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
Things to do in Karnataka, India: The Best Caverns & Caves
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. Yana Caves
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 6 reviews
Reviewed By 454krantik - Croydon, United Kingdom
Yana caves Karnataka Nestled amidst forest of western ghats The gigantic limestone Rock formations are a true natural wonder . If you are in and around Gokarna - do plan for a half a day trip to Yana caves . These rocks stand tall and are about 390 feet tall . Best time and season to visit Morning during winter season . Summers are harsh Rainy season is rough as you encounter leeches . Carry a water bottle fir sure It takes about 1 hour from parking lot to club up And another 1 hour to explore the caves Plan for at least 3 hours to get a good glimpse of the caves . Parking lot is close by and there is a small shop selling snacks ( no lunch or breakfast available Though ) Cars and bikes go till the parking lot . . From Gokarna it is about 56 kms . . For me places like these are true natural wonders A must visit . We have good seating options too arranged by the tourism department.
2. Badami Cave Temples
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 669 reviews
Reviewed By macedonboy - Glasgow, United Kingdom
The Badami Cave Temples is a complex consisting of 4 Hindu and Jain temples, carved into the mountainside in one of the large hills overlooking Agastya Lake. The first, second and third caves are Hindu temples and the fourth is Jain. Without a doubt the third cave temple is the best of the four with it’s highly decorative capitals and for the sheer number of sculptures. Many of the sculptures depicting the many avatars of Vishnu as Bhudevi, Trivikrama and Vamana, and other interesting sculptures depicting scenes from Hindu mythology including Vishnu seated on serpent Sesha. This cave also has some fragmentary frescos, which are supposed to be the earliest evidence of frescos in India. All the caves have something different to admire, and the Jain temple furthest away is different from all the others and therefore makes a nice change. There’s quite a big of climbing to get to all four temples, but the views of the surrounding area are breathtaking.
3. Biladwara Cave
4. Shri Narsimha Jharna Mandir
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 61 reviews
Reviewed By Suryakatakam - Hyderabad, India
This temple is Swayabhu of Lord Nrusimha inside naturally formed caves. Nrusimha Avatar is 4th of Avatar of Lord Vishnu's Dashavataram's. This temple is located in bidar city of Karnataka which is 30 km away from Zaheerabad on NH 65 Highway. Road is good and nice to travel. Unique specialty of this temple is one should visit swami by crossing water inside the cave and which is unique and thrilling experience. Water height varies from 4 to 5 feet based on the season of your visit. People go one by one inside cave as it is smaller and at a time @ 10 people only can enter the scantuary. Best part of this is water inside cave (Naturally floated) has rich sulphar and who all having skin problems will get recovered. One more specialty is this temple is visited by child seeking couples. People who all are travelling with Kids will take them to visit on parents shoulders. This type of Experience we will not have any where else. Bats can been seen hanging on the Roof of the cave and travel throughout the Tunnel. No one is harmed by Bats till date. It is believed that as power of Lord Vishnu. Temple History: After Killing Hiranyakashipu, Lord Narasimha came here to kill another Demon Jalasura. When Lord Kills jalasura devil has turned into water, hence this temple has full of water inside cave Temple Timings: Temple will be open from morning 07:00 to Evening 06:00 Near By Attractions: 1. Bidar Fort 2. Papanasha Shiv Temple 3. Clock Tower
5. Ulavi Caves or Akal Gavi
6. Sri Somanatheshwara Cave Temple
7. Kavala Caves
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 22 reviews
Reviewed By Cruiser53479916848 - Bengaluru, India
A full day trek in the Dandeli forest and we come across an old bridge and on the right side we find steps going atop to a hill and we climb those steps and out of the world these steps led us to the Kavala Caves. It was night by then we camped and slept in cave.
8. Antharagange Caves
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 62 reviews
Reviewed By MManohar26 - Bengaluru, India
Its mountain with boulders all around, and thus caves through that makes it interesting experience. One has to walk from Anthargange Temple to reach to caves, then its little difficult to find those in first visit. Kids will be around there to help you find route to caves with some charge. Nice experience. If you still have time then explore some more kind of small ruined fort or top point of Anthargange by walking some more distance from here.
9. Suparsha Cave
10. Shiva Cave
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 27 reviews
Reviewed By RajS3194
This cave could be difficult for you to spot. Entering the cave could be scary if there are no people. It is an experience to get there. There are bats inside the cave and very often you may spot a saint meditating inside. I would recommend you to visit the place for the thrill.
