Where To Go

Iconic destinations and hidden gems across the state — plan your route through Karnataka's diverse landscapes.

Hampi

A UNESCO World Heritage Site

The ruins of the Vijayanagara Empire sprawl across a surreal boulder-strewn landscape of temples, palaces and royal quarters.

The Cultural Capital of Karnataka

An Indo-Saracenic masterpiece with stained glass, mirrored halls and 97,000 electric bulbs illuminating it every Sunday.

The Land of Coffee, Clouds, and Calm

Rolling coffee estates, spice plantations and cascading waterfalls nestled in the Western Ghats.

India's second-highest plunge waterfall

The Sharavathi River plunges 830 feet in four distinct cascades — Raja, Rani, Rocket and Roarer.

Where ancient temples meet pristine Arabian Sea shores

A laid-back coastal town with crescent beaches, cliffside trails and a sacred Shiva temple.

Tigers, elephants and the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve

A premier tiger reserve where the Deccan Plateau meets the Western Ghats, home to 150+ tigers and vast elephant herds.

Masterpieces of Hoysala temple architecture

Intricate soapstone carvings so fine they appear carved in metal — the pinnacle of 12th-century Indian artistry.

The land of coffee, peaks and pilgrim trails

Birthplace of Indian coffee, surrounded by the Baba Budangiri hills and Mullayanagiri — Karnataka's highest peak.

Where Chalukya kings were crowned — a UNESCO World Heritage Site

A complex of 8th-century temples blending North and South Indian architectural styles along the Malaprabha River.

Heritage, Harmony & Waves

Home to the Krishna Temple, Udupi cuisine, and Karnataka's most vibrant coastal culture.

Garden City & Silicon Valley of India

A vibrant metropolis of parks, palaces, craft breweries, and India's thriving tech and startup culture.