If your place gets too hot this May, you wanna make a trip to escape the heat. Then you start searching for the best trip to escape from the hot sun. Whatever the list comes, here it is all about Karnataka, and why it is the best option for this May 2024. Compared to all other states, Karnataka maintains lower temperatures even in summer at moderate 300C and makes a great place for a summer hideout. The lush green forests, serene beaches, rich coastal areas, pristine hill stations, and the list goes on all make the state a perfect destination to escape from the scorching sun.
Let’s have a look at what are the wonderful tourist attractions and places to cover in Karnataka this May. Let it be nature walks, wildlife, beaches, hill stations, etc anything Karnataka’s tourism will make you find all in its abode.
Top 10 Destinations to Explore in Karnataka During May:
1. Coorg:
Coorg is a paradise for nature lovers and adventure thrillers to live in the bliss of Coorg’s rustic nature wonders. Dotted with lush green coffee plantations, forests, hills, waterfalls, and historic attractions, the place is a perfect choice for travellers to enjoy nature. The best tourist wonders to cover here are Rajas’s Seat, Abbey Falls, Madikeri Fort, Tadiandamol Peak, Dubare Elephant Camp, and Iruppu Falls. Raja’s Seat is the best place to capture the fantastic views of surrounding valleys and hills.
Apart from tourist attractions, the place is home to some of the best-known temples like Namdroling Monastery also known as Golden Temple and Omkareshwara Temple. For nature lovers, this is the best choice to visit in May in Karnataka for sure.
Location: Kodangu District, Karnataka.
2. Agumbe:
Familiar with the “Cherrapunjiof the South”, Agumbe is a wonderful tourist place in Karnataka. It is a well-known place for its sudden and untimely rainfall making the place cool and rich in biodiversity of flora and fauna. Numerous falls, hills, and viewpoints, are the popular tourist attractions to witness here.
The famous tourist spots to explore here are Jogigundi Falls, Kunchikal Falls, Onake Abbi Falls, Kundadri Hill, Sunset Point, Mandagadde Bird Sanctuary, Gopalakrishna Temple, Kudlu Theertha Falls, Barkana Falls, etc. For waterfall lovers, this place is the best option to dwell in the waters of Agumbe. For those who want to experience rainfall even in summer, this location is the best choice to visit in Karnataka this May.
Location: Thirthahalli, Shivamogga, Karnataka.
3. Chikmagalur:
Located at the foothills of Mullayanagiri Range, Chikmagalur is a wonderful and must-visit hill station in Karnataka. Be it wildlife, nature, coffee plantations, waterfalls, adventure, and temples, Chikmagalur is home to all above mentioned. Simply, it is a perfect blend of all the tourist attractions in Karnataka. You can explore the beauty of Mullayanagiri Peak, Baba Budangiri, Kavikal Gandi Viewpoint, Kudremukh National Park, Hebbe Falls, Kalahatti Falls, Bhadra Wildlife Sanctuary, Sharadamba Temple, etc.
For adventure lovers, trekking and hiking to Mullayanagiri Peak is the best option to experience in Chikmagalur. Because being the highest elevated hill station you can experience wonderful natural attractions amid your trekking.
Location: Chikmagalur, Melnadu region, Karnataka.
4. Gokarna:
If you are a beach lover, Gokarna is for them, known for its beautiful beaches in Karnataka. The beautiful coastal town is home to pristine and calm beaches to soak in waters enjoying the summer in Karnataka. Besides, the spiritual side of the place known for some prominent temples in India attracts spiritual lovers too. Simply, for nature and spiritual lovers, Gokarna is a wonderful option to choose for this May.
Famous temples and beaches to visit in Gokarna are Om Beach, Paradise Beach, Half Moon Beach, Kudle Beach, Gokarna Beach, Koti Teertha, Mahabaleshwar Temple, Yana Caves, Â and Mirjan Fort.
Location: Gokarna, Karnataka.
5. Bandipur National Park:
India’s one of the famous national parks, Bandipur is a must-visit wildlife destination in Karnataka. Known for rich flora and fauna, this wildlife destination is heaven for nature lovers and adventure seekers to live in nature. Here you can spot various animals like tigers, elephants, four-horned antelopes, jackals, sloth bears, crocodiles, etc.
Being home to many endangered animal and bird species, the national park offers different safaris to explore them. You can opt for jeep safaris, elephant safaris, nature walks, or trekking to catch up with the wildlife of Bandipur. For adventure lovers, trekking and bamboo rafting are the best things to enjoy here.
Location: Hangala village, Bandipur, Karnataka.
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6. Hampi:
Hampi is a great tourist place in Karnataka for history buffers and cultural enthusiasts to explore the beautiful world heritage sites. Hampi is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, it is home to numerous ancient temples, monuments, and ruins. Once it is the capital of Vijayanagara Kingdom, due to the reason, here you can see many historical monuments and epitomes of history.
Important historical spots to visit here are Virupaksha Temple, Hemakuta Hill Temples, Queen’s Bath, Achyutaraya Temple, Lotus Mahal, Vijaya Vittala Temple, and Hampi Bazar. Apart from this, Matanga Hill is a wonderful tourist spot to witness the best panoramic views of Hampi.
Location: Hampi, Vijayangara district, Karnataka.
7. Murudeshwar:
Murudeshwar is a beautiful coastal town blending the beauty of nature and spirituality. The place is quite famous for its famous Murudeshwar Beach and Temple. The Murudeshwar Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located on a small hillock looks beautiful and offers scenic views of the Arabian Sea.
The major attraction of the temple is the massive statue of Lord Shiva heights 123 feet is one of the tallest in the world. Besides, the Netrani Island, Kotheshwar Temple, Murudeshwar Fort, Statue Park, and Gopuram Viewpoint are the other important tourist attractions.
Location: Murudeshwar, Karnataka.
8. Shivanasamudra Falls:
Located on the banks of Kaveri, Shivanasamudra Falls is one of the picturesque waterfalls located in Karnataka. During summer, it is one of the best places to visit in Karnataka for its beautiful attractions and views. The Shivanasamudra Falls divides into two namely Gaganachukki Falls and Bharachukki Falls.
There are several viewpoints near the falls, and from those viewpoints, the views of the cascading falls look majestic and energetic. Some important tourist attractions near the falls to visit are Dargah Hazrath Mardane Gaib and Barachukki Mutt. Boat rides and water sports are available but they are allowed at specific times only based on the seasons and weather.
Location: Shivanasamudra, Mandya, Karnataka.
9. Nandi Hills:
Nandi Hills also known as Nandi durg, is a wonderful gateway for Bengaluriansto enjoy the scenic wonders of nature. The place is quite famous for its beautiful scenic wonders, historic constructions, and sacred temples. Especially, for sunrise and sunset views, people throng to the place to capture the beautiful views. Later, prominent attractions to cover here are Tipu’s Drop, Yoga Nandeeshwara Temple, and BhogaNandeeshwara Temple.
For adventure thrillers, there is no dearth of activities. These hills are quite famous for trekking, hiking, paragliding, cycling, etc. To capture some iconic glimpses of nature, this location is the best one to visit in Karnataka.
Location: Nandi Hills, Chikkaballapur District, Karnataka.
10. Kodachadri:
Last but not least, Kodachadri is a beautiful peak in Karnataka to experience the best experience in exploring nature. It is one of the coldest places in Karnataka in summer. The picturesque views from the peak, rich flora and fauna, and historic fort, everything will make you leave in amusement. A visit to this place is a treat for nature lovers to experience the serene beauty of nature.
Important tourist spots to cover here are Kodachadri Peak, Hidlumane Falls, Nagara Fort, Sarvajna Peetha, Sunset Point, Mookambika Wildlife Sanctuary, and Kodachadri Temple. For trekking, the peak suits best to enjoy the trek.
Location: Kodachadri Peak, Shivamogga District, Karnataka.
You can choose any one of the places to hideout in May and enjoy the pleasing atmosphere of the destinations. From nature lovers to adventure seekers, any kind of traveller will feel worthy of the places. Whenever you want to plan a trip to Karnataka this May, just think about the place mentioned above and bag memorable moments to your travel diaries.
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