6 days in Karnataka Itinerary

Located at the foot of the highest mountain range in the state, the city of Chikamagalur features a number of natural and man-made attractions of rich variety.

To see maps, reviews, and other tourist information, read our Chikmagalur road trip website.

Bengaluru to Chikmagalur is an approximately 3.5-hour car ride. You can also do a combination of train and taxi; or do a combination of flight and taxi. On the 13th (Sun), you're off to Shimoga.

With access to many natural attractions in the Western Ghats, Shivamogga tourism rarely focuses on the city itself.

Kick off your visit on the 13th (Sun): look for all kinds of wild species at Sakrebailu Elephant Camp.

To find more things to do, photos, traveler tips, and more tourist information, read Shimoga road trip planning app.

Getting from Chikmagalur to Shimoga by car takes about 2.5 hours. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 13th (Sun) so you can go by car to Sirsi.

To find maps, ratings, where to stay, and other tourist information, use the Sirsi trip maker site.

You can drive from Shimoga to Sirsi in 3 hours. On the 13th (Sun), you're off to Gokarna.

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

Kick off your visit on the 14th (Mon): stroll through Shiva Cave, then enjoy the sand and surf at Kudle Beach, then kick back and relax at Om Beach, and finally stroll through Gokarna Beach.

For reviews, more things to do, where to stay, and tourist information, use the Gokarna online tour planner.

You can drive from Sirsi to Gokarna in 2 hours. Finish your sightseeing early on the 14th (Mon) to allow enough time to drive to Murdeshwar.

To see maps, traveler tips, other places to visit, and tourist information, read Murdeshwar trip itinerary maker.

Traveling by car from Gokarna to Murdeshwar takes 2 hours. You will leave for Kollur on the 14th (Mon).

A trip to Kollur allows you to get away from it all as well as to satisfy your inner adventurer.

For photos, other places to visit, maps, and tourist information, use the Kollur trip itinerary planner.

Traveling by car from Murdeshwar to Kollur takes 1.5 hours. In December, plan for daily highs up to 38°C, and evening lows to 25°C. On the 15th (Tue), you're off to Udupi.

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

Start off your visit on the 15th (Tue): tour the pleasant surroundings at Kapu Beach, kick back and relax at Malpe Beach, and then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Sri Krishna Temple. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 16th (Wed): take in the architecture and atmosphere at Stella Maris Church and then enjoy the sand and surf at St. Mary's Island.

To find maps, photos, reviews, and more tourist information, refer to the Udupi trip planner.

Traveling by car from Kollur to Udupi takes 2 hours. December in Udupi sees daily highs of 38°C and lows of 25°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 16th (Wed) to allow time for the car ride to Agumbe.

Tucked away between green hills blanketed by lowland rainforests, Agumbe is a scenic village.

To see more things to do, photos, other places to visit, and other tourist information, you can read our Agumbe sightseeing planning website.

Traveling by car from Udupi to Agumbe takes 1.5 hours. In December, plan for daily highs up to 38°C, and evening lows to 25°C. On the 16th (Wed), you'll travel to Sringeri.

Sringeri, also written as Shringeri is a hill town and Taluk headquarters located in Chikkamagaluru district in the state of Karnataka, It is the site of the first maṭha (Sringeri Sharada Peeta) established by Adi Shankara, Hindu theologian and exponent of the Advaita Vedanta philosophy, in the 8th century CE It is located on the banks of the river Tungā and also a historical Temple (1200 years).Origin of the nameThe name Sringeri is derived from Rishyashringa-giri, a nearby hill that is believed to have contained the heritage of Rishi Vibhandaka and his son Rishyashringa. To see maps, other places to visit, ratings, and tourist information, you can read our Sringeri trip builder site.

You can drive from Agumbe to Sringeri in an hour. In December in Sringeri, expect temperatures between 38°C during the day and 25°C at night. You'll set off for Horanadu on the 16th (Wed).

To see where to stay, ratings, traveler tips, and other tourist information, refer to the Horanadu trip maker tool.

Getting from Sringeri to Horanadu by car takes about 2 hours. In December, plan for daily highs up to 38°C, and evening lows to 25°C. On the 16th (Wed), you'll travel to Dharmasthala.

Whether you're a spiritual seeker or a traveler with the taste for exotic, consider taking a Dharmasthala trip at some point.

To find maps, more things to do, traveler tips, and more tourist information, use the Dharmasthala trip planner.

You can drive from Horanadu to Dharmasthala in 3 hours. Expect a daytime high around 38°C in December, and nighttime lows around 25°C. You'll set off for Madikeri on the 17th (Thu).

Madikeri is a hill station town in Karnataka state, India. Kick off your visit on the 17th (Thu): take in nature's colorful creations at Raja's Seat, then steep yourself in history at Raja's Tomb, and then take in the dramatic scenery at Abbi Falls.

For other places to visit, where to stay, reviews, and more tourist information, use the Madikeri trip itinerary planning website.

Traveling by car from Dharmasthala to Madikeri takes 3 hours. On the 18th (Fri), you'll have the morning to explore before heading off to Kushalnagar.

Kushalanagar is a fast growing and developing city located in the east of Kodagu district, near the Kaveri river, in the state of Karnataka, India. On the 18th (Fri), identify plant and animal life at Nisargadhama Exotic Bird Park and then take a peaceful walk through Nisargadhama Forest.

To find maps, photos, more things to do, and more tourist information, refer to the Kushalnagar online holiday builder.

You can drive from Madikeri to Kushalnagar in an hour. Finish your sightseeing early on the 18th (Fri) to allow enough time to travel back home.