Best Places to Visit in Karnataka
- Mysore Palace
- Bannerghatta Zoo (Biological Park)
- Lalbagh Botanical Garden
- Sri Chamundeshwari Temple
- Bangalore Palace
- Jog Falls
- Gol Gumbaz
- Bidar Fort
- Sri Chamarajendra Zoological Gardens
- Tipu Sultan’s Summer Palace
1. Mysore Palace
located in Mysore, Karnataka, and was constructed by the Maharaja Krishnaraja Wodeyar IV in 1897 and was opened in 1912. Mysore palace is supposed to be the main residence of the King and his family.
The golden howdah (which the king used to sit on that seat placed on the back of the elephant), Paintings of the Dasara cortege, and a Gallery of valuable paintings & photos of the royal families are the of the activities you can do in this attraction. Mysore Palace is one of the Best Places to Visit in Karnataka with your family and friends.
Entrance fee for Mysore Palace
There is an entrance fee for Mysore Palace. You will be asked to pay ₹100 per person and ₹50 for the children below 10 years old. You will be permitted to enter the palace from 10:00 am to 5:30 pm and there is a sound & light show at the palace. You have to pay ₹120 per person and ₹50 for children.
The Sound & Light show starts from 7:00 pm to 8:00 all day except Sundays & public holidays. Mysore palace will be open all day from Monday to Saturday and closed on Sundays. Enjoy the attraction with your beloved ones.
| Admissions for | General fee | Sound & Light show (7 pm – 8 pm) |
| Adults | ₹100 | ₹50 |
| Children | ₹120 | ₹50 |
2. Bannerghatta Zoo (Biological Park)
It was Established in 1974 by the government of India occupying 64,373.78 acres of land. Bannerghatta Zoo is located in Bengaluru, Karnataka, and this federal park houses over 2,300 animals belonging to 102 species. This zoo was well-known for the Lion and Tiger Safari among wanderers.
Indian Elephants, Lion, Royal Bengal tigers, Gaur, Indian Leopard, Barking deer, Sloth Bear, and Common langur are some of the animals found in the Bannerghatta zoo. Lesser Whistling Duck, Indian Peafowl, Rain Quail, Indian Peafowl, Rock Dove, Grey-bellied Cuckoo, Indian Cuckoo, and Peacock are some of the Birds listed in the zoo.
Exploring the zoo, Lion Safari, Tiger Safari, and Butterfly park are the best things to do in Bannerghatta Zoo with your family and friends.
Entry fee
The general entrance fee for Bannerghatta zoo.
| Admissions for | Admission fee |
| Adults | ₹400 |
| Children | ₹300 |
| Adults (Natives) | ₹80 |
The entrance fee for Butterfly Park
| Admissions for | Admission fee |
| Adults | ₹400 |
| Children | ₹300 |
| Adults (natives) | ₹30 |
The Entrance fee for National Park boating
| Admissions for | Admission fee |
| Full Boat Hire | ₹300 |
| Adults | ₹60 |
| Camera | ₹25 |
| Video | ₹200 |
The entrance fee for Bannerghatta jeep safari & Car safari
| Admissions for | Fee |
| Innova Car | ₹5,000 |
| Xylo Car | ₹4,000 |
| 8 Seater Non AC Jeep | ₹4,000 |
| 6 Seater AC Jeep | ₹3,500 |
| 6 Seater Non-AC Jeep | ₹3,000 |
3. Lalbagh Botanical Garden
Lalbagh Botanical Garden is located in Bangalore, Karnataka. It is a Botanical garden with 2,150 species of plants belonging to 643 genera and 140 families. ThAbout 8,500 trees are occupying40 acres of land. Witness the beautiful greenery in this attraction with your beloved ones.
Entry fee
There is an entrance fee to enter the Lalbagh Botanical Garden. You will be requested to pay ₹20 per person and ₹50 to carry the camera to capture the beautiful trees & flowers.
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4. Sri Chamundeshwari Temple
Sri Chamundeshwari Temple is a Hindu temple located in Mysore, Karnataka. This Temple was built in the 12th century by Monarchs of the Hoysala Dynasty. Located at the top of the hill with over 3000 steps to walk, Chanmudeshwari temple is one of the most visited by the people of Karnataka. Explore Sri Chamundeshwari temple with your family and friends.
Admission fee
There is no admission fee to enter the Sri Chamundeshwari temple.
5. Bangalore Palace
BuBuilt-in887 by King Chamaraja Wadiyar of Mysore, Karnataka. It houses 19th and 20th-century mind-blowing paintings and it is considered one of the best tourist attractions in Mysore. Many events like music concerts and other public events will be conducted in Bangalore Palace.
Entrance fee
There is an entrance fee to enter the Bangalore Palace. You will be requested ₹450 per person and ₹225 for the natives of India. Have fun exploring the Bangalore Palace with your beloved ones.
| Admissions for | Admission fee |
| Adult (travelers) | ₹450 |
| Adults (natives) | ₹225 |
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6. Jog Falls
Jog Falls is located in Shivamogga District, Karnataka. It is considered the third highest waterfall in India. June to September are some of the best times to visit Jog Falls. You can enjoy the attraction by sightseeing, witnessing the sunrise & sunset, and batting under the falls with your beloved ones. These are some of the things to do in Jog falls with your family and friends.
Entry fee
There is an entry fee to enter the attraction. You will be requested to pay ₹10 per person and have fun exploring the Jog Falls.
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7. Gol Gumbaz
Gol Gumbaz was built by Adil Shah in the year of 1956 and is considered India’s biggest dome and the world’s second-largest dome. It was constructed with a height of 51 meters and occupies 18000 sq. ft of land. Under this World’s biggest dome Mohammed Adil Shah was buried.
Entry Fee
There is an admission fee to enter the Gol Gumbaz. You will be requested to pay ₹200 per person and free for the children aged below 15 years. The natives of India will be asked to pay ₹15 per person while entering the attraction.
| Entry for | Entry fee |
| Adults (travelers) | ₹200 |
| Children (below 5 yrs) | ₹0 (free) |
| Adults (natives) | ₹15 |
8. Bidar Fort
Bidar Fort is located in Bidar, Karnataka. It was built in the 15th century by 15th century by Sultan Ahmad Shah-I using Islamic & Persian architectural styles. Bidar Fort is one of the best places to visit in Karnataka with your family and friends.
Entry fee
There is no entry fee to enter the Bidar Fort. Have fun exploring the attraction with your family and friends.
9. Sri Chamarajendra Zoological Gardens
Established in 1892 by Maharaja Sri Chamaraja Wodeyar occupying 250 acres of land. This is the only zoo that exhibits the gorilla. White deers, Bears, Tapir, Giraffes, Porcupines, Otters, Zebras, African elephants, and Rhinoceros are some of the animals found in the Sri Chamarajendra Zoological Gardens. Sri Chamarajendra Zoological Gardens is one of the most visited attractions in Karnataka and it is also called Mysore Zoo among the people that are quite famous.
Admission fee
There is an admission fee to enter the Zoo. You will be requested to pay ₹100 per person and ₹50 for the children aged 5 to 12 years old. The children below 5 years old will be charged ₹0 to enter the zoo. If you are interested in carrying a camera to capture your memories, you will be charged ₹100 for the camera and ₹200 for the video camera.
| Admissions for | Admission fee |
| Adults | ₹100 |
| Children (5-12 years old) | ₹50 |
| Children (below 5 years old) | ₹0 |
| Camera | ₹100 |
| Video Camera | ₹200 |
10. Tipu Sultan’s Summer Palace
Tipu Sultan’s Summer Palace is located in Bangalore, Karnataka. This historical place was completed in 1971 by Tipu Sultan. This palace was built with mortar, stone, plaster, and wood using the Indo-Islamic architectural style. The palace was used as the king’s residence during the summer season. Tipu Sultan’s Summer Palace is one of the Best Places to visit in Karnataka with your family.
Entrance fee
There is an entrance fee to enter Tipu Sultan’s Summer Palace. you will be requested to pay ₹100 per person and ₹5 per person for the natives of India. Have fun exploring the Tipu Sultan’s Summer Palace with your family and friends.
| Entrance for | Entrance fee |
| Adults (Travelers) | ₹100 |
| Adults (natives) | ₹5 |
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