Must-see attractions in Karnataka

  • Vidhana Soudha

    Bengaluru (Bangalore)

    Located at the northwestern end of Cubbon Park, the colossal neo-Dravidian-style Vidhana Soudha was built in 1954 and serves as the legislative chambers…

  • Raja’s Tombs

    Kodagu (Coorg) Region

    These domed tombs are built in Indo-Sarcenic style and serve as the resting place for Kodava royalty and dignitaries. Located 7km from Madikeri: take an…

  • Sat Manzil

    Karnataka

    The ruins of Mohammed Adil Shah’s seven-storey palace, the Sat Manzil is one of several evocative sites in the citadel.

  • State Central Library

    Bengaluru (Bangalore)

    At the fringes of Cubbon Park, this red-painted Gothic-style library is worth a look around. Its impressive reading room is a tranquil escape from the…

  • Museum

    Kodagu (Coorg) Region

    Quirky museum within a old church, inside Madikeri's fort complex. Its eclectic exhibits are very poorly laid out.

  • Jala Manzil

    Karnataka

    Within the citadel is the delicate Jala Manzil, once a water pavilion surrounded by secluded courts and gardens.

  • Ghats

    Hampi

    These stepped bathing ghats (landings) are just north of Virupaksha Temple.They're still used by village women.

  • Museum

    Karnataka

    This small museum behind the Durga Temple contains good examples of Chalukyan sculpture.

  • Attara Kacheri

    Bengaluru (Bangalore)

    In the northwestern section of Cubbon Park, the neoclassical Attara Kacheri was built in 1864 and houses the High Court.

  • Zangdogpalri Temple

    Kodagu (Coorg) Region

    An ornate temple that's part of the atmospheric Namdroling Monastery complex.

  • Chandragupta Basti

    Karnataka

    On Chandragiri Hill opposite Vindhyagiri, this temple is believed to have been built by Emperor Ashoka.

  • Jamia Masjid

    Bengaluru (Bangalore)

    Built in 1940 and dedicated to Tipi Sultan, this large mosque is one of Bengaluru's most impressive.

  • Mihtar Mahal

    Karnataka

    The crumbling but richly decorated Mihtar Mahal serves as an ornamental gateway to a small mosque.

  • Venkataraman Temple

    Bengaluru (Bangalore)

    This ornate Hindu Temple dates from 1689 and merges Dravidian and Vijayanagara styles.

  • Kadri Manjunatha Temple

    Mangaluru (Mangalore)

    This Kerala-style temple houses a 1000-year-old bronze statue of Lokeshwara.

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