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Bengaluru • Mysuru • Nagarhole • Hampi • Goa • Mumbai
Small Group Tour | UNESCO Sites | Wildlife Safari | Culture & Coastal Escape
Discover the soul of India on this immersive 16-Day South India Tour combining royal palaces, sacred temples, wildlife safaris, UNESCO World Heritage Sites, colonial cities, and the golden beaches of Goa. Designed for culturally curious travelers, this expertly guided journey offers an unforgettable blend of history, spirituality, architecture, cuisine, and natural beauty — all with the comfort of small group travel (maximum 22 guests).
Perfect for travelers seeking an authentic, in-depth India experience beyond the Golden Triangle.
Board your overnight flight to Bengaluru, the vibrant gateway to South India.
Arrive in dynamic Bengaluru, known as India’s technology capital and a city where innovation meets tradition. Transfer to your hotel and enjoy time to relax after your journey.
Overnight: Bengaluru
Discover the unique blend of colonial charm and modern energy that defines the city.
Highlights include:
Exterior view of the impressive Vidhana Soudha, an iconic example of neo-Dravidian architecture
Stroll through the lush botanical gardens of Lalbagh Botanical Garden
Visit a local Sikh Gurudwara
Explore the magnificent Bangalore Palace, inspired by England’s Windsor Castle
Marvel at ornate interiors, carved woodwork, stained glass, and the grand Durbar Hall once used for royal ceremonies.
Evening welcome meeting followed by dinner.
Overnight: Bengaluru
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Depart for Mysuru (Mysore).
En route:
Visit a traditional silk cocoon market in Channapatna
Tour a regional winery and enjoy wine tastings
Explore historic Srirangapatna, once the capital of Tipu Sultan
Continue to Mysuru and check into your hotel.
Overnight: Mysuru
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Experience the cultural heart of Karnataka:
Panoramic views from Chamundi Hills
Visit vibrant local markets filled with spices and flowers
Explore the opulent Mysore Palace, an Indo-Saracenic masterpiece
Enjoy a memorable home-hosted lunch with a local family for an authentic culinary experience.
Later visit St. Philomena’s Church and witness the illuminated Mysore Palace at night — a magical sight.
Overnight: Mysuru
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Travel to Bylakuppe to visit the magnificent Namdroling Monastery, known as the Golden Temple — one of the largest Tibetan settlements in India.
Admire vibrant murals, towering Buddha statues, and serene surroundings before continuing to Nagarhole National Park.
Evening wildlife documentary and dinner at your jungle resort.
Overnight: Nagarhole
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Enjoy morning and afternoon jeep or boat safaris in Nagarhole National Park.
Spot elephants, deer, wild boar, exotic birdlife, and — if lucky — the elusive Bengal tiger. The park borders the Kabini River and forms part of the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve.
Free time to relax between safaris.
Overnight: Nagarhole
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Drive to Hassan and visit two architectural masterpieces:
Hoysaleswara Temple in Halebid
Chennakesava Temple in Belur
These UNESCO-listed temples are renowned for their intricate stone carvings depicting Hindu epics.
Overnight: Hassan
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Travel through rural Karnataka to Hampi, the former capital of the Vijayanagara Empire.
Sunset at Malyavanta Hill overlooking surreal boulder-strewn landscapes.
Overnight: Hampi
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Explore the extraordinary ruins of Hampi:
Vittala Temple with its iconic stone chariot
Virupaksha Temple
Lotus Mahal and Hazara Rama Temple
A dream destination for history lovers and photographers.
Overnight: Hampi
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Visit Pattadakal, a UNESCO treasure of Chalukyan architecture.
Continue to Badami Cave Temples, carved directly into sandstone cliffs.
Drive onward to Hubli.
Overnight: Hubli
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Drive to Goa, India’s famed coastal paradise.
Tour a spice plantation and savor traditional Goan cuisine before checking into your hotel.
Overnight: Goa
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Explore:
Shri Mangeshi Temple
UNESCO-listed churches of Old Goa
Portuguese-era Fontainhas district
Relax at Miramar Beach
Scenic coastal views at Dona Paula
Free evening to enjoy Goa at your own pace.
Overnight: Goa
Meals: Breakfast
Fly to Mumbai, India’s financial capital.
Visit the Mani Bhavan, Gandhi’s former residence and headquarters of the 1942 movement.
Overnight: Mumbai
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Boat to Elephanta Caves, a UNESCO site featuring rock-cut temples dedicated to Shiva.
Continue to:
Gateway of India
Dhobi Ghat open-air laundry
Evening transfer to the airport for departure.
Meals: Breakfast
Arrive home with unforgettable memories of South India’s heritage, wildlife, and coastal charm.
✔ Roundtrip International Flights (New York – Bengaluru / Mumbai – New York)
✔ Intra-flight: Goa – Mumbai
✔ 13 Nights Premium Accommodations
✔ 28 Meals (13 Breakfasts, 5 Lunches, 10 Dinners)
✔ UNESCO World Heritage Site Visits
✔ Wildlife Safaris in Nagarhole
✔ Home-Hosted Lunch Experience
✔ All Transfers & Entrance Fees
✔ English-Speaking Tour Manager
✔ Small Group Guarantee (Max 22 Guests)
Combines culture, wildlife, temples, beaches & colonial cities
Visit 6 UNESCO World Heritage Sites
Includes safaris in Nagarhole National Park
Authentic culinary and cultural experiences
Perfect for travelers seeking an in-depth India itinerary
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