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
The 10 Best Things to Do in Karnataka, India
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. Chennakesava Temple
Overall Ratings
5 based on 550 reviews
Reviewed By jamesjapan - Thackerville, Oklahoma
big temple it was incredible, it was built in the time of hoysala dynasty in 12 century. we hire a guide and he was very good to show a beautiful temple.
2. Group of Monuments at Hampi
Overall Ratings
5 based on 396 reviews
Reviewed By Viv P - London, United Kingdom
It was a surprise to see this vast area c 15 century of temples, royal enclosures,elephant stables I think the site is 60 sq.miles and unlike many old sites/ buildings in India it hasn’t been encroached on by villages or squeezed out by shops and village life, probably because it’s a UNESCO supported area. Massive statues and a stone chariot and well restored buildings, including a stepped water tank( which, to me, seemed influenced by South American architecture ) as well as a live elephant 'god' inside a temple who for 10 rupees would give you a blessing with his trunk. Rather sad! But the whole area is definitely worth a visit. There are Cave temples hewn out of the mountain, not too far away - by Indian standards at Badami..
3. Group of Monuments in Pattadakal
Overall Ratings
5 based on 160 reviews
This UNESCO World Heritage site includes Virupaksha Temple, Sangameshvara Temple, Mallikarjuna Temple, Kashivisvanatha Temple, Kadasiddhesvara and Jambulingeswara' temples, Galganatha temple, Jain Temple, Papanatha temple and Museum of the Plains and Sculpture gallery.
4. Somnathpur Temple
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 767 reviews
Reviewed By JimmyShelter - Brighton, UK
It's worth hiring a guide to pick out the most interesting and illustrative of the myriad, intricate sculptural carvings decorating this outstanding old temple. It's popular, but not over touristed, and remains one of the highlights of our recent tour.
5. Badami Cave Temples
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 555 reviews
Reviewed By EkMusafir - Pune
The Badami cave temples are definitely worth a visit. They form part of the Hampi – Badami – Pattadakkal – Aihole old temple and monument circuit in North Karnataka, between Bagalkot and Hospet. They may be in an old and ruined condition, but simply cannot be ignored because of the beauty and mastery of architects and sculptors who built them in a bygone era.
The approach road to the caves is through a very narrow uphill road passing through some slums of Badami town, but there is a good pay-and-park adjacent to the caves. The caves are open from 6 am to 6 pm. We went early at 7 am and avoided the crowds and the mid-day heat. Indians have to pay an entry fee of Rs.15 per head. We had to climb some steps to reach the caves. People with knee or leg problems may find it difficult as the steps are steep, but not too many, and one can do it slowly. Beware of the monkeys around.
The Badami caves date back to between the 6th to 8th centuries when they were carved out of the almond (badami) coloured sandstone cliffs. They are among the oldest Hindu cave temples in India.
There are four main caves close to each other. Cave 1 is dedicated to Lord Shiva. The carvings on the walls and ceilings are still in very good condition. There are relief sculptures of Vamana and Ardhanari–Shiva on the side walls and a ceiling sculpture of coiled Snake-King Nagaraja.
Cave 2 is similar in structure to Cave 1, but dedicated to Lord Vishnu, with a lot of carvings and reliefs of Lord Brahma, Vishnu, Vamana, Varaha, Durga and Kartikeya.
Cave 3 is dedicated to both Shiva and Vishnu and has giant carvings of Trivikarma, Anantasayana, Vasudeva, Varaha, Narasimha and Harihara. The Harihara carving shows half Shiva and half Vishnu fused into one.
Cave 4 is dedicated to the Jain Tirthanakaras and has carvings of Lord Mahavira, Bahubali and Parshvanathas and some other Tirthankaras.
A detailed description of each cave is displayed outside the individual cave at the site. Guides can also be hired at the site and their charges range from Rs.400 to 600, but may not be necessary if you read up before you visit.
After visiting the caves we admired the beauty of the surrounding scenery of the Agastya Lake and the Bhoothnatha temple below, which looked very striking from the height.
6. Hoysaleswara Temple
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 145 reviews
Reviewed By muthukrish2000 - Bangalore District, India
Nice architecture in halebidu. Compared to belur temple most of them are ruined. This also has a museum inside the temple tickets cost rs. 5.
The temple is basically siva temple. There is a postoffice opposite to this where you also get halebeedu cancellation card. No entry fee for temple.
7. Anegudde Vinayaka Temple
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 123 reviews
Reviewed By samratmajumdar - Thane, India
Anegudde Sri Vinayaka Devasthana is located in Kundapura. It's very close to the highway towards Mangalore. It has a beautiful golden colour idol of elephant god. The best part of the temple is the location. With number of people visiting the temple, you would always find parking space. Great place to visit.
8. Kudroli Gokarnath Temple
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 478 reviews
Reviewed By VinodaJoshi - Mumbai, India
Well Managed & Maintained Temple by private trust, must visit once at least, located within the city itself.
9. Annapurneshwari Temple
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 105 reviews
Reviewed By AnjuIndia - India
the devi in the hills is in teh roopa of annapoorneswari.A very old temple,beautiful.. in the hillocks.one will think such artistery and people work to build it in the hillocks...a beautiful one,..there might be a queu but well managed...you can have the lunch at the temple as they have this ritual of feeding free all those who come..sometimes there could be a que..but patiently you can get in...no otehr good restaurant near by..
10. Kodachadri
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 198 reviews
Reviewed By Adithya K
Kodchadri is a mountain peak. It is located in Sagar taluk. At the peak point there is temple like structure called sarvajna peetha where Adi Shankaracharya meditated.
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