Top 5 Places to Visit in Karanataka with your South India Tour Packages

What do you seek in a destination while planning your South India Tour? Is it the beach fun or the cultural charms of heritage? Is it the thriving wildlife reserves or opulent Palaces? Is it the famed religious site or a UNESCO listed World Heritage Site? If you seek any of these, then Karnataka is your destination. The state has both the flairs of Western Ghats and tranquility of the Arabian sea. So if you haven’t already booked South India Tour Packages Online traversing its popular destinations, what are you waiting for?

But before that get to know about these five prominent tourist destinations of Karnataka along with the things to do here in this post:

Bangalore:-

This is the capital city of Karnataka and is the ideal version of the “breathtaking fusion” of the contemporary world and ancient era. How can the South India Tour to Karanataka be complete without a visit to Bangalore?

Things to do in Bangalore-

• The Bangalore sightseeing involves the visit to its prominent tourist attractions – Bangalore Palace, Lal Bagh, Cubbon Park, Tipu Sultan’s Summer Palace, Vidhan Soudha, etc.
• Another thing to do is to enjoy the visit to its pristine temples – Gavi Gangadhareshwar Temple, Ragigudda Anjaneya Temple, Halasuru Someshwara temple. St Mary’s Basilica is another structure you surely don’t want to miss.
• Enjoy a nature walk in the luscious gardens here
• Enjoy the delicacies seasoned with local flavors and shopping from thriving markets.

Hampi:-

If you want to witness the finest of Indian heritage, then Hampi is your destination. The town is listed amongst the best places to visit in India and hence a must-visit while your Karnataka Excursion under South India holiday tour. The town was the crowning capital of the Vijayanagar back in the 14th century and was once the most prosperous cities around the Globe. Though the monuments here are mostly in ruins but still haven’t failed to illustrate the historic glory at its best. Even UNESCO can’t resist its charm and has titled it as one of the World Heritage Site.

Things to do in Hampi-

• The best thing is to explore the ruins of Vittala Temple, Hazara Rama Temple, Virupaksha Temple, Hemakuta hill temple, etc.
• If possible, try to be a part of Hampi festival which usually lasts for 3 days.
• Treat your eyes and soul with the magnificent idol of Lakshmi Narasimha

Bandipur National Park:-

How can we overlook this wildlife reserve when talking about the best places to visit in Karnataka? The national park is amongst the top wildlife reserves of the country where you can enjoy watching these wild species leading a happy and healthy life. The former hunting grounds of Bandipur National park are now the home of several exotic species of flora and fauna.

Things to do in Bandipur National Park-

• Enjoy the wildlife safari via bus/ jeep or even via elephant
• Enjoy the birdwatching tour as well
• A nature walk in Bandipur National Park is a must to get to know more about the biodiversity here.

Mysore:-

When it comes to Mysore, the delights it offers are often outnumbered. One of the top places to visit in South India, Mysore appears no different than a town out of Fairy tales. Be it its Massive Mysore Palace or the gala environs during Mysore Dasara Festival, you will fall in love with this wonder of Karanataka.

Things to do in Mysore-

• Enjoy the Mysore Dasara Parade
• Take a stroll through the luscious Brindavan Gardens
• Enjoy the visit to Jagmohan Place along with the guided tour to the Folklore museum
• Capture the beautiful sights of wildlife at Mysore Zoo.

Gokarna:-

This beautiful place of Karnataka is famed for three reasons – stunning landscapes, pristine beaches, and temples dedicated to Lord Shiva. The town is even listed amongst the sacred pilgrimage sites of Hindu. So from beach lovers to nature lovers, from the travelers on a holiday trip to people coming for spiritual salvation and sanctity, Gokarna is visited by all different kind of travelers from different corners of the world for different reasons.

Things to do in Gokarna-

• Enjoy the visit to sacred temples here known for their religious significance.
• Enjoy your leisure time at beaches.
• Visit Mahabaleshwar Temple, a marvel constructed in Classic Dravidian architectural style
• Get all playful around beaches and enjoy the water sports.

Now you can proceed with online booking of South India tour because we are pretty sure you are as excited as exploring these wonders as these wonders eagerly await your presence.