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Bangalore | Mysore | Hampi | Badami | Pattadakal

Karnataka Heritage Circuit 

Suggested Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Bangalore – City & Heritage Tour

 

  • Arrival in Bangalore

  • Visit:

    • Bangalore Palace

    • Tipu Sultan’s Summer Palace

    • Vidhana Soudha (photo stop)

    • Bull Temple & Basavanagudi

  • Evening at Cubbon Park or MG Road

  • Overnight: Bangalore

 


Day 2: Bangalore → Mysore (145 km | ~4 hrs)

  • Drive through scenic countryside

    • En route stop at:

    • Srirangapatna – Ranganathaswamy Temple & Tipu Sultan’s Tomb

    • In Mysore:

    • Mysore Palace (illuminated in the evening)

    • Local markets (silk & sandalwood)

    • Overnight: Mysore

Day 3: Mysore – Culture & Royal Heritage

  • Visit:

    • Chamundi Hill & Chamundeshwari Temple

    • St. Philomena’s Cathedral

    • Jaganmohan Palace (Art Gallery)

    • Optional: Brindavan Gardens (musical fountain)

    Overnight: Mysore

 


Day 4: Mysore → Hampi (430 km | ~8 hrs)

  • Early departure

  • Scenic long drive through Karnataka heartland 🌾

  • Evening at leisure in Hampi village

  • Overnight: Hampi

 


Day 5: Hampi – UNESCO World Heritage Site

  • Explore:

    • Virupaksha Temple

    • Vittala Temple & Stone Chariot

    • Royal Enclosure

    • Lotus Mahal & Elephant Stables

    • Sunset at Hemakuta Hill

    Overnight: Hampi

 


Day 6: Hampi → Badami (140 km | ~4 hrs)

  • Drive to Badami

    • Visit:

    • Badami Cave Temples

    • Agastya Lake

    • Badami Fort

    • Overnight: Badami

 


Day 7: Badami → Pattadakal → Departure

  • Visit Pattadakal (UNESCO Site):

    • Virupaksha Temple

    • Mallikarjuna & Papanatha Temples

    • Optional stop at Aihole (cradle of Indian temple architecture)

    Departure via Hubli / Bangalore