Things to do in Karnataka, India: The Best Tours

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

Mercara Gold Estate is a beautiful 12-acre estate located 8 KM from Madikeri. Whilst coffee was growing here since the 1960s we acquired it in 1998 and began a process of transformation by organising it into a well laid out farm with a wide array coffee, spices and fruit trees. Our vision was to develop Mercara Gold Estate into a fully-integrated unit, we began processing and roasting our coffees on the estate. We follow all time-tested processes with passion to produce our own range of boutique style coffee and well-balanced blends.

Inclusions: Coorg Coffee and Spice Estate Tour, Cup of Filter Coffee

Exclusions: Retail purchases are on extra charge

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

The Nature Safari gives Travelers an opportunity to see the spectacular views of Mandalpatti. Experience being in the middle nature at Kote Abbey Waterfalls and also visit the Famous Abbey falls and Kootu Poley Dam. Kote Abbey Falls is a place waiting to be explored and is not a crowded.

Inclusions: Private transportation, Parking Fees

Exclusions:

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

Bangalore brags a rich old past and nineteenth century history that talks about the times of the British Raj. This 4-hour private strolling gives you a chance to explore old-world Bengaluru and its provincial time historic points. See St. Michael's Cathedral and nineteenth century Cubbon Park, Bengaluru's green desert oasis, and visit the Government Museum to reveal the city's old and medieval past. Highlights • St. Michael’s Cathedral and Vidhana Soudha. • Government Museum Cubbon Park  • MG Road 

Inclusions: Pick up and drop by Private air-conditioned vehicle, Hotel Pick up / Drop with in City Center, English Speaking Local Guide, 02 Bottles of Mineral Water Per Person Per day

Exclusions: Gratuities, Food and drinks, unless specified, Entrance