Tourism in Karnataka

State Department overview
TypeState Department
JurisdictionKarnataka
HeadquartersBengaluru, Karnataka, India
State Minister responsible
Mahamastakabhisheka of Gommateshwara statue (the largest ancient monolithic statue in the world), at Shravanabelagola
Virupaksha Temple, Hampi
Ruins of Hampi
Mysore Palace
Temples of Pattadakal
Chennakeshava Temple, Somanathapura built in Hoysala architecture, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Jog Falls, Uttara Kannada District

Karnataka, the sixth largest state in India, has been ranked as the third most popular state in the country for tourism in 2014.[1][2] [3] It is home to 507 of the 3600 centrally protected monuments in India, second only to Uttar Pradesh.[4] The State Directorate of Archaeology and Museums protects an additional 752 monuments and another 25,000 monuments are yet to receive protection.[5]

Gol Gumbaz, Bijapur

The ancient sculptured temples, modern cities, hill ranges, forests and beaches are some tourism centers. Broadly, tourism in Karnataka is divided into four geographical regions: North Karnataka, the Hill Stations, Coastal Karnataka and South Karnataka.

The Karnataka government has introduced The Golden Chariot – a train which connects popular tourist destinations in the state and Goa.

The Karnataka State Tourism Development Corporation is the governmental body that works to promote tourism in Karnataka.[6]

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Different tourist places in Karnataka. (
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  1. ^ Andhra Pradesh top tourist destination: Tourism Ministry – Financial Express Archived 21 February 2014 at the Wayback Machine
  2. ^ "Handbook of Karnataka, Karnataka The Tourist Paradise". Archived from the original on 16 February 2012. Retrieved 29 August 2008.
  3. ^ Karnataka ranks among top five states in tourism: FICCI – OneIndia retrieved on 10 June 2006 Archived 29 October 2013 at the Wayback Machine
  4. ^ "Alphabetical list of Monuments". Protected Monuments. Archaeological Survey of India. Archived from the original on 8 August 2013. Retrieved 13 June 2007.
  5. ^ Correspondent (6 January 2007). "Plan to conserve heritage monuments, museums". The Hindu. Chennai, India. Archived from the original on 24 July 2013. Retrieved 13 June 2007. {{cite news}}: |author= has generic name (help)
  6. ^ "About KSTDC". Karnataka State Tourism Development Corporation. Retrieved 15 June 2022.