Karnataka is well known for its sea beaches, scenic beauty and national parks. Tourism and tourist places in Karnataka can be divided as Hill Stations,temples tour, Coastal Karnataka and world heritage sites.
* CoorgCoorg is the popular summer destination in Karnataka and known for its coffee plantations, situated on hillsides and rated as top hill station destinations in India.
* DandeliDandeli is the second largest wildlife sanctuary in Karnataka and a natural habitat for several varieties of reptiles and wildlife. The biodiversity, natural beauty and kali river makes it best white water rafting destination in South India.
* GokarnaThe small coastal town of Gokarna is famous for its beaches and Mahabaleshwar Temple of Lord Shiva. Temple town of Gokarna is a best holiday destination with the rocky mountains of Western Ghats and long coast line of Arabian Sea.Karwar along with Sadashivgad are two eco tourism place in Karnataka, situated on the banks of the Kali river and famous for small mangrove covered islands, Rabindranath Tagore beach, Sadashivgad Fort and seafood cuisine.
* KemmangundiKemmangundi hill station is popular summer retreat from Bangalore and famous for its beautiful, tall mountain peaks. Mullayanagiri and Baba Budangiri are two tallest peak in Karnataka and also best trekking places in South India.
* BheemeshwariBheemeshwari is the most popular tourist places to visit, Located around 100 km from Bangalore. The fishing town of Bheemeshwari is also a tourist places to visit in summer for recreational activities such as fishing, Coracle ride and day outing.