Bangalore → Belur → Halebidu → Shravanabelagola → Chikmagalur → Hampi → Gokarna → Murudeshwar → Udupi → Mangalore
Coastal Karnataka Heritage Circuit — Bangalore to Mangalore
Explore Heritage, Beaches & Spiritual Journeys
Bangalore → Mysore → Coorg → Dandeli → Hubli
South India Grand Circuit — Bangalore to Hubli
Explore Heritage, Culture & Scenic Beauty across Karnataka
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Highlights
Why travellers pick this circuit
- ✅ Karnataka's classic temple + hill-station + coastal circuit in one continuous route
- ✅ Covers 4 of Karnataka's major Shakti Peethas & pilgrimage centres (Dharmasthala, Horanadu, Sringeri, Kollur)
- ✅ Adventure add-ons: Dandeli river rafting and Yana rock formations
- ✅ Flexible — book the full 16-stop circuit or any contiguous stretch (e.g. Mysore–Coorg, or the coastal half)
Itinerary
Places covered
1
Bangalore
- Garden City of India
- Vidhana Soudha
- Lalbagh & Cubbon Park
- Modern & Cultural Hub
2
Mysore
- Mysore Palace
- Chamundi Hills
- Brindavan Gardens
- Cultural Heritage
145 KM / 3H 30M
3
Coorg
- Scotland of India
- Coffee Plantations
- Abbey Falls
- Natural Beauty
125 KM / 2H 45M
4
Kukke Subrahmanya
- Subrahmanya Temple
- Serene & Spiritual
- Surrounded by Nature
120 KM / 3H 30M
5
Dharmasthala
- Sri Manjunatha Temple
- Peaceful Pilgrimage
- Annadanam & Seva
80 KM / 2H 15M
6
Horanadu
- Annapoorneshwari Temple
- Famous Shakti Peetha
- Scenic Beauty
70 KM / 1H 45M
7
Sringeri
- Sharada Peetham
- Ancient Monastery
- Spiritual Learning Center
45 KM / 1H 15M
8
Kollur (Mookambika)
- Mookambika Temple
- Divine & Peaceful
- Western Ghats Beauty
35 KM / 1H
9
Mukambuka / Udupi region
- Triveni Sangama
- Spiritual Destination
15 KM / 30M
10
Udupi
- Sri Krishna Temple
- Delicious Udupi Cuisine
- Temples & Beaches
35 KM / 1H
11
Murudeshwara
- World's 2nd Tallest Shiva Statue
- Murudeshwara Temple
- Serene Beach
60 KM / 1H 30M
12
Yana
- Ancient Rock Formations
- Natural Wonder
- Trekking & Adventure
80 KM / 2H
13
Gokarna
- Om Beach
- Kudle Beach
- Spiritual & Scenic
45 KM / 1H 15M
14
Karavara (Karwar)
- Coastal Town
- Beaches & Nature
- Relax & Unwind
55 KM / 1H 30M
15
Dandeli
- Wildlife Sanctuary
- River Rafting
- Adventure & Nature
60 KM / 1H 30M
16
Hubli (Drop)
- Major City in North Karnataka
- Shopping & Local Cuisine
- Drop Point
70 KM / 1H 45M
Total: ≈ 24–26 hours total drive time (customizable into 6–16 day itineraries)
What's covered
Inclusions
- Private vehicle for the full route
- Point-to-point transfers between all listed stops
- Sightseeing at each stop as listed
- Driver allowance, toll & parking
Please note
Exclusions
- Hotel accommodation (quoted separately by category)
- Meals unless specified
- Entry tickets/camera fees at monuments & temples
- Personal expenses & tips
FAQs
South India Grand Circuit — Bangalore to Hubli — Frequently Asked Questions
How many days is the South India Grand Circuit?
The full 16-stop circuit covers roughly 960 km and 24–26 hours of total drive time end to end, but it is fully customizable — most travellers book it as a 6 to 16-day journey depending on how many stops and rest days they want. Tell us your available days and we’ll design the right cut of the route.
Can I book just part of this circuit, like Mysore to Coorg?
Yes. This circuit is built from independent legs — Bangalore–Mysore, Mysore–Coorg, the Dharmasthala–Sringeri–Kollur temple belt, and the Udupi–Gokarna–Dandeli coastal stretch can each be booked on their own, or combined as you like.
What is the total distance and drive time?
Approximately 960 km across all 16 stops, roughly 24–26 hours of total driving, spread across as many days as you choose to take.
Does this package include hotel stays?
Hotels are quoted separately by category (budget, comfort, or premium) so you get exactly the stay you want at each stop. The package itself covers the private vehicle, transfers, driver, toll and parking.
Which temples are covered on this route?
The circuit covers four major Karnataka pilgrimage centres — Kukke Subrahmanya, Dharmasthala, Horanadu, Sringeri, and Kollur (Mookambika) — making it popular with pilgrimage-focused travellers as well as heritage and coastal explorers.
Is this route suitable for a family with children?
Yes, the pace is flexible — families often take 10–12 days to cover the full circuit comfortably with rest breaks, while faster-paced travellers or groups on a tighter schedule can compress it.
Where does the tour start and end?
The circuit starts in Bangalore and ends with a drop at Hubli, covering Mysore, Coorg, the Western Ghats temple belt, and the Karnataka coast in between. We can also arrange a reverse-direction or partial start/end point on request.
Can this be combined with adventure activities?
Yes — Dandeli offers river rafting and wildlife, and Yana is known for trekking among its unique rock formations; both are built into the later half of this circuit.
How do I get a price for this package?
Since the circuit is customizable in length and hotel category, we prepare a specific quote based on your travel dates, number of stops, group size, and preferred stay category. Contact us on WhatsApp or call for same-day pricing.
Is this package available for group/B2B bookings?
Yes, this circuit is frequently booked by travel agents and group organisers as a South India DMC product — see our B2B/DMC page for net-rate and ground-handling details.
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