page_title: Tourism in Karnataka
section_title: Adventure and outdoor activities
hierarchical_section_title: Tourism in Karnataka / Adventure and outdoor activities
caption_attribution_description: This place in thickets of the Sahyadri hills of the Western Ghats of south India; is around 45kms from Sirsi and about the same distance from Kumta. Two huge rocks are the center of attraction here. There are two temples, temple of Shiva inside a cave and a Ganesha temple nearby. The other places of interest are a small waterfall and the forest itself.
context_page_description: Karnataka, the sixth largest state in India, has been ranked as the third most popular state in the country for tourism in 2014. 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 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.
  The Karnataka government has recently introduced The Golden Chariot – a train which connects popular tourist destinations in the state and Goa.
context_section_description: Adventure tourism has been growing at a pace of around 24% in Karnataka. The presence of Nilgiris, Western Ghats, rocky regions, waterfalls and lots of lakes and rivers make it an attractive destination. Certain activities at some regions namely Rock climbing at Hampi and Ramnagaram; Mountain biking at Nilgiris; Rafting at Honnemaradu in Sagara, Bheemeshwari, Dandeli and Coorg are famous.
  Besides this Sawandurga, Manchinbele (Feverpitch basecamp), Bheemeshwari Antharagange are also famous for rappelling, river crossing, caving and kayaking. There have been more than 100 places for trekking in Karnataka and many of them are organised by Government of Karnataka or government approved local vendors. Seasonal surfing is available in Gokarna and Kaup. Fever pitch base camp has been developed by tourism industry professionals which is located 40 km from Bangalore near Magadi.
  Bisle Ghat which is stretch of Western ghats from Kerala to Gujarat is also famous for trekking and adventurous activities. Farmers son Adventurous sports camp near Palya Town on the way to Sakleshpur Bisle ghat is also a must place to be visited by any foreign tourists. Farmers son Paintball arena and other ATV & Dirtbike sports are some of the interesting things to do at Hassan.
  Karnataka tourism started promoting Motorcycle tourism and tied up with Wicked Ride a Bengaluru-based motorcycle rental company to promote adventure and motorcycle tourism as a policy, they are working to set up camping sites across the state to provide safe and clean camping sites for backpackers and motorcyclists to explore the state.
  Rock climbers visit several areas in Karnataka:
  Yana, Uttara Kannada
  Ramanagara, 50 km from Bangalore.
  Shivagange, Bangalore district
  Tekal, Kolar district
  Turahalli Forest
  Hampi
  Kunti Betta
  Anthargange, Kolar
  Skandagiri, Bangalore
  Devarayandurga, Tumkur
  Karadigudda, Magadi
  Trekking in Karnataka. Some of the most popular treks are:
  Dandeli
  Tadiyandamol Trek (Coorg)
  Kodachadri Trek
  Bheemeshwari Trek
  Kudremukh Trek
  Shakaleshpur Trek
  Dabbe falls (Sagara)
  Karwar Beach trek
  Madhugiri Fort Trek
  Sawandurga Trek
  Agumbe Rain Forest trek
  Makalidurga Trek
  Kumara Parvatha Trek(Pushpagiri)
  Green Route
caption: Yana rock formations
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