Karnataka Religious Places

Gokarna

Gokarna - 579 Kms. From Bangalore / 60 Kms. From Karwar.

Jog Falls - 373 Kms. From Bangalore / 105 Kms. From Shimoga.

Places To See

Churches

Goa is a beautiful state neighbouring Karnataka, in the western coast of India. Its known for its natural scenic beauty, beaches with white sands, churches and temples.

Mahabaleshwara Temple

Gokarna carries a lot of significance to Hindus, Shiva's in particular. It is famous for the ‘Atmalinga’ in the ancient Mahabaleshwara Temple. This is second only to Vishwanatha Temple at Varnasi in North India.

Jog Falls

Jog Fallsis the tallest waterfall in India, River Sharavathi cascades down 292 m in four distinct falls at Gerusoppa is a roaring treat to one’s eyes.

Katil

Katil - 387 Kms. From Bangalore/30 Kms. From Mangalore.
 

Kollur

497 Kms. From Bangalore / 140 Kms. From Mangalore.

Kollur is the haunt of rock climbers.

Chintamani :

Founded by a Maratha Chieftian. Now it is a busting industrial town specializing in Gold, Silver and precious stones.

KGF :

The oldest and the deepest gold mines in the country, founded by the British.

Nandi Hills :

The summer retreat of Tippu Sultan, Nandi Hills was popular with the British and favourite weekend spot for Bangaloreans.

Chikka Tirupati :

Famous for Vishnu temple, worshipped as Venkata Ramma Swamy in Malur Taluk.
 

Kukke Subramanya

Kukke Subramanya - 386 Kms. From Bangalore/151 Kms. From Karwar/525 Kms. From Bangalore
Kukke Subramanya is one of the beautiful and religiously auspicious place, located amidst hills of western ghats. Lord Subramanya is the deity worshiped in the form of a Cobra in the temple of Kukke Subramanya.

Udupi

Udupi - 415 Kms. From Bangalore/58 Kms. From Mangalore.

Dharmasthala

Dharmasthala - 386 Kms. From Bangalore/151 Kms. From Karwar.
Dharmasthala, as the name suggests is a place of Truth,Faith, Communal harmony and Cultural Tolerance. Manjunatha Temple attracts a large number of pilgrims from all parts and of all cast and creed.

Sringeri Travel Guide

Sringeri - 341 Kms. From Bangalore / 90 Kms. From Chikmagalur.
Situated on the banks of Tungabhadra, was established by Sri Adi Shankara in 9th Century A.D. It’s famous for Vidyashankara Temple and Sharada Temple.