Karnataka Travel Map & Guide

A quick visual guide to Karnataka’s best: beaches, coffee hills, heritage circuits and wildlife. Tap on the markers to see the specialty, and jump to lesser‑known gems below.

Gokarna
Murudeshwara
Udupi
Mangaluru
Jog Falls
Dandeli
Sirsi/Yana
Kudremukh
Chikkamagaluru
Coorg (Madikeri)
Hampi
Badami–Aihole–Pattadakal
Belur–Halebidu
Chitradurga
Mysuru
Kabini/Nagarhole
Bandipur
Bengaluru
Shivamogga
Hubli–Dharwad
Schematic map for travel planning — not to scale

Top Destinations

  • Gokarna: Beaches, temples, laid‑back vibe
  • Jog Falls: Iconic waterfall (post‑monsoon best)
  • Dandeli: Jungle, rafting, wildlife
  • Chikkamagaluru: Coffee country, misty hills
  • Coorg (Madikeri): Plantations, waterfalls, homestays
  • Hampi: Vijayanagara ruins, boulders, sunsets
  • Mysuru: Palace, Dasara, markets
  • Bengaluru: Garden City, tech & food

Medium Destinations

  • Murudeshwara: Seaside Shiva statue & dive gateway
  • Udupi: Temple cuisine, coastal culture
  • Mangaluru: Beaches, coastal city bustle
  • Sirsi/Yana: Forests, black karst rock formations
  • Kudremukh: Rolling grasslands, treks
  • Badami–Aihole–Pattadakal: Chalukya cave & temple architecture
  • Belur–Halebidu: Hoysala stonework masterpieces
  • Chitradurga: Hill fort & windmills
  • Kabini/Nagarhole: Tiger reserve, river safaris
  • Bandipur: Wildlife, elephant corridors
  • Shivamogga: Gateway to falls & forests
  • Hubli–Dharwad: Rail junction & northern base

Offbeat & Lesser‑Known (Explorer’s List)

A curated shortlist when you want fewer crowds and more story. Check local access and seasons.

  • Agumbe: Rainforest sunsets, herpetology hotspot, hidden waterfalls
  • Maravanthe Beach: Sea on one side, river on the other — surreal drives
  • Kodachadri: Cloud‑kissing shola trails, jeep route to hilltop temple
  • Banavasi: Ancient capital vibes, Madhukeshwara temple & quiet lanes
  • Mirjan Fort: Mossy laterite fort near Gokarna, great for monsoon photos
  • Netrani Island: Scuba/snorkel hotspot off Murudeshwara
  • Sakleshpur Rail Treks: Green tunnels, vintage bridges, monsoon magic
  • Gokak Falls: Dramatic horseshoe cascade, heritage hanging bridge
  • Daroji Bear Sanctuary: Wild sloth bear viewing near Hampi
  • Yellapur Waterfalls: Magod/Sathodi combo for crowd‑free cascades
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