Hampi, Chikmagalur, Coorg and Mysore Tour

Arrive at Bangalore Airport or Railway Station in the morning or afternoon. Board your vehicle for the six-hour journey north to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Hampi. Upon arrival, check in at your hotel and freshen up. Later, use your free time to stroll through the local market, browse regional handicrafts, and sample local snacks. Return to your hotel for your overnight stay.

Have breakfast at your hotel before heading out for a full day exploring Hampi. Visit the sacred Virupaksha Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, admired for its towering gopuram and detailed stone carvings. Continue to the Indo-Islamic Lotus Mahal and the Vitthala Temple Complex, home to the stone chariot and musical pillars. Ascend to the Monkey Temple on Anjanadri Hill for views across the boulder-strewn plains, and stop by the historic Elephant Stables before returning to your hotel.

After breakfast at the hotel, start your seven-hour drive south towards Chikmagalur, travelling through the changing rural scenery of Karnataka. Set on the slopes of the Western Ghats, Chikmagalur is renowned for its coffee estates. Arrive and complete your check-in formalities at the hotel. Spend the rest of the day at your own pace, relaxing or exploring the immediate surroundings, before an overnight stay.

Enjoy breakfast before setting out on a full-day tour of Chikmagalur. Head to Seethalayanagiri for wide mountain vistas, then complete a short trek up to Mullayanagiri, the highest peak in the state. Proceed along the scenic Baba Budangiri mountain range, noted for its diverse landscapes and viewpoints. Along the way, visit Dabdabe Waterfall and stop to relax and photograph the cascade at Manikyadhare Waterfall. In the evening, head back to your hotel.

Eat breakfast at your hotel and begin the four-hour journey south into the hill country of Coorg. On arrival, check in to your hotel and unwind after the drive. In the evening, visit the local Coorg bazaar to explore regional products, coffee beans, spices, and local handicrafts. Return to your hotel for an overnight stay.

Begin the day with breakfast before departing on a comprehensive sightseeing circuit in Coorg. Visit the historic Omkareshwar Temple and Abbey Falls, tucked amid private coffee estates. Step inside the walls of Madikeri Fort, then drive to Dubare Elephant Camp along the Cauvery River to see elephants and observe camp activities. Continue to the Tibetan settlement at Bylakuppe to tour the Namdroling Monastery Golden Temple. End your day taking a leisurely stroll around Honnamana Kere Lake before resting at your hotel.

Have breakfast at the hotel, then depart on a four-hour drive descending from the hills toward the historic city of Mysore. Check in to your hotel and take time to rest. Later in the evening, head out into Devaraja Market to experience its bustling lanes filled with traditional sandalwood, oils, colourful incense, flowers, and local produce. Return to your hotel for an overnight stay.

After breakfast, depart for a full day in Mysore. Visit the grand Mysuru Palace to admire its royal halls and artistic craftsmanship. Continue to Sri Chamarajendra Zoological Gardens, which houses a broad variety of wildlife species. Climb Chamundi Hill to visit the revered Sri Chamundeshwari Temple and take in sweeping city panoramas. Discover the collection of wax figures at Melody World Wax Museum, and complete your day spotting aquatic and migratory birds at Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary before returning to your hotel.

Enjoy breakfast at your hotel in Mysore. Check out and begin your road journey back to Bangalore. You will be dropped off at Bangalore Airport or the Railway Station for your onward journey, bringing the tour to an end.