26 Most popular cities and things to do in Karnataka

Glorified with a diverse composition adhering to all the coquetry and love of typical India, Karnataka is a mixture of noble destinations, megacities, tiger reserves, beaches, customary hang out zones and ancient wrecks. With the coastline surrounded by pleasant palm beaches and the magnificent elegance elaborated by the ancient temples, Karnataka is certainly a perfect tourist place in India.

Bengaluru (silicon city) is the capital of the state, loaded with superior life and lifestyle. Karnataka has its distinct platter composed of flavours, activities, things to do and immense of places to see. Surrounding the sensual city are dense green hills lined with aromatic coffee and spice plantations, the extensive population of elephants, tigers, glorious majesty of Mysore.

Does this all sound good to you? Well, head out to encounter the cultural enclave of sumptuous Hampi was declared as a World Heritage site by UNESCO, that is brimming with antiquated temple ruins, hammocks and enthralling sunsets. Travel to the sculptural spectacles of Karnataka by taking a visit to Halebid, Belur and Mysore that depicts the epic of the obsolete past and speaks volumes of the sculptural prodigy. Fall in love with the beauty of Karnataka by visiting Gokarna that is a beach, witness the magnificent Islamic ruins in the northern end of the state. 

Here is a list of the most popular city in Karnataka:

1. Aihole: It is a village that abodes a historic temple in the Bagalkot district of Karnataka. With its acquisition of architectural structures, it is a must-visit place in Karnataka.

2. Belur: It is in Hassan district, Karnataka. This town is famous for its Chennakesava Temple, one of the finest examples of Hoysala craftsmanship. It is one of the best places in Karnataka. 

3. Bidar: It is a hilltop city in the north-eastern part of Karnataka. The city is renowned for its numerous architectural, historical and religious significance. Bidar is informally specified as City of Whispering Monuments.

4. Gulbarga: It is a famous city in north Karnataka. Gulbarga is popular for toordal production and the limestone grounds. The city is renowned for plenty of architectural, historical and religious significance places. 

5. Halebidu: Located in Hassan District, Karnataka. It abodes impressive models of Hoysala architecture. Most notable are the magnanimous Hoysaleswara and Kedareswara temples. 

6. Shravanabelagola: It is a city located near Channarayapatna of Hassan district, Karnataka. The Gomateshwara statue is one of the most prominent tirthas and pilgrimage destinations in Jainism religion, it is the one sculptural that stands as a crown in the architectural and sculptural activity of Western Ganga dynasty of Talakad.

7. Coorg: Placed amidst breathtaking exotic scenery and lush greenery mountains in Karnataka with an unceasingly misty landscape, Coorg is the bliss to be for all nature lovers. It is a popular coffee producing hill station. Places to visit near Coorg include the gorgeous towns like Virajpet, Kushalnagar, Gonikoppal, Pollibetta, and Somwarpet, that provides the beautiful idea of "homestays" that make your visit more memorable.

8. Sringeri: It is a hill town located in Chikkamagaluru district, Karnataka. Home to plenty of historic temples - Sri Sharadamba temple and Sri Vidyashankara temple and Parshwanath Jain temple are very famous. Other historic temples to visit nearby are Horanadu, Kollur and Kalasa. 

9. Chikmagalur: It is located in the foothills of the Mullayanagiri Range in Karnataka. Famous for its outlandish mountains, dense green forests and its serene environment. It is a quite popular trekking place- the Mullayangiri trek, the Kemmanagundi trek, and the Baba Budangiri trek are popular spots.

10. Bangalore: It is the third largest and one of the most inhabitable cities in India. Bangalore is cherished for its favourable weather, beautiful parks and lakes all around the city. Renowned for its street food corners, cafes, pubs, rooftop cafes, late-night eats - Bangalore has it all. Cubbon Park and Lalbagh are famous parks in the city.

11. Channapatna: It is a city in Ramanagara district, Karnataka. The city is well-known for its wooden toys. Channapatna is also termed as Town of toys.

12. Chitradurga: Located on the channel of the Vedavati River in Karnataka. It abodes rocky hills and scenic valleys with large towering rocks in various shapes.

13. Dandeli: Dandeli is a town in Uttara Kannada district, Karnataka. It is famous for a natural environment for wildlife. 

14. Badami: Previously recognised as Vatapi, is located in the Bagalkot district of Karnataka. It is renowned for its rock-cut architectural temples. Settled in a valley at the foot of a sturdy, red sandstone land that encircles Agastya lake.

15. Bijapur: Formally known as Vijayapura, is a famous city in Karnataka, famously known for its historical masterpieces of structural greatness.

16. Gokak: It is located in the Belagavi District of Karnataka state. Gokak is enclosed by a range of hills on one side, and on the other side by a vast plain of black soil. The most famous attraction of this city is Gokak Falls.

17. Hampi: A village and temple identified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, recorded as the Group of Monuments at Hampi in Karnataka. It was one of the richest and largest cities in the world in ancient times under Vijayanagar Samrajya(Empire). 

18. Murudeshwara: It is a famous town in Bhatkal Taluk of Uttara Kannada district in Karnataka. Renowned tallest Lord Shiva statue. 

19. Shimoga: Renamed as Shivamogga, is a city that lies on the banks of the Tunga River. Famous for Jog water Falls.

20. Gokarna: Located in Uttara Kannada district of Karnataka. The foremost temple and deity is Lord Shiva. It is also called as a silent Goa for its exotic beach life.

21. Dharmasthala: Dharmasthala is a renowned holy Indian temple situated on the banks of the Nethravathi River in Karnataka. The temple is an 800-year-old religious institution, that is dedicated to Lord Shiva. It serves food to lacks of pilgrim.

22. Madikeri: It is a hill station city in Karnataka. It is a popular tourist destination in Karnataka. It is famous for its green surroundings, weather and homestays.

23. Mysore: Mysuru the capital city of the Kingdom of Mysore for almost six centuries. The Kingdom was ruled by the Wodeyar dynasty. It has many historical relics, several green places and the powerful goddess Chamundeshwari temple on Chamundi hills is a must-visit place. Mysore Darasa is a world-famous festival which happens every year majestically, people from all around the world gather here to witness this magnificent and royal state festival. 

24. Pattadakal: It is a UNESCO listed World Heritage site. Major tourist hub in Karnataka and is positioned on the left bank of the Malaprabha River in Bagalkot.

25. Srirangapatna: It is a town in Mandya district of Karnataka. Found near Mysore, it is famous for its religious, cultural and historic greatness. Ranganathaswamy temple is one of the most famous Vaishnavite centres of pilgrimage in south India.

26. Sakleshpur: Sakleshpur is a hill station in Hassan district, Karnataka. Magnificent hills of the biodiversity hotspot, the Western Ghats and coffee estates make this green place a paradise on earth. It is also quite famous for beautiful homestays. 

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