Fixed-departure group tours across Karnataka: Mysuru, Ooty and Coorg with Talakaveri; Belur, Halebidu, Chikkamagaluru and the temples of Dharmasthala and Kukke; the coastal temples and beaches with Yana and Jog Falls; and the North Karnataka heritage of Badami, Pattadakal and Hampi.
Bengaluru · Mysuru · Ooty · Coorg · Talakaveri · Bhagamandala · Virajpet · 3★ hotels
Pickup at Bengaluru airport or railway station. Visit Lalbagh Botanical Garden, Cubbon Park and Vidhana Soudha (photo stop), with Bangalore Palace and ISKCON Temple if time permits. Evening shopping depending on arrival time. Overnight in Bengaluru.
Meals: Dinner
Drive to Mysuru via Srirangapatna: the Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple, Tipu Sultan's Summer Palace and the Gumbaz (if time permits). In Mysuru, visit Mysuru Palace, St. Philomena's Church and the local market, and the illuminated Brindavan Gardens in the evening (subject to schedule). Overnight in Mysuru.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
A scenic drive through the Bandipur forest and Mudumalai / Masinagudi (depending on road conditions), with an optional stop at the Nanjangud temple. In Ooty, visit Ooty Lake, the Botanical Garden, the Rose Garden (subject to time) and Ooty Market. Overnight in Ooty.
A Nilgiri Mountain Railway (toy train) ride can be added, subject to ticket availability and train timings.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Visit Doddabetta Peak, a tea factory and museum, Pykara Lake and Waterfalls, and the Pine Forest. After lunch, drive through the Nilgiri and Karnataka countryside to Coorg. Overnight in Madikeri.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Morning visit to Talakaveri, the source of the Kaveri river in the Brahmagiri hills, and Bhagamandala's Sri Bhagandeshwara Temple at the Triveni Sangama. In the afternoon, see Abbey Falls, Madikeri Fort and the Omkareshwara Temple, and watch the sunset from Raja's Seat. Overnight in Madikeri.
Mandalpatti View Point is optional and needs a local jeep at extra cost.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Explore the coffee-estate country around Virajpet, with a coffee plantation visit. Optional stops at the Dubare Elephant Camp, the Golden Temple at Bylakuppe and Nisargadhama. Drive back to Bengaluru for drop at the airport, railway station or hotel.
Meals: Breakfast
| City | Hotel | Nights |
|---|---|---|
| Bengaluru | President Hotel | 1 |
| Mysuru | Roopa Elite Regenta Central Mysore | 1 |
| Ooty | Kluney Manor | 1 |
| Madikeri (Coorg) | Oxyrich | 2 |
All hotels are subject to availability. Similar-category hotels may be offered when required.
