The beauty of Mysore is restricted to magnificent palaces and other majestic buildings, then you probably have not heard of Brindavan Gardens, Mysore Zoo, Chamundi Hills, or Karanji Lake. These spectacular places, including a few sprawling gardens, and some stunning waterfalls & lakes, makes Mysore, one of the best tourist destinations in Karnataka.

The rich cultural heritage and historical significance of this glorious city attracts tourists from around the world, who explore the splendor of Mysore city that includes prehistoric sites, palaces, monuments, temples and sandalwood forests also.

Ugadi or Dasara festival to be a part of the much awaited celebration that takes place every year in Mysore. These festivals and other cultural events represent the traditional legacy of previous time. It has several yoga centres and lush green sandalwood forests, that gave this city names like 'City of Palaces', 'Sandalwood City', and 'City of Yoga.'

“Country of million hills”, situated on the slopes of the Western Ghats, is India’s coffee bowl. Coorg is a tourist paradise for nature lovers. No doubt, it has been often called the Kashmir of the south.

It is a tourist paradise for nature lovers. No doubt, it has been often called the Kashmir of the south.

Bangalore is often referred to as the country 'Garden City', due to its high concentration of parks and green spaces. Bangalore is also a city with many personalities, shaped over time due to its multi-layered history. Folks who seek to experience the classic royal charm of Bangalore can head over to one of its older landmarks, the sprawling Tudor- inspired estate of Bangalore Palace.

The important landmarks of Bangalore are Vidhana Saudha, Cubbon Park, Bangalore Palace, Visvesvaraya Industrial and Technological Museum, Venkatappa Art Gallery, Hugh Statue of Lord Shiva, ISKCON temple, etc

Karnataka state has 5 National parks and 21 wildlife sanctuaries, few of well known among them are

1. Bandipur Tiger Reserve and National Park
2. Bhadra Tiger Reserve
3. Anshi National Park
4. Bannerghatta National Park
5. Dandeli Wildlife Sanctuary
6. Kudremukh National Park
7. Mookambika Wildlife Sanctuary
8. Nagarhole National Park

The state also has Peacock Sanctuary,Biological Park, Blackbuck Sanctuary also.

Mangalore is an important city in Karnataka and is situated on the west coast. Mangalore was occupied by a number of rulers such as the Rashtrakutas, Kadambas, Chalukyas, Hoysalas and Vijayanagar dynasties as well as the Portuguese in the mid16th century.

This vibrant city has everything from exotic beaches to old style seaports to majestic mountains and ancient buildings & temples. Panambur and Thannirbhavi beaches attract tourists from across the country.

Hampi is a dramatic place. Get a hang of its historic background and mythical backdrop. The ruins of the palaces in Hampi , the temples and the royal buildings stand testimony to the wealth and grandeur of the Vijayanagar Emperors.

The terrain around Hampi is as mysterious as the ruins itself - the city is surrounded by boulders of different sizes, and you can climb to the top of them with a little effort to get a stunning view of the entire city and the geography.