Karnataka is a southern state of India. It was originally known as the State of Mysore and was renamed Karnataka in 1973. Karnataka is bordered by the Arabian Sea to the West, Goa to the NorthWest, Maharashtra to the North, Andhra Pradesh to the East, Tamil Nadu to the SouthEast, and Kerala to the SouthWest. The state covers an area of 191,976 sq km, and it is 5.83% of the total geographical area of India.
It is the eighth largest Indian state in terms of area, the ninth largest with respect to population and comprises 29 districts, which are listed below. Kannada is the official and most widely spoken language. Hindi, Telugu, Malayalam, Tamil, Tulu and Urdu are also spoken.
Day 01 Arrival Hyderabad (By Flight)
Arrival in Hyderabad, meet assist and transfer to your hotel. Overnight at Hotel.
Day 02 Hyderabad
After Breakfast, Proceed to a sightseeing tour of Hyderabad. These are the attractions you will visit in Hyderabad- Mecca Masjid, Salar Jung Museum, Falakuma Palace and the spectacular Charminar. The afternoon is booked with a visit to the famous Golconda Fort. Overnight at Hotel.
Day 03 Hyderabad – Gulbarga (By Road) (212 kms / 04 hrs 15 min appx.)
After Breakfast, Proceed to Gulbarga. On the way, halt at Bidar- famous for its 15th century Bidar Fort and the Bahmani tombs. By afternoon, arrive in Gulbarga and check in at the hotel to fresh and up. Later, go out to explore the spectacular Jama Masjid, built in the 15th century. Overnight at Hotel.
Day 04 Gulbarga – Bijapur (By Road) (165 kms / 03 hrs 10 min appx.)
After Breakfast, Proceed to Bijapur. Upon arrival, check into the hotel to rest and relax. Thereafter, go out for a full day guided trip to the Gol Gumbaz A remarkable example of Deccan architecture, Gol Gumbaz was built by Mohammad Adil Shah of Bijapur. Thereafter, visit Ibrahim Roza, a beautiful mausoleum commissioned by Adil Shah II for his wife. Overnight at Hotel.
Day 05 Bijapur – Badami (By Road) (119 kms / 02 hrs 37 min appx.)
After Breakfast, Proceed to Badami. visit the 6th century temples of Badami and Pattadakal. Upon arrival, check into the hotel. Later, enjoy a guided tour of Badami rock-cut caves, the Northern Fort and the Mahakuteshwara Temple. In the evening, leave by road for Pattadakal ,The 8th century temples displaying Nothern and Dravidian temple architecture. Overnight at Hotel.
Day 06 Badami – Hampi (By Road) (140 kms / 02 hrs 59 min appx.)
After Breakfast, Proceed to Hampi. On the way, halt at Aihole, a tiny hamlet on the banks of the Malaprabha River. Other tourist places you will visit include Durga Temple, Ravalphadi Cave, the Lad Khan Temple and the Buddhist Temple. On reaching Hampi, check into the hotel. The evening is scheduled to visit the 14th century quaint town built on the banks of the Tungabhadra river.Overnight at Hotel.
Day 07 Hampi
After Breakfast, Proceed to Hampi. full day guided excursion to explore three major temple complex- The Vittala Temple, the Virupaksha Temple and the King’s Palace. The evening is free to walk amidst the ruins of Hampi. Overnight at Hotel.
Day 08 Hampi – Chitradurga (By Road) (143 kms / 03 hrs 22 min appx.)
After Breakfast, Proceed to Chitradurga . Spend the rest of the day at rest. In the afternoon, leave by road for Chitradurga. Upon arrival, check into the hotel to rest and relax. Later, go out for a sightseeing tour of Kallina Kote Fort An impregnable fort built by the Nayak Palegars. The fort features 19 gateways and 38 posterior entrances and enclosed by seven massive walls. Overnight at Hotel.
Day 09 Chitradurga – Chikmagalur (By Road) (152 kms / 03 hrs 09 min appx.)
After Breakfast, Proceed to Chikmagalur. It is a small and serene town boasting of hills, valleys, and the aroma of coffee floating in the misty air. Upon arrival, check into the hotel. In the evening, take a road trip to Belur to visit the famous Chennakeshava temple. Overnight at Hotel.
Day 10 Chikmagalur – Malpe (By Road) (171 kms / 03 hrs 52 min appx.)
After Breakfast, Proceed to Malpe, a famous beach resort. On the way, Halt at Halebid The ancient capital of the Hoysalas. Explore the length and breadth of the Hoysaleswara Temple. The outer walls of this temple are richly carved with the sculptures of Hindu deities, sages, birds and paintings depicting the lifestyle of Hoysala rulers. Later, leave by road for Malpe. Upon arrival, check in at the beach resort. Overnight at Hotel.
Day 11 Malpe – Coorg (By Road) (206 kms / 04 hrs 26 min appx.)
After Breakfast, Proceed to Coorg. The time till noon is free to do things at your will. In the afternoon, leave by road for Coorg. It is a natural tourist spot nestled amidst the hills and valleys of the scenic Western Ghats. The evening is free for leisure walks along the beach promenade. Overnight at Hotel.
Day 12 Coorg – Nagarhole (By Road) (75 kms / 02 hrs 05 min appx.)
After Breakfast, Proceed to Nagarhole National Park. Also known as Rajiv Gandhi National Park, Nagarhole National Park is a part of the Nilgiri Biosphere. The park has a huge ration of tigers, elephants and Indian Bison. Upon arrival, check in at the jungle resort. Later, enjoy a jeep safari in the jungle province. Overnight at Hotel.
Day 13 Nagarhole – Mysore (By Road) (52 kms / 01 hrs 33 min appx.)
After Breakfast, leave by road for Mysore The former capital of the Wodeyar kings. Upon arrival, check in at the hotel. Later, go out for a guided sightseeing tour of Mysore city. The places you will visit here include Mysore Palace, the Rail Museum, the Folklore Museum and the St. Philomena’s Church. The evening is booked to visit the famous Brindavan Gardens, known for its dancing fountains. Overnight at Hotel.
Day 14 Mysore – Bangalore (By Road) (184 kms / 03 hrs 53 min appx.)
After Breakfast, Proceed to Bangalore, the capital city of Karnataka. On the way, halt in Shravanbelagola, a Jain pilgrimage center. It is home to the world’s largest monolith statue of Lord Bahubali. On the opposite side, there is a small hill called Chandragiri, famous for its Jain temples and the tomb of Chandragupta Maurya. Later, drive towards Bangalore. Upon arrival, check into the hotel. The evening is free to relax and rest. Overnight at Hotel.
Day 15 Depart Bangalore (By Flight)
Departure transfer to onwards destination.
| City | Night (s) | 5* Hotels |
| Hyderabad | 02 | The Park |
| Gulbarga | 01 | Lumbini’s Grand Hotel |
| Bijapur | 01 | Hotel Mayura Adilshahi |
| Badami | 01 | Hotel Badami Court |
| Hampi | 02 | Vijayshree Heritage Village |
| Chitradurga | 01 | Hotel Mayura Yatrinivas |
| Chikmagalur | 01 | Java Rain Resort |
| Malpe | 01 | Paradise Isle Beach Resort |
| Coorg | 01 | Vivanta by Taj |
| Nagarhole | 01 | The Serai |
| Mysore | 01 | Radisson Blu Plaza |
| Bengaluru | 01 | My Fortune |
– Welcome with fresh flower garlands.
– Meet assist at the airport and hotels.
– 14 nights hotel accommodation as per the program.
– Daily breakfast and dinners.
– Hyderabad- Mecca Masjid, Salar Jung Museum, Falakuma Palace and the spectacular Charminar.
– Bidar Fort, Bahmani tombs, Gol Gumbaz and Ibrahim Roza.
– Durga Temple, Ravalphadi Cave, the Lad Khan Temple.
– Nagarhole National Park, Aguada Fort, Basilica of Bom Jesus and St. Cajetan Church.
– Chandragupta Maurya and statue of Lord Bahubali.
– Entrance fees to the monuments.
– Local English / French / German / Italian / Spanish / Chinese / Russian speaking guide.
– All transfers, sightseeing, excursions by private AC vehicle.
– All taxes.
– Tips
– International Air Fare
– Visa Fees
– Travel Insurance
– Personal expenses and drinks.
– Accommodation in good hotels.
– Check-in / out time is 12 noon at most of the hotels.
– Extension to other places is also possible with a minimal extra cost.
– Additional nights are available at each place with minimal supplement.
– A visa is required and must be obtained prior to your departure from your Country.
– If quoted hotel is not available, we will provide one of a similar category and standard.
– Small deviations in the tour program are sometimes necessary, depending on weather, road conditions, flight schedules and room availability.
– In case the government changes presently applicable taxes, increase in airlines prices, fuel surcharge our rates will need to be adjusted accordingly.
– In Asia, there is no relevance between the distance and time of travelling, as it depends upon the condition of the roads and congestion of the traffic.
– While every effort will be made to maintain the itinerary, in view of local strikes etc that are beyond our control all schedule and itineraries are subject to last moment changes.
– Clients must be fully insured, as the company cannot accept liability for loss or damage to client’s property, medical emergencies or any other loss suffered by them whilst on tour.
– In Case of issuing Domestic or International air tickets, SGV is not responsible for any refund if the flight is delayed or cancelled, as it is the responsibility of airline.