

Majestic Neo-Gothic cathedral known for its airy sanctuary, stained glass & soaring twin spires.
Hebbe Falls

(481)

Gushing waterfalls at a coffee estate

551-ft. cascading waterfalls on the grounds of a coffee estate, reachable by hike or 4-wheeler.
Om Beach

(766)

Beach and parasailing
Tadiandamol

(280)

Mountain, abseiling, rafting, and camping

Tadiandamol or Thadiyandamol is the highest mountain of Kodagu district, Karnataka, India. It is the third highest peak in Karnataka. It is located Western Ghats range, and reaches an elevation
Savandurga

(777)

Climbing, kayaking, and adventure

Savandurga is a hill 60 km west of Bengaluru off the Magadi road 12.919654°N 77.292881°E, in India. The hill is considered to be among the largest monolith hills in Asia. The hill rises to 1227
Brahmagiri (hill), Karnataka

(98)

Wildlife, mountain, and wildlife refuge

Brahmagiri, is a mountain range in the Western Ghats of south India. It is situated on the border between Kodagu district in [Karnataka] state in the north and Wayanad district of Kerala state
Visvesvaraya Industrial and Technological Museum

(9,161)

Family-friendly tech & science exhibits

Family-friendly technology & science museum with exhibits on engines, space, biotechnology & more.
Mookambika

(2,582)

Hindu temple dedicated to Parvathi

Riverside temple complex dating back around 1,200 years, with statues of Hindu gods and goddesses.
Kodachadri

(559)

Camping, off-roading, forest, and mountain

Kodachadri is a mountain peak with dense forests in the Western Ghats in South India. It is declared as natural heritage site by Government Karnataka. and it is 10th highest peak of Karnataka.
Sri Omkareshwara Temple

(493)

Well-known temple to Shiva with a pond

Prominent Hindu temple to the god Shiva with 4 minarets, a dome & a fish-filled pond.
Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary

(4,929)

Wildlife preserve on 6 river islets

Sanctuary for birds & other animals on 6 islets of the Kaveri River, offering guided boat tours.
Madikeri Fort

(2,885)

Historic fort with sculptures & a museum

Museum in a historic 17th-century fort & palace with 2 whimsical elephant sculptures.
Ranganathaswamy Temple, Srirangapatna

(1,047)

Intricate temple & pilgrimage site

Revered temple & pilgrimage site along the river featuring ornate carvings & historic architecture.
Bangalore Fort

(4,106)

Landmark remains of old fortifications

Monumental, carved stone gate, one of few surviving elements of the city's 18th-century fort.
Dodda Alada Mara

(3,200)

Massive, ancient tree & popular photo op

Planted in the 17th century, this 400-year-old banyan tree covers 3 acres & is a popular photo spot.
Antara Gange

(454)

Abseiling, cave, and adventure

Antara Gange is a mountain situated in the Shathashrunga mountain range in the southeastern portion of the Indian state of Karnataka, Kolar district. Antara Gange literally means "Ganges from
Karanji Lake

(297)

Lake and nature

Karanji Lake is a lake located in the city of Mysore in the state of Karnataka, India. The lake is surrounded by a nature park consisting of a butterfly park and a walk-through aviary. This aviary
Mahabaleshwar Temple, Gokarna

(947)

Historic Hindu place of worship

Monumental, centuries-old Hindu temple complex featuring multiple shrines & a central tower.