Karnataka is a state blessed with natural forest reserves, world heritage sites, waterfalls and pristine beaches. Karnataka State has five regions namely Cauvery Basin in South Karnataka, Central Karnataka, Karavali – Coastal Karnataka Region, North Karnataka and North West Karnataka. The state capital is Bangalore.
Karnataka Tourism: The Must-See Places in the State
Listed below are some of the prominent hubs of Karnataka tourism. These places are recommended and will be available in most Karnataka tour packages.
Hampi: The city of Hampi is located in the Bellary district of Karnataka. It is known as the capital of the Vijaynagar Empire. The most prominent sight in the city to visit is the 29-foot Narasimha. The Narasimha was cast from a single stone and is believed to have been installed by Krishnadevaraya.
Three star hotel in Hampi – If you visit Hampi with your family, you can stay in a luxury hotel. The Hotel Krishna Palace in Hospet is a three star luxury hotel. The hotel is centrally air conditioned and has facilities such as: complimentary breakfast and morning newspaper, LCD televisions in each room with cable connectivity, 24-hour room service and direct dialing, among other facilities.
Gokarna: Gokarna has become one of the most popular towns on the Konkan Coast.
Three star hotel in Gokarna – The Om Beach Resort is a three-star hotel located on Om Beach Road. The hotel is located nine kilometers from National Highway 17. It offers 12 well designed and furnished rooms with cable television, safe and attached bathroom. The hotel also has its own bar on site.
Bijpur: Bijapur is of great historical importance as most of the monuments were built here during the rule of Adil Shah. Filled with historical attractions like Gol Gumbaz and Asar Mahal, Bijapur is a major tourist destination in Karnataka.
Three star hotel in Bijapur – Hotel Shashinag Residency in Bijapur is a three-star hotel located four kilometers from Gol Gumbaz. The hotel has 20 luxury rooms, a health club, a shopping center, a swimming pool and many other top-of-the-line facilities.
bellary: Bellary is a renowned historical town in Karnataka. It is the center of the historic ash mounds at places like Kupghal and Budhihal.
Three Star Hotel in Bellary – Hotel Pola Paradise is a three-star bed and breakfast in Bellary. It is located on New Trunk Road. It offers suites and luxury rooms with air conditioning and without air conditioning. Amenities include: free parking, room service, swimming pool, and an in-house restaurant.
Karnataka also has a number of exciting adventure activities along the coast. These include snorkeling and diving near the Pigeon Islands near Murudeshwar.
