Discover the essence of South India on a captivating 14-day journey through Bangalore, Mysore, Nagarhole, Coorg, Chikmagalur, Hampi, Badami, Gulbarga, and Hyderabad. Experience lush botanical gardens, royal palaces, ancient temples, wildlife safaris, coffee plantations, and UNESCO World Heritage ruins. Enjoy scenic drives, guided sightseeing, and immersive cultural encounters at every stop. From tiger reserves and river adventures to architectural marvels and vibrant bazaars, this itinerary blends nature, history, and heritage into an unforgettable travel experience across Karnataka and Telangana India.
On the day of arrival at Bangalore airport, our Holidays At representative will assist you at airport for transfer to your hotel. After refresh yourself, later proceed for half day guided tour to Bangalore visit the Lal Bagh Botanical Gardens, the 16th century Bull Temple and drive pass to the Vidhana Soudha. Rest of the day free for your own leisure activities.
Overnight at Hotel.
Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later check out and drive to Mysore via en-route visit Srirangapatna fort and Temple, Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple also visit Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary and Tipu Sultan's summer palace. Upon arrival at Mysore check-in to your hotel for night stay. Later evening visit to Brindavan gardens & spectacular musical fountains, followed by flower and sandal wood market, handicraft museum. Rest of the day free for your own leisure activities.
Overnight at Hotel.
Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later proceed for full day guided tour to Mysore, visit Mysore Palace, famous for its veritable treasure trove of exquisite carvings and works of art from the world over, the Chamundi Hills for a panoramic view of Mysore city and the Rajendra Art Gallery, which houses a remarkable collection of paintings by Raja Ravi Verma. Rest of the day free for your own leisure activities.
Overnight at Hotel.
Today morning after breakfast and check out from hotel later drive to Nagarhole, one of India's premier Tiger reserves and the world’s largest congregation of Asiatic elephants. Take a boat safari on the Kabini river. Upon arrival at Nagarhole check-in to your hotel for night stay. Rest of the day free for your own leisure activities.
Overnight at Hotel.
Today early morning safari to explore the park further. As well as the sizeable tiger and elephant populations, leopards, dhole and sloth bears also reside in the park along with over 300 species of birds. In the afternoon later drive back for refresh yourself to enjoy Coracle ride at Kabini river. In the evening enjoy jeep or elephant ride at Nagarhole.
Overnight at Hotel.
Today early morning proceed for your thrilling wildlife safari tour, later move back to your hotel and refresh yourself and check out from hotel, later transfer to Kodagu. Upon arrival at Kodagu, check-in to your hotel for night stay. Rest of the day free for your own leisure activities.
Overnight at Hotel.
Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later proceed for the sightseeing tour of Kodagu, visit Tala Cauvery, Bagamandala, also visit Raja’s seat, Omkareshwar Temple, Raja’s Tomb, and Abbey falls.
Overnight at Hotel.
Today morning after breakfast and check out from hotel later drive to Chikmagalur, via en-route visit Dubare Elephant Camp, Tibetan Monastery and Nisargadhama. Upon arrival at Chikmagalur check-in to your hotel for night stay. Rest of the day free for your own leisure activities.
Overnight at Hotel.
Today morning after breakfast and check out from hotel later drive to Hampi. Upon reaching check-in to your hotel. Rest of the day free for your own leisure activities.
Overnight at Hotel.
Today morning after breakfast at the hotel, later visit the famous ruins of Hampi, the Virupaksha Temple - It is part of the Group of Monuments at Hampi, designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The temple is dedicated to Virupaksha, a form of Shiva. Also visit the popular Vittala Temple - Ruins of a temple known for creative architecture such as a moving stone chariot & musical pillars. To the east of the hall is the famous Stone Chariot with stone wheels that actually revolve. Rest of the day free for your own leisure activities.
Overnight at Hotel.
Today morning after breakfast at the hotel, later check out and drive to Badami. Upon arrival at Badami check-in to your hotel for night stay. After refresh yourself, later afternoon proceed for sightseeing tour to Badami, visit the Rock Cut Cave Temples, Forts, Inscriptions, Sculptures that seem to come alive under your eyes. Badami has to be seen to be believed. Climb a flight of steps to reach the ancient caves - all hewn out of sand stone on the precipice of a hill. There are four caves temples here. The first three belong to the Vedic faith and the fourth cave is the only Jain Temple in Badami. The first cave temple - past Shiva's door Keepers - and there he is the eighteen-armed Nataraja striking 81 dance poses. The largest and most ornamental is the third cave temple dedicated to Vishnu. Here are some splendid carvings of the Hindu Pantheon, Narasimha - the half man and half lion avatar of Vishnu, Hari Hara, the composite god who is half Shiva a half - Vishnu.
Overnight at Hotel.
Today after breakfast and check out from hotel later drive to Gulbarga, it is the cultural bank of Karnataka. Upon reaching check-in to your hotel. After refresh yourself proceed to visit Gulbarga, architecture is the prime attraction with the Gulbarga Fort or the Bahmani Fort being the perfect example of it. An attraction not to miss would be the 14th century Jama Masjid which has 80 domes topping it. Later move back to your hotel for your own leisure activities.
Overnight at Hotel.
Today after breakfast and check out from hotel later drive to Hyderabad. Upon reaching check-in to your hotel. After refresh yourself proceed to visit the monumental Golconda fort, originally built in 1518. Later explore the old city of Hyderabad, highlights include the magnificent Chowmahalla Palace complex, the lively Laad bazaar and the Char Minar, a masterpiece of Qutub Shahi architecture. Rest of the day free for your own leisure activities.
Overnight at Hotel.
Today morning after breakfast and check out from hotel later transfer to Hyderabad airport to board the flight for your home.