10 Bus Tours in Karnataka That You Shouldn't Miss

In this guided tour of Mysore from Bangalore, relive the golden age from 15-18th centuries when Mysore was one of the world's most advanced and prosperous Kingdoms. Visit the iconic Mysore Palace, the Summer Palace of the legendary Tipu Sultan with magnificent paintings, the notorious Bailey’s dungeons and an ancient bazaar which captures the charm of Mysore. A traditional lunch makes it a sensorial experience.

Inclusions: Entrance charges, Lunch, Pick up and drop from Bangalore Hotel, Guide, Privare car

Exclusions: Drinks, Breakfast

There are many cuisines that you can dine and enjoy in Bengaluru but the best way to experience the local life & food of the city is by interacting with locals and having interesting conversations over authentic and regional food. Meet Suma and Soumya, who invite you to their 80-year old ancestral home in Basavanagudi, Bengaluru, where you will get to experience and enjoy a hidden culinary treasure of India - Karunadu Oota. 'Karu' means black while 'Nadu' translates to region, and 'Oota' translates to meal. It is the regional cuisine of Karnataka where dishes are prepared using the grains and pulses that are grown in the black soil of the region. It is a cherished cuisine among Bangaloreans and the mother-in-law and daughter-in-law duo are preparing a lovely meal and also inviting you into their kitchen to try your hand at making these simple dishes, boasting of robust flavours. The whole experience can last about 2-4 hours.

Inclusions: 4-course lunch/dinner, Cooking demonstration, Non-alcoholic beverages, Gratuities, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Coffee and/or Tea

Exclusions: Hotel pick up and drop off

The Mysore Silk tour from Bangalore takes us back to 1792 when the story of Mysore Silk commences with setting up of silk worm breeding stations by Tipu Sultan. In 1912 Maharaja Krishnaraja Wodeyar IV sets up the Mysore Silk Weaving factory to kick start the industrial production of Mysore Silk. We will visit Asia’s largest silk cocoon auction market, the Mysore Silk weaving factory, the Mysore Palace and an ancient bazaar.

Inclusions: All taxes, fees and handling charges, Lunch, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Local guide

Exclusions: Drinks

In this 2 day tour, we experience Hampi the world heritage site with the ruins of the great Vijayanagara Empire. Even though the once proud city of victory lies in ruins today, it has a sense of timelessness. Over the 2 days we will go back in time and relive life in the 15th century when this empire was at its zentih.  We will explore magnificent temples with musical pillars, gigantic works of art carved out of stone, royal quarters, palaces and cave paintings that go back to the Iron Age.  You can call this UNESCO world heritage site as one of the world’s largest open air museums.

Inclusions: Breakfast, Overnight accommodation on double occupancy, All taxes, fees and handling charges, Breakfast, Local guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Private car

Exclusions: Lunch, Dinner

In this 3 day tour, we will fly in from Bangalore and visit the World Heritage Site of ancient Vijayanagara Empire at Hampi. One of the richest cities in the world in the 15th century, Hampi is the world's largest open air museum. Relive the golden era of the Vijaynagara empire by exploring the Royal enclosures, Queen's bath, Elephant stables and Palaces. We will visit magnificent temples like Virupaksha which has a river flowing through it, Vijaya Vittala with its legendary musical pillars, Ugra Narasimha and Hazara Rama. Enjoy the scenery through a serene ride on a coracle over the Tungabhadra river. Explore ancient cave paintings and village life at Anegundi

Inclusions: 2 nights accommodation, All taxes, fees and handling charges, Breakfast, Guide, Car while at Hampi, Return flight from Bangalore

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Any activities like Coracle boat ride

Bewitching Ruins Trail is a 4 day guided experiential tour to Hampi, Badami, Pattadakal & Aihole. Key highlights include exploring the ruins of Vijayanagar empire at Hampi, magnificent temples of Hampi, remarkable sculptures,  village experience & cave paintings at Anegundi, riding a coracle on the Tungabhadra river and exploring the caves temples of Badami, Aihole & Pattadakal.

Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Guide, 3 nights accommodation, All taxes, fees and handling charges, Breakfast, Hotel pickup and drop-off

Exclusions: Lunch, Dinner

Bewitching Ruins Trail, Badami & Hampi tour is a 6 nights/ 7 days guided experiential tour to Hampi, Badami, Pattadakal & Aihole. Key highlights include climbing the magnificent Chitradurga Fort, visit to a unique Sloth Bear sanctuary, exploring the ruins of Vijayanagar empire at Hampi, hitting the Ramayana trail at Kishkinda, village experience at Anegundi, riding a coracle on the Tungabhadra river and exploring the caves temples of Badami, Aihole & Patadakal.

Inclusions: 6 nights accommodation, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Local guide, Private car

Exclusions: Food and drinks

Dharamshala is located in the lap of the hills of the Kangra region of Himachal Pradesh are the amazing cities cum hill stations of Dharamshala and Mcleodganj. This full-day sightseeing tour showcases the best places to see in these favorite hill stations.Your Private driver/Guide will take you more than 9 places in and around the city and get to know about the culture, stories, people, etc by your guide. Collect memories of the attractions of both the cities built in the image of the city of Lhasa in Tibet.

Inclusions: Bottled water, Local guide ( Option 2) , Hotel/airport pickup and drop-off, Transport by private vehicle

Exclusions: Gratuities, Any meal, Entrance fees

You should book this tour if you wish: To get a Wow experience - Dandeli is a little paradise for Birding; To get results - you will be proud to have done Birding at Dandeli and captured great birding in your camera; To make it easy for you- you can focus on your Birding while we take care of everything else.

Inclusions: Dinner, Lunch, Lunch, Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch, Breakfast, Stay at OMH for 1 night (subject to availability) or at Homestay with focus on Birding, Private transportation

Exclusions: Transport upto Hubli / Dandeli / Dharwar, Anything not in inclusions

Best of Bangalore sightseeing, Forts, Palaces, history, bird watching, photography, shopping experience, typical Southern India food ------------------------------------------------------ You will be picked up for sure from your hotel at city center ------------------------------------------------------- We cover 1. Pick up from city center hotel 2. Tipu Sultan Fort and Palace - 2 hours 3. Drive through Cubbon Park - 15 min 4. Stop at Vidhan Soudha (entry isn't allowed) - 10 min 5. The famous Red Buildings of Karnataka for Judiciary – 10 min 6. Pass through Cricket Stadium 7. Bangalore Palace - 1.5 hours 8. Lunch and water or juice served – 40 Minutes 9. Commercial Street shopping experience - 1 hour 10. Drop back at city center (We can be arrange your drop to hotel if you need- just let us know)

Inclusions: Water, Lunch, Juice, Tea, All Fees and Taxes, Private transportation, Air-conditioned vehicle, All entry fee except Bangalore Palace and Tipu Palace

Exclusions: Bangalore Palace and Tipu Palace Entry Fee for Non Indians