Tours in Bangalore

Must Visit places in Karnataka is a 7 days guided experiential tour to the best cultural and heritage sites Karnataka has to offer. Key highlights include exploring the Mysore Kingdom & Tipu Sultan's Srirangapatna, world heritage sites and Hoysala capitals of Belur & Halebid, the ruins of Vijayanagar empire and world heritage site of Hampi, caves temples of Badami, Aihole & Pattadakal, and the impregnable Chitradurga fort,

LALBAGH WALK Lalbagh, the Red Garden, is one of Bangalore's oldest parks, commissioned and completed by Hyder Ali and Tipu Sultan on the lines of Mughal Gardens of the time. Walk past the trees, the lake, and birds of Lalbagh with us, reliving our ancestors' imagination. CUBBON PARK WALK Stroll through this verdant lung space and learn of a Victorian era when people commuted on horseback or on foot and danced in the ballrooms of Parade road. Join us on the Cubbon Park walk to see the other side of Bangalore.

The austere and grandiose site of Goddess Pampa, today's Hampi, was the capital to the Vijayanagara Empire (14th-16th Cent CE) that ruled South India. The once famous place known to have untold wealth & prosperity is home more than 1600 surviving structures that include fort walls, market shops, city gateways, check posts, stables, tanks, riverside features, royal buildings, temples, pillared halls called mantapas, etc. It fell to ruins after a huge war, much like Pompey’s Rome. Today the excavated ruins are a Unesco World Heritage Site. ANEGUNDI - is a quaint village, today, situated on the banks of Tungabhadra River across Hampi. Historically, it was the older capital of the Vijayanagara Kingdom. It is also a part of the Hampi - World Heritage Site.

Explore Bangalore’s beautiful countryside on this guided bike ride (4-5 hours approx.) Start with a breakfast at a farm before riding on a bike trail. On your ride, you will pass a temple complex, a silk industrial factory and a pottery place (where you can make your own ceramic) and pedal through the Nandi Hills. Your tour ends with a fresh buffet lunch made from organic vegetables. All biking gear is included. Highlights: • Temple Complex • Silk Factory • Pottery Place • Nandi Hills • Breakfast and Lunch at a Farm stay.

Discover the unparalleled beauty of the Taj Mahal and Agra Fort on this 2 day-trip from Bangalore. Fly to Delhi from Bangalore. From Delhi airport we will drive you to Agra. Stay overnight in Agra. On Day 2 explore the stunning Taj Mahal and learn all about the story behind its creation, followed by a visit to Agra Fort. Then drive back to Delhi and board a return flight to Bangalore. Highlights: • View of the Taj Mahal at sunset from Mehtab Bagh • The Taj Mahal, one of the Seven Wonders of the World (Taj Mahal Remains closed on Friday) • 16th century Agra Fort, a UNESCO World Heritage Site

Visit Chitradurga on this full-day trip from Bangalore. You have the option to join this tour in a private car or a classic Royal Enfield motorcycle. Chitradurga is a magnificent fort from the 17th century and is located 200km north of Bangalore. Explore the fort with its seven concentric fortification walls, 19 gateways, 38 posterior entrances, 35 secret pathways, four invisible passages, water tanks and 2000 watch towers. This tour also includes breakfast, lunch, and the services of a full-time tour guide.

Itinerary Day 1: 7:30 AM- Departure from Bangalore by Car 1:00 PM- Reach Hampi and Check-in at Hotel 2:00 PM- Start exploring a group of Monuments at Hampi Sasivekalu Ganesha Temple is a huge statue of Lord Ganesha, carved out of a single block of rock. We will visit this 8 feet tall of the Lord. We visit the magnificent Virupaksha temple, It is from the Hoysala period and is the oldest temple in Hampi. Stone chariot and Vittala temple: Stop At: Vijaya Vittala Temple, Near Kalyan Mantapa, Hampi 583239 India Duration: 2 hours Overnight in Hampi Day 2: Royal enclosures of Hampi After Breakfast, we will do a ride in the coracle on the Tungabhadra River. Stop At: Anegundi Fort, Tungabhadra, Angegundi Village, Hampi India Towards the evening we will visit Anegundi village for the cave paintings. The paintings here date back to the Iron Age around 1500 BC.

This tour is ideal for those who wish to visit Mysore from Bangalore in a day but want to avoid the time-consuming & tiring road journey. This tour is good if you wish to explore places by foot & blend with native people in local transport. This package gives you an enchanting experience of train journey in India. Imagine passing by the rocks of Ramanagar, sailing over rivers, cutting through lush rice & sugarcane fields, catching various birds in flight, passing by forts & monuments, watching rural life, interacting with locals, eating local snacks, etc. At Mysore we intend to cover the famous Mysore Palace, the colorful Devaraja Market and the Chamundi Hills at the very least. To do so, we use local transport such as buses and tuktuks apart from lots of walking. Onward train would be normally at 8 am from Bangalore KSR Railway station and the return train would start from Mysore at either 1655 or 1820 hrs. Participants should carry Passport/ID to be able to travel by train.

Embark on a cultural and architectural exploration from Bangalore to Belur and Halebid, delving into the historical treasures of Karnataka. Begin your journey with a visit to Shravanabelagola, home to the towering monolithic statue of Lord Bahubali, a revered Jain pilgrimage site. Proceed to Hassan, where the ambiance invites relaxation. On the second day, discover the architectural marvels of Belur and Halebid. The Chennakeshava Temple in Belur, an epitome of Hoysala architecture, showcases intricate carvings and sculptures, while the Hoysaleswara Temple in Halebid captivates with its detailed scrollwork. Immerse yourself in the rich cultural heritage before returning to Bangalore, your senses enriched by the artistry of Karnataka's historical gems.