7-Day Motorcycle Riding Itinerary in Karnataka, August 2023

1. Day 1: Bangalore
   0 minutes from Bangalore

   In the morning, explore the iconic Bangalore Palace; in the afternoon, visit the Lalbagh Botanical Garden and in the evening, ride to the Bannerghatta Biological Park.

2. Day 2: Mysore
   3 hours (145 km) from Bangalore

   Start your day with a visit to the magnificent Mysore Palace; in the afternoon, ride to the Chamundeshwari Temple situated on top of Chamundi hills and in the evening, visit the Brindavan Gardens to witness the musical fountain show.

3. Day 3: Madikeri
   3.5 hours (139 km) from Mysore

   In the morning, take a ride to the Abbey Falls; in the afternoon, visit the Dubare Elephant Camp and in the evening, enjoy the sunset and scenic view at Raja's Seat.

4. Day 4: Hampi
   7 hours (363 km) from Madikeri

   Start your day by exploring the ruins of Hampi and the iconic Virupaksha Temple; in the afternoon, visit the Lotus Mahal and Elephant Stables and in the evening, ride to the Tungabhadra Dam for a picturesque view.

5. Day 5: Badami
   3 hours (150 km) from Hampi

   In the morning, visit the Badami Cave Temples; in the afternoon, explore the ancient town of Pattadakal and in the evening, ride to the Banashankari Temple for a beautiful sunset view.

6. Day 6: Gokarna
   4 hours (186 km) from Badami

   Start your day with a visit to the Gokarna Beach; in the afternoon, visit the Mahabaleshwar Temple and in the evening, enjoy the sunset view at Om Beach.

7. Day 7: Murudeshwar
   1 hour (25 km) from Gokarna

   In the morning, visit the world's second-tallest Shiva statue at Murudeshwar Temple; in the afternoon, ride to the Kethapayya Narayana Temple and in the evening, relax at the Murudeshwar Beach.

Recommendations

For adventure enthusiasts, you can plan a day trip to Coorg for river rafting and to Dandeli for jungle safari. To maximize your fun, pack light, carry all necessary documents, and be prepared for unexpected weather changes.

Time and Costs Estimates

• Bangalore Palace (2 hours, INR 230)
• Lalbagh Botanical Garden (1.5 hours, INR 60)
• Bannerghatta Biological Park (2 hours, INR 300)
• Mysore Palace (2 hours, INR 100)
• Chamundeshwari Temple (1.5 hours, Free)
• Brindavan Gardens (1.5 hours, INR 60)
• Abbey Falls (1 hour, INR 15)
• Dubare Elephant Camp (2 hours, INR 660)
• Raja's Seat (1 hour, INR 5)
• Virupaksha Temple (2 hours, Free)
• Lotus Mahal and Elephant Stables (2 hours, INR 500)
• Tungabhadra Dam (1 hour, Free)
• Badami Cave Temples (2 hours, INR 500)
• Pattadakal (1 hour, INR 25)
• Banashankari Temple (1 hour, Free)
• Gokarna Beach (2 hours, Free)
• Mahabaleshwar Temple (1.5 hours, Free)
• Om Beach (1 hour, Free)
• Murudeshwar Temple (1.5 hours, Free)
• Kethapayya Narayana Temple (1 hour, Free)
• Murudeshwar Beach (1 hour, Free)
• Total Estimated Costs: INR 2,630

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