Our Karnataka holidays & tours
Strangely overlooked by international tourism considering its size, you’ll find Karnataka, India’s sixth largest state, next to Goa and Kerala. Whether you tour more of south India, or stick to the state, our Karnataka holidays are a wonderful cultural experience with visits to the capital Bangalore, the majestic Mysore palace and some of the many beautifully sculptured temples. You can also enjoy a walking or nature holiday in Karnataka with its scenic hills, waterfalls, wildlife sanctuaries, remote forests and long beaches. Away from mass tourism, our holidays here visit wildlife reserves and national parks, and use homestays with local families to get you closer to experiences of the people who live here, and ensuring they benefit from your stay, too.
Our top Karnataka holidays
Best of South India tour
From
£2257 to £2555
17 days
ex flights
Culture, Art and Scenery Tour through incredible South India
Tailor made
Karnataka luxury tour, heritage hills & wildlife
From
£2450
12 days
ex flights
Experience Karnataka 2024 - the state that has it all!
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Karnataka 12 day tour, India
From
£2149
12 days
ex flights
Temples,verdant valleys,thundering waterfalls,wildlife
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Karnataka and Kerala holiday
From
£4367
18 days
ex flights
A remarkable trip through the splendeurs of South East India
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Southern India tour, temples & nature
From
£494
6 days
ex flights
Tour from Coimbatore to Bangalore via Mysore
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Karnataka tailormade holiday, India
From
£3970
16 days
inc UK flights
Experience the highlights of Karnataka at a relaxed pace
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Kerala and Karnataka small group holiday, India
From
£3445 to £3520
14 days
ex flights
Discover the fantastic beaches, people and food of Kerala
Small group2026: 1 Feb, 11 Oct, 22 Nov, 2027: 17 Jan, 7 Feb, 21 Feb, 24 Oct, 14 Nov, 28 Nov
Southern India tour, Hampi & Badami
From
Rupee105000 to Rupee195000
11 days
ex flights
Get up close with a different side of South India!
Tailor made
Karnataka luxury tour in India
From
£5265
15 days
ex flights
Amazing Nature,History,Coffee,World class Yoga & Meditation
Tailor made
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KARNATAKA MAP & HIGHLIGHTS
Karnataka slots into southwest India in between better known siblings Goa, to the northwest, and Kerala, to the southwest, which are often visited on Karnataka holidays as part of an organised tour. Being the middle child does have its advantages and Karnataka benefits from 300km of coastline as well as the Western Ghats which include the spice estates of Coorg, on its eastern flanks. Head east of Coorg for Mysore, and a further 150km to the northeast for the urban belch of Bangalore, before a day's drive north of the capital takes you to the UNESCO sites of Hampi and Hospet whereupon another 250km north finds you in Bijapur, from where you can venture out of Karnataka if you choose to end your holiday on the beaches Goa.
Badami
1. Badami
Escape the searing southern sun within the engraved red sandstone caves of Badami where shrines to Shiva, Vishnu and the teachings of Jainism help travellers transcend to spiritual contemplation. Outside the caves several other temple complexes can be found along the fringes of Agastya Lake whilst climbers get their kicks on the surrounding cliff faces and boulder covered hillsides.
Bijapur
2. Bijapur
Minarets, mausoleums and mosques make the basalt carved city of Bijapur beautifully bewildering for anyone with a passing interest in Islamic architecture, with Gol Gumbaz, the domed tomb of the city’s former Shia Sultan, second only in size to St Peter’s in Rome. This former Mughal stronghold holds just as much history and relevance to India as the forts and palaces of Agra in the north.
Coorg
3. Coorg
The highlands of Coorg lay crumpled over the Western Ghats like vibrant, green papier-mâché. Here, deep valleys filled with pepper, cardamom and coffee estates give way to the Kaveri River which tumbles over aeon-smoothed rocks as the Chelavara and Abbey Waterfalls. Get away from it all at 1,500m where evergreen forests hide hill stations and habitat for flying squirrels, otters, and deer.
Hampi & Anegundi
4. Hampi & Anegundi
Bound by the Tungabhadra River and surrounding hillsides, the UNESCO-listed village of Hampi was once the envy of the world as the site of Vijayanagara, the capital of the Vijayanagara Empire. Views from Hemakuta Hill give some indication as to the reach of Hinduism with trips across the river to Anegundi best achieved by way of giant floating basket, sorry – small coracle ferry boat.
Mysore
5. Mysore
Caught in the shadow of Chamundeshwari Temple, Mysore is Karnataka’s cultural capital with a visit to the captivating, slowly collapsing, Devaraja Market, capturing imaginations as readily as the city’s opulent palaces. Silk factories, stone masonry and carving workshops provide added insight into centuries old professions which have turned Mysore into something of an enclave for artisans.
Pavinakurva
6. Pavinakurva
Listen to the cry of gulls overhead as the catch of the day is bought to shore by weather-worn fishermen returning from an early morning on the Arabian Sea. The village of Pavinakurva lies just inland on the Tarabagli estuary and has images like these in bucket loads with swaying palms, sweeping sand dunes and even its own magical treasure island, situated just off the coast.
Our Karnataka holidays reviews
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Joyce Ray09 Mar 2024
It was a wonderful experience and we would rate our trip highly.read more
Nicholas Taylor21 Mar 2024
I loved the trip with the single exception of the overnight on the Hampi Expressread more
Bridget Taylor28 Dec 2023
We had a wonderful time. Our driver and tour operator were both very careful to ensure that everything ran smoothly. Dewalokam was fabulous - the owners and staff went out of their way to ensure that all guests were able to make the most out of their stayread more
