Karnataka is widely visited by tourists for its myriad of attractions. Of
the monuments, Mysore Palace and Somnathpur Temple are very popular among
tourists. The palace at Mysore is one of the biggest in India. The temple at
Somnathpur is regarded as one of the best rock cut temples of ancient India
and a masterpiece of Hoysala architecture. Of the wildlife sanctuaries,
Bandipur National Park attracts the largest number of wildlife enthusiasts.