The most important monument in Gulbarga is probably The Khwaza Bande Nawaz Dargah. The tomb of the great sufi saint, Khwaza Syed Mohammad Gesu Daraz, popularly known as Khwaza Bande Nawaz. This is a magnificent building built in the Indo-Saracenic style. The dargah is the venue of an annual 'Urs', which is attended by nearly one thousand people, both Hindus and Muslims.
This huge mosque built by Feroze Shah, covering an area of 38016 sq. feet resembles the great mosque of Cardova in Spain. The architectural style is typically Persian, with stilted domes and narrow entrances.
This Shiva temple is said to be next in sanctity only to the Kashi Vishwanath Temple. It is often called the Kashi of the South. Hindus come here to perform the death rites for departed ancestors.
About 10 kms form Tarikere, this little town has a 800 year old temple dedicated to Amrutheswara.
The temple dates back to 1150 A.D and is built in ancient architectural styles. The temple is situated close to Marle which is about 12 kms from Chikmagalur town.
Situated on the Baba Budan Giri is the Inam Dattatreya Peetha venerated by the Hindus and the Muslims alike.
A laterite cave here is believed to have been sanctified by the residence of Dattatreya Swami as well as Hazrat Dada Hayat Mir Khalander.
The worship here is conducted by a fakir and the annual 'jatra' or 'urs' is attended by both Hindus and Muslims with great fervour.
The temple is dedicated to Lord Ram and is under the protection and maintenance of the State Government. The temple which is a blend of Hoysala nd Dravidian architectural styles is the most famous site of Chikmagalur.
12 kms from Chikmaglur, Marle is a place of antiquity noted for its temples, chief amongst them being the Chennakesava Temple dating back to 1150 AD.
The main attraction of this church is the shell shaped portico.
Tourists can definitely pay a visit to this temple located in the BR Hills. The temple with its unique charm is sure to impress everybody.
This is a famous temple in the Hills. The Biligiri Rangaswamy Temple is dedicated to Lord Ranganatha. The local name of the God is Biligiriranga and the deity is shown as being in a standing position. This is the only place in the country where it is depicted as being in this position. Devotees flock to the place in large numbers to catch a glimpse of the deity. The famous car festival of the deity is held every year.