If you want to spend leisure time amid nature, beaches, virgin forests, hills and waterfalls, one of the best destinations in Karnataka.
Dandeli
Dandeli has a mixed population of people hailing from different parts of India. The presence of Kali River in Dandeli makes it an excellent water sports destination such as white water rafting, canoeing, kayaking and rappelling, among others.
Gokarna
Gokarna is the ideal beach town of Karnataka, known for its pristine beaches like Om Beach, Half Moon Beach and Paradise Beach. It is also home to the Mahabaleshwar Temple. The beautiful beaches are conducive for watersports such as surfing, scuba diving, snorkelling, parasailing, and jet skiing.
Hampi
Hampi is a beautiful temple town in north Karnataka located on the banks of the Tungabhadra River and former capital of the historical Vijayanagara Dynasty. As per the scripture, Hampi is the erstwhile Kishkindha. Prince Rama of Ayodhya and his brother Lakshmana had met the king of apes Sugriva and Hanuman with their other associates during their wanderings. It is also said that Hampi was the second-largest city in the world.
Chikmagalur
Also known as the Coffee Land of Karnataka, Chikmagalur is noted for the Mullayanagiri Range, making it widespread among the trekkers and explorers. Chikmagalur is a nature’s wonder for its waterfalls, such as Jhari Waterfalls, Shankar Falls, Hanuman Gundi Waterfalls and Kadambi Falls.
