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Karnataka is a state in the south western region of India. It is the largest state in South India and sixth largest in India. Its capital and largest city is Bangalore. Karnataka is bordered by the Arabian Sea to the west, Goa to the northwest, Maharashtra to the north, Telangana to the northeast, Andhra Pradesh to the east, Tamil Nadu to the southeast, and Kerala to the south. It is the only southern state to have land borders with all of the other 4 southern Indian sister states.

By virtue of its varied geography and long history, Karnataka hosts numerous spots of interest for tourists. There is an array of ancient sculptured temples, modern cities, scenic hill ranges, forests and beaches. Karnataka has been ranked as the fourth most popular destination for tourism among the states of India. Karnataka has the second highest number of nationally protected monuments in India, second only to Uttar Pradesh,[158] in addition to 752 monuments protected by the State Directorate of Archaeology and Museums. Another 25,000 monuments are yet to receive protection.

The districts of the Western Ghats and the southern districts of the state have popular eco-tourism locations including Kudremukh, Madikeri and Agumbe. Karnataka has 25 wildlife sanctuaries and five national parks. Popular among them are Bandipura National Park, Bannerghatta National Park and Nagarhole National Park. The ruins of the Vijayanagara Empire at Hampi and the monuments of Pattadakal are on the list of UNESCO’s World Heritage Sites. The cave temples at Badami and the rock-cut temples at Aihole representing the Badami Chalukyan style of architecture are also popular tourist destinations. The Hoysala temples at Beluru and Halebidu, which were built with Chloritic schist (soapstone) are proposed UNESCO World Heritage sites. The Gol Gumbaz and Ibrahim Rauza are famous examples of the Deccan Sultanate style of architecture. The monolith of Gomateshwara Bahubali at Shravanabelagola is the tallest sculpted monolith in the world, attracting tens of thousands of pilgrims during the Mahamastakabhisheka festival.

Several popular beaches dot the coastline, including Murudeshwara, Gokarna, Malpe and Karwar. In addition, Karnataka is home to several places of religious importance. Several Hindu temples including the famous Udupi Sri Krishna Matha, the Marikamba Temple at Sirsi, the Kollur Mookambika Temple, the Sri Manjunatha Temple at Dharmasthala, Kukke Subramanya Temple, Janardhana and Mahakali Temple at Ambalpadi, Sharadamba Temple at Shringeri attract pilgrims from all over India. Most of the holy sites of Lingayatism, like Kudalasangama and Basavana Bagewadi, are found in northern parts of the state. Shravanabelagola, Mudabidri and Karkala are famous for Jain history and monuments. Jainism had a stronghold in Karnataka in the early medieval period with Shravanabelagola as its most important centre. The Shettihalli Rosary Church near Shettihalli, an example of French colonial Gothic architecture, is a rare example of a Christian ruin, is a popular tourist site.

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Detailed Day Wise Itinerary Domestic

Bangalore 1N, Mysore 2N, Ooty 2N
  • Day : 1 Bangalore

    Upon your arrival in Bangalore airport, get transferred to hotel and check-in.
    Later visit Bangalore palace, Lalbagh, VidanaSoudha, Museum and ISKON temple.
    Evening free for personal activities
    Overnight stay at Bangalore

  • Day : 2 Bangalore – Mysore (144km / 4hrs approx.)

    After breakfast, check-out from hotel and get transferred to Mysore
    Upon arrival Mysore, check-in hotel.
    Evening, proceed to visit Brindavan Gardens.
    Overnight stay in Mysore.

  • Day : 3 Mysore sightseeing

    After breakfast proceed to full day sightseeing tour of Mysore. Visit - Maharaja’s Palace, Chamundi Hill, Big Bull, St. Philomena’s Church, Jagan Mohan Palace(Art Gallery) and Zoo.
    Evening is at leisure
    Overnight stay in Mysore.

  • Day : 4 Mysore to Ooty (155km / 4hrs approx.)

    After Breakfast, check-out and procced to Ooty.
    On arrival, check-in and later visit Botanical Garden, Ooty Lake, Doddabetta Peak (before 5pm)
    Evening is at leisure
    Overnight stay in Ooty.

  • Day : 5 Connoor day exursion

    After breakfast, take a full day sightseeing trip to Connoor; visit Visit Tea Gardens, Wax Museum, Ketti Valley View, Mrc Regiment (Military Camp, Outside View Only), Dolphin Nose, Sim's Park and Lamb’s Rock.
    Evening return to Ooty
    Overnight stay in Ooty.

  • Day : 6 Departure

    After breakfast, check-out and drop to Coimbatore airport/railway station for onward connection.

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Mysore 2N, Ooty 2N, Kodaikanal 2N
  • Day : 1 Bangalore – Mysore (144km / 4hrs approx.)

    Upon your arrival in Bangalore airport, get transferred to Mysore
    Upon arrival Mysore, check-in hotel.
    Evening, proceed to visit Brindavan Gardens.
    Overnight stay in Mysore.

  • Day : 2 Mysore sightseeing

    After breakfast proceed to full day sightseeing tour of Mysore. Visit - Maharaja’s Palace, Chamundi Hill, Big Bull, St. Philomena’s Church, Jagan Mohan Palace(Art Gallery) and Zoo.
    Evening is at leisure
    Overnight stay in Mysore.

  • Day : 3 Mysore to Ooty (155km / 4hrs approx.)

    After Breakfast, check-out and procced to Ooty.
    On arrival, check-in and later visit Botanical Garden, Ooty Lake, Doddabetta Peak (before 5pm)
    Evening is at leisure
    Overnight stay in Ooty.

  • Day : 4 Connoor day exursion

    After breakfast, take a full day sightseeing trip to Connoor; visit Visit Tea Gardens, Wax Museum, Ketti Valley View, Mrc Regiment (Military Camp, Outside View Only), Dolphin Nose, Sim's Park and Lamb’s Rock.
    Evening return to Ooty
    Overnight stay in Ooty.

  • Day : 5 Ooty – Kodikanal (255km / 6hrs aprox)

    Post breakfast check-out and proceed to Kodaikanal.
    After check-in at Kodaikanal, later in the afternoon visit Cookers walk, Green valley view, and the Lake.
    Overnight stay in Kodaikanal.

  • Day : 6 Kodaikanal sightseeing

    After breakfast at the hotel, enjoy local sightseeing of Pillar's Rocks, Silent Valley View, Silver cascade falls.
    Evening free for your personal activities.
    Overnight stay in Kodaikanal.

  • Day : 7 Departure

    After breakfast, check-out and drop to Madurai / Coimbatore airport for onward connection.

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