Karnataka is a beautiful state and has lots of options for travelers. There are lots of wildlife sanctuaries, riverfront destinations, waterfalls, trekking spots, hill-stations. Places like Coorg, Ooty attract tourists from all over the country. Gokarna is an offbeat destination, but its beauty is compared to Goa. Mysore is famous for its palace and other gardens. Beaches on the west coast of India includes Murudeshwar, Mangalore, Udupi, etc. and all of them are really beautiful.

The state of Karnataka is rich in biodiversity. It has five national parks and ten wildlife sanctuaries which can be a delight to wildlife enthusiasts. The sanctuaries make for an excellent exploratory walk in the forests with scenic views, lakes, and waterfalls. Some of the animals that can be spotted here are Bengal Tigers, Black Panthers, Lion-tailed Macaque, Nilgiri Langur, Malabar Giant Squirrel along with 300 plus various species of birds, reptiles, and butterflies. Some of the famous ones are - Brahmgiri Wildlife Sanctuary, Cauvery Wildlife Sanctuary, Bannerghatta National Park, Peacock Sanctuary, etc.

Hampi, the city of ruins, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Situated in the shadowed depth of hills and valleys in the state of Karnataka, this place is a historical delight for travelers. Surrounded by 500 ancient monuments, beautiful temples, bustling street markets, bastions, treasury building and captivating remains of the Vijayanagar Empire.

Coorg, officially known as Kodagu, is the most affluent hill station in Karnataka. It is well known for its breathtakingly exotic scenery and lush greenery. Forest covered hills, spice and coffee plantations only add to the landscape. Madikeri is the region's center point with all transportation for getting around starting from here. Located amidst imposing mountains in Karnataka with a perpetually misty landscape, Coorg is the place to be for all nature lovers.

Famously known as the ‘Coffee Land of Karnataka’, Chikmagalur is situated in the foothills of the Mullayangiri Range in Karnataka and stands at an altitude of 3400 feet. If you love the aroma of freshly brewed coffee in the mornings, you are going to love Chikmagalur, which has a perpetual fragrance of coffee lingering in the air. Famous for its tall mountains, lush green forests and its tranquil environment (apart from its coffee production), Chikmagalur is a very popular tourist destination and is a quaint getaway from the busy life of the city.