Must Visit Heritage Sites in Karnataka, Tourist Places & Sightseeing

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Karnataka is a state with a rich culture and heritage that is enriched with architectural jewels and natural enrichments like beaches and valleys. Karnataka has two UNESCO World Heritage Sites that are popular destinations and major tourist attractions- Hampi and Pattakadal. Tourists can plan to visit any heritage monuments in Karnataka to discover the historical significance the places have and to learn about the backdrop related to these fascinating places.

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Pattadakal

Pattadakal, also called Paṭṭadakallu or Raktapura, is a complex of 7th and 8th century CE Hindu and Jain temples in northern Karnataka. It has Early Chalukyan style, and Dravidian architectural influence. It is comprised of temples like the Mallikarjuna and the Papanatha, which up the charm factor.

Aihole

Aihole, also referred to as Aivalli, Ahivolal or Aryapura, is a historic site of ancient and medieval era Buddhist, Hindu and Jain monuments in Karnataka. Aihole is a major archaeological site featuring over one hundred and twenty stone and cave temples spread along the Malaprabha river valley.

Chitradurga

Chitradurga is a city and the headquarters of Chitradurga district which is located on the valley of the Vedavati river in the central part of the Indian state of Karnataka. Chitradurga Covered in hills, valleys and rivers this is a picture perfect place and the beauty of nature.

Hampi

Hampi is an ancient village in the south Indian state of Karnataka. It’s dotted with numerous ruined temple complexes from the Vijayanagara Empire. On the south bank of the River Tungabhadra is the 7th-century Hindu Virupaksha Temple, near the revived Hampi Bazaar.

Hospet

Hospet, officially, Hosapete, aka Hosupete, is a city and district headquarters of Vijayanagara district in Karnataka. It is located on the banks of the Tungabhadra River and is 12 km from Hampi. it is endowed with a rich store of natural resources, making it a major mining hub in Karnataka.

Bidar

Bidar is a hill top city in the north-eastern part of Karnataka. It is the headquarters of the Bidar district which borders Maharashtra and Telangana. The city contains some of the finest examples of Muslim architecture in the Deccan region.

Bijapur

Bijapur also known as Vijayapura, is the district headquarters of Vijayapura district of Karnataka, is known for its fort, gardens and mosques. Founded by the Chalukyas in the 11th century, Bijapur’s regal monuments attract a large number of tourists.

Badami

Badami, formerly known as Vatapi, is a town and headquarters of a taluk by the same name, in the Bagalkot district of Karnataka. Badami is 450 km from Bengaluru. Badami that occupies an important place in the heritage history of Karnataka.