Karnataka travel guide

Temples, hills & heritage towns

Plan a comfortable cab trip from Bangalore to the most visited places in Karnataka — sacred temples, misty hills, coffee plantations and royal palaces.

Popular Karnataka destinations

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Mysore Palace illuminated in the evening
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Mysore

Mysuru, Karnataka

The cultural capital of Karnataka, famous for the grand Mysore Palace, Chamundi Hills, Brindavan Gardens and sandalwood markets.

150 km from BangaloreDay trip / 1 night

Highlights

  • Mysore Palace
  • Chamundi Hills
  • Brindavan Gardens
  • St. Philomena's Church
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Misty green hills of Coorg coffee plantations
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Madikeri (Coorg)

Kodagu, Karnataka

Scotland of India — rolling coffee estates, misty hills, Abbey Falls and the source of the river Kaveri.

265 km from Bangalore2–3 days

Highlights

  • Abbey Falls
  • Raja's Seat
  • Coffee plantations
  • Talacauvery
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Lush green Chikmagalur coffee hills
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Chikmagalur

Chikmagalur, Karnataka

Birthplace of coffee in India, known for Mullayanagiri peak, Baba Budangiri hills and serene plantation stays.

245 km from Bangalore2 days

Highlights

  • Mullayanagiri
  • Baba Budangiri
  • Hebbe Falls
  • Coffee estates
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Ancient stone temple gopuram of Kadri Manjunatha Temple
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Kadri Temple

Mangalore, Karnataka

One of the oldest Lokeshwara temples in South India, built in the 10th–11th century with beautiful bronze idols and caves.

350 km from Bangalore2 days

Highlights

  • Kadri Manjunatha Temple
  • Museum of bronze idols
  • Caves and gardens
  • Mangalore beaches
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Hillside Mangaldevi temple surrounded by forest
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Mangaldevi Temple

Mangalore, Karnataka

A sacred temple dedicated to Goddess Mangaladevi, believed to have given Mangalore its name, set amid peaceful hill surroundings.

350 km from Bangalore2 days

Highlights

  • Mangaladevi Temple
  • Panambur Beach
  • Tannirbhavi Beach
  • Kudroli Gokarnath Temple
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Kukke Subrahmanya temple with Western Ghats in background
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Subrahmanya Temple

Kukke Subrahmanya, Karnataka

A major pilgrimage centre dedicated to Lord Subrahmanya, nestled at the base of the Western Ghats and the start of the Kumara Parvatha trek.

280 km from Bangalore2 days

Highlights

  • Kukke Subrahmanya Temple
  • Kumara Parvatha trek
  • Adi Subrahmanya
  • Kashikatte
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Grand gopuram entrance of Dharmasthala Manjunatha Temple
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Dharmasthala Temple

Dharmasthala, Karnataka

A renowned pilgrimage town where Lord Manjunatha (Shiva) is worshipped alongside Jain and folk deities, known for its massive annadanam and towering statue.

300 km from Bangalore2 days

Highlights

  • Sri Manjunatha Temple
  • Bahubali statue
  • Annadanam hall
  • Netravathi river
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Ancient temple in forested Western Ghats near Kollur
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Kollur Temple

Kollur, Karnataka

Home to the famous Mookambika Devi Temple on the banks of the Souparnika River, surrounded by dense forests of the Western Ghats.

400 km from Bangalore2–3 days

Highlights

  • Mookambika Temple
  • Souparnika River
  • Kodachadri hills
  • Arishna Gundi Falls
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Sringeri Sharadamba temple on the banks of Tunga river
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Sringeri Temple

Sringeri, Karnataka

An ancient seat of learning founded by Adi Shankaracharya, with the Sharadamba Temple on the banks of the Tunga River.

320 km from Bangalore2 days

Highlights

  • Sri Sharadamba Temple
  • Tunga River
  • Vidyashankara Temple
  • Sringeri Mutt
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Colorful temple tower and chariot street of Udupi Krishna Temple
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Udupi

Udupi, Karnataka

Famous for the Krishna Temple, Udupi cuisine and coastal charm, with Malpe Beach and St. Mary's Island nearby.

400 km from Bangalore2–3 days

Highlights

  • Sri Krishna Temple
  • Malpe Beach
  • St. Mary's Island
  • Udupi cuisine
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