Karnataka Heritage & Wildlife

Morning pickup from your hotel or Bengaluru (Bangalore) Airport, then we drive about 200 km to Hassan via Shravanabelagola. En route we stop at Shravanabelagola, a major Jain pilgrimage centre, to see the 58‑foot Gomateshwara statue – one of the world’s largest monolithic statues. To reach the hilltop temple we climb around 600 steps – the ascent is steep but offers broad views – so comfortable footwear and water are recommended.We continue to Hassan and check in to your hotel near a coffee estate, a calm base for the night. You can unwind in the peaceful surroundings before we visit the Shettihalli Rosary Church by Rosary Church Lake – a Gothic‑style church that is partially submerged during the monsoon, creating a notably photogenic scene. We return to the hotel for the night – overnight in Hassan.

After breakfast, we drive to Belur to visit the Chennakeshava Temple, a Hoysala masterpiece famed for its intricate carvings of Hindu deities and celestial figures. We continue to Halebid to explore the Hoysaleswara Temple, renowned for its richly detailed sculptures that narrate mythological tales. We also visit the Kadareswara Temple, Lakshmi Narasimha Temple, Koravangala Temple, Lakshmi Devi Temple and the serene Hulikere Pond – each showcasing distinctive Hoysala–era architecture. Later, we travel to Kabini and check in at our hotel near Nagarhole National Park, our base for the next stage of the journey amid peaceful natural surroundings. We round off the day with dinner at the hotel and an overnight stay in Kabini.

We start early with a jeep safari in Nagarhole National Park, searching for elephants, tigers, leopards and other wildlife. We then return to the hotel for breakfast and time at leisure. In the afternoon, we head out on a boat safari along the Kabini River to observe aquatic birdlife, crocodiles and animals on the banks. In the evening you can unwind in the peaceful surroundings. Dinner and overnight at the hotel or resort.

After breakfast in Kabini, we drive to Mysore en route to Bangalore – a 230 km journey. In Mysore, we tour the Mysore Palace, an iconic former royal residence celebrated for its Indo–Saracenic architecture and intricate design. We continue to Chamundi Hills to visit the hilltop Chamundeshwari Temple, which offers broad views over the city, then stop at St Philomena’s Church – a striking neo–Gothic landmark with stained–glass windows and tall spires.We then continue to Bangalore, arriving by evening, and we’ll drop you at your hotel or the airport to conclude your tour.