Tourist Attractions in Karnataka

Karnataka, the captivating Indian land plentiful with scenic beauty, fauna and flora, is a nature tourist’s paradise. Tourist attractions in Karnataka include the Jog Falls, Garden City Bangalore, Golgumbuz in Bijapur, Mysore Palace, the beaches of Malpe and Karwar, the stone temples of Halebid and Belur, the Meenakshi Temple, and many more. Karnataka boasts of having a long coastline fringed with miles of tall, waving palms that frame this blissful land. Numerous temples, forts, churches, and mosques are the major tourist attractions in Karnataka. Truly, Karnataka is a great place for tourists to relax and explore.

Karnataka is also known for rich sandalwood, silk and rosewood and the state has a lot more to offer than simply a few days of sightseeing in Karnataka. Tourist attractions in Karnataka are mainly medieval architecture coupled with influences from architectural styles of Islamic origin. Given below is a small list of places of tourist attractions in Karnataka:

Halebid: This is one of the prime tourist sites in Karnataka famous for its Hoyasaleswara temple, which is a magnificent instance of Hoysala art and architecture. The construction of this temple started in AD 1121 and continued till 90 years, but never got completed. The temple’s walls is covered by statues of numerous types of Hindu deities, animals and birds, sages, etc. The Hoyasaleswara temple is beautifully enclosed by a garden and a museum is situated nearby.

Belur: Belur is located about 38 km from Hassan. Belur is famous for its Channekeshava Temple which is one of the three major Hoysala sites that is still in use till today. The temple’s construction started in AD 1116 for honoring the Hoysala's victory at Talakad over the Cholas. It is said that in this temple every Hindu deity has been represented.
Sravanabelgola: this place is famous for the tallest monolithic statue in the world of Lord Bahubali (Gommateshwara).

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Tourism in Karnataka