Affordable 4-Day Budget Trip from Hyderabad to Karnataka

Day 1: Travel and Explore Bengaluru

Bengaluru, Karnataka on June 7, 2025

6:00am

Depart from Hyderabad to Bengaluru by bus

Leave early in the morning to reach Bengaluru with affordable bus services available; the journey takes approximately 9 hours.
INR500 per person, 9h0m

3:00pm

Check-in to budget guesthouse

Choose budget accommodation like Zostel Bengaluru or similar hostels costing about INR400-500 per person per night.
INR500 per night per person, 0h30m

4:00pm

Visit Lalbagh Botanical Garden

A beautiful botanical garden known for its glasshouse and variety of flora. Open till 6:00pm, entrance fee is minimal.
INR20 per person, 2h0m

6:30pm

Dinner at VV Puram Food Street

Enjoy affordable and delicious local street food on VV Puram Food Street, with a variety of options under INR100 per person.
INR100 per person, 1h0m

Day 2: Explore Bengaluru

Bengaluru, Karnataka on June 8, 2025

8:00am

Breakfast at Hotel or Local Cafe

Try a traditional South Indian breakfast including idli, dosa, and filter coffee at a local café costing around INR50-70 per person.
INR70 per person, 1h0m

9:30am

Visit Bangalore Palace

Explore the historic Bangalore Palace showcasing Tudor-style architecture. The palace is open from 10:00am to 5:30pm.
INR230 per person, 2h0m

12:00pm

Lunch at a local restaurant

Enjoy a budget-friendly lunch with meals such as thali or biryani at restaurants like CTR or Nagarjuna costing around INR150 per person.
INR150 per person, 1h0m

1:30pm

Visit Cubbon Park

Relax in Cubbon Park, a large green space in the city centre, perfect for walking and photography. Entry is free.
Free, 2h0m

4:00pm

Shopping at Commercial Street

Shop for souvenirs, clothes, and accessories at budget prices on Commercial Street. Perfect for inexpensive finds.
Depends on purchases, 2h0m

7:00pm

Dinner at MTR (Mavalli Tiffin Rooms)

Enjoy an authentic South Indian vegetarian dinner at the famous MTR, with meals around INR150 per person.
INR150 per person, 1h0m

Day 3: Travel to Mysore and Explore

Mysore, Karnataka on June 9, 2025

7:00am

Travel from Bengaluru to Mysore by bus

Take an early morning government or private bus to Mysore, journey time approx 3 hours and costs around INR150 per person.
INR150 per person, 3h0m

10:30am

Visit Mysore Palace

Explore the stunning Mysore Palace, open from 10:00am to 5:30pm with reasonable entry fees. The palace is a blend of Indo-Saracenic architecture.
INR70 per person, 2h0m

12:30pm

Lunch at local eatery

Try Mysore special meals such as masala dosa or rava idli at budget-friendly eateries in Mysore costing around INR100 per person.
INR100 per person, 1h0m

2:00pm

Visit Brindavan Gardens

Spend time at the beautiful Brindavan Gardens famous for its symmetric designs and musical fountain. Gardens open until 7:00pm; entry fee applies.
INR50 per person, 2h0m

6:30pm

Dinner near Brindavan Gardens

Eat dinner at nearby budget restaurants offering South Indian or North Indian meals under INR150 per person.
INR150 per person, 1h0m

Day 4: Return to Hyderabad

Mysore to Hyderabad on June 10, 2025

7:00am

Depart Mysore to Hyderabad by bus

Catch an early bus back to Hyderabad. The journey lasts about 10 hours and costs approximately INR500 per person.
INR500 per person, 10h0m

5:00pm

Arrive in Hyderabad

End of the trip with arrival in Hyderabad by evening, relaxed after a fulfilling budget trip.
Free, End of travel