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Hampi & Historic Karnataka

15 Days / 14 Nights from £2945/ $3829 per person

The Hampi & Historic Karnataka tour reveals the magnificent culture, natural beauty, rich wildlife, and stunning coastline of the surprisingly overlooked south Indian state of Karnataka, and includes three nights to explore the World Heritage ruins of Hampi. From its starting point in the high-tech city of Bangalore, this privately chauffeured Karnataka tour travels south to princely Mysore where you’ll walk through the spice markets and admire the stunning palaces and great fortress of Tipu Sultan at Seringapatam. Then, drive through the verdant landscape of the Western Ghats where you’ll be able to experience the beautiful misty hills of Coorg - the Scotland of India - as well as spend two nights immersed in the wilderness amongst the habitat of tiger, wild Asian elephant, gaur at Nagarhole National Park on the serene Kabini River. Turning north, your journey continues to the wonderfully elaborate ruins of the great Hoysala Empire at Belur and Halebid. A three night stay in Hampi, the remote imperial capital of the Vijaynagara – the last great Hindu empire to rule over southern India – marks the cultural high-water point of this Karnataka tour before it concludes in laidback Gorkana on the spectacular Canara coast where the beaches lay claim to being some of the finest in India.
Itinerary at a Glance
Day Location/Route Overnight Sapphire Hotels Diamond Hotels
Day 1 Arrive Bangalore Airport. Afternoon tour Tipu’s Summer Palace. 1 night Bangalore The LaLiT Ashok Bangalore Taj West End
Day 2 Drive to Mysore. Enroute visit Srirangapatna, the seat of power of Tipu Sutan - one of south India’s most dynamic 18th century ruler. 2 nights Mysore Royal Orchid Metropole Radisson Blu Plaza Hotel Mysore
Day 3 Spend the morning exploring Mysore, the former capital of the Wodeyar rulers. In the afternoon visit Somnathpur, home to one of the best preserved Hoysala temples.
Day 4 Drive to Nagarhole National Park, a picturesque wildlife reserve on the banks of the Kabini River. In the afternoon, enjoy a game drive. 2 nights Nagarhole The Serai Kabini Evolve Back Kabini
Day 5 Early morning and late afternoon game drives.
Day 6 Drive to Coorg. The afternoon is at leisure. 1 night Coorg Evolve Back Coorg Evolve Back Coorg
Day 7 Morning guided walk through coffee plantation. Afternoon drive to Chikmagalur. 2 nights Chikmagalur The Serai Chikmagalur The Serai Chikmagalur
Day 8 Discover the splendid Hoysala period temples at Belur and Halebid.
Day 9 Drive to Hampi. Enroute visit the impressive Chitradurga Fort ruins 3 nights Hampi Evolve Back Kamalapura Palace Hampi Evolve Back Kamalapura Palace Hampi
Day 10 Spend the day exploring Hampi's sacred quarter.
Day 11 Discover Hampi's ruined palaces and the royal living quarters.
Day 12 Drive to the coastal temple town of Gokarna. 3 nights Gokarna Kahani Paradise Kahani Paradise
Day 13 Today is at leisure.
Day 14 Today is at leisure.
Day 15 You will be collected from Gokarna and transferred to Goa International Airport for your onward flight. Bid farewell to India.
Tour Highlights
  • Explore the summer palace of Tipu Sultan – the Tiger of Mysore.
  • Explore the iconic Amba Palace in Mysore.
  • Search for Asian elephants at Nagarhole National Park.
  • Enjoy a guided walk through the picturesque Chikkana Halli coffee estate.
  • Admire the exquisite stone sculptures at Belur and Halebid.
  • Discover the historic ruins of the Vijayanagara Empire at Hampi.
  • Unwind at the stylish Kahani Paradise and go for sunset strolls along the Paradise Beach in Gokarna
Extend Your Stay
  • 1 night: Discover the atmospheric Namdroling Tibetan Buddhist monastery in Coorg
  • 3 nights: Stay in a charming 'Tree House' at Wyanad and conquer some of the tallest peaks on the Western Ghats
  • 3 nights: Discover colonial Goa
Route Map - Hampi & Historic Karnataka
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