4-Day Karnataka in Shoestring Budget Itinerary

  1. Day 1: Bangalore
    Estimated Travel Distance: 0km

    Start by visiting the great temples, Bull Temple and ISKCON Temple. Head to the historic Bangalore Fort and Palace to take in the beauty of the 16th century palace. After that, wrap up your day by going to Tipu Sultan’s Palace.

  2. Day 2: Mysore
    Estimated Travel Time: 3 hours 30 minutes (144 km)

    Start by exploring one of the largest Maharajas palaces in India: Mysore Palace. After that, go to Srirangapatna to see the colonial style Darius Furtado’s mansion. Finish your day off by visiting the Brindavan Gardens, a public park with a botanical garden, musical fountain and beautiful sculptures.

  3. Day 3: Hampi
    Estimated Travel Time: 7 hours 30 minutes (350 km)

    In Hampi, go back in time and explore the ruins of the Vijaynagar Empire by visiting the Vitthala Temple, the Virupaksha Temple, and the Lakshmi Narasimha Temple. Catch the sunset by visiting the Hemakuta Hill Temple Complex.

  4. Day 4: Gokarna
    Estimated Travel Time: 6 hours (250 km)

    Start by soaking up the sun and enjoying beach activities in the pristine beaches of Gokarna such as Kudle Beach and Om Beach. Take a dip in the calm waters of the Arabian Sea. Relish in the cultural and religious values of the town by visiting the Mahabaleshwara Temple.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Bull Temple (1 hour, free)
  • ISKCON Temple (1-2 hours, free)
  • Bangalore Fort and Palace (1-2 hours, ₹-75/- per person)
  • Tipu Sultan’s Palace (1-2 hours,- ₹5/- per person)
  • Mysore Palace (1-2 hours, ₹-40/- per person)
  • Darius Furtado’s Mansion (1-2 hours, ₹5/- per person)
  • Brindavan Gardens (1-2 hours,- ₹20/- per person)
  • Vitthala Temple (2-3 hours,- ₹40/- per person)
  • Virupaksha Temple (1-2 hours, free)
  • Lakshmi Narasimha Temple (1-2 hours, free)
  • Hemakuta Hill Temple Complex (1-2 hours, free)
  • Kudle Beach(2-3 hours, free)
  • Om Beach (2-3 hours, free)
  • Mahabaleshwara Temple (1-2 hours, free)
  • Total Estimated Costs: ₹ 185/- per person

Useful Tips

If you have extra time, you can visit other cities of Karnataka such as Belur, Halebidu, and Chikmagalur. Alternatively, a detour to Ooty can be made for more scenic and picturesque views.. Travellers who have less time can skip Gokarna, or Trivandrum can be added to make the trip more eventful. The Best time to visit Karnataka is between September and April as this is when the temperature is low and the climate is pleasant.

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