Karnataka

7 places on our lists.

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Places in Karnataka

Must-See

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Heritage · UNESCO

Hampi

Karnataka

The ruined capital of the Vijayanagara Empire, among giant boulders.

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Must-See
Spiritual · Pilgrimage

Shravanabelagola

Karnataka

A 57-foot statue of Bahubali, carved from one rock around 981, atop a hill climbed barefoot by Jain pilgrims.

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Worth a Detour

Worth a Detour
Spiritual · Pilgrimage

Gokarna

Karnataka

A quiet Shiva pilgrim town with the Mahabaleshwar temple and a run of unspoiled beaches.

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Worth a Detour
Spiritual · Pilgrimage

Udupi and Dharmasthala

Karnataka

Karnataka's coastal temple towns: Udupi's Krishna Matha, Dharmasthala and the giant Shiva at Murudeshwar.

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If You're Nearby

If You're Nearby
Cities · Food

Bengaluru

Karnataka

India's tech capital, with gardens and craft beer.

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Nature · Mountain towns

Coorg

Karnataka

Misty coffee hills in Karnataka.

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Cities · Palaces

Mysore

Karnataka

A dazzling palace, lit on Sunday nights, and Dasara.

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