Karnataka Tour Packages

Explore Karnataka’s historic sites, hill stations, royal palaces, coastal areas, or holy places with Indian Panorama’s well-curated Karnataka tour packages. Our standard expedition plans include everything from the moment you land at the designated airport/railway station to your return.

At Indian Panorama, we comprehend your travel needs vary a lot. So we have a broad spectrum of handpicked Karnataka holiday packages. These travel plans can suit your needs, whether you want to have a short or longer break and enjoy a cultural, heritage, royal or spiritual experience.

We can customise our existing Karnataka travel packages or curate new ones based on your travel style, needs, and preferences for a more specific and comfortable holiday experience. Such an excursion plan includes transportation, hotel accommodation, sightseeing, activities, etc. We ensure you will have a smoother and unforgettable Karnataka trip with us.

Karnataka at a Glance

• Capital City: Bangalore (Officially called Bengaluru)
• Country: India
• Total Land Area: 191,791 square kilometres 
• Latitude: 11°N
• Longitude: 74°E
• Time Zone: Indian Standard Time (IST), UTC+5:30
• Languages Spoken: Kannada (official language), English, Telugu, Urdu, Malayalam, and Hindi.
• Currency: INR
• Peak Season: Winter (October to February/March)
• Must-try Foods: Bisi Bele Bath, Mysore Masala Dosa, Ragi Mudde, Mangalorean Fish Curry, and Coorg Pandi Curry.
• Religion: Hinduism (major), Islam, and Christianity 
• Best Places to Visit in Karnataka: Hampi, Mysore, Badami, Aihole, Coorg, Chikmagalur, Gokarna, Murudeshwar, and Udupi.   
• Neighbouring States: Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Maharashtra, Goa, Tamil Nadu, and Kerala.

Why Book Karnataka Tour Packages?

When you wish to visit a place out of your native one, you need to plan it and make all the related arrangements. The arrangements could be for hotel accommodation, guides, transfer to and from the airport/railway station, and sightseeing along with flight/train/bus tickets.

Karnataka trip packages make you free from these arrangements and let you stay focused on enjoying the trip. On your request, these plans can include transportation, accommodation, activities, sightseeing, etc. of your choice.

Why a Karnataka Trip? 

Karnataka is a premier travel destination in Southwest India. In the travel & tourism industry, it is branded as One State, Many Worlds. It offers a mix of UNESCO World Heritage Ruins, misty hill stations, royal palaces,  spice/coffee plantations, wildlife sanctuaries, and peaceful Arabian Sea beaches.

• Ancient Heritage: Explore ancient ruins of Hampi, the rock-cut cave temples of Badami, and the royal palace of Mysore (Mysore Palace).
• Nature and Waterfalls: Witness the cascading waters at Jog Falls and Shivanasamudra.
• Wildlife Safaris: Spot common to endangered animals at Nagarhole National Park or Kabini.
• Coastal Experiences and Water Sports: Visit Gokarna and the port town of Mangalore.
• Tech & Urban Culture: Explore and experience pub culture, gardens, and tech parks of Bengaluru.

Best Time for a Karnataka Tour

Before you book any of the best Karnataka Tour Packages, you should have an idea about the best time to visit Karnataka. For your help, here is the seasonal breakdown:

Winter (October to February/March)

• Weather: Pleasantly cool and dry weather with temperatures ranging from 15°C to 25°C.
• Best for: Exploring historic/heritage sites (Hampi and Mysore), tech parks (Bangalore), coastal areas (Gokarna), and wildlife safaris (Bandipur or Nagarhole).
• Highlights: Mysore Dasara (October/November) and Hampi Utsav.

Summer (April to June)

• Weather: Hot and humid across the plains with temperatures from 30°C to 40°C+. High altitude places are cooler.
• Best for: Walking inside coffee plantations of Coorg and Chikmagalur.
• Highlights: Valley and hilly retreats.

Monsoon (July to September)

• Weather: Heavy to very heavy rainfalls in the Western Ghats and coastal areas.
• Best for: Witnessing the strongest Jog Falls and trekking through misty rainforests.
• Highlights: Lush greenery, clouds, and travel discounts.

At Indian Panorama, we can customise or curate Karnataka holiday packages for the season you choose for your trip to this Southwestern state in India. We will handle everything and let you focus on enjoying your expedition.  

Best Places You can Visit with Our Customised Karnataka Holiday Packages

Apart from knowing the season, you should have an idea about the places to visit in this South Indian state before booking one of the existing Karnataka travel packages. Here are some of the best places to visit in Karnataka for your support:

Bangalore

Officially called Bengaluru, it offers a combination of historical royalty, lush green spaces, and a tech-driven cosmopolitan culture. In Bangalore, you can explore the Cubbon Park, Lalbagh Botanical Garden, Bangalore Palace, Tipu Sultan’s Summer Palace, ISKCON Temple Bangalore and St Mary’s Basilica Church.

Hampi

Famed as the World’s Open Air Museum, Hampi is home to over 1,600 ancient ruins associated with the 14th-to-16th-century Vijayanagara Empire. Its key attractions are the Virupaksha Temple, Lotus Mahal, Elephant Stables, Stone Chariot, Vijaya Vittala Temple, and Coracle Rides.

Mysore

Mysore is officially called Mysuru. It is the cultural capital of Karnataka. This city offers a combined experience of history, heritage, culture, and royalty. You can visit Mysore Palace (Amba Vilas Palace),  Chamundi Hills & Temple, and Brindavan Gardens in Mysuru. Further, you can visit the Jaganmohan Palace, and Sri Chamarajendra Zoological Gardens (Mysore Zoo).

Badami

Formerly known as Vatapi, Badami is a historical, architectural, and adventure-tourism destination. It was the capital of the Chalukya dynasty from the 6th to the 8th century CE. It has key attractions like the Badami Cave Temples, Agastya Lake, Bhutanatha Temples, Badami Fort, and Archaeological Museum.

Coorg

Officially known as Kodagu, Coorg is located in Karnataka’s Western Ghats. As a premier hill station, it is popularly known as the Scotland of India. It features misty green hills, dense forests, and valleys. Its key attractions include Raja's Seat, the Madikeri Fort, Omkareshwara Temple, and Dubare Elephant Camp.

Chikmagalur

Chikmagalur is officially known as Chikkamagaluru. It lies in the foothills of Karnataka’s Western Ghats and is famous as the Coffee Land of Karnataka. Apart from lush coffee plantations, you can explore Mullayanagiri Peak, Hebbe Falls, Jhari Falls, Bhadra Wildlife Sanctuary, Baba Budangiri, and Hirekolale Lake.

Gokarna

Gokarna lies in the Uttara Kannada district of Karnataka. It is the perfect place for both spiritual and coastal experiences. In addition to visiting the Mahabaleshwar Temple, you can relax on golden sand beaches and enjoy water sports like jet skiing and banana boat rides.

Murudeshwar

It is a premier coastal pilgrimage and leisure destination in Karnataka. Murudeshwar features a 120-foot Shiva Statue, Raja Gopuram, Murudeshwar Temple & Atma-Linga and Bhukailasa Cave Museum. In Murudeshwar, you can enjoy scuba diving, jet skiing, banana boat rides, speedboats, and parasailing at Murudeshwar Beach.

Once you choose your destinations/places for your trip, you can select one from our existing Karnataka trip packages or you can ask us to customise an exclusive plan based on your details.

How to Choose the Best Karnataka Travel Packages for Your Trip?

At Indian Panorama, we have carefully-planned and well-curated a wide range of Karnataka vacation packages. To choose the most suitable holiday plan, you should follow the below-mentioned steps:

• First, decide what you actually want to experience in your trip to Karnataka. The experience could be nature, heritage, culture, wildlife, etc. or a mix of all these.
• Determine the season/time based on the finalised travel experience. Summer (March to June) is the best for hill stations like Coorg and Mangalore, while winter (October to February) is the best for coastal areas, heritage sites, and wildlife safaris.
• Based on the determined travel experience and selected season, choose places.
• Browse our pages of Karnataka tour packages and go through them.
• Match your needs with the travel packages.
• Select the Karnataka holiday package that suits you the most.
• Request us to curate a new one based on your travel needs and preferences if you find the existing expedition plans not suitable.  

Why Indian Panorama for Karnataka Tour Packages?

Many domestic and international visitors contact us for booking Karnataka travel packages. Here are some of our USPs that can make you comprehend why you should book a travel plan with us:

• Over 30 years of industry knowledge and presence.
• Customisation of the existing Karnataka trip packages and car rental services to make your trip smoother and more comfortable.
• Approved by the Ministry of Tourism, Government of India.
• More than 100 fleets for well-maintained and GPS-enabled vehicles for railway station/airport transfers, sightseeing, local/outstation transfers, etc.
• A dedicated team of 300+ educated and skilled professionals.
• Over 13 branch offices in major cities of India.
• More than 32,000 happy travellers from across the world.
• 5-time National Tourism Award winner.
• Local experiences with experienced travel guides.
• Handpicked hotels, sightseeing tours.
• Quick responses to travellers queries.
• 24/7 customer support services.
• Transparent dealings and strong faith in business ethics.

Book Karnataka Holiday Packages with Indian Panorama

For a smoother and more comfortable travel experience, either book one of our existing Karnataka tour packages or request us to curate a new one. We assure you will keep enjoying the journey with us, as we will handle everything. Get in touch with us now to share your travel needs and expectations.