Karnataka & Ooty
Shravanabelagola, Belur and Halebidu
3 Nights / 4 Days
Bangalore - Shravanabelagola - Belur - Halebidu - Somanathapura
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Package ID 0449
Karnataka Heritage Trail
- Standard / 3-star equivalent stay
- Breakfast
- Customizable itinerary
Eight days on Karnataka's heritage trail: Shravanabelagola, the Hoysala temples of Belur and Halebidu, three nights at Hampi, and Aihole, Pattadakal and Badami.
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Quick facts
In short: Karnataka Heritage Trail is a 7-night, 8-day tour that also covers Bangalore, Belur, Halebidu, Hampi, Pattadakal and Badami. It starts in Bangalore and ends in Hubli. It includes daily breakfast. The itinerary can be customised.
- Package ID
- 0449
- Duration
- 7 Nights / 8 Days
- Places
- Bangalore, Belur, Halebidu, Hampi, Pattadakal, Badami
- Starts
- Bangalore
- Ends
- Hubli
- Stay
- Stay in standard/3-star equivalent accommodation as per the selected package plan
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Best time
- October to March is the best time to visit Mysore and Coorg; April to June is peak season in Ooty.
- Customizable
- Yes
Day-wise itinerary
- Package ID
- 0449
- Tour
- Karnataka Heritage Trail
- Duration
- 7 Nights / 8 Days
- Destination
- Karnataka & Ooty
- Price
- Price on request
This is a suggested day-by-day plan. Timings, the order of sightseeing and hotels are confirmed with your quote.
Temples set their own timings and dress codes. Boats, forest-department safaris, water sports and entry fees are paid locally. Travel times on the ghat roads are approximate.
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Day 1 — Bangalore to Hassan via Shravanabelagola
Our representative meets you at Bangalore airport or station. Drive west to Shravanabelagola for the monolithic Bahubali on Vindhyagiri hill, then on to Hassan. Overnight stay in Hassan.
Overnight: Hassan
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Day 2 — Belur and Halebidu
A day with the Hoysala sculptors at the Chennakeshava temple in Belur and the twin Hoysaleswara temple at Halebidu, with its frieze of elephants, lions and epic scenes. Overnight stay in Hassan.
Overnight: Hassan
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Day 3 — Hassan to Hampi
A long drive north across the Deccan to Hampi (about 330 km, 7 hours) via Chitradurga, where there is time to see the great stone fort. Overnight stay at Hampi or Hospet.
Overnight: Hampi
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Day 4 — Hampi: the sacred centre
The Virupaksha temple, the Hemakuta hill shrines, the monolithic Narasimha and the bazaar street to the Achyutaraya temple, with sunset from Matanga hill. Overnight stay at Hampi or Hospet.
Overnight: Hampi
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Day 5 — Hampi: the royal centre
The Vittala temple and stone chariot, the Lotus Mahal, the elephant stables, the Mahanavami Dibba platform and the stepped tank; a coracle on the river is optional (paid locally). Overnight stay at Hampi or Hospet.
Overnight: Hampi
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Day 6 — Hampi to Badami via Aihole
Drive to Aihole for the Durga temple and the Ravanaphadi cave, then Pattadakal's UNESCO temples, arriving in Badami for the evening. Overnight stay in Badami.
Overnight: Badami
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Day 7 — Badami
Climb to Badami's four cave temples, walk the lakeside to the Bhutanatha group and visit the Banashankari temple. Overnight stay in Badami.
Overnight: Badami
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Day 8 — Badami to Hubli
After breakfast, drive to Hubli (about 100 km) for your onward flight or train. The tour ends here.
Route: Hassan → Hampi → Badami
View route on Google MapsInclusions & exclusions
Included (standard)
- Standard/3-star equivalent accommodation as per package plan. Room category subject to package/quotation.
- Breakfast as per package plan. Other meals only where specifically included.
- Transfers and sightseeing as specified in the itinerary.
- Travel coordination/assistance during the tour.
- Applicable taxes where included in the package/quotation.
Not included (standard)
- Airfare/train fare unless specifically included.
- Personal expenses.
- Meals not specifically mentioned.
- Monument/attraction entry fees unless specifically included.
- Optional activities.
- Camera/video charges where applicable.
- Travel insurance.
- Visa/permit charges where applicable.
- Tips/gratuities.
- Anything not specifically mentioned under inclusions.
- Expenses caused by delays, weather or circumstances beyond reasonable operational control where applicable.
Standard package cost excludes airfare, train fare and bus fare unless specifically mentioned in the package inclusions. Local transfers and sightseeing listed above are included.
Important information & booking terms
- To book and confirm your tour, pay 35% of the total package cost as an advance; the balance is due before departure.
- Air and train tickets need full payment.
- Mode of payment: net banking, IMPS, NEFT, cheque, UPI (Google Pay, PhonePe, Paytm) or QR code. Cash is not accepted.
- Check-in and check-out as per hotel policy.
- A booking voucher is issued once payment is received.
- Extra adult 35% and extra child 25% of the package cost (children below 5 complimentary).
- If a listed hotel is unavailable, accommodation is arranged in a hotel of similar standard.
- Transport is provided as per the itinerary and is not at disposal; sightseeing depends on the time available.
- Cancellation 30 days or more before departure: non-refundable deposit (25% of the total package).
- Between 29 and 20 days before departure: non-refundable deposit + 25% of the holiday cost.
- Between 19 and 14 days before departure: non-refundable deposit + 50% of the holiday cost.
- Between 13 and 8 days before departure: non-refundable deposit + 75% of the holiday cost.
- Within 7 days of departure: 100% of the holiday cost.
- Any refund due is paid after Holiday Guru Travel receives the refund from the service providers; processing charges are deducted.
Where you stay
| Nights | Place | Stay |
|---|---|---|
| Nights 1–2 | Hassan | Standard / 3-star equivalent |
| Nights 3–5 | Hampi | Standard / 3-star equivalent |
| Nights 6–7 | Badami | Standard / 3-star equivalent |
Hotel names are confirmed with your booking. If a listed hotel is unavailable, a hotel of similar standard is arranged. Ask us to upgrade any night.
Price
Package price
Price on request
We quote this package for your dates, travellers and hotel choice. No current rate is published for this tour.
Standard package cost excludes airfare, train fare and bus fare unless specifically mentioned in the package inclusions.
How this package is priced
- Extra adult 35% and extra child 25% of the package cost (children below 5 complimentary).
- To book and confirm your tour, pay 35% of the total package cost as an advance; the balance is due before departure.
- Mode of payment: net banking, IMPS, NEFT, cheque, UPI (Google Pay, PhonePe, Paytm) or QR code. Cash is not accepted.
Want this trip your way?
Change hotels, add nights or sightseeing, or combine it with another destination.
Questions about this package
What is included in the Karnataka Heritage Trail?
For this 7-night tour of Hassan, Hampi and Badami:
- Standard/3-star equivalent accommodation as per package plan. Room category subject to package/quotation.
- Breakfast as per package plan. Other meals only where specifically included.
- Transfers and sightseeing as specified in the itinerary.
- Travel coordination/assistance during the tour.
- Applicable taxes where included in the package/quotation.
Which places does the Karnataka Heritage Trail cover?
The route is Hassan → Hampi → Badami. Overnight stays: 2 nights in Hassan, 3 nights in Hampi and 2 nights in Badami.
How long is the Karnataka Heritage Trail, and where does it start and end?
7 nights and 8 days (7 Nights / 8 Days). It starts in Bangalore (Day 1: Bangalore to Hassan via Shravanabelagola) and ends in Hubli (Day 8: Badami to Hubli).
Are flights or train tickets included in the Karnataka Heritage Trail?
No. The Karnataka Heritage Trail starts in Bangalore and ends in Hubli, so plan your arrival and return tickets for those points. The standard package cost excludes airfare, train fare and bus fare. We can quote tickets separately. This package’s exclusions say: “Airfare/train fare unless specifically included.”
Which hotels are used on the Karnataka Heritage Trail?
On this tour you stay in standard/3-star equivalent accommodation as per the selected package plan in Hassan, Hampi and Badami. This applies to all 7 nights of the tour. Hotel names are confirmed with your booking. If a listed hotel is unavailable, a hotel of similar standard is arranged.
Which meals are included on the Karnataka Heritage Trail?
Breakfast, as per the package plan: breakfast at your hotel in Hassan, Hampi and Badami each morning after an overnight stay, so 7 breakfasts (Day 2 to Day 8). Other meals are included only where specifically stated; lunch and dinner are otherwise at your own cost.
How do I book this package?
To book and confirm your tour, pay 35% of the total package cost as an advance; the balance is due before departure. A booking voucher is issued once payment is received.
How are extra adults and children charged?
Extra adult 35% and extra child 25% of the package cost (children below 5 complimentary).
Can the Karnataka Heritage Trail itinerary be customized?
Yes. You can extend this 7-night trip, change hotels, add nights in Hassan, Hampi and Badami, add sightseeing, or combine it with another Karnataka & Ooty trip. Tell us in the enquiry form or on WhatsApp.
Planning your Karnataka & Ooty trip
Best time: October to March is the best time to visit Mysore and Coorg; April to June is peak season in Ooty.
Tours start and end in Bangalore, Mysore, Mangalore, Hubli, Coimbatore, Madurai or Hospet, with pick-up from the airport, railway station or bus stand and transfers and sightseeing as specified on each package.
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