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
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10 Historic Sites 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).
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1. Chennakesava Temple
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 680 reviews
Reviewed By Prabhayamuna - Chennai (Madras), India
Sri Chenna Kesava Temple in Belur is an architectural masterpiece under control of Archeological Department . A must one to see in Belur. It is one of the Hoysala Temple in the Belur Region. The sculptures and carvings are mind blowing, Can you Imagine? We can see the modern fashion details like hairstyle, jewellery designs there in the temple Sculptures which was constructed in the 12th Century, Mind Blowing. We were visited Belur Temple during our Chickmagalur Family Trip, Hired a Guide, Enjoyed lot. To know the history and details of sculptures there, atleast one should spend half day there, Hiring a guide will be better to know the details of the structure and temple.
2. Kote Anjeneya Swami Statue
3. Group of Monuments at Hampi
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 598 reviews
Reviewed By abhimanasu - Mandya, India
Hampi is a beautiful and hoistoric place in India there is someny things to see most are templs which are build in year back.Hampi is a magnificent city of ruins, located besides the Tungabhadra river in the state of Karnataka. It is about 352 kms from Bangalore. But heavy crowded places during december as many schools are orgainizing trips to hampi as as historical place.
4. Somnathpur Temple
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4.5 based on 927 reviews
Reviewed By NS124
This temple is a must see for all who visit Mysore! The architecture and carvings are well maintained. Make sure to have a local tour guide who is able to speak upon the details of the carvings along the outer walls & within the sanctum; because those details help to put this temple into its historical context as well as provide a greater understanding & appreciation for key figures in the Hindu faith.
5. Melkote
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 227 reviews
Reviewed By tejesh0101 - Bangalore District, India
Especially the carved pillars inside the temple was amazing and how in 12th century they were able to pull this magnificent feat. If you are Rajini Fan this place is must watch, remember Subrammanya Swami pillar in the movie Padayappa starting Super star. yup the shooting was done here. If you are looking for a good Brahman food for lunch there was a Brahman mess within 500 m radius. Check it out. if you want a peaceful & calm atmosphere do visit Kalyani. And the view after you climb 350 steps was great to.. and lots more sightseeing.
6. Kurudumale
7. Chitradurga Fort
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 310 reviews
Reviewed By kaushalkayal - Bengaluru, India
An absolutely stunning fort - built over huge boulders that are reminiscent of the more famous Hampi. Both were once under the control of the Vijayanagar kings though this was built by the Nayakas ( a principality that broke off into an independent kingdom towards the end of the empire ) with notable additions made by Hyder Ali. Its strange that such an impressive & superbly maintained fort is not part of the usual tourist circuit...the monument has so many facets to it - the architecture of its temples, the unique topography that in itself is a photographer's delight & offers opportunities for the more adventuresome, inspiring folklore at every corner, stories of how an almost impregnable fort eventually fell to its enemies...if you can withstand the heat ( the mighty Mysore army did much more!! ), make the effort & explore this fort - time has provided us the opportunity to do at leisure what great kings once had to sacrifice entire armies for.
8. Vithala Temple Complex
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,061 reviews
Reviewed By ganaraj
Splendid temple ruins with amazing stone structures.It is famous for fantastic stone chariot and musical pillars.One of the best structure in Hampi locate in the banks of Tungabhadra river.
9. Devarayana Durga
10. Elephant Stables
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 629 reviews
Reviewed By hafi9876 - Bengaluru, India
The Elephant Stable in Hampi is an impressive structure that was used to provide shelter for the royal elephants of the Vijayanagara Empire. The elephant stable is located in the area that lies just outside the Zenana Enclosure..it is a historical place..The ancient stable is a major attraction among the tourists even today.
