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Karnataka can easily be your next travel destination. This southern state of India has everything that a modern traveller looks for. There are beach destinations, national parks, temples, pilgrimage sites, bustling cities, and heritage monuments. You will find a variety of adventure activities to do in Karnataka, ranging from scuba diving and trekking to shopping and camping. Karnataka offers a glimpse into the rich Kannada culture and its vibrant festivals. Karnataka Tour Packages by Here4Trip are the best way to explore Karnataka to the fullest. You can plan a short 2-3-day Karnataka trip or a long 7-8-day holiday in Karnataka with the help of Here4Trip.
You can explore the Karnataka Tour Packages by Here4Trip if you want to go on a sightseeing trip of Karnataka.
| Tour | Duration | Package Description | Start Price (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8N 9D Hill Station Tour of Karnataka | 8 Nights 9 Days | https://here4trip.com/tour-details/8n-9d-hill-station-tour-of-karnataka | Price on Request |
| Exotic Coorg Honeymoon Package | 2 Nights 3 Days | https://here4trip.com/tour-details/exotic-coorg-honeymoon-package | Price on Request |
| Black Panther Wildlife Tour | 4 Nights 5 Days | https://here4trip.com/tour-details/black-panther-wildlife-tour | Price on Request |
| South India Architecture Tour | 10 Nights 11 Days | https://here4trip.com/tour-details/south-india-architecture-tour | Price on Request |
| Karnataka Wildlife Tour | 4 Nights 5 Days | https://here4trip.com/tour-details/karnataka-wildlife-tour | Price on Request |
| 6N 7D Bangalore Mysore Hampi Belur Halebidu Tour | 6 Nights 7 Days | https://here4trip.com/tour-details/6n-7d-bangalore-mysore-hampi-belur-halebidu-tour | Price on Request |
The state of Karnataka is known for its coffee and silk production. You can have a relaxing stroll in a coffee plantation and sip on a hot cup of freshly brewed coffee. Nature has blessed Karnataka with hill stations and immense natural beauty. You can view panoramic vistas of the Western Ghats Mountains from these hill stations. Karnataka is also a land of cave temples like Badami and Aihole, and these are UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Temples like the ones in Hampi and Belur are also world famous for their incredible architectural beauty. Places like Gokarna, Karwar, and Udupi have beaches and offer scuba diving and other water sports activities. There is so much more to Karnataka that you will discover a new place every time you visit the Tourist places in Karnataka.
The UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Karnataka include heritage temples and temple towns. Hampi immediately comes to mind the moment we speak of heritage monuments in Karnataka. The temples in Hampi have intricate carvings and incredible architecture. Pattadakal is another beautiful heritage site where you can view the best of Chalukyan architecture. The place has such marvellous temples as Virupaksha Temple, which has delighted photographers and tourists with its unimaginable architecture. You can also view Hoysala temples and architecture, and the best places to view these are Chennakeshava Temple in Belur and Hoysaleshwara Temple in Halebidu. You can explore our 6N 7D Bangalore Mysore Hampi Belur Halebidu Tour and visit these heritage temples in Karnataka.
You can visit the famous forts in Karnataka with our Karnataka Holiday Packages. These forts are the biggest forts in Karnataka and were built several centuries ago by the ruling dynasties of Karnataka. Chitradurga Fort is a very famous fort with a powerful fortified structure and immense fort architecture. If you want to view a mix of Turkish and Persian architecture, then you should visit Bidar Fort. The reddish-hued stones in this fort give it a distinct red colour. Bangalore Fort is another fort you can visit on your Bangalore trip. If you are visiting Hampi, then Bellary Fort is a nearby fort you can visit.
The kings who ruled Karnataka left behind the royal palaces, which today are Karnataka’s best tourist landmarks. Mysore Palace is the most famous palace in Karnataka, and the kings of the Wadiyar dynasty built it. Bangalore Palace looks like a fort rather than a palace, but it has an incredible Tudor-style architecture. You can visit many other palaces in Karnataka with our Karnataka Tour Packages. Other palaces you can visit in Karnataka are Jaganmohana Palace, Tipu Sultan’s Summer Palace, and Lalitha Mahal Palace, among others.
Nature has endowed Karnataka with immense natural beauty. The hill stations in Karnataka offer the best panoramic views of the Western Ghats. You can view the lush green forests and wildlife in these hill stations. If you go in the right season, then you can view several famous waterfalls as well. Coorg is a very famous hill station in Karnataka. It is also called ‘Scotland of India’ due to its rolling pastures, coffee plantations, and striking vistas of the mountains. Dandeli is like a hidden gem in hill stations, but it has dense evergreen forests and is home to several wild animals. You can plan a trip to Dandeli with our 2 Nights 3 Days Dandeli Tour Package. If you are visiting Bangalore, then you can plan a day trip to Nandi Hills.
Karnataka has a long coastline, and it is dotted with a number of spectacular beaches. These beaches are famous not only in Karnataka but also in India. You can plan a trip to these beaches in our 7N 8D Coastal Karnataka Tour from Bangalore. You can visit the famous beach destinations like Gokarna, Udupi, Mangalore, Murudeshwar and others. Some places are also religious pilgrimage sites like Gokarna and Murudeshwar. Karwar has pure and clear waters, and you can plan scuba diving and snorkelling activities in Karwar. Gokarna has around 5 beaches, and each one of them is as beautiful and scenic as the others. The rugged hills and cliffs near the beaches are best for small treks and nature walks.
The national parks in Karnataka are home to some of the most exciting animals, birds and reptiles. The Western Ghats that pass through Karnataka are a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is here that you can find rare jungle creatures like the hornbill, the giant flying squirrel, the gaur, the tiger, the leopard, and others. Here4Trip offers the Karnataka Wildlife Tour to visit the national parks and wildlife sanctuaries. A wildlife safari is the best way to come close to and view the animals at close range. Some national parks are very close to the border with Kerala and Goa. Bandipur National Park, Nagarhole National Park, Bannerghatta National Park, and Dandeli Wildlife Sanctuary are very famous wildlife places in Karnataka.
Bangalore is the first city that you think of when you think about Karnataka. This cosmopolitan city has all the charms of a modern-day metropolis, like chic cafes, luxury restaurants, swanky 5-star hotels, and amusement parks. But it also has a rich historical past, and it can be seen in the heritage monuments like Bangalore Fort, Vidhan Soudha, Bangalore Palace and others. You can explore any of our Karnataka tourism packages, like the 5N 6D Bangalore Mysore Nagarhole Coorg Tour Package from Bangalore and visit Bangalore. Mysore is another famous city in Karnataka, and you can visit Mysuru Palace, Chamundeshwari Temple and other heritage monuments in Mysore. Other cities in Karnataka are Mangalore, Belgaum, Gulbarga, and Udupi, among others.
Most of the temples in Karnataka are heritage temples of immense religious importance. Some of these temples are in ruins, but still preserved beautifully. But the temples are also huge pilgrimage sites and active places of worship. Religious festivals, rituals, and celebrations take place in these temples with great religious festivities. Badami Cave Temple, Hoysaleswara Temple in Halebidu and Chennakeshava Temple in Belur are active places of worship. If you look at the coastal side of Karnataka, you will find temples like Udupi Sri Krishna Math, Murudeshwar Temple, Gokarna Mahabaleshwar Temple and a lot of others. Our South India Architecture Tour is the ideal tour package where you can visit these temples.
Surprisingly, Karnataka not only has Hindu temples, but also Jain places of worship. Perhaps the most famous Jain pilgrimage site in Karnataka is Shravanbelagola. Karkala, Halebidu, and Aihole have some spectacular Jain temples and architecture. But the Hindu pilgrimage sites in Karnataka are so famous that people come from all over India to these places. Murudeshwar, Gokarna, Srirangapatna, Sringeri, and Talakaveri are among the famous pilgrimage centres in Karnataka. Our Karnataka trip package is the best for visiting these religious sites.
What makes Karnataka one of the unique tourist destinations is the ancient caves. You will find both rock-cut caves and naturally formed caves in Karnataka. Perhaps no other cave is as famous as the Badami Caves. This is not just one cave but a vast complex of cave temples sculpted out of rock. In fact, the Badami Cave Temples are one of the most striking examples of ancient Indian rock-cut architecture. Other significant rock-cut caves in Karnataka are the Kavala Caves and Biladwara Caves. Yana Caves, in contrast, are natural caves which were formed by geological forces. We have designed the Karnataka Tour Packages to let you visit some of these remarkable caves.
You can visit some of India’s most beautiful waterfalls in Karnataka. You should plan your visit immediately after the rainy season to view these waterfalls in full flow. Jog Falls is perhaps the most famous waterfall in Karnataka. It ranks among the highest waterfalls in India. You can visit many waterfalls if you visit the hill stations like Shimoga, Chikmaglur, Coorg, Udupi and others. The lush greenery around the waterfalls makes it an even more scenic sight. The trek to these waterfalls is as exciting as witnessing the waterfalls themselves. Hebbe Falls, Shivanasamudra Falls, and Abbey Falls are some of the other famous waterfalls in Karnataka.
You will be surprised to find out about all the exciting adventure activities you can do in Karnataka. Here4Trip has designed its Karnataka Tour Packages with various sightseeing trips, and you can do many types of things here. Here are some of the top favourite things to do in Karnataka.
The best place to do ziplining in Karnataka is Coorg. Here you can enjoy the thrilling zipline activity in the adventure parks in Coorg. The zipline offers panoramic views of the surrounding forests and landscapes of Coorg. Dandeli and the adventure parks near Bangalore also offer the zipline activity.
There are so many places in Karnataka where you can go trekking and camping. Kudremukh and Coorg are the most famous among them. There are many jungle trails in these places. You can view lush greenery, waterfalls, and dense forests on the treks. Nandi Hills is the best place near Bangalore to go on a hike. Some treks are difficult, and you will need proper physical training and equipment to undertake these treks. Chikmagalur is a hill station where you can go on many treks and camping trips. You can also find hikes around the beaches like Om Beach and Paradise Beach in Gokarna.
The evergreen forests in Karnataka teem with wildlife. We have designed several wildlife safari tours in Karnataka where you can view these jungle creatures up close. Bandipur National Park, Nagarhole National Park, and Dandeli-Anshi Tiger Reserve are among the best places to visit for wildlife experiences. You can explore our Karnataka Wildlife Tour Package and go on a wildlife safari in these national parks. You can view the rare animals like Black Panther in the Black Panther Wildlife Tour. You can enjoy wildlife viewing, wildlife photography and trekking in this tour.
Karnataka is one of the best places to go on a coffee plantation tour. You can find scenic coffee plantations in Coorg and Chikmagalur. So in the 3N 4D Mysore Chikmagalur Tour Package from Mysore, you can go on a tour of these coffee plantations. This also gives you a chance to taste a piping hot cup of coffee. Coorg has many such coffee plantations, and you can visit these in your Coorg Tour Package. There are many coffee estates where you can view the process of making coffee through guided tours.
Major rivers flow through Karnataka, like the Cauvery, Bhadra, and Kali. These rivers have Grade 2 to Grade 4 rapids, where you can enjoy river rafting. Dandeli is a highly preferred place for white water rafting. Kali River flows through Dandeli, and this is where river rafting takes place. You will need a long 9-hour expedition to do this type of river rafting. Coorg is also a popular river rafting place, and the Barapole River has some rapids for river rafting activity. Bheemeshwari and Chikmagalur are thrilling locations in Karnataka for river rafting.
There are so many types of resorts in Karnataka. Beach resorts are immensely popular among them, and you can plan beach getaways and stay in these resorts. These beachside resorts are best for couples and groups who are planning a short 2-day trip or a long 4-day vacation in Karnataka. If you are planning a jungle safari in Karnataka, then you can plan a stay in the jungle resorts. Many resorts are located close to waterfalls and national parks. Bandipur, Kabini, and Nagarhole Tiger Reserve have many wilderness and jungle resorts near them. You can stay in luxury resorts in Coorg and spend your vacation time with your family and friends.
You can go on wine tours in Karnataka and see the whole process of producing wine from grapes. The outskirts of Bangalore have vineyards where you can go on wine tours. Nandi Hills is also best for such wine tours. You should pick the best season to go on such wine tours. Also, you should book if you are planning to go and secure your seat. The wine tasting experience in such wine tours is truly a thrilling experience.
If you love paragliding adventure sport, then you can visit Nandi Hills, which is just 57 km from Bangalore. You can go for tandem paragliding and powered paragliding flights here. Paragliding offers you a bird’s eye view of Nandi Hills. Another place where you can enjoy paragliding in Karnataka is Chikmagalur. The high altitude of the hills in Chikmagalur is perfect for the paragliding sport. You can also visit Banjara Hills, which is best for beginners who want to experience this paragliding adventure sport.
Karnataka has many hill stations where you can spend your honeymoon time. Coorg and Chikmagalur are some of the best places for a honeymoon tour. Our Coorg Honeymoon Package and Chikmagalur Honeymoon Tour are ideal for you in this regard. You will enjoy the scenic beauty of these hill stations and go on romantic walks in the secluded forests. Plan a trip to the coffee estates and sip on the refreshing coffee with your partner. The natural beauty of these places is beyond imagination. Gokarna, Mysore, and Kabini are other favourite places in Karnataka to spend your honeymoon.
You can try the South Indian dishes and relish them on your trip to Karnataka. Dosa and Idli are the two popular food items in Karnataka. But you should try other regional varieties like the seafood of Coastal Karnataka and non-veg items. Coconut is a common ingredient in most of the dishes. Bangalore, Udupi, Karwar, and Coorg are the best places to try the authentic South Indian food in Karnataka.
Apart from trekking, ziplining and river rafting, there are so many other adventure activities you can do in Karnataka. Some of them are marine activities like scuba diving, snorkelling and swimming. You can try quad biking in Coorg and Bangalore. Hampi is best for a unique sport like bouldering or climbing huge boulders. The natural terrain of Hampi is dotted with huge boulders, and this is perfect for this sport. You can also try a coracle ride in the Tungabhadra River in Hampi.
You will find many places near Bangalore where you can go for an excursion or a daytrip. What makes these places even better is that they are easily accessible by road. You can even plan a weekend getaway from Bangalore and visit these places. Mysore is the best cultural destination near Bangalore that you should visit. Nandi Hills is the most popular place near Bangalore for weekend trips. Bannerghatta National Park is the best for wildlife safari tours. If you visit Bangalore in July or September, then you can visit the Shivanasamudra Falls and Hogenakkal Falls.
If you are visiting Mysore, you can plan a daytrip to some popular places. These places are both beautiful and historic. The most popular place is Brindavan Gardens. This beautiful landscaped garden has terraces, fountains, sculptures, walkways and a lake. The garden is in Srirangapatna, which is an island town famous for its UNESCO World Heritage Site temples. You can also visit Bandipur National Park and Nagarhole National Park, which are best for wildlife viewing. Other significant places that we suggest to you are Shravanbelagola, Kabini, and Shivanasamudra Falls, among others.
Karnataka is a place of abundant natural beauty, historical cities, heritage monuments, and modern-day facilities. You will find beaches, hill stations, temples, pilgrimage sites, cities, national parks and lots of adventure things to do in your Karnataka Tour Package. You can visit many places in Karnataka and have the most magical cultural experiences. Karnataka is also a place of breathtaking natural beauty and hill stations. You can marvel at the incredible temple architecture and visit the famous temples here. If you have never visited Karnataka before, then it is time you did so with the help of Here4Trip.