Karnataka Ancient Tour (14 Days / 13 Nights)
Acting as a buffer between the north and Southern parts of India, Karnataka is a vibrant state with a veritable mix of influences. This fascinating tour takes you across this beautiful yet historic state starting from the palace city of Mysore, continuing on to the ruins of Hampi while winding off the tour with a few relaxing days in Goa.
Day 1: Mumbai - Mysore
Wednesday, August 13, 2025 - Thursday, August 14, 2025
Morning flight to Bangalore and proceed to the palace city of Mysore. Stay three nights at the Lalitha Mahal Palace Hotel (new wing).
Day 2: Mysore
Thursday, August 14, 2025 - Friday, August 15, 2025
Over the next two days explore Mysore and the surrounding area. Places of interest in Mysore include the
The Mysore Palace and
St. Philomena Church. Outside Mysore visit the ruins of Tipu sultan-s capital at Srirangapatnam and , and the Kesava temple at Somnathpur.
Day 3: Mysore
Friday, August 15, 2025 - Saturday, August 16, 2025
Over the next two days explore Mysoret and the surrounding area. Places of interest in Mysore include the Maharaja-s Palace. Outside Mysore visit the ruins of Tipu sultan-s capital at Srirangapatna, and the Kesava temple at Somnathpur.
Day 4: Mysore - Chikmaglur
Saturday, August 16, 2025 - Sunday, August 17, 2025
Today visit the Jain pilgrimage site at Sravanabelagola, noted for its 17 metre high image of Lord Gomateshvara, which is cut intothe rock of Indragiri hill. Continue to Chikmangalur to stay for two nights at the Taj Garden Retreat.
Day 5: Chikmaglur
Sunday, August 17, 2025 - Monday, August 18, 2025
Visit the temples at Belur and Halebid, which are renowned for their fine sculptures.
Day 6: Chikmangalur - Hospet
Monday, August 18, 2025 - Tuesday, August 19, 2025
Travel north to Hospet your base from which to visit hampi. Stay for three nights at the Malligi Tourist Home.
Day 7: Hampi
Tuesday, August 19, 2025 - Wednesday, August 20, 2025
Explore the exceptional ruins at Hampi.
Day 8: Hampi
Wednesday, August 20, 2025 - Thursday, August 21, 2025
Explore the exceptional ruins at Hampi.
Day 9: Hospet - Badami
Thursday, August 21, 2025 - Friday, August 22, 2025
Drive across the Deccan Plateau to Badami, dramatically sited in a gorge between two sandstone hills. In the afternoon visit South Fort famous for its 6th century cave temples carved in to the sandstone cliffs. Stay two nights at the Badami Court hotel.
Day 10: Badami
Friday, August 22, 2025 - Saturday, August 23, 2025
From Badami visit the remarkable temples at Aihole and Pattadakal. Aihole was the first Chalukyan capital and is regarded as the birthplace of Indian temple architecture.
Day 11: Badami - Goa
Saturday, August 23, 2025 - Sunday, August 24, 2025
Leave early this morning for the beautiful drive over the Western Ghats to Goa to stay for three nights at the Taj Exotica (villa room) overlooking the Arabian Sea.
Day 12: Goa
Sunday, August 24, 2025 - Monday, August 25, 2025
At leisure. If you tire of lazing on the beach then Old Goa, the spiritual heart of Portuguese Goa is worth Visiting.
Day 13: Goa
Monday, August 25, 2025 - Tuesday, August 26, 2025
At leisure. If you tire of lazing on the beach then Old Goa, the spiritual heart of Portuguese Goa is worth Visiting.
Day 14: Goa - Mumbai
Tuesday, August 26, 2025 - Wednesday, August 27, 2025
Today transfer to the airport for your return flight to Mumbai.
