Karnataka Tour Packages

Karnataka is famous for its diverse experiences spanning ancient temple ruins and a bustling nightlife. While places like Hampi, Pattadakal, Belur and Halebidu boast stunning temples, Bengaluru - the state capital offers a happening urban experience. It is also well known for its mystical natural landscapes such as Nandi Hills and Chikmagalur.  Tourists visit Karnataka to spend vacations with families enjoying sightseeing, nightlife, and more.

For a two-day trip to Karnataka, consider exploring the hill stations and natural landscapes in the state such as Coorg and Chikmagalur. While Coorg, often called “Scotland of India” offers a tranquil ambience with rich coffee plantations and scenic beauty, Chikmagalur offers lush green hills with ample trekking opportunities including the highest peak in Karnataka. For a two day trip, you can also consider visiting Mysore and Coorg. Explore the majestic Mysore Palace, and the Brindavan Gardens, before heading to picturesque Coorg.

Karnataka is home to many beautiful and scenic destinations. Some of the most popularly cited beautiful locations in the state include Coorg - known for its serene coffee plantations and hills, Chikmagalur - known for mountain views and coffee estates, Gokarna - for beaches and temples, and Hampi - for historic sites.

The best time to visit Karnataka is between October and March during the fall and winter seasons. During this time, the state experiences pleasant and cool weather, with slightly chillier mornings and evenings, making it wonderful for sightseeing and outdoor activities. The months from November to February offer particularly cooler evenings, often perfect for enjoying nightlife and one-day trips within the state.

Hill stations such as Coorg, Chikmagalur, Kemmanagundi, and Sakleshpur are particularly known for their cool climate. These destinations in the winter months can get quite cold.  Another tropical highland forest region in the state called Sampakhanda is also known to experience cold temperatures in the range of 15°C to 20°C in winter.

Some of the less frequented yet beautiful hill stations in Karnataka are Agumbe, often called "Cherrapunji of the South" - best known for its mystical waterfalls and rainforests, Nersa - which offers interesting cave systems and rich biodiversity, and BR Hills - known for more stunning rainforests and wildlife.

Bangalore is often referred to as the "Silicon Valley of India" because of its large IT industry. It is also known for its pleasant weather, active nightlife, and its role as a tech hub. Bangalore is also called the “Garden City” because of its well-maintained parks and green spaces like Cubbon Park and Lalbagh. Additionally, tourists often enjoy the city’s delicious South Indian cuisine and historical landmarks like the Bangalore Palace as well.

Some unique things you can buy from Bangalore are:

1. Mysore silk sarees - known for their high quality, soft texture and rich gold zari
2. Sandalwood products - including soaps, incense sticks, powders, and other artifacts
3. Mysore Pak - a traditional sweet dessert
4. Channapatna toys - brightly coloured wooden toys native to the region
5. Filter coffee powder - Bangalore is known to sell high quality coffee powders

To cover the core attractions in Karnataka at a relaxed pace, an average of 5 to 7 days is recommended for a trip. This will let you visit hill station destinations like Coorg, as well as cities like Bengaluru. You can also take shorter trips of 2 to 3 days in Karnataka focusing on one or two major destinations like Bengaluru or Coorg.

January is designated as the tourist month of Karnataka as the state attracts the most number of tourists during the month because of its pleasant weather.

Short trips to Karnataka covering one or two cities will cost you between Rs. 18,000 and Rs. 20,000 per person excluding flights. Longer trips of 6 to 7 days will cost you between Rs. 40,000 and Rs. 70,000 per person excluding flights.