Karnataka is famous for its various tourist attractions which includes historical place,monuments,temples and religious sites. The state is fifth most popular place in India for tourism and home to 3600 protected monuments in India,ancient sculptured temples,World heritage centres and impressively architecture such as Gol Gumbaz Bijapur, Doddabasappa Temple at Dambal,Lakkundi Monuments and Twin-towered temple.
* Hampi Group of Monuments, HampiThe Group of Monuments at Hampi is located within the ruins of the city of Vijayanagara, The capital of the Vijayanagara Empire. Hampi village is home to several other monuments such as Bukka’s Aqueduct,Elephant Stable, Talarigatta Gate and Hampi is also the most searched historical place in Karnataka.
* Pattadakal Group of monuments, PattadakalGroup of Monuments at Pattadakal is an important tourist centre in the state of Karnataka and a World Heritage site in India. Pattadakal monuments are the best example of Hindu temple architecture in Nagara and Dravidian styles of temple architecture.
* Bidar Fort City, BidarBidar is a hill-top city well known for its many places of architectural, historical and religious importance. The fort in the city has been built with a number of monuments, over 30 monuments inside Bidar fort and seven gates.
* Hoysaleswara Temple, HalebiduHoysaleswara Temple is dedicated to Hindu god Lord Shiva, well known for its sculptures that run all along the outer wall. Hoysaleswara temple and Kedareswara temple complex are one of the well visited tourist attractions of Karnataka and renowned for its exquisite architecture.
* Aihole Historic Temples, BagalkotAihole village is a historic temple complex in the Bagalkot district and a popular tourist spot in north Karnataka. The temple complex has the unique collection of architectural structures,monuments and 125 stone temples from Chalukyan period.