Cultural Immersion 14-Day Itinerary in Karnataka

1. Day 1: Bangalore Palace
   30 minutes (7.7km) from Kempegowda Bus Station

   Ornate Royalty Palace

2. Day 2: Mysore Palace
   2 hours 30 minutes (146 km) from Bangalore Palace

   Historic Architecture Showcase

3. Day 3: Sri Chamarajendra Zoological Gardens
   15 minutes (5.3km) from Mysore Palace

   Wildlife Sightseeing Adventure

4. Day 4: Namdroling Nyingmapa Monastery
   2 hours 30 minutes (85.4 km) from Sri Chamarajendra Zoological Gardens

   Tibetan Cultural Experience

5. Day 5: Chennakesava Temple
   45 minutes (22.7 km) from Namdroling Nyingmapa Monastery

   12th Century Heritage Architecture

6. Day 6: Udupi Sri Krishna Matha
   5 hours 30 minutes (276 km) from Chennakesava Temple

   Temple Complex and Cultural Heritage

7. Day 7: Kudroli Gokarnath Temple
   1 hour 10 minutes (45 km) from Udupi Sri Krishna Matha

   Worship and Cultural Festivals

8. Day 8: Gommateshwara Statue
   3 hour 30 minutes (160 km) from Kudroli Gokarnath Temple

   Bahubali Statue and Jain Temple Complex

9. Day 9: Mahakuta Group of Temples
   2 hours (97 km) from Gommateshwara Statue

   Hidden Gem Temples amidst Scenic Landscapes

10. Day 10: Gol Gumbaz
    5 hours 30 minutes (250 km) from Mahakuta Group of Temples

    Largest Dome in India

11. Day 11: Hampi
    2 hours (98 km) from Gol Gumbaz

    UNESCO World Heritage Site

12. Day 12: Badami Cave Temples
    3 hours 30 minutes (142 km) from Hampi

    Rock-cut ancient Temples

13. Day 13: Bijapur Fort
    2 hours 30 minutes (111 km) from Badami Cave Temples

    Historical Citadel and Palace

14. Day 14: Dandeli Wildlife Sanctuary
    6 hours 30 minutes (230 km) from Bijapur Fort

    Adventure Amplified

Time and Costs Estimates

• Bangalore Palace (2 hours, INR 250)
• Mysore Palace (2 hours, INR 200)
• Sri Chamarajendra Zoological Gardens (3 hours, INR 60)
• Namdroling Nyingmapa Monastery (1 hour, free entry)
• Chennakesava Temple (2 hours, INR 25)
• Udupi Sri Krishna Matha (2 hours, free entry)
• Kudroli Gokarnath Temple (1 hour, free entry)
• Gommateshwara Statue (2 hours, INR 30)
• Mahakuta Group of Temples (1 hour, free entry)
• Gol Gumbaz (2 hours, INR 15)
• Hampi (3 hours, free entry)
• Badami Cave Temples (2 hours, INR 40 per cave)
• Bijapur Fort (2 hours, INR 500)
• Dandeli Wildlife Sanctuary (full day, INR 1000)
Total Estimated Costs (excluding flights, accommodation, and meals): INR 2095

Useful Tips

If you have more time, consider exploring a few national parks within Karnataka such as Nagarhole National Park, Bandipur National Park, or Kudremukh National Park. If you have less time, skip the Dandeli Wildlife Sanctuary, as it is situated quite far from the other cultural sites. Also, plan your itinerary according to the opening and closing time of each place, as they may vary depending on the day of the week and time of the year.