20 Attractions to Explore Near Vani Vilasa Sagara

Hill station and a forest reserve in Chitradurga district.Best for trekking.

It is a prehistoric site lake which has a lot of history to say.

Chandravalli cave is a prehistoric site or cave which have a temple in semilunar shape.

One of the most famous fort in Karnataka built in 17th century. Chitradurga fort is world famous fort built around 11th and 13th century. The fort was built by different rulers of Chalukyas, Hoysalas and the Vijayanagara Empire.

This is a historical hole used for escaping the soldiers inside the Chitradurga fort. This hole has a lot of history .

Kaggaladu bird sanctuary is the second largest painted storks sanctuary in south India. there are so many rare birds migrating here in all time.

Historically important fort.Built in 1770 AD, the hill fort of Channagiri is located to the west of the present Channagiri town.

Also called as"Sulekere" is the Asia's second largest irrigation tank located in ht heart of Davangere.

Madhugiri is a single hil and the second largest monolith in entire Asia. There lies the fort which is very famous for its architecture.

Ayyanakere lake is an ancient lake located at the eastern base of the Baba Budhan hills. This is the biggest lake in Chikkamangluru district and second-largest in Karnataka.

One of the panoramic tourist places in Chikmagalur surrounded by serene valleys and has a small temple of Veerabhadra.

One of the most exotic waterfalls in Karnataka state which is housed in the beautiful Kemmangudi hill station

This is Tumkur's only notified protected area exclusively for the Blackbucks. The area of the reserve is 798 acres with the largest population of blackbucks. Apart from blackbucks, the area consists of Acacia and Eucalyptus plantation.

Hoysaleswara temple is a temple dedicated to Lord Shiva and is located in Halebidu, Hassan which is built in the 12th century.

Kedareswara temple is a Hoysala era construction in the historically important town of Halabedu. It's a Trikuta temple, dedicated to Shiva in the form of Kedareshwara.

One of the top places for trekking in Karnataka. This is a famous pilgrim site for both Hindus and Muslims and is often flocked by travellers.

Bhadra dam a wildlife sanctuary and tourist destination which is located on Bhadra river, a tributary of Thungabadra river

Covering a vast area of 490 sq kilometres which is surrounded by the hills of the western ghats on all sides

Devarayanadurga when translated means " fort of the God". the place is located about around 4000 feet above and can be a weekend pilgrimage spot and get away for a quick retreat or picnic.

A Government museum, a protected monument, historically important place named after the 17th century King Shivappa Nayaka of Keladi Nayaka dynasty