At a Glance :

Region : India's southern Deccan plateaus

Attractive Tourist Spots : Caves and Temples

Capital City : Banglore

Perfect Visiting Time : Month of September - March

Karnataka state is a one of the prime states of India. This is the 8th largest state. This state captures the eyes of the people through its magnificent beauty and attractive spots. Karnataka state has very interesting and surprising things like it has about three thousand six hundred temples; among these temples Karnataka state has become rich because of the six hundred and nine amazingly delightful temples, these temples are constructed in Dravidian architectural style. This religious state is not just captured by temples but you will also get to see the tremendously stretched beaches, pleasant and graceful hill stations of Karnataka. You will see the long farms of coffee, wild animal sanctuaries, huge forests consisting trees of sandalwood, developed cities. If you are searching a place where you want to spend time alone then Karnataka state's hill stations are just for you. This land of hill stations is untouched by urbanization, or unuseful development. Without any doubt this state is a demanded and first choice place of the tourist and visitors.

Karnataka state includes hill stations such as Nandi hills, Kudremukh, Biligirirangana hills, Agumbe, Kemmangundi, Horanadu and Mercara. Majority of hill stations of Karnataka are mountainous and are not visited in large numbers that’s why still these hill stations are maintaining a peaceful and pleasant environment. You can also get to try the adventurous spots like trekking on the puzzling slopes of mountains, white waterfalls, bird watching, boating and broad farms of coffee.
 
Biligirirangana Betta :

This hill station is popular by the name of BR hills. The altitude location of this place is about thousand feet. This place is very historical; it has completed two thousand years. The attractive characteristics of this hill station is glowing sunsets, flowing waterfalls and caduceus forests etc.These features are enough to attract the nature lover tourists. People who always find destinations to enjoy trekking, this is best place for those finders. It also has one more thing that is tribal area; here you will get to know information about the tribes.

Kemmangundi :

After the summer season, this hill station becomes a favorite vacation destination of the tourists. The near by forest area offer an opportunity for trekking for the adventurous people. This hill station is located on the height of one thousand four hundred thirty four meters.

Kudremukh :

This hill station is situated on the southern east part of Chikmagalur village,at about ninety five kilometers. This hill station got this name because the range is horse faced, which looks like the Arabian sea. Kudremukh hill station is located on one thousand eight hundred ninety four m over the sea level. The ranges of the mountains touches each other, through the sharp rock face and bottomless vales.

Madikeri :

Madikeri hill station is situated around two hundred and fifty two kilometers from the major city of Karnataka, Bangalore. This hill station is popular as India's Scotland. This holiday destination has many attractive features like green forest ranges, hills, invisible border tea farm and rough streets and plantations of coffee etc features has converted this land into hill station.

Nandi Hills :

This hill station is a perfect place, if you want to stay away from the sun heat. The altitude location of this destination is about one thousand four hundred fifty five m over sea level. It offers a great view of the surrounded area.This hill station has got its name from the Nandi Bull; as people of different parts of India worship Nandi Bull.

More than the man made artificial attractive places; naturally created beautiful spots are the real wealth and richness of this state.During your trip to Karnataka, don't miss to visit these graceful places and enjoy the Karnataka state.