Karnataka Tour Itinerary - 12 days - 9362193000

Day 01: Arrive Bengaluru
On your arrival at Bengaluru International Airport, you will be received and transferred to the hotel. In the evening you can visit the prominent places of Bengaluru like ISKCON temple, Vidhan Soudha, Lalbagh Garden, Tippu Sultan Palace etc. Overnight stay at Bengaluru

Day 02: Bengaluru Srirangapatna Mysuru (150 km)
Start your drive to Mysuru. Enroute you can stop at Srirangapatna and visit Sri Ranganathaswami temple. Continue your drive to Mysuru and check-in to the hotel. In the evening visit the famous Chamundi hills. Rests of the day for relax. Overnight stay in Mysuru

Day 03: Mysuru Shravanabelagola Hassan (140 km)
In the morning have a visit to Devarajah Market and then to the famous Mysore Maharajah Palace, a huge complex belongs to 19th century designed by an Italian architect Henry Irwin" and built by the Wodeyars. Drive to Hassan. Enroute visit the most popular Jain pilgrimage centre called Shravanabelogola . This place is known for its Colossal monolithic statue of Gomateshwara. If you are not able to climb 650 m, you can hire DOLI service and pay directly. Then continue your drive to Hassan and have a rest in the hotel. Overnight stay in Hassan

Day 04: Hassan Halebid Belur Hassan (100 km round trip)
In the morning have a short drive to visit the Hoysaleshwara temple in a small village called Halebidu and Chenna Kesava Temple at Belur. Both the temples belong to the Hoysala dynasty of 12th century depicts the detailed architecture of Hoysala dynasty. Have a rest in the hotel. One more night stay in Hassan

Day 05: Hassan Mangaluru (170 km)
Finish your breakfast and drive to Mangaluru, the biggest port city of Karnataka. The city has been named after the famous Hindu deity called Mangala Devi. Check-in to the hotel and in the afternoon visit Sri Mangala Devi temple, Sri Gokarnanatheswara temple in Kudroli. Don t miss to visit the Mangaluru beach where the Gurupara & Nethravathi rivers confluence with the Arabian Sea. Overnight stay in Mangaluru

Day 06: Mangaluru Udupi (60 km)
Finish your breakfast and continue your north drive to Udupi. Udupi is famous for two things, one the Krishna temple and the iconic cuisine. Check-in to the hotel and visit Sri Krishna temple. Then visit the Kaup beach located around 12 km from Udupi. The beach is famous for its serene atmosphere and greeneries that make the climate cool. Some ruined Jain forts can be spotted around that region. Also visit Malpe Beach, where the river Malpe converges with the Arabian Sea. Have some snaps of the sunset behind this beach. Overnight stay in Udupi

Day 07: Udupi Agumbe Udupi (55 km one way)
This morning drive to Agumbe, the picturesque hill spot of Karnataka. Often called as Cherrapunji of South , this is the third wettest place on in India. Visit Sri Gopala Krishna temple built by the Hoysala emperors on 14th century. You can visit many waterfalls nearby like Koodlu Theertha Falls, Barkana Falls, Jogigundi Falls, Kunchikal Falls etc. Also visit the sunset point to take the beautiful snaps behind the nature. One more night in Udupi


Day 08: Udupi Kollur Murdeshwar (140 km)
Finish your breakfast and drive to Murdeshwar. Enroute stop at Kollur and visit Sri Mookambika temple. Continue your drive to Murudeshwar. It is the place known for its natural beauty surrounded by Sahyadri mountain range. Check-in to the hotel and visit Sri Murdeshwara temple dedicated to lord Siva. Built by granite in Dravidian style, the highlight of the temple is certainly the 123 feet Siva statue, the 2nd tallest siva statue in the world. Enjoy the leisure walk alongside the Arabian Sea. Overnight stay in Murdeshwar

Day 09: Murdeshwar Jog Falls - Gokarna (230 km)
Drive towards Jog Falls, India s second highest plunge waterfall. It falls at the altitude of 260 metre and it is divided into 04 cascades. It is fed by river Sharavathi. Explore around the hills and continue your drive towards Gokarna. The beautiful temples and the attractive beaches make Gokarna a memorable tourist spot. Gokarna is full of coconut trees, blue seas and clean sands. Check-in to the hotel and visit Sri Mahabalesvar temple. Have a dip in Kotitirtha ,a tank located behind the temple, which is meant for internal purification from the sins. No scarcity for the beaches here, you can have a look at Gokarna beach, Half moon beach, Paradise beach, Om beach etc. if you wish you can try Catamaran ride to visit the multiple beaches at a time. The fishermen take you in a boat on the Arabian sea and you can have the splash of salt water all the way. Overnight stay in Gokarna

Day 10: Gokarna Karwar (70 km)
Finish your breakfast and drive to Karwar. Karwar is often called as Kashmir of Karnataka . Check-in to the hotel and visit Sadashivgad Fort. Made on a 200ft hill-top, this fort is famous for Goddess Durga temple. The peak of this temple gives you the panoramic view of the village along with Kali river and the bridge near the fort. You can also visit Nagnath temple, a UNESCO heritage site, Majali beach village. Overnight stay in Karwar

Day 11: Karwar Goa (90 km)
Start your drive to Goa. Though small in size than other states, it stands tall in tourist s interests. Rests of the day for relax in the beach. Overnight stay in Goa

Day 12: Goa
Full day in Goa

Day 13: Departure from Goa International Airport