12 days in Karnataka Itinerary

Flourishing development and a bustling IT industry transformed Bangalore into a vibrant metropolis, but the city preserves its numerous historic and cultural sights.

Popular historic sites such as Sree Surya Narayana Swamy Temple and Anjaneya Swamy Temple are in your itinerary. Kids will enjoy Bannerghatta National Park and Chandira Choodeswarar Temple. There's still lots to do: cross one thing off your bucket list with a skydiving experience, test the waters at a local thermal spa, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at St. Mark's Cathedral, and identify plant and animal life at Wildlife Areas.

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Lucknow to Bengaluru is an approximately 5-hour flight. You can also do a combination of bus and flight; or drive. Plan for little chillier temperatures traveling from Lucknow in June, with highs in Bengaluru at 35°C and lows at 24°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 4th (Thu) so you can go by car to Mysuru (Mysore).

A historic and culturally distinctive city, Mysuru (Mysore) has all the stories, artworks, and architecture you'd hope to find in the former capital city of a rich kingdom.

Kick off your visit on the 5th (Fri): explore the activities along Karanji Lake, look for all kinds of wild species at Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary, and then make a trip to Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple, Adiranga. Here are some ideas for day two: contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Srikanteshwara Temple Mysuru , then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Avadhoota Datta Peetham, and then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Sri Venugopal Swamy Devalaya.

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Getting from Bengaluru to Mysuru (Mysore) by car takes about 3 hours. Other options: take a train; or take a bus. When traveling from Bengaluru in June, plan for slightly colder days and about the same nights in Mysuru (Mysore): temperatures range from 31°C by day to 24°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 6th (Sat) early enough to drive to Mangalore.

A gateway to the coastal region, Mangalore has long served as a stop-off point on maritime trade routes, and remains a major port city today.

On the 7th (Sun), take in the architecture and atmosphere at Milagres Church, take in the spiritual surroundings of Shree Sharavu Mahaganapathi Temple, and then stroll through Sasihithlu Beach. On the 8th (Mon), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Thousand Pillars Temple, visit a coastal fixture at NITK Lighthouse, and then kick back and relax at Panambur Beach.

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Drive from Mysuru (Mysore) to Mangalore in 4 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of train, bus, and flight; or take a bus. In June, daily temperatures in Mangalore can reach 34°C, while at night they dip to 27°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 8th (Mon) to allow enough time to drive to Udupi.

Though its cuisine has spread throughout the country and beyond, Udupi retains a small-town charm.

Start off your visit on the 9th (Tue): kick back and relax at Mattu Beach, kick back and relax at Malpe Beach, then stroll through End Point, and finally contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Shree Durga Devi Temple.

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Traveling by car from Mangalore to Udupi takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train. June in Udupi sees daily highs of 34°C and lows of 27°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 9th (Tue) so you can go by car to Gokarna.

The small temple town of Gokarna has changed drastically in recent years.

On the 10th (Wed), kick back and relax at Paradise Beach, enjoy the sand and surf at Kudle Beach, then explore the fascinating underground world of Shiva Cave, and finally tour the pleasant surroundings at Om Beach. Here are some ideas for day two: stroll through Half Moon Beach.

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You can drive from Udupi to Gokarna in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 11th (Thu) to allow enough time to drive to Hampi.

The temple town of Hampi sits on the site where one of the richest and biggest cities on the planet once stood, with the ruins of the old city protected as a World Heritage Site.

Kick off your visit on the 12th (Fri): contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Balakrishna Temple, delve into the distant past at Bhojana Shala, and then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Achyutaraya Temple.

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Traveling by car from Gokarna to Hampi takes 5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. June in Hampi sees daily highs of 36°C and lows of 29°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 12th (Fri) so you can travel back home.