Karnataka State Tourism

Districts of Karnataka

• Bagalkot (or Bagalakote) district was formed in 1997. As per the inscriptions, Bagalkot was earlier known as Bagadige.



• Belgaum district is a place of historical importance. Rani Chennamma of Kittur is well known for the resistance to British rule.



• Bidar district is located in the north-eastern corner of Karnataka, in the borders with Andhra Pradesh to the east and Maharashtra to the north and west.



• Bijapur district is well known for the great monuments of historical importance built during the Adil Shahi dynasty.



• Gulbarga is situated in the northern part of Karnataka State. Earlier Gulbarga was ruled by Rashtrakutas, Chalukyas, Yadavas of Devagiri and Hoysalas of Halebidu.

• Bellary district takes its name from the word Balari which refers to Goddess Durugamma. Bellary district is gifted with rich mineral resources. has both metallic and non-metallic minerals.



• Chitradurga is located in the heart of the Deccan Plateau; Chitradurga is recognized as the land of courage and chivalry.



• Davanagere was separated from Chitradurga district to form a new district in 1997.Davangere is also famous for its textile and cotton mills.



• Dharwad, also known as Dharwar, has a history of more than 900 years. Dharwad has been a famous centre of learning for ages with many famous high schools, colleges and universities with good educational facilities.



• Gadag district was formed in 1997, when it was split from Dharwad District. Gadag is famous for printing press and handloom.



• Haveri district is situated exactly in the centre of Karnataka. Haveri is located at a distance of 335 km from Bangalore. Haveri situated by the Pune - Bangalore National Highway No. 4.



• Koppal district was separated from Raichur District. The climate of Koppal district is very hot and dry. The Thungabhadra reservoir at Munirabad is in the border of koppal taluk.



• Raichur district is ensconced between the Krishna on the North and the Tungabhadra on the South.



• Shimoga is a true nature's gift, spread with waterfalls, enchanting natural scenery of hills, dense forests, flora & fauna, forts, swaying palms and abundant paddy fields make for picturesque locales.

• Chikmagalur is situated in south western part of Karnataka. Chikmagalur literally means "The town of the younger daughter" in the Kannada language.



• Dakshina Kannada is a coastal district in Karnataka state with Mangalore as district Headquarters. Dakshina Kannada was earlier known as South Canara.



• Udupi was separated from Dakshina Kannada district and formed as new district in 1997. Udupi is a popular pilgrimage centre and tourist spot.



• Uttara Kannada or North Canara, located on the western coast with 140 Km length of Coastal line.

• Bangalore was founded in 1537 by Kempe Gowda, a Vijayanagar Chieftain. Bangalore today is referred as the Silicon Valley of India due to its top position as India's technology capital.



• Chamarajanagar district was bifurcated from Mysore district. Chamarajanagar is southern-most district of Karnataka. The original name of this place was Arikottara.



• Chikkaballapur district was formed in 2007. It was carved out of the existing Kolar district by moving the taluks of Gowribidanur, Gudibanda, Bagepalli, Chikkaballapura, Sidlaghatta and Chintamani into the new district.



• Kodagu is also called by the anglicized name of Coorg. Madikeri or Mercara is capital of Kodagu district. Kodagu is the land of Coffee, Pepper, cardamom, Honey and oranges.



• Kolar is the eastern gateway to Karnataka. Kolar has become popularly known as the "Golden Land" of India. It is famous for its erstwhile gold mines, hill stations, fortresses and temples.



• Hassan, the district headquarters is located on the national highway between Mangalore and Bangalore. Hassan city is at a distance of about 180 Km from Bangalore.



• Mandya district derives its name from its Administrative headquarters town. It is believed that, Sage Mandavya had performed penance in this land. Since then, this place is called as "Mandya".



• Mysore is the second biggest city in Karnataka. Mysore is also called as city of Palaces. Mysore district is a famous tourist spot, offering several attractions ranging from the royal splendor of Mysore city.



• Ramanagara is situated in a valley surrounded by rocky hillocks on Bangalore - Mysore Highway. Ramanagara is famous for its silk market, giving it the other name of Silk town.



• Tumkur is situated in the eastern part of Kamataka state. Tumkur town is the headquarters of Tumkur district. It is located at a distance of 70 km from Bangalore.

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• Karnataka Beaches



• Adventure and Hill Stations of Karnataka



• Wildlife and National Parks in Karnataka



• Waterfalls in Karnataka



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• Karkala is considered as a town of historical importance and a famous pilgrim centre for Jains.



• Ambutheertha, a holy place is located about 15 km to the North-West of Theerthahalli Town.



• Udyavara was formerly called Udayapura. It was the capital of the Alupas. Many inscriptions are found here.



• Igguthappa Devara Betta a peak and popular pilgrim centre is located at a distance of 45 km from Madikeri, the district headquarters of Kodagu.



• Bylakuppe Tibetan Settlement: Bylakuppe is the largest Tibetan settlement in India located near Kushalanagar in Kodagu district.



• Kurudumale: a sacred place near Mulbagal is one of the important tourist destinations in Kolar district.