City: Karnataka
Top Things to do in Karnataka
Top Hotels in Karnataka
- 1. Grand Mercure Mysore
- 2. Radisson Blu Plaza Hotel Mysore
- 3. The Chancery Pavilion
- 4. The Liverpool Hotels Outer Ring Road Marathahalli
- 5. ibis Bengaluru City Centre
- 6. Heritage Resort Coorg
- 7. Aishwarya Residency
- 8. Four Seasons Hotel Bengaluru
- 9. Sterlings Mac Hotel & Suites
- 10. Palm Meadows Club
10 Nature & Wildlife Areas in Karnataka That You Shouldn't Miss
Karnataka is a state in the south western region of India. It was formed on 1 November 1956, with the passage of the States Reorganisation Act. Originally known as the State of Mysore, it was renamed Karnataka in 1973. The state corresponds to the Carnatic region. The capital and largest city is Bangalore (Bengaluru).
Restaurants in Karnataka
1. Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 589 reviews
Ranganathittu is a bird sanctuary that can be visited throughout the year by bird lovers. Easily accessible from Bangalore, enroute to Mysore, visiting this place is a great option for both children and adults. Visit early in the morning and hire a boat. November heralds in the winter migrants who stay put until March, adding to the already numerous varieties of birds you can see here.
Reviewed By jannetnorthop - Bengaluru, India
A well preserved bird sanctuary that one can escape into, from the bursting cities and pollution. A soothing boat ride on the calm waters and the view of various species of birds flying, nesting, bathing, catching prey or just lazily perched on a branch or a twig is mesmerizing. Crocodiles, bats and tiny animals add charm to this nature's beauty. It is like winning a lottery for wildlife and nature photography lovers. The boats sail pretty close to most of the islands although, stepping on those islands is strictly prohibited. There are a few pathways and benches amid the green on the mainland, to either take a stroll or sit back and enjoy the chirping of birds and other pleasant sounds of nature. There are a few watch towers to enjoy the view if one is not hydrophobic. There is a souvenir shop, a small bird museum , a few food carts and clean washrooms. Entry fee for Indians - Adult: Rs.50/- Child: Rs.25/- Entry fee for Foreigners - Adult: Rs.300/- Boating Charges - Indians: Adult: Rs.50/- Child: Rs.25/- Foreigners: Adult: Rs.300/- Parking Fees - Bus: Rs.125/- LCV: Rs.75/- Car: Rs.30/- Motor Cycle: Rs.15/- Bicycle: Rs.5/- Camera charges applicable as per lens power.
2. End Point
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 172 reviews
Reviewed By MeT109
Cricket field, Football/hockey ground, jogger park and a running track provide facilities for all types of fitness enthusiasts.The end point provides a scenic sunset view with the Western Indian sea coast, Arabian Sea and the Suvarna river delta forming the backdrop....
3. Sakrebailu Elephant Camp
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 310 reviews
Reviewed By arjunh2018 - Bangalore District, India
The place charge ₹30 per head as an entry fee which includes your phone and still camera.The elephant ride costs ₹75 per head. Ensure you are there before 10AM. You can spend 1.5 hrs here seeing the elephants bathe, experience them being fed and also enjoy a ride on the elephant.
4. Pushpagiri Wildlife Sanctuary
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 18 reviews
Reviewed By Manish-blr - Bengaluru, India
Google maps will take you to this temple; motorable by cars. Very nice, peaceful, serene temple to visit. Panditji does very good and long puja, we felt so nice spending time here. Cars can easily reach here, with the last road portion laid in concrete. The remaining 12 km is a mixed bag road, with most of it being readied for relaying and is broad but in stones and mud levelling phase, small portions is pretty bad and cratered. couple of viewpoints are messmerizing on the way. There is a huge tree next to the temple, also a 6 foot snake slithered in front of our car on the way...at the top there is a divergence and only 4 wheel drive vehicles go on the mud road.
5. Sammilan Shetty’s Butterfly Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 128 reviews
A butterfly reserve spread across 7.35 acres of land in Belvai village. The place being admist Western Ghats has recorded more than 150 species of butterflies, including some of the endemic and most dazzling butterflies of the world. The experience includes a guided field tour, where one can spot butterflies in their natural habitat and also a video presentation on butterflies and their life. Months to visit:June to November Please call before you plan your visit.
Reviewed By BSavit
If you are a wanderer, love butterflies, plants, photography or simply enjoy being in lap of nature, a visit to Sammilan Shetty Butterfly Park is a must. The park is situated in Belvai, a 50 odd Kms distance from Mangalore. You can drive through or hop on a state transport bus to get dropped in less than two hours to Belvai bus stand. Sammilan Shetty Butterfly Park is walking distance from the bus stand. Talking to Sammilan and planning out the visit at least a couple of hours in advance will help. For the ones into butterfly or macro photography, you will find endemic, hard to find or photograph in wild species here. One can easily boast it as best place to capture Papilio Buddha. The landscape hosts several butterfly host and nectarine plant that attracts many beautiful butterflies (and other insect lives) for food and laying eggs. Equally impressive is the bird life. To benefit from the visit, it is advisable to visit by 9:30-10 am to be able to observe/photograph early morning activities of butterflies. Latter half can be kept to see the other stages of life cycle for butterflies when it becomes sunny. We had two days in hand, many interesting observations were made at the park. A weaver ant family devouring a freshly formed chrysalis of emigrant butterfly, a parasitoid caterpillar of Southern birdwing, a mating pair of medus brown, a peacock pansy caught up by a tiny crab spider, tiny pigmy scrub hoppers and tamil grass dart enjoying rains, Southern birdwings, clippers, pansies, flats and several others visiting their daily food corners, a freshly eclosed yamfly sucking sap from Leea indica twig. However, the sight that made us jump and run around was this Malabar banded peacock floating around in the garden. Three individuals were seen. The park offers best opportunities to photograph this beauty which is otherwise a task in wild! During peak season, there is a heavy footfall at the park. I think all the locals drop by to see the winged beauties, young, old, toddlers all alike. It is now 5 years to the park, it has become popular with schools and colleges. One can only imagine the conservation education message that the park is building up. Heartening to see dedicated college students taking up internships at the park and doing some hard and dedicated research work. Visitors to the park are quickly run through a presentation on butterfly diversity and some interesting behaviour documented, right here at the park. In any given visit one cannot see all the happenings around, or do a close observation. This presentation offers this connect between the butterflies in park, the joy of watching them at close quarters, understanding the delicate web of life and conservation aspects. On request, Sammilan ji also arranged for a visit to nearby Durga Reserve Forest and Someshwar Wildlife Sanctuary. We got more endemic lifers to our list, Tamil lacewing, Malabar tree nymph, Malabar raven to name a few. The home cooked food by Aunty was such a relief to eating outside food we unwillingly eat up during travels. The soft neer dosa, payaasa, kori roti and red rice was something I yearn to eat back on my next visit! It was first time I was getting to taste these local delicacies. Not to miss the lovely coffee in pouring rains. We had a lovely time all together in a very hospitable environment. The interest in butterflies, working towards creating this park and promoting conservation is commendable. I take a bow to this dedication and wish Sammilanji all the very best for coming time. May the Malabar Banded Swallowtail too comes wandering to the park. The host plants are waiting for them.
6. Jayamangali Blackbuck Reserve
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 20 reviews
Reviewed By sai24453 - Bengaluru, India
You are allowed to take your vehicle inside. There is no specific timing for entry and exit. There is no entry ticket into the reserve, you will have to tell your final destination and accordingly. . which is a good enough time to enjoy the beauty of nature from the car.
7. Kudajadri Hills
8. Kavaledurga
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 39 reviews
Reviewed By vinodbc - Bengaluru, India
A must visit attraction near Thirthahalli. A ruined Fort with a lot of artifacts still standing in good shape! A tiring yet fantastic trek up to the peak. Ideal to do it early in the morning. Later in the sunny day it can get really exhausting. There are no amenities, food and drink options at all nearby. So need to carry packed stuff.
9. Prani, The Pet Sanctuary
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 40 reviews
Reviewed By S698KCjan - Guntur, India
It's an amazing place to visit with family and friends. it's an ideal place for pet lovers and nature lovers.Prani is a pet sanctuary that's home to rescued animals like horses, terrapins, hedgehogs, and birds. It provides awesome climate with Greenery around.
10. Dubare Elephant Camp
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 1,421 reviews
Reviewed By Travelloready - Ahmedabad, India
This elephant Camp Train Elephants... you can feed them... Give them Bath and also click some good photographs... to reach there you have to cross Cauvery river which once again the most enjoyable rides though just for few minutes... Camp have Beautiful Landscape so you can enjoy nature bound experience.... you can also do River rafting activities
