Luxury Karnataka Tours

Known as Bangalore from the time of the British Raj up to 2006 when its name officially changed to Bengaluru. The city which is fondly nicknamed the Silicon Valley of India, is a lively and exciting place to visit. Gardens and palaces dating back to the 18th Century stand proudly amidst the glittering shopping and nightlife options.

Mysuru (Mysore) is located a short drive or train ride from Bengaluru. Known as the City of Palaces, it is famed for its royal heritage and ancient monuments. It is a place rich with history that made royals, palaces and it’s wealth helped India become independent from the British. The streets of Mysuru are lined with places which are significant to Indian culture.

The ancient ruins and temples of Hampi are surrounded by paddy fields, banana plantations and surreal hillsides littered with large, rust-coloured boulders. Despite the village’s small size, there’s a lot to see at this UNESCO heritage site. One of the most intriguing is the Virupaksha Temple, which dates back to the 7th Century.

Hassan was ruled by the Hoysala Empire, and their influence can be spotted in the decorations on monuments. It is the place to be for lovers of history, heritage and old architecture, famed for its temples and ancient monuments. Many of the district’s temples were built between the 10th and 14th centuries, and are well known for their intricate carvings.

This former capital of the ancient Chalukya Empire is located on the shores of Agastya lake, and surrounded by striking red sandstone cliffs. Here you’ll also find Badami’s famous cave temples an example of Indian rock cut architecture at its finest. The caves are constructed from soft sandstone and are ornately adorned with paintings and carvings.

Nagarhole was once the Maharaja’s reserved forest and became a national park in 1955. It includes swampland, streams, moist deciduous forest & valuable timber in teak & rosewood trees. In addition to elephants, the park also has tiger, leapord, gaur (Indian Bison), dhole (Indian Wild Dogs), four-horned antelopes, flying squirrels, sloth bears, monkeys and sambar deer.

Spread over 874 km, Bandipur National Park was established as a Tiger Reserve in 1974 under Project Tiger. The 14th Century Himavad Gopalaswamy Temple offers views from the highest peak of the reserve which is committed to protecting endangered species of animals such as Indian elephants, vulnerable tigers and wild boar.

Located amidst imposing mountains in Karnataka with a perpetually misty landscape, Coorg is a popular coffee producing hill station. It is popular for its beautiful green hills and the streams cutting right through them. Also known as, Kodagu region, this destination is a beautiful blend of the scenic attraction mixed with rich heritage.