Discover Karnataka (15 Days / 14 Nights)
Karnataka, a region that has it all except the snow. This two-week tour explores a few of the most fascinating destinations in Karnataka. We start at Hyderabad and drive down to Bidar, Gulbarga and Bijapur, all having been ruled under the Muslim reign. The monuments at these places speak of volumes of this splendid symmetrical architecture and fine inlay work. We then move to the next stage of Hindu architecture. Both Pattadakal and Hampi declared World Heritage Sites, portray the rich heritage of the place. From here we travel to the greener pastures of Chikmagalur, Coorg and Nagarhole National Park. We end this journey through Mysore, the second biggest city of the state and completing at Bangalore, the IT hub of the new India.
Day 1: Hyderabad
Monday, February 10, 2025 - Tuesday, February 11, 2025
Arrive at Hyderabad international airport by our airport representative and transfer to hotel.Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 2: Hyderabad
Tuesday, February 11, 2025 - Wednesday, February 12, 2025
After breakfast,Morning visit the Falukuma Palace, Mecca Masjid, the Salar Jung Museum and the splendid
Charminar. In the afternoon drive to the fortress of
Golconda and the tombs of the Qutab Shahi kings. Enjoy the Nawabi dinner with scrumptious meals and cuisines. Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 3: Hyderabad - Bidar - Gulbarga
Wednesday, February 12, 2025 - Thursday, February 13, 2025
After beakfast drive to Gulbarga, enroute stopover at Bidar to visit the 15th century
Bidar Fort and the Bahmani tombs. Arrive Gulbarga and check in hotel. Overnight at hotel.
Day 4: Gulbarga - Bijapur
Thursday, February 13, 2025 - Friday, February 14, 2025
After an early breakfast, drive to Bijapur. Check into the hotel followed by a full day guided tour of Bijapur. Mohammad Adil Shah built Bijapur during the 17th century. Visit the
Gol Gumbaz or the round dome. This structure has the largest dome unsupported by pillars to be found in India and the second largest in the world. Later visit
Ibrahim Roza, a beautiful tomb built by Adil Shah II for his queen. Overnight at hotel.
Day 5: Bijapur - Badami
Friday, February 14, 2025 - Saturday, February 15, 2025
After breakfast at hotel drive to the early 6th century temples of Badami and
Pattadakal. On arrival check in hotel. Later, a guided visit of Badamai to the rock cut caves, the Mahakuteshwara Temple and the Northern Fort. In early evening, drive to
Pattadakal, a World Heritage Site.
Pattadakal reached its pinnacle under the Chalukya kings. Visit the cluster of 10 major temples, each displaying interesting architectural features. Return to Badami. Overnight stay at hotel in Badami.
Day 6: Badami - Hampi
Saturday, February 15, 2025 - Sunday, February 16, 2025
After breakfast drive to Hampi, enroute stopover at Aihole, a tranquil village on the banks of the Malaprabha River. There are hundreds of temples in the villages and fields nearby. We visit the durga Temple, the Lad Khan Temple, Ravalphadi Cave Temple and the Buddhist Temple. On arrival at Hampi, check in hotel. Evening free to explore this 14th century sleepy town set amidst an awesome boulder strewn landscape along the banks of the Tungabhadra river. Overnight at hotel.
Day 7: Hampi
Sunday, February 16, 2025 - Monday, February 17, 2025
After breakfast full day sightseeing tour of the
Virupaksha Temple, The Vittala Temple and the King's Palace. Evening free to stroll among the ruins of Hampi, which are extensive and fascinating, and one is sure to discover something new at every bend along the road. Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 8: Hampi - Chittorgarh
Monday, February 17, 2025 - Tuesday, February 18, 2025
After breakfast morning free for relax. Afternoon drive to Chitradurga. On arrival, check in hotel the hotel. Later visit Kallina Kote Fort (Palace of Stone), a marvel of military architecture made impregnable by the Nayak Palegars. Encircled by seven massive walls,
The Fort has 19 gateways, 38 posterior entrances, four of which are secret, granaries, oil pits, water tanks, a palace and a mosque. Overnight at hotel in Chitradurga.
Day 9: Chittor - Chikmaglur
Tuesday, February 18, 2025 - Wednesday, February 19, 2025
Breakfast then drive to Chikmagalur, a calm, serene town full of scenic surprises: hills, valleys, streams and the aroma of coffee wafting in the misty air. This famous coffee town, is located at a height of over 1900 metres in a luxuriant valley south of the Baba Bundangiri range and is a trekker-s paradise. On arrival check in hotel. Early evening excursion to Belur (35 kms) to visit the famed Chennakeshava temple built in 12th century AD to celebrate Hoysala military victories and took over a hundred years to complete. Return to Chikmagalur by evening and enjoy the Nawabi style dinner retreat. Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 10: Chikmaglur
Wednesday, February 19, 2025 - Thursday, February 20, 2025
After breakfast drive to Malpe, a beach resort. Enroute stopover at Halebid the ancient capital of the Hoysalas. Visit the Hoysaleswara temple perched on a star-shaped base. Its walls are richly carved with an endless variety of Hindu deities, sages, stylised animals, birds, and friezes depicting the life of the Hoysala kings. Afternoon return to Chikmaglur for overnight stay.
Day 11: Coorg
Thursday, February 20, 2025 - Friday, February 21, 2025
After breakfast drive to Coorg (Kodagu), is an enchanting expanse of natural tourist spot that nestles amid the hills and valleys of the picturesque Western Ghats. Evening free for leisurely walks. Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 12: Coorg - Nagarhole
Friday, February 21, 2025 - Saturday, February 22, 2025
After breakfast, drive to the
Nagarhole National Park. On arrival check into a jungle resort. Nagarhole (Snake River) has an astonishing abundance of wildlife, especially the Asiatic elephant. Take a jeep safari into the jungle. The backdrop of the distant misty blue Brahmagiri Mountains, the natural sounds of the jungle, the gurgling of streams and rivers, and the twittering of the birds make Nagarhole a memorable experience. Overnight at resort.
Day 13: Nagarhole - Mysore
Saturday, February 22, 2025 - Sunday, February 23, 2025
After breakfast, drive to Mysore, the erstwhile capital of the Wodeyar Kings. On arrival check into hotel followed by a guided tour of Mysore city covering
The Mysore Palace, St Philomena-s Chruch, the Rail Museum and the Folklore museum. In the evening visit Brindavan Gardens famous for its dancing fountains. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 14: Mysore - Bengaluru
Sunday, February 23, 2025 - Monday, February 24, 2025
After breakfast drive to Bangalore, the capital city of Karnataka. Enroute stopover at Sharavanbelagola, a Jain pilgrimage site. Visit the world's tallest monolith statute of Lord Bahubali (Gommateshwara) located atop the Indragiri. Just opposite is the smaller Chandragiri hill where some Jain temples and tomb of Chandra Gupta Maurya, famous patron of Jainism can be seen. Drive onto Bangalore. On arrival check into a hotel. Evening free. Overnight at hotel.
Day 15: Bengaluru
Monday, February 24, 2025 - Tuesday, February 25, 2025
After breakfast at hotel transfer to the airport to board flight for onward destination.
