Dandelli :
Just 75 km from the railhead Hubli, lies Dandeli, gateway to the 834 sq. km. Dandeli Game Sanctuary. It is home to rare species of animals, like barking deer, sloth bear, civet cat, panther, Flying Squirrel and Malabar Squirrel. Woodpeckers and Hornbills
are some of the birds sighted. Take in the jungle experience by staying at the Kali Wilderness Camp, located on the edge of the Kali River. Ride down the Kali river in a coracle (round basket like boat), where you can watch crocodiles basking on the banks and water birds nesting, or take a jeep safari or jungle walk into the forests.

Ulavi :
Chennabasaveshwara Temple: Forty two kms from Dandeli, this is a major pilgrim centre for Veerashaivas, where an annual car festival and shandy are held in February - March.  Nearby are a number of natural caves with interesting rock formations.

Karwar :
Karwar is 520 kms west of Bangalore. Karwar has one of the most beautifulbeachesin the country which is said to have  inspired Tagore to pen his first drama. The drive of 160 km from Hubli takes one through hills first and valleys covered with dense tropicaljungles and plenty of wildlife. The Kalindi river flows through the town into Arabian Sea. Motor launches are available for boating up to the Kali river. You can make boat trips up the spectacular Kali Nadi from the bridge three km north of town. A stroll to the bridge to witness the and the spectacular shades of light in the surrounding Ghats is about as exciting as the local entertainment get.  
Prime Attractions of Karwar :

Dargah of Peer Shan Shamsuddin Kharobat --

The famous Dargah of Peer Shan Shamsuddin Kharobat, a
Baghdadi Saint is a place of tourist interest for
pilgrims.


Naganatha Temple --

Naganatha Temple is a Temple where an anthill is worshipped. Kurmagad Island: A visit by launch to the Kurmagad Island, which has an old fort and a Narasimha shrine, is a must.

Devbag Beach resort--

Karwar, the district headquarters of Uttara Kannada is a charming port town, situated at the mouth of the Kali river.  The Kali river bridge, situated at the confluence of the river and the Arabian Sea, dominates the town's landscape.  Uttara Kannada has sacred pilgrims, historical towns and some of the most beautiful beaches in the country.  Karwar is said to have inspired the great poet Rabindranath Tagore to pen his first drama.

Banavasi:

Capital of the Kadamba Kings who established the first Kannada Empire in c. 345AD, Banavasi town (22 km. from Sirsi) is the site of an annual cultural festival - Kadambotsava held in December.  The Madhukeshwara Temple, is famed for its architecture, deriving its name from the honey colored Linga.  Of special interest is the intricately carved stone cot, which was actually used by the kings.

Gokarna:

Mahabaleshwara Temple --

60 kms south of Karwar, this coastal town has, among other things, an ancient temple with the Atmalinga.  Gokarna is also a famous centre for Sanskrit learning.  The Om Beach and the Kuttle Beach are nearby. Gokarna carries a lot of significance to Hindus, Shiva's in particular. It is famous for the ‘Atmalinga’ in the ancient Mahabaleshwara Temple. This is second only to Vishwanatha Temple at Varnasi in North India.

Om Beach Gokarna --

With its narrow streets, traditional houses and temples, the nondescript town of Gokarna has become the favourite haunt of Hindu pilgrims, Sanskrit scholars and beach buffs. Locals believe that Gokarna derives its name from a legend in which Lord Shiva emerged from the ear of a cow. Literally meaning ‘cow’s ear,’ this village is formed by the ear-shaped confluence of two rivers. Adventurous travellers must be prepared for a bit of cliff-scrambling in this coastal town. Om beach, one of Gokarna’s five famed beaches, takes the shape of an ‘Om,’ a spiritual symbol. The other beaches, wedged between gigantic cliffs that protrude like delicate fingers into the sea, are Gokarna, Kudle, Half Moon and Paradise. The drive up the winding path that leads to Gokarna is a scenic delight with rocky mountains and the Western Ghats on one side and the Arabian Sea on the other. Here, you can experience the famed Karnataka hospitality in friendly guesthouses run by local families.