Mystic Karnataka: From Majestic Cities to Tranquil Shores

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Tour Overview

Embark on the Mystic Karnataka tour, a journey that seamlessly blends the charm of majestic cities with the tranquility of coastal shores. Delve into the rich heritage of Mangalore, where ancient temples and colonial remnants weave tales of bygone eras. Explore the architectural marvels of Belur and Halebedu, a testament to Karnataka's Hoysala legacy. Traverse the royal corridors of Mysore, home to opulent palaces and vibrant markets bustling with local life. Experience the serene landscapes of Hampi, where ancient ruins stand as silent witnesses to a glorious past. Conclude your odyssey in Gokarna, where pristine beaches beckon you to unwind and immerse yourself in coastal bliss. ...more ...less

Highlights

  • Arrive in Mangalore, visit Kadri Manjunath Temple, Milagres Church, and enjoy Tannirbhavi Beach.

  • Drive to Hassan, explore Belur and Halebedu temples with Hoysala architecture.

  • Journey to Mysore, explore Chamundi Hills, City Palace, and Nandi Bull.

  • Drive to Bangalore, visit Lal Bagh, Bangalore Fort, Tippu’s Summer Palace, and Vidhana Soudha.

  • Head to Hampi, explore Royal Enclosures, Hazara Rama Temple, and Vijayanagara Empire architecture.

Places You'll See

Shore & Cities of Karnataka

Shore & Cities of Karnataka

Shore & Cities of Karnataka

Shore & Cities of Karnataka

Shore & Cities of Karnataka

Shore & Cities of Karnataka

Shore & Cities of Karnataka

Shore & Cities of Karnataka

Shore & Cities of Karnataka

Shore & Cities of Karnataka

Shore & Cities of Karnataka

Shore & Cities of Karnataka

Shore & Cities of Karnataka

Shore & Cities of Karnataka

Shore & Cities of Karnataka

Shore & Cities of Karnataka

Shore & Cities of Karnataka

Shore & Cities of Karnataka

Shore & Cities of Karnataka

Shore & Cities of Karnataka

Shore & Cities of Karnataka

Shore & Cities of Karnataka

Shore & Cities of Karnataka

Shore & Cities of Karnataka

Shore & Cities of Karnataka

Shore & Cities of Karnataka

Shore & Cities of Karnataka

Shore & Cities of Karnataka

Itinerary

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Day 1 : Arrive Mangalore

Location: Mangalore

Upon your arrival at Calicut airport, our team will assist you and transfer you to the hotel for check-in. The city of Mangalore, nestled along the Arabian Sea, boasts a rich cultural heritage. Explore the Kadri Manjunath Temple, known for its bronze statues, and the historic Milagres Church. Spend the evening at Tannirbhavi Beach, famous for its stunning sunset views. The gentle sea breeze and rhythmic waves create a serene atmosphere for a relaxing start to your journey. Overnight stay at the hotel. ...more ...less

Day 2 : Mangalore - Hassan (180kms/ 2hrs approx.)

Belur

Location: Belur, Hassan

Meals Included: Breakfast

After a hearty breakfast, embark on a scenic drive to Hassan, where you'll check in at the hotel. The picturesque landscapes on the way showcase the diverse beauty of Karnataka. Take an exciting excursion to Belur and Halebedu, witnessing the exquisite Hoysala architecture of the Chennakeshava Temple. The intricate carvings and historical tales come to life as you explore these ancient gems. Return to Hassan for a comfortable overnight stay.

Day 3 : Hassan - Mysore (140kms/ 3hrs approx.)

Location: Shravanabelagola, Mysuru

Early morning, set out for the charming city of Mysore. The scenic drive offers glimpses of rural life and lush landscapes. Explore the picturesque Chamundi Hills, home to the Chamundeswari Temple and Nandi Bull, along with the vast City Palace. The intricate architecture and historical significance make this city a cultural delight. Overnight stay in Mysore.

Day 4 : Mysore - Bangalore (150kms/ 3hrs approx.)

Location: Bangalore Urban

Accommodation: Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast

Post breakfast, drive to Bangalore, the vibrant capital city. Immerse yourself in the botanical wonders of Lal Bagh Garden, stroll through the historical Bangalore Fort, and explore Tippu’s Summer Palace, showcasing the region's rich history. Visit the iconic Vidhana Soudha, a splendid neo-Dravidian granite building that dominates the northern boundary of Cubbon Park. Unwind at your hotel, surrounded by the bustling energy of Bangalore. Overnight stay in Bangalore.

Day 5 : Bangalore - Hampi (330kms/ 6hrs approx.)

Hampi, India

Location: Chitradurga Fort, Hampi

Meals Included: Breakfast

Enjoy a scenic drive to Hampi, with a stop at the historic Chitradurg Fort. Check in at the hotel in Hampi, where you can relax and prepare for the upcoming explorations. Hampi, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, promises a journey through time as you explore the architectural wonders of the Vijayanagara Empire. Overnight stay in Hampi.

Day 6 : Hampi

Hampi, India

Location: Hampi

Meals Included: Breakfast

Embark on a fascinating city tour of Hampi. Discover the Royal Enclosures, Hazara Rama Temple, King's Balance, Mahanavami Dibba, Statue of Ugra Narasimha Temple, Virupaksha Temple, and the magnificent Vithala & Lotus Mahal. After a day of exploration, unwind at your hotel, reflecting on the tales of this ancient city. The tranquil ambiance of Hampi envelopes you, offering a peaceful retreat. Overnight stay.

Day 7 : Hampi - Gadag - Lakkundi - Gokarna (310kms/ 6hrs approx.)

Location: Gadag, Lakkundi, Gokarna

Meals Included: Breakfast

Drive to Gokarna via Gadag and Lakkundi, exploring ruined temples and historical sites. The journey reveals the diverse cultural heritage of Karnataka. Check in at the hotel in Gokarna, and relish the serene atmosphere of its beautiful beaches. The rhythmic sound of the waves creates a soothing background for a relaxing evening. Overnight stay in Gokarna.

Day 8 : Gokarna

Location: Gokarna

Accommodation: Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast

Discover the spiritual side of Gokarna by visiting sacred sites like Mahabaleshwar Temple and Koti Teertha. Spend a relaxing day at Gokarna, Kudle, and Om beaches. The tranquil surroundings and pristine beaches offer an ideal setting for introspection and relaxation. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 9 : Gokarna

Location: Gokarna

Meals Included: Breakfast

Enjoy a leisure day, allowing you to unwind on the beach and engage in personal activities. Embrace the tranquility of Gokarna and indulge in relaxation. Whether you choose to explore the town further or simply soak in the sun on the beach, the day is yours to savor. Overnight stay.

Day 10 : Gokarna - Udupi - Mangalore (230kms/ 5hrs approx.)

Location: Mangalore

Meals Included: Breakfast

After breakfast, embark on a scenic drive to Mangalore via Udupi. Explore the renowned Sri Krishna Temple in Udupi before continuing your journey to Mangalore. Conclude your enriching "Shore & Cities of Karnataka" tour at Mangalore airport for your onward flight, carrying memories of cultural exploration and coastal serenity.

What's Included

  • Assistance on arrival at airport.

  • 9 Nights' accommodation in 4-Star hotels.

  • Daily breakfast at hotels.

  • Private AC car/van for airport transfers, sightseeing, and excursions as per the program.

  • English speaking tour guide on sightseeing days (local guide in each city), as per program.

  • Monument entrances and activities charges mentioned in the itinerary.

  • Bottled drinking water in car.

  • Government taxes.

What's Not Included

  • Any flight tickets.

  • Camera charges at monuments if any.

  • Meals other than mentioned in the inclusions.

  • Expenses of personal nature like liquor, laundry, tips, telephone, fax, internet etc.

  • Gratuities and optional activities.

  • Anything not mentioned in inclusions.

Accommodation

Hotels used or similar for 9 nights accommodation
4 Star Hotels
Mangalore x 1 night: Goldfinch Mangalore/ Royal Plaza Suites
Hassan x 1 night: Hosyala Village Resort/ Rosetta By Ferns – Sakleshpur
Mysore x 1 night: Fortune Park JP Palace/ Royal Orchid Brindavan Garden
Bangalore x 1 night: Lemon Tree Premier/ Gokulam Grand Hotel & Spa
Hampi x 2 nights: Heritage Resort/ Royal Orchid Central Keerti
Gokarna x 3 nights: Kudle Beach View Resort & Spa/ Namaste Yoga Farm
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Check out our Q&As

  • Are vaccinations required for this tour?

    Yes

  • Are all the relevant entry visa’s included in the price of the tour?

    No. You have to apply for Indian Visa yourself. TOURIST VISA is mandatory for Foreign Nationals to travel India.

  • What currencies are required for this tour?

    USD, EURO, GBP, JPY, CNY, RMB, SGD, CAD, AUD are accepted at most of the tourist shops. These currencies can easily be changed into local currency INR from money changer at the airport, in cities, and at hotels.

  • What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?

    We conduct our business fairly, with honesty, integrity and transparency. We deliver what we promise, and only promise what we can deliver.

  • Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?

    Less than 10 person group only driver will be your companion. We use local government licenced tour guide in each cities for sightseeing tour.

  • Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?

    We do not operate tour on sharing

  • What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?

    We are completely flexible in changing the travel dates, until we dont have to bourne any penalty levied by hotels/airline.

  • How long has the tour company been trading?

    5 Yeas

  • Am I contributing to any charity by booking the tour?

    Yes, you will support NGO and schooling for kids in villages.

  • Can I join the tour once it has departed?

    We operate private tour/activity only for your group. Hence if you missed to join and tour departed, we can coordinate and you can join the tour from the nearest point.

  • What documents will I receive before I travel?

    Iitnerary and confirmation vouchers

  • What policies are in place for Covid-19?

    Face masks provided for travelers. Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff. Gear/equipment sanitized between use. Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized. Regular temperature checks for staff. Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons.

  • Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?

    Yes

Reviews of this operator

rikkita patel (Google Reviewer)  

Had the most Fantastic time,...

07-Feb-2024

Had the most Fantastic time, everything was organised amazingly down to a tee. Booked an 11 day tour (Hubbali, Hampi, Badami, Aihole, SolaPur aurangabad) I contacted Sashi at Agora and he basically took care of everything. I presented him with my dates and a rough plan of what I wanted to do, Sashi then put together an itinerary. The cost was really reasonable for 2 people. And during the booking stage I had to make several changes due to some changes in dates, Sashi accommodated and amended everything accordingly with no issues. Payment was done via a bank transfer which was simple. On the first day, our driver Raju bhai came to pick us up and was with us throughout the trip. He was absolutely exceptional. A calm, reliable and completely trust worthy driver who went above an beyond many times. There was always water in the car and he was incredibly knowledgeable, making some of the long drives really interesting. All the guides we had were really knowledgeable, explained everything really well. More so they were local guides who spoke good English and had a lot of insight into a lot of the archaeological sites we visited. All the hotels we stayed in were beautiful, clean and safe. Overall I would recommend Agora to anyone. The service was exceptional and as a result we had the most amazing trip. Often India is described as an unsafe place to travel m, particularly for two women, but we felt incredibly safe. Will definitely use Agora again in the future. ...more ...less

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A very well organized tour...

24-Feb-2025

A very well organized tour of the Maharashtra and Kerala region with very good drivers and guides at each sight seeing site.

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The stay and tour in...

07-Mar-2024

The stay and tour in Mumbai have been exceptional. Although the hotel, The Taj Mahal Palace Hotel, had been booked by us Agora Voyages offered the services requested, domestic flight from Delhi to Mumbai, car with driver and the local English speaking guides who took us to see the beautiful landmarks this city has to offer. What we highly appreciated was the details in planning out the sightseeing even though we had suggested what we would have liked to see. Agora Voyages is professional in offering the best of what the clients ask for. ...more ...less

Shobha D  

Our Hampi Holiday

10-Feb-2023

Our five-day, six-night holiday arranged by Agora Voyages Private Ltd., began on 26th January when we, four friends, landed at Hubballi. The agency had arranged a minibus to pick us up from the airport to our first halt at Badami. Our driver, Raghu, turned out to be not only skilful at driving but also very informative and bent on giving us a great time. On the way, we came across sunflower fields. Seeing us revelling at the wondrous sight of hundreds of sunflowers swaying in the cool breeze, Raghu stopped the bus so we could click pictures. Badami Court, where we spent two comfortable nights, turned out to be a decent hotel with tasty food and a courteous staff. The next morning, we left for Aihole, the capital of the Chalukyan kings and the cradle of Hindu rock architecture. Thanks to Agora, we were provided with helpful and enthusiastic guides, who doubled up as excellent photographers and gave us interesting and informative titbits. Kotresh, our guide in Aihole, Pattadakal and Badami, told us how Aihole got its name. The legend goes that after avenging the death of his father, Parasuram came down to the Malaprabha River to wash his blood-stained hands and battle axe. The river turned a bloody red. A woman seeing this, screamed, ‘Ayyo Hole!’ (meaning ‘Oh, no, blood!’ in Kannada). Since then the place came to be known as Ayyhole (Aihole). Kotresh also told us how the various temples got their names. For example, the Durga temple did not get its name from the goddess but because of its proximity to durg, meaning ‘fort’--- temples were part of fortification those days. Another 5th century temple dedicated to Lord Shiva was called the Lad Khan temple as Shree Lad Khan, a general of Adil Shahi had camped there during his military campaigns in the region. Until the Archeological department took possession of the area, local people lived in the temples. Kotresh showed us the holes, women used to pound masalas and grind rice, etc. We even saw children’s board games etched on to the stony floor. After feasting our eyes on the marvellous rock-cut shrines at Aihole, we drove to Pattadakal, meaning ‘coronation stone’. The exquisite temples here were built for commemoration and coronation. Later, Kotresh took us to a restaurant to relish the delicious local cuisine. Our stomachs full, we headed for Badami, to the spectacular rock cut cave temples located in a ravine, at the foot of two sandstone hills surrounding Lake Agastya. The place abounds in langurs and though Kotresh warned us to take care of our belongings, one little monkey succeeded in snatching a water bottle. The following day at Gadag, we were joined by Mr. Nagaraj, who was our guide for the remainder of our trip. Witty and articulate, he surprised us with his knowledge of Russian and French. He took us around the medieval Hindu and Jain temples and told us how the Veeranarayana temple, Trikuteshwara temple and the Jumma Masjid have a common Trust for administration and organization purposes. Jain temples and step wells were the highlights of Lakkundi. The annual Hampi Festival was on when we reached Hampi, so to avoid the large crowds, Nagaraj suggested that we leave around six in the morning for sightseeing. A wise decision, as we got to see the glorious sunrise from Matanga Hill, the place where Rama met Hanuman and Sugriva, the monkey king of Kishkinda. A UNESCO World heritage site like Pattadakal and Badami, Hampi is virtually an open air museum, with over 500 monuments of the Vijayanagara era. The Virupaksha temple with its musical pillars, now out of bounds for visitors, competed with temples like the Vittala temple in magnificence. The following morning we took a ride in a coracle. Our boat-man took us through rock caves and treated us to the sight of a swift which had brought food for its mate as she sat patiently guarding their nest on a rock. In the afternoon we visited the Daroji Sloth Bear Sanctuary. Spread over an area of over 82 kilometres, it is the first sloth bear sanctuary in Asia. Seated inside a cage we watched two adult bears come down a rocky cliff, stopping to lick the large boulders on which the forest officials had smeared honey. En route, as we passed by the Tungabhadra canal, Jiggar, the naturalist from our resort pointed out at otters scampering playfully on the rocky bank and at an Indian eagle owl, which on seeing us, spread out its feathers and flew away, but not before letting us see how huge it was. Before we realized it, our holiday had come to an end, and we were at Hubballi airport, to catch the flight back to Mumbai. Thanks to Agora, we had one of the most memorable glimpses of a bygone era. ...more ...less

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Wonderful customer service, great itineraries...

03-Mar-2024

Wonderful customer service, great itineraries and customization, competitive prices - couldn't ask for better. Shashi Gupta and his team has provided excellent service throughout the booking process, as well as checking in during the trip. Highly recommended. ...more ...less

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This tour was absolutely outstanding: amazing views of Himalayan snow capped mountains, fascinating insights into culture and monasteries of Sikkim and great food. But especially good was our wonderful local guide Bipendra whose cheerfulness , many talents and knowledge made our tour fun. To make your trip even more special, I recommend staying in the luxurious 4 star Elgin hotels for a taste of Raj heritage. Also be aware that Sikkim requires extra passport photos and photocopy of passport. ...more ...less

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We were not able to...

10-Feb-2022

We were not able to make it due to COVID travel restrictions but Shashi did everything in his power to work around our schedule. Modified dates, hotels, flights to make our dream holiday possible. This is a 5 star tour agency, the flexibility, price, transparency, communication and professionalism was one of the best I’ve experienced. We look forward to visiting soon and will be using agora voyages. ...more ...less

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Mystic Karnataka: From Majestic Cities to Tranquil Shores

10 Days Starting and ending in Mangalore, Karnataka, India

Visiting: Mangalore, Belur, Hassan, Shravanabelagola, Mysuru, Bangalore Urban, Chitradurga Fort, Hampi, Gadag, Lakkundi, Gokarna ...more ...less

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Agora Voyages

Tour code:

AGORA409

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Fully Guided

Group size:

1 - 10

Physical rating:

Low, EASY

Age range:

0-99

Special diets catered:

Vegetarians, Vegans, Meat, Kosher, Jain, Halal

Tour operated in:

English

Trip Styles:

Active

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