How to Explore Karnataka: One Week Itinerary

May 19, 2023, 06:14 IST

Anuj Tiwari

Arrival in Bengaluru (Day 1)

Arrive at Bengaluru, Karnataka's capital city and explore the magnificent Lalbagh Botanical Garden and the historic Bangalore Palace. Visit the bustling markets on Commercial Street or Brigade Road and enjoy the local cuisine and nightlife.

Bengaluru - Mysuru (Day 2)

Drive from Bengaluru to Mysuru, which is famous for its palaces and heritage and admire the architectural beauty of the beautiful Mysuru Palace. Explore the serene Brindavan Gardens and vibrant Devaraja Market.

Mysuru - Coorg (Day 3)

Drive from Mysuru to the lovely hill station of Coorg (Kodagu). Visit the Golden Temple, also known as Namdroling Monastery and explore the Abbey Falls and Raja's Seat to get a bird's-eye perspective of the surrounding hills.

Coorg - Hampi (Day 4)

Drive from Coorg to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Hampi and explore Hampi's historic ruins and architectural marvels. The Virupaksha Temple, Hampi Bazaar, and the Vijaya Vittala Temple are all worth seeing. Also take a coracle ride along the Tungabhadra River.

Hampi - Gokarna (Day 5)

Drive from Hampi to Gokarna, a tranquil seaside town. Relax on Gokarna's lovely beaches, such as Om Beach and Kudle Beach. Visit the Mahabaleshwar Temple and attend the evening Aarti.

Gokarna - Bengaluru (Day 6)

Return to Bengaluru from Gokarna and visit the famous Summer Palace of Tipu Sultan and the Bull Temple. Explore the National Gallery of Modern Art's contemporary art and cultural shows.

Bengaluru - Departure (Day 7)

Visit the innovative Visvesvaraya Industrial and Technological Museum on your final day in Bengaluru. Explore Cubbon Park and take a stroll through the lush foliage.

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