TOP 10 PLACES TO VISIT IN KARNATAKA

Karnataka has everything for a backpacker.From hill stations, beaches, temples, palaces it offers a bouquet of options for every traveler.Located between the Arabian sea coastline, Western guts and the Deccan plateau it has a diverse landscapes of forests, hills, temples, caves, beaches, riversides, palaces, ruins, waterfalls, and so much more to dwell in to. Here are some of the best places to visit in Karnataka for your next trip to Karnataka.

1. HAMPI


Hampi is an ancient village in the state with numerous ruined temple complexes. Hampi is in the banks of river Thungabadra and is UNESCO world heritage site. It was the capital of Vijaya Nagara empire of 14th century.By 1500 CE, Hampi vijayanagara was the world's second largest medieval era city after Beijing and probably India's richest at that time. The temples are carved in stones and became the pilgrimage center for Hindus. The Vijaya nagara empire was defeated by a coalition of Muslim Sultanates ; its capital was conquered and destroyed by sultanates armies after which Hampi remained in ruins.
2. COORG


Coorg is known as the 'Scotland of India' for its perpetually misty landscape. Coorg is the place for nature enthusiasts. Coorg is famous for its coffee producing hill stations are famous  for exotic scenery and lush greenary. Forest covered hills and spice plantations only add beauty to this heaven
3. MYSORE


Mysore was the capital of 'The Kingdom of Mysore' from 1399 to 1947. Mysore blends Hindu, Islamic and Rajput culture. The center of Mysore is the Mysore palace seat of the former ruling Wodeyar Dynasty. Mysore palace is also a UNESCO world heritage site which is must visit.
4. BANGALORE



Bangalore is the capital of Karnataka and is the IT capital of the world Thus  known as the 'Silicon Valley of India'.Also Bangalore is known as the 'Garden City of India' because it has a lot of parks and gardens.The city is famous for its night life and it is one of the best destination for a hungry partiers.
5. GOKARNA


Gokarna is a small town in the Arabian coast in the state and is a popular pilgrimage site for Hindus. Its known for its popular sacred sites like Mahabaleswar which is a shrine dedicated to Lord Shiva.Also city' spectacular beaches attracts thousands of domestic and international tourists.
6. CHIKAMAGALORE



Chikamagalur is a hill station in the western guts situated at 3400 feet. The trails through forests and grasslands leads to Mullayanagiri peak.The cascading Hebbe Falls lie in an area of coffee plantations.
7. BANDIPUR NATIONAL PARK

Bandipur National Park is a tiger reserve under the 'Project Tiger'.Today Karnataka has the second most tiger population in India. Bandipur is known for it wildlife and biodiversity has many types of biomes,but dry deciduous forest is dominant.
8. MURUDESHWAR


Murudeswar is home to the second tallest Lord shiva statue in the world with a height of 123 feet.The beaches and the adventure activities around Netrani island are significant attractions for the tourists.
9. JOG FALLS


Jog falls is a waterfall in the Sharawati river and is the second highest plunge waterfall in India after the Nohkalikai falls with a drop of 335m in Meghalaya.
10. NANDI HILLS


Nandi hills is located 60 km away from Bangalore has been a major attraction in the state. Situated at a height of 4851 feet above sea level people from the mega city of Bangalore flocks in to this super cool destination in weekends for its heart melting view .