Eastern India
Discover Karnataka
Karnataka offers a little of everything: the grandeur of Mysore Palace, the misty coffee hills of Coorg and Chikmagalur, the boulder-strewn ruins of Hampi and a coastline lined with temples and beaches.
It is an easy, rewarding holiday from Pune — ideal for families who want a mix of heritage, nature and good food.
Popular attractions
Mysuru
Mysore Palace, Chamundi Hills and Brindavan Gardens.
Coorg (Kodagu)
Coffee estates, Abbey Falls and Dubare elephant camp.
Hampi
The ruins of the Vijayanagara empire, a UNESCO site.
Chikmagalur
Coffee country and Mullayanagiri peak.
Udupi & Murudeshwar
Krishna temple at Udupi and the giant Shiva statue at Murudeshwar.
Bengaluru
Gardens, palaces and a lively food scene.
Best time to visit
Pleasant across the state; ideal for Hampi.
Hill areas stay comfortable.
Lush green Coorg and full waterfalls.
Suggested experiences
- Mysore Palace illuminated (on select evenings)
- Coffee plantation walk in Coorg
- Coracle ride at Hampi
- Elephant camp at Dubare
- Temple visits at Udupi
- Filter coffee and South Indian breakfast
Suggested itinerary
Indicative plan for reference only. Your final itinerary, hotels and price are customised to your dates and preferences.
- Day
1Arrive Bengaluru, drive to Mysuru
Evening at Brindavan Gardens.
- Day
2Mysuru
Mysore Palace, Chamundi Hills and St. Philomena's Church.
- Day
3Mysuru to Coorg
Visit the Namdroling monastery at Bylakuppe on the way.
- Day
4Coorg
Abbey Falls, Raja's Seat and a coffee estate walk.
- Day
5Coorg
Dubare elephant camp and leisure time.
- Day
6Departure
Drive to Bengaluru or Mangaluru.
Stay & transport
Accommodation
Stay in city hotels in Mysuru and Bengaluru and plantation homestays or resorts in Coorg and Chikmagalur. We arrange hotels to suit your budget — from comfortable standard stays to premium properties — and can include breakfast or meal plans. Homestays and resorts are available on request.
Getting there & around
Bengaluru and Mangaluru have direct flights from Pune; Hubballi is convenient for Hampi. Overnight trains and buses also connect Pune with Karnataka. A private vehicle works best for sightseeing.