Top 50 Tourist Place List

Historical Places to Visit in Karnataka 1. Hampi Best Time to Visit: July-September; January-February Things to do: Hire a bicycle and visit the temples of Hampi, Go trekking or bouldering

2. Badami Best Time to Visit: October-March Things to do: Explore the Archaeological Museum, Relax by the man-made reservoir- Agasthya Thirtha 3. Best Time to Visit: October-February Things to doAdmire the magnificent , Pay respects to Goddess at the Sri

4. Aihole Best Time to Visit: October-March Things to do: Visit the famous Durga Temple, Explore the Ravana Phadi Cave artwork

5. Bidar Best Time to Visit: October-February Things to do: Visit the gran Bidar Fort, Shop for local Bidri handicrafts

6. Best Time to Visit: July-September, October-March Things to do: Explore and discover the famous Group of Monuments of Pattadakal

7. Bijapur Best Time to Visit: September-February

www.pdfhunter.com Things to do: Listen to the sound of echoes at the Gol Gumbaz, Immerse yourself in the sanctity of the Jamia Masjid

EcoTourism Places to Visit in Karnataka

8. St. Mary Islands Best Time to Visit: October-January Things to do: Take photographs with the swaying coconut trees and pristine Arabian Sea as a backdrop

9. Hills Best Time to Visit: September-May Things to do: Camp under the stars, Trek to the famous Tipu’s Drop

10. Nilakandi Falls Best Time to Visit: All year round (except monsoons) Things to do: Trek to the waterfall for a grand view, Host a picnic near the waterfalls

11. Best Time to Visit: March-May Things to do: Take an elephant, jeep or bus safari to explore the park

12. Best Time to Visit: April-May Things to do: Go on a wildlife safari to spot the elusive Bengal Tiger

13. Jog Falls Best Time to Visit: August-December Things to do: Climb down 1400 steps to reach the base of the Jog Falls

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14. Hills Best Time to Visit: September-January Things to do: Trekking, Visit Sri Mookambika Temple, Explore Kalyani Chowka

15. Best Time to Visit: October-May Things to do: Visit the Dandeli Wildlife Sanctuary, enjoy zip-lining, trekking, rock climbing, rafting, and kayaking

16. Netrani Best Time to Visit: December and January Things to do: Snorkeling, Scuba Diving, Diving

17. Kumara Parvatha Trek Best Time to Visit: October-January Things to do: Visit the Wildlife sanctuary, Try the Kumara Parvatha trek

Beaches to Visit in Karnataka

18. Black Sand Beach Best Time to Visit: September-March Things to do: High-speed boating, kayaking, and dolphin watching during the right season

19. Om Beach Best Time to Visit: October-March Things to do: Boating, parasailing, jet-skiing, surfing

www.pdfhunter.com 20. Kapu Beach Best Time to Visit: October-March Things to do: Visit the lighthouse, relax on the shores of the beach, visit Sri Hale Mariamma Temple

21. Best Time to Visit: October-March Things to do: Boat rides, parasailing, camel and horse rides along the beach, jet- skiing

22. Someshwara Beach Best Time to Visit: October-March Things to do: Visit the Someshwara Temple and the Ullal Delta

23. Tannirbhavi Beach Best Time to Visit: October-March Things to do: Swim when the tide is low, visit the Tree Park near the beach

Museums to Visit in Karnataka

24. HAL Heritage Centre and Aerospace Museum Best Time to Visit: All through the year between 9:00 AM and 5:00 PMThings to do: Check out the mock Air Traffic Control tower, enjoy the flight simulators

25. Sandalwood Museum Best Time to Visit: All through the year Things to do: Buy sandalwood products

26. Government Museum, Bangalore Best Time to Visit: All through the year, between Tuesdays and Sundays (10:00 AM to 5:00 PM)

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27. INS Chapal Warship Museum Best Time to Visit: All through the year from 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM and 4:30 PM to 6: 00 PM Things to do: Check out the external guns, engine rooms, barracks, and watch a 15- minute documentary

28. Jayachamarajendra Art Gallery Best Time to Visit: All through the year from 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM Things to do: Have a look at more than 2000 paintings depicted from around the world

Theme Parks to Visit in Karnataka

29. Lumbini Gardens Best Time to Visit: September to March Things to do: Take a boat ride, enjoy the wave pools and the artificial beach, take part in joy rides

30. Wonderla Best Time to Visit: September to March Things to do: Enjoy water rides and adventure rides, watch out for laser shows and musical fountains

31. Snow City Best Time to Visit: All through the year between 10:00 AM and 8:00 PM Things to do: Enjoy the 9D cinema, participate in laser tag and shooting, snow sliding

Gardens and Parks to Visit in Karnataka

www.pdfhunter.com 32. Brindavan Gardens Best Time to Visit: September-March Things to do: Take a stroll around the garden, Enjoy the musical fountain between 7: 00 PM and 8:00 PM

33. Cubbon Park Best Time to Visit: September-March Things to do: Visit the Seshadri Iyer Memorial Park and Bangalore Aquarium, take a stroll around the park

34. Lalbagh Botanical Garden Best Time to Visit: September-March Things to do: Visit the lotus pond, check out the Peninsular Gneiss Rock

35. Ramohalli Big Banyan Tree Best Time to Visit: September-March Things to do: Stand under the shade of the massive Banyan Tree, enjoy splendid South Indian breakfast in one of the eateries on the highways

Hill Stations to Visit in Karnataka

36. Coorg Best Time to Visit: All through the year except monsoon (June-September)Things to doEnjoy the various sightseeing spots, visit the Dubare Elephant Camp, camping and trekking around the

37. Best Time to Visit: September-June Things to do: Attempt the Kudhremukh Trail, visit the Kudremukh National Park, stroll around the Janta Market

38. Sakleshpur

www.pdfhunter.com Best Time to Visit: September-June Things to do: Camping, trekking, sightseeing

39. Best Time to Visit: September-March Things to do: Visit the Agumbe RainForest Research Station

40. Chikmagalur Best Time to Visit: September-March Things to do: Sightseeing, visit the coffee plantations

41. Kemmanagundi or KR Hills Best Time to Visit: September to June Things to do: Attempt the KR trekking trail, visit the various waterfalls around the hills

Spiritual Places to Visit in Karnataka

42. Kadri Manjunatha Temple Best Time to Visit: September-March Things to do: Pay your respects at the Manjunatha Temple

43. Murudeshwara Best Time to Visit: September-March Things to do: Visit the temple and Murudeshwar Beach, Check out the Murudeshwar Fort

44. Udupi Sri Krishna Temple Best Time to Visit: September-March Things to do: Get the blessings of Lord Krishna, Stroll in the beaches in Udupi, enjoy authentic South Indian food from eateries around

www.pdfhunter.com 45. Omkareshwara Temple Best Time to Visit: September-March Things to do: Enjoy a visit to the temple, check out the various sightseeing spots in Coorg

46. St Philomena’s Cathedral Best Time to Visit: September-March Things to do: Enjoy the Neo-Gothic architecture of the place, Shop for handcrafted goods and sandalwoods in shops around the church

47. Jamia Masjid, Bijapur Best Time to Visit: September-March Things to do: Get your dose of spirituality in the mosque, visit the Gol Gumbaz, and the 85-feet Shivagiri monument

48. Gomatagiri Best Time to Visit: September-March Things to do: Trek to the Gomatagiri Hill

49. Dharmasthala Best Time to Visit: September-March Things to do: Visit the Manjunatheshwara Temple and the Bahubali Statue, take a bath in the Netravathi River Barrage

50. Saavira Kambada Basadi Best Time to Visit: September-March Things to do: Visit this world-renowned Jain temple, watch traditional plays called Yakshagana that run all through the night

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