Hampi or Hampe, also referred to as the Group of Monuments is in Hampi town, Vijayanagara district, east-central Karnataka, India.

Hampi is situated on the banks of the Tungabhadra River. Hampi was a prosperous, wealthy and grand city near the Tungabhadra River, with numerous temples, farms and trading markets. Hampi predates the Vijayanagara Empire, it is mentioned in the Ramayana and the Puranas of Hinduism as Pampaa Devi Tirtha Kshetra. Know More

Banglore palace was built in the year 1878 by King Chamaraja Wadiyar, which is now open to the public who come to witness the lavish and elegant grandeur of one of South India’s most enduring dynasties.The palace features mainly wooden interiors and is surrounded by gardens. The architectural style is a combination of Tudor and Scottish Gothic and many of the physical elements are imported from Britain. It is believed that Chamaraja Wadiyar found inspiration in Windsor Castle and other structures of Normandy and England.

The granite seats decorated with fluorescent blue ceramic tiles on the ground floor, a fairytale Ballroom, the famous painter Raja Ravi Varma's paintings, vine-covered walls, and the Durbar Hall on the first floor come together to form the prepossessing Bangalore Palace.The Amusement park called FUN WORLD is situated in the Palace Ground.

Mysore Palace also known as Amba Vilas Palace, is a historical palace and a royal residence.Mysore Palace was built in the year 1912 for the 24th Ruler of the Wodeyar Dynasty and is counted amongst one of the biggest palaces in the country.Mysore is commonly described as the 'City of Palaces', and there are seven palaces including this one.

Mysore Palace is built in the Indo-Saracenic style with a touch of Hindu, Mughal, Rajput, and Gothic architectural styles.There is also a sprawling green garden surrounding the palace. The interiors are opulently designed with carved doors, stained glass ceilings, glittering glazed flooring tiles, spectacular Czechoslovakian chandeliers, and works of art from all over the world. All the rooms of the palace are stunningly luxurious and quite appealing.The Palace has four entrances. Main entrance is called “Jaya Maarthaanda” to the east, “Jayarama” to the North, ”Balarama” to the South and “Varaha” to the west.

The world famous Jumbo Savari procession on Vijayadashmi(Mysuru Dasara) will take place within the palace premises.

Daria Daulat Bagh (literally "Garden of the Sea of Wealth') is a palace located in the city of Srirangapatna, near Mysore in southern India.Dariya Daulat Palace (Summer Palace) that is set amidst beautiful gardens called Daria Daulat Bagh. Tippu Sultan, popularly known as the "Tiger of Mysore", built this palace in 1784.

Chennakeshava Temple, also called Keshava Temple, is a Vaishnava Hindu temple on the banks of River Kaveri at Somanathapura, Karnataka.The temple was consecrated in 1258 CE by Somanatha Dandanayaka, a general of the Hoysala King Narasimha III.This temple is a model illustration of the Hoysala architecture and enclosed in a courtyard with a pillared corridor of small shrines. The main temple in the center is on a high star-shaped platform with three symmetrical sanctums (garbha-griha).

Beluru also known as Velapuri, Velur and Belapur in olden days which is situated on the banks of Yagachi River and was one of the capitals of the Hoysala Empire.It is famous for the Chennakesava temple complex.Temples in the ancient city speak of the brilliance and exquisite craftsmanship of Hoysala architecture style.The number of monuments and temples built by the Hoysala rulers over a period of 300 years is testimony enough to their love for architecture and art and the best of them can be found in Belur. 

Halebeedu also known as Dwarasamudra was the ancient capital of the Hoysalas. located in Hassan district in Karnataka.It is in the midst of a valley east of the Western Ghats. It is surrounded by low-lying mountains, boulders and seasonal rivers. It is a home to some of the best examples of Hindu and Jain temples with Hoysala architecture. These show the breadth of Hindu artwork traditions – Shiva, Vishnu, Devi and Vedic deities – fused into the same temple complex, depicted with a diversity of regional heritages, along with inscriptions in scripts from South and North India. The Hindu temples include Jaina reliefs in its panel. Similarly, the Jaina artwork includes the different Tirthankara as well as a Saraswati within its mantapa. Most notable among the Halebidu monuments are the ornate Hoysaleswara temple, Kedareshwara temple, Jaina Basadi temples, as well as the Hulikere step well (kalyani).

Badami is a modern name and was previously known as Vataapinagara. The Badami cave temples are a complex of Hindu and Jain cave temples located in Badami, a town in the Bagalkot district in northern part of Karnataka, India.The caves are important examples of Indian rock-cut architecture, especially Badami Chalukya architecture.The Badami cave temples represent some of the earliest known examples of Hindu temples in the Deccan region. They along with the temples in Aihole transformed the Mallaprabha River valley into a cradle of temple architecture that influenced the components of later Hindu temples elsewhere in India.

Bidar Fort is a fort located in the old city area, Bidar, Karnataka. It is believed that Bidar got its name from Bidri works. Bidiru is a Kannada word which means Bamboo. The Bidar Fort was built by Ahmad Shah Wali Bahman, who belongs to the Bahman dynasty.Bidar fort has a number of monuments within the fortress complex. Prominent amongst them are the Rangin Mahal ("Painted Palace"), so called because of its elaborate decoration with coloured tiles; the Takht Mahal, or throne room; the Jami Masjid ("Great Mosque") and the Sola Khamba Masjid ("Sixteen-Pillar" mosque).

Bara Kaman is a historical monument that you should not miss visiting at any cost. It is an unfinished structure located in Bijapur and is a mausoleum with 12 beautiful arches. Bara Kaman was the royal tomb of Ali Adil Shah II. It was planned that twelve arches would be placed vertically as well as horizontally surrounding the tomb of Ali Adil Shah. However, for unknown reasons the work on the structure was left incomplete: only two arches were raised vertically. 

Gol Gumbaz is a monument that has a square building and a circular drum over the top that rests a majestic dome. This structure gives the building its nomenclature and also home to the world’s second largest dome which is unsupported by pillars.It is an important example of the southern regional style of Indo-Islamic architecture.  

Mahakuta Group of Temples is an important place of worship for Hindus and the location of a well-known Shaiva monastery which is located in Mahakuta, a village in the Bagalkot district of Karnataka state, India. Mahakuta means “Great Group '' and this name is given to the place because of a large number of Lord Shiva temples in the same complex. The inscriptions Pillar and Porch depict the history of Chalukya Dynasty. The Mahakuteshwara temple is the most prominent one out of all small Temples. One of the fascinating facts about the temple is that there are more than two dozen Shiva Temples in Mahakuta temple complex surrounding a natural attractive spring fed tank known as Vishnu Puskarini.    

Aihole also known as Ayyavole or Aryapura  is a major archaeological site featuring over one hundred and twenty stone and cave temples spread along the Malaprabha river valley, in Bagalakote district,Karnataka state. Aihole was once a center of architectural experiments by several gifted artisans, and the city is blessed with several beautifully crafted places of worship.

Pattadakal is located on the banks of the Malaprabha River . The town is in Bagalkot district. The temples of Pattadakal bear witness to the eternal richness and splendor of Chalukyan architecture. There are 10 major temples in Pattadakal and all temples dedicated to Lord Shiva. Four temples are built in the traditional Dravidian architectural style, while another four are integrated in the Nagara architecture. The remaining two temples are a mixture of two architectural styles.

Shravanabelagola is located in the beautiful district of Hassan and amidst lush greenery and surrounded by tranquil ponds. The Gommateshwara Bahubali statue at Shravanabelagola is one of the most important tirthas  in Jainism, one that reached a peak in architectural and sculptural activity under the patronage of Western Ganga dynasty of Talakad.

The Namdroling Monastery popularly known as ‘The Golden Temple’ located in coorg and it is one of the largest Tibetan settlements in India.The attractions inside the temple are the 3 statues,Lord Buddha in the center with statues of Lord Amitayus and Lord Padmasambhava on either sides. Visitors can sit and pray.The temple was initially constructed out of bamboo and renovated.

Kavala Caves are the natural caves located at Dandeli. It is one of the main attraction places to visit as part of Dandeli Tour Packages. The Caves are formed by volcanic activity ages back and is situated deep with-in the forest. The Kavala Caves are also called as Siddha or Limestone Caves. 

Tippu Sultan's Summer Palace, in Bangalore, India, is an example of Indo-Islamic architecture and was the summer residence of the Mysorean ruler Tipu Sultan.The structure was built entirely teak and stands adorned with pillars, arches and balconies. It is believed that Tippu Sultan used to conduct his durbar from the eastern and western balconies of the upper floor. The rooms in the ground floor have been converted into a small museum showcasing various achievements of Tippu Sultan and his administration. 

Raja’s Tomb (Gaddige) located in Coorg.The Islamic-inspired golden central dome and minaret-like corner towers,each topped with images of basavas are prominent on the Madikeri skyline.The windows contain thin bands of carved stone bronze.Lord Shiva is placed in the tomb and worshiped inside the tomb.

Chitradurga Fort is locally known as "Kallina Kote" or Stone Fortress, It is a fortification that straddles several hills and a peak overlooking a flat valley in the Chitradurga District, Karnataka, India.The Fort lies in the midst of a valley formed by the Vedavati River. The Tungabhadra River flows to the northwest of the fort.

Mirjan Fort is located on the banks of the Aganashini River ,west coast of the Uttara Kannada district in the southern Indian state of Karnataka. The fort known for its architectural elegance was the location of several battles in the past and is renowned for its high ceilings, bastions and watchtowers that offer a bird’s eye view of the surrounding area. 

Devanahalli Fort is located near Bangalore Karnataka, is a best example of 15th century architectural marvel and  is famous as the birth-place of Tipu Sultan.The main attraction is the chief residence of Hyder Ali and Tipu Sultan, is a six foot tall enclosed structure standing with the help of pillars. Tourists can  visit Venugopalaswamy temple, Siddalingeshwara temple, Chandramouleshwara Temple and Nanjundeshwara temple. 

Shringeri is located on the banks of the River Tunga in the Chikkamangaluru district in Karnataka.The city  is also called as Sringeri Sharda Peetham.There are large number of temples in Sringeri,the main temple is Sharadamba Temple dedicated to Goddess Saraswathi.

Melukote  is one of the sacred places in Karnataka.It is built on rocky hills, known as Yadugiri, Yaadavagiri and Yadushailadeepa, overlooking the Cauvery valley.Melukote is the location of the Cheluvanarayana Swamy Temple, with a collection of crowns and jewels which are brought to the temple for the annual celebration. On the top of the hill is the temple of Yoganarasimha. Many more shrines and ponds are located in the town.