Karnataka Adventure: 6-day Itinerary

  1. Day 1: Bangalore
    Arrive at Bangalore airport and check in at the hotel. The city of Bangalore is famous for its bustling markets, vibrant nightlife, and delicious food. Spend your day exploring the city streets, tasting the local cuisine, and shopping for souvenirs.
    Estimated Time and Distance from Arrival: -
    • Tipu Sultan's Summer Palace (1 hour, Rs 15)
    • Cubbon Park (2 hours, free entry)
    • Bangalore Palace (2 hours, Rs 250)
    • Nandi Hills (1 hour, Rs 10)
  2. Day 2: Coorg
    Take a scenic drive from Bangalore to Coorg, the quaint hill station of Karnataka. Coorg is known for its misty hills, coffee plantations, and adventure activities. Visit the Abbey Falls, trek to the Brahmagiri Peak, and indulge in the local cuisine.
    Estimated Time and Distance from Last Location: 5 hours, 257 km
    • Abbey Falls (2 hours, Rs 15)
    • Brahmagiri Peak (5 hours, free entry)
    • Coorg Cuisine (1 hour, Rs 300)
  3. Day 3: Gokarna
    Travel from Coorg to Gokarna, a serene beach town in Karnataka. Visit the Om Beach, Kudle Beach, and enjoy water sports such as surfing, parasailing, and jet skiing. Gokarna is also famous for its Hindu temples and traditional cuisine.
    Estimated Time and Distance from Last Location: 7 hours, 332 km
    • Om Beach (1 hour, free entry)
    • Kudle Beach (1 hour, free entry)
    • Water Sports (2 hours, Rs 2,000)
    • Gokarna Temples (3 hours, free entry)
    • Gokarna Cuisine (1 hour, Rs 500)
  4. Day 4: Dandeli Wildlife Sanctuary
    Drive to the Dandeli Wildlife Sanctuary. Dandeli is home to tigers, leopards, elephants, and many other animals. Go on a jungle safari, river rafting or kayaking. You can also trek to the Sykes Point and enjoy the stunning view of the Western Ghats.
    Estimated Time and Distance from Last Location: 3 hours, 145 km
    • Jungle Safari (3 hours, Rs 2,000)
    • River Rafting or Kayaking (3 hours, Rs 1,500)
    • Trek to Sykes Point (2 hours, free entry)
  5. Day 5: Hampi
    Travel to Hampi, an ancient city steeped in history and culture. Hampi was once the capital of the Vijayanagara Empire and is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Visit the Vitthala Temple, the Hampi Bazaar, and the Matanga Hill.
    Estimated Time and Distance from Last Location: 5 hours, 240 km
    • Vitthala Temple (2 hours, Rs 500)
    • Hampi Bazaar (1 hour, free entry)
    • Matanga Hill (3 hours, free entry)
  6. Day 6: Bangalore
    Take a morning drive from Hampi back to Bangalore. Spend your last day shopping and sightseeing before departing from the Bangalore airport in the evening.
    Estimated Time and Distance from Last Location: 6 hours, 330 km
    • Commercial Street (2 hours, free entry)
    • Bannerghatta National Park (4 hours, Rs 600)

Time and Cost Estimates

  • Tipu Sultan's Summer Palace (1 hour, Rs 15)
  • Cubbon Park (2 hours, free entry)
  • Bangalore Palace (2 hours, Rs 250)
  • Nandi Hills (1 hour, Rs 10)
  • Abbey Falls (2 hours, Rs 15)
  • Brahmagiri Peak (5 hours, free entry)
  • Coorg Cuisine (1 hour, Rs 300)
  • Om Beach (1 hour, free entry)
  • Kudle Beach (1 hour, free entry)
  • Water Sports (2 hours, Rs 2,000)
  • Gokarna Temples (3 hours, free entry)
  • Gokarna Cuisine (1 hour, Rs 500)
  • Jungle Safari (3 hours, Rs 2,000)
  • River Rafting or Kayaking (3 hours, Rs 1,500)
  • Trek to Sykes Point (2 hours, free entry)
  • Vitthala Temple (2 hours, Rs 500)
  • Hampi Bazaar (1 hour, free entry)
  • Matanga Hill (3 hours, free entry)
  • Commercial Street (2 hours, free entry)
  • Bannerghatta National Park (4 hours, Rs 600)
  • Total Estimated Costs: Rs 8,840

Useful Tips

If you have more time, consider extending your stay in Hampi or Gokarna. You can add a day trip to the Nagarhole National Park for wildlife sightings. If you have less time, you can skip Dandeli Wildlife Sanctuary or Coorg and proceed to Gokarna, even skipping a day or two at Bangalore. Make sure you check the opening and closing times of the places before visiting, as they might change during holidays and weekends.

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