Source: Wicki
Karnataka, the eighth largest state in India which has been ranked as the fifth most popular state in the country for tourism. It is home to 507 of the 3600 centrally protected monuments in India, the largest number after Uttar Pradesh. The State Directorate of Archaeology and Museums protects an additional 752 monuments and another 25,000 monuments are yet to receive protection. Tourism centres on the ancient sculptured temples, modern cities, the hill ranges, forests and beaches. Broadly, tourism in Karnataka can be divided into four geographical regions: North Karnataka, the Hill Stations, Coastal Karnataka and South Karnataka.
Karnataka, the eighth largest state in India which has been ranked as the fifth most popular state in the country for tourism. It is home to 507 of the 3600 centrally protected monuments in India, the largest number after Uttar Pradesh. The State Directorate of Archaeology and Museums protects an additional 752 monuments and another 25,000 monuments are yet to receive protection. Tourism centres on the ancient sculptured temples, modern cities, the hill ranges, forests and beaches. Broadly, tourism in Karnataka can be divided into four geographical regions: North Karnataka, the Hill Stations, Coastal Karnataka and South Karnataka.
UTTARA KANNADA
- Banavasi, the capital of an ancient kingdom in Karnataka (state) ruled by the Kadamba Dynasty is 24 km away from the Sirsi town center. Banavasi is considered as the "first" capital of Karnataka state, with the current capital being Bangalore. Although most of the ancient grandeur of the dynasty in Banavasi has been lost, an ancient temple for Madhukeshwara (Lord Shiva) is still largely intact, and has been declared a monument of historical importance by the Archaeological Survey of India.
- Sahasralinga (Sanskrit for a thousand Shiva (deity) lingas) is another place of significance, where sculptures carved from stone are installed in the middle of a flowing river. The river is surrounded by lush green forest; the place is about 10 km from the town center. The place is quite secluded, except during "Maha Shivaratri" celebrations when it receives a sizeable number of pilgrims from the surrounding areas.
- Murdeshwar is another name of the Hindu god Shiva. Famous for the world's second-tallest Shiva statue, the town lies on the coast of the Arabian Sea and is also famous for the Murdeshwar Temple. Murdeshwar has a railway station on the Mangalore-Mumbai Konkan railway route.
- Sonda, famous for its Sri Vadiraja Matha, and Swarnavalli Mutt are about 15 km away from Sirsi.
- Unchalli Falls, (also known as Keppa Joga, referring to the other more famous waterfall nearby, Jog falls) is situated about 30 km from Sirsi, and is one of the biggest tourist attractions near Sirsi. The waterfall is a 116-meter drop and offers spectacular views at all times of the year.
- Yana, known for the unusual rock formations (Asteroid). It is located 40 kilometres (25 mi) from Sirsi.
- Netrani Island
- Honey Beach, Ankola
- Nadibag Beach, Ankola
- Belambar Beach, Ankola
- Kadle Beach
- Dhareshwar Beach
- Kudle beach
- Holanagadde Nene Beach
- Tuin Beach
- Kumta Beach
- Baada Temple and Beach
- Mangodlu Beach
- Mirjan Fort
- Binaga beach
- Devbagh beach
- Kali bridge
- Karwar beach
- Kurumgad island
- Majali beach
- Oyster Rock Lighthouse, a round white masonry construction with red trim protects ships from the rocks of Devgad Island, the largest off the Kali Estuary.[13]
- Tilmatti beach
- Anshi national park
- Chaitanya park
- Chendia and Nagarmadi falls (a small waterfall which passes under a large rock)
- Devkar falls
- Guddahalli peak
- Habbu mountain
- Hyder Ghat pass
- Mudgeri dam
- Shirve Ghat
- Makkeri
- Shivaganga Falls
- Burude Falls
- Benne Hole fal
- Banagere falls
- Nishane gudda
- Unchalli falls
- Vibhuthi falls
- bimanvare sun site
- Sathodi Falls
- Magod Falls
Ravindranath Tagore Beach in Karwar
