Northern Karnataka is a region in Karnataka. It is home to the stunning religious and archeological site of Hampi, capital of the Vijayanagara Empire. One part of Hyderabad State, Northern Karnataka is full of other-worldly geology and nature.

Cities

• 1 Bellary (Ballari)

• 2 Bidar — A medieval fortified citadel complete with a fort and several mosques and tombs

• 3 Hampi — capital of the former Vijayanagara Empire

• 4 Hospet (Hosapete)

• 5 Kalaburagi (Gulbarga) — home to the historical Gulbarga Fort

• 6 Kamalapur

• 7 Raichur —

• 8 Toranagallu

• 9 Yadgir (Yadagiri)