PRIVATE JOURNEY
Royal Karnataka & Hampi
Bengaluru • Mysuru (Srirangapatna) • Hassan (Belur & Halebidu) • Chikmagalur • Hampi • Bengaluru
DURATION
11 Nights / 12 Days
REGION
South India
TRAVEL STYLE
Private Journey
FLEXIBILITY
Tailor-Made
Your Journey At A Glance
Bengaluru → Mysuru → Srirangapatna → Hassan → Belur → Halebidu → Chikmagalur → Hampi → Bengaluru
ABOUT THE JOURNEY
Discover Karnataka's Royal & Ancient Heritage
Experience a private Karnataka heritage tour connecting Bengaluru, Mysuru, Srirangapatna, Hassan, Chikmagalur and Hampi, combining royal history, Hoysala architecture, coffee-covered hills and one of India’s most extraordinary ancient cities.
Begin in cosmopolitan Bengaluru before travelling to royal Mysuru, renowned for its magnificent palace and historic traditions. Continue through Srirangapatna, associated with the kingdom of Tipu Sultan, before reaching the Hoysala heartland of Hassan.
Discover the extraordinary stone craftsmanship of Halebidu and Belur, whose temples form part of UNESCO’s Sacred Ensembles of the Hoysalas, before slowing down among Chikmagalur’s green hills and coffee plantations.
The journey culminates at Hampi, the spectacular former capital of the Vijayanagara Empire, where temples, palaces and monumental ruins lie among an unforgettable boulder-strewn landscape. Hampi is a UNESCO World Heritage Site containing extensive royal, sacred and urban remains.
AT A GLANCE
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
- Discover Bengaluru’s landmarks including Vidhana Soudha, Dodda Ganapathi Temple and Bengaluru Fort.
- Explore royal Mysuru with Mysore Palace, Chamundi Hills, the Nandi statue and St. Philomena’s Cathedral.
- Visit historic Srirangapatna, including Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple and landmarks associated with Tipu Sultan.
- Discover the magnificent Hoysala temples of Halebidu and Belur, renowned for their intricate stone carvings.
- Experience the peaceful coffee country of Chikmagalur with a guided plantation and nature experience.
- Explore UNESCO-listed Hampi, including Virupaksha Temple, Vittala Temple, the Stone Chariot, Lotus Mahal and Elephant Stables.
- Travel throughout with private transportation, experienced local guides and comfortable transfers.
YOUR DAY-BY-DAY JOURNEY
Karnataka's Royal & Ancient Heritage
Day 01 : Arrival In Bengaluru
Welcome to Karnataka! On arrival at Bengaluru International Airport, meet your Yatu Travel representative and transfer to your hotel. Check in and enjoy the remainder of the day at leisure to relax after your journey.
Overnight: Bengaluru
Day 02 : Bengaluru Sightseeing → Mysuru
After breakfast, begin your exploration of Bengaluru with a panoramic drive past the impressive Vidhana Soudha. Continue to the historic Sri Dodda Ganapathi Temple and Bengaluru Fort, reflecting different chapters of the city’s cultural and historic development. Later, leave Bengaluru and drive to Mysuru, Karnataka’s celebrated royal city. On arrival, check in at your hotel and enjoy the remainder of the evening at leisure.
Overnight: Mysuru
Day 03 : Mysuru Sightseeing
After breakfast, visit the magnificent Mysore Palace, renowned for its ornate interiors and royal heritage.
Continue to Chamundi Hills, offering panoramic views across the city, and stop at the impressive monolithic Nandi statue. Later, visit the beautiful St. Philomena’s Cathedral before exploring the colourful Devaraja Market, filled with flowers, fruits, spices and local produce. Return to your hotel.
Overnight: Mysuru
Day 04 : Mysuru → Srirangapatna → Hassan
After breakfast, check out and drive to nearby Srirangapatna, the historic island town closely associated with Tipu Sultan. Visit the ancient Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple and explore key historic landmarks associated with the former Kingdom of Mysore, including Dariya Daulat Bagh, subject to available time.
Later, continue towards Hassan. The road journey from Srirangapatna to Hassan is around 108 km, making this a comfortable touring day. On arrival, check in at your hotel and relax.
Overnight: Hassan
Day 05 : Hassan → Belur → Halebidu → Chikmagalur
After breakfast, begin a rewarding day exploring Karnataka’s extraordinary Hoysala heritage.
Visit Halebidu and the magnificent Hoysaleshwara Temple, whose exterior is covered with detailed sculptures depicting deities, animals and scenes from Indian epics.
Continue to Belur to explore the beautifully carved Chennakeshava Temple, another masterpiece of Hoysala architecture. Both temples are components of UNESCO’s Sacred Ensembles of the Hoysalas. Later, drive through the scenic countryside to Chikmagalur. On arrival, check in at your hotel.
Overnight: Chikmagalur
Day 06 : Chikmagalur Coffee & Nature Experience
After breakfast, enjoy a slower day amid the rolling hills and plantations of Chikmagalur, one of India’s best-known coffee-growing regions. Take a guided walk through a coffee plantation, learning about coffee cultivation, local plants and the ecology of the Western Ghats.
Depending on your accommodation and interests, enjoy a gentle nature walk through the surrounding countryside, looking for colourful butterflies and birdlife while experiencing the tranquil atmosphere of Karnataka’s hill country. The remainder of the day is at leisure.
Overnight: Chikmagalur
Day 07 : Chikmagalur → Hampi
After breakfast, check out and begin the drive towards Hampi. Travel through the changing landscapes of central Karnataka, with a convenient lunch or refreshment stop arranged en route. Chikmagalur to Hampi is roughly 280 km by road, so I would keep this day intentionally light. On arrival, check in at your hotel and enjoy the remainder of the evening at leisure.
Overnight: Hampi
Day 08 : Hampi Sightseeing
After breakfast, spend the day exploring the extraordinary Group of Monuments at Hampi, once the capital of the powerful Vijayanagara Empire. Begin with the sacred Virupaksha Temple before continuing through Hampi’s remarkable archaeological landscape.
Explore the Queen’s Bath, Lotus Mahal, Elephant Stables and Royal Enclosure, before visiting the magnificent Vittala Temple complex, home to the iconic Stone Chariot and richly decorated pillared halls. Enjoy time amid Hampi’s dramatic boulder landscape before returning to your hotel.
Overnight: Hampi
Day 09 : Hampi → Bengaluru
After breakfast, check out and begin your return journey to Bengaluru. The drive is approximately 340 km and around 6–7 hours, depending on traffic, road conditions and refreshment stops.
On arrival in Bengaluru, transfer to your hotel for check-in and enjoy the remainder of the evening at leisure.
Overnight: Bengaluru
Day 10 : Departure From Bengaluru
After breakfast, enjoy a relaxed morning depending on your international flight schedule.
At the appropriate time, check out from your hotel and transfer to Bengaluru International Airport for your onward flight, marking the end of your Karnataka Heritage journey.
Tour Ends
BEFORE YOU TRAVEL
What Your Journey Covers
What's Included
- Accommodation in your selected hotel category.
- Daily breakfast at the listed hotels.
- Monument entrance fees mentioned in the itinerary.
- Experiences and activities mentioned in the itinerary.
- Private transportation throughout the journey.
- Local guides in each city visited.
- Arrival and departure assistance at the airport.
- Applicable government taxes.
Not Included
- International flights and airport taxes.
- Travel insurance.
- Tips and gratuities.
- Personal expenses such as drinks, laundry and telephone calls.
- Any services not specifically mentioned under inclusions.
Make This Journey Your Own
This journey can be tailored around your travel dates, interests, hotel category and pace, giving you the freedom to travel your way.
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