8 Top Heritage Sites in Karnataka, Tourist Places & Attractions

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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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Thousand Pillars Jain Temple

Saavira Kambada Basadi (Thousand Pillars temple) is the most prominent of the 18 Jain temples in Moodubidiri town, Karnataka. The temple is also known as "Chandranatha Temple" since it honours the tirthankara Chandraprabha, whose eight-foot idol is worshipped in the shrine.

Gomateshwara Statue Karkala

Gommateshwara statue, Karkala is located at Karkala in the state of Karnataka. It is the second tallest statue of Bahubali in the world with the largest statue located at Shravanabelagola. Gommateshwara statue at Karkala was built in 1432 CE by Veera Pandya Bhairarasa Wodeyar of Santara dynasty on advice from Lalitakirti, the Bhattaraka of Karkala Jain Matha.

Varanga

Varanga is a village in Karkala Taluk in Udupi district of Karnataka, India. The place is best known for its Jain temples. Must See Attractions In Varanga : Kere Basadi – The Lake Temple ( Chaturmukha Basadi ), Parshwanatha Basadi, Neminatha Basadi, The Lake etc.

Barkuru

Barkur was an ancient city, and was the ancient capital of the Tulu kingdom. Barkur is an area in the Brahmavara taluk, Udupi district of Karnataka state in India, comprising three villages, Hosala, Hanehalli, and Kachoor. The area is located on the bank of River Seetha. It is also referred to as a "temple town".

Belur

Belur, is a small town in Hassan district in the state of Karnataka. The town is renowned for its Chennakeshava Temple dedicated to Vishnu, one of the finest examples of Hoysala architecture and the largest Hindu temple complex that has survived from pre-14th-century Karnata-Dravida tradition.

Halebidu

Halebidu is a town located in Hassan District, Karnataka, India. Historically known as Dorasamudra or Dwarasamudra, Halebidu became the regal capital of the Hoysala Empire in the 11th century CE. Halebidu is home to some of the best examples of Hindu and Jain temples with Hoysala architecture.

Belavadi

Belavadi is a village, located at a distance of 29 km from Chikmagalur town and about 12 km from Halebidu, Karnataka, India.. The place is described as Ekachakranagara of Mahabharata and the village is known for Veeranarayana temple of Hoysala architecture.

Shravanabelagola

The Gommateshwara statue is a 58.8-foot (17.9 m) high monolithic statue on Vindhyagiri Hill in the town of Shravanbelagola in the Indian state of Karnataka. Carved of a single block of granite, it is tallest monolithic statue in the world and is visible from 30 kilometres (19 mi) away.