Arrive BangaloreDestination photograph
DAY 01
Arrive Bangalore
Meet your local representative and transfer to your hotel. Settle in, recover from the journey and enjoy an easy first evening.
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Karnataka Heritage & the Goa Coast
Royal cities, forest stays and remarkable temple landscapes unfold across Karnataka, ending with time on the coast.
Tour overview
Karnataka Heritage & the Goa Coast
Royal cities, forest stays and remarkable temple landscapes unfold across Karnataka, ending with time on the coast.
Bengaluru, Mysore, Kabini, Hassan, Hampi, Badami & Goa
Use this route as a starting point. We can add a night where you want to linger, introduce a special interest or adjust the hotels to suit your style.
What you can experience on this route
- Bengaluru — Explore Bengaluru’s gardens and neighbourhoods before continuing into Karnataka’s royal cities and countryside.
- Mysore — Visit Mysore Palace and the city’s market streets, then discover the region’s craft and food traditions.
- Kabini — Explore the reserve with an approved naturalist and safari arrangements. Wildlife sightings are never guaranteed; quieter forest moments are part of the experience.
- Goa — Discover Goa beyond the beach through its villages, Portuguese-era architecture and distinctive regional food.
Make the journey your own
This 16-day outline brings together Bengaluru, Mysore, Kabini, Hassan, Hampi, Badami & Goa. The number of nights, daily activities and choice of hotels can change to suit your priorities. Tell us which experiences you would like to spend more time on, and whether you prefer early starts, relaxed afternoons or a balance of both.
We discuss the transfers between stops alongside the sightseeing, so that you can judge the pace of the whole trip. Your proposal will set out the agreed route and selected arrangements before you book.
Your day-by-day journey
In BangaloreDestination photograph
DAY 02
In Bangalore
Explore Bengaluru’s gardens and neighbourhoods before continuing into Karnataka’s royal cities and countryside.
Drive to MysoreDestination photograph
DAY 03
Drive to Mysore
Continue to the next chapter of your journey, with transfers and breaks planned for comfort. Settle into your hotel before exploring locally.
In MysoreDestination photograph
DAY 04
In Mysore
Visit Mysore Palace and the city’s market streets, then discover the region’s craft and food traditions.
Drive to KabiniDestination photograph
DAY 05
Drive to Kabini
Continue to the next chapter of your journey, with transfers and breaks planned for comfort. Settle into your hotel before exploring locally.
In KabiniDestination photograph
DAY 06
In Kabini
Explore the reserve with an approved naturalist and safari arrangements. Wildlife sightings are never guaranteed; quieter forest moments are part of the experience.
Drive to HassanDestination photograph
DAY 07
Drive to Hassan
Continue to the next chapter of your journey, with transfers and breaks planned for comfort. Settle into your hotel before exploring locally.
In HassanDestination photograph
DAY 08
In Hassan
Explore the sculpted temples of Belur and Halebid with a guide who can explain their intricate stories.
Drive to ChikmagalurDestination photograph
DAY 09
Drive to Chikmagalur
Continue to the next chapter of your journey, with transfers and breaks planned for comfort. Settle into your hotel before exploring locally.
Drive to HampiDestination photograph
DAY 10
Drive to Hampi
Continue to the next chapter of your journey, with transfers and breaks planned for comfort. Settle into your hotel before exploring locally.
In HampiDestination photograph
DAY 11
In Hampi
Explore Hampi’s temples, royal remains and boulder landscapes. Plan around the heat and enjoy the softer light later in the day.
In HampiDestination photograph
DAY 12
In Hampi
Explore Hampi’s temples, royal remains and boulder landscapes. Plan around the heat and enjoy the softer light later in the day.
Drive to BadamiDestination photograph
DAY 13
Drive to Badami
Continue to the next chapter of your journey, with transfers and breaks planned for comfort. Settle into your hotel before exploring locally.
Drive to GoaDestination photograph
DAY 14
Drive to Goa
Continue to the next chapter of your journey, with transfers and breaks planned for comfort. Settle into your hotel before exploring locally.
In GoaDestination photograph
DAY 15
In Goa
Discover Goa beyond the beach through its villages, Portuguese-era architecture and distinctive regional food.
DepartureDestination photograph
DAY 16
Departure
Your private transfer is arranged around your departure. Allow a comfortable connection, or extend the journey with another Indian region.
The sequence is a suggested plan. Flights, permits, opening days, weather and local conditions may require adjustments; your final itinerary will confirm arrangements.
Selected places to stay
Hotel ideas for your journey
Hotel inspiration across different budgets. Your quotation will specify the property and room category included.
Chikmagalur
The Serai
First Class
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Hampi
Evolve Back
Opulent
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Mysore
Royal Orchid Metropole
Mid Range, Heritage
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Bangalore
ITC Windsor
First Class, Heritage
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Kabini
Evolve Back
Opulent, Wildlife Resort
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Goa
Ahilya by the Sea
First Class
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Goa
The Alila Diwa
First Class
Discover this stayA different pace? A favourite hotel?
Tell us what you would change. These journeys are designed to be adapted to your interests, time and style.
Start planning your journey