Karnataka Tours

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.

Discover all the beautiful and famous Brindavan Gardens, KRS Dam and Srirangapatna, the Summer Capital of Ruler Tipu Sultan with palace, temple, river and taste local delicacies on this fantastic 8-hour experience with a personal guide in an air-conditioned car. Highlights: 1. Discover the famous Brindavan Gardens, Krishnarajasagar Dam, Balmuri Falls and many other tourists places. 2. Explore the amidst beautiful gardens Daria Daulat Bagh, Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple and Tipu Sultan Summer Palace & Tomb. 2. The scenic beauty of gardens and hills will give nature-lovers a small dose of wilderness needed to refresh their spirit. 3. Complete the tour with a big smile on your face and beautiful memories to cherish in your photos.

Discover all the beautiful and famous sites of Mysore and taste local delicacies on this fantastic 8-hour experience with a personal guide in an air-conditioned car. Highlights: Discover the marvelous buildings, colorful markets, temples and beautiful palaces pilled across the city. We have designed this beautiful garland of all the places in our Trails of Mysore tour, an unmatched heritage experience with awesome stories to understand a city's existence, culture and local trivia. 1. Visit beautiful royal palaces, clock towers, local markets and listen to stories of the city's history, culture and life. 2. Explore the famous Mysore Palace, Palace Art Gallery, Sand Museum and many other tourists places. 3. Complete the tour with a big smile on your face and beautiful memories to cherish in your photos.

Experience authentic Mysore on this amazing walking tour of the old town with our fun and entertaining storytellers. This walking tour will give you a great induction of the city, its history, its vibrant culture, and its people with lots of wonderful stories about the city, fun facts and must do things in the city. Our walks are blend of historical elucidation and curious anecdote laced with mildly scurrilous talk about past and present celebrities and defunct royals. We will cover some of the city highlights along with hidden places and forgotten nooks of the old city during the walk. Highlights: 1. Explore Mysore beyond the typical tourist spots and enjoy the stories and tales about the city from your guide 2. See the city through the eyes of a local and discover the numerous mesmerizing places Mysore has to offer. 3. Capture the vibrant atmosphere of this colorful city on this memorable walking tour with an infotainment-style ensuring that you will not be bored.

A guided walk in the heart of Mysore is a perfect way to explore the city. Walk the path lead by the ingenuity of the Maharajahs of Mysuru by taking a visit to the iconic Mysuru Palace called as the Amba Vilas Palace. Learn about the colonial influence of British while walking through historic avenues of the city. This palace town also boasts of one of the oldest established markets in the region, filled with flowers, fresh produce, colourful jewelry, crafts and eateries that are popular with the locals. Let us introduce you to Mysuru through its many markets. Walk with us through the flower market, the bangle and jewelry makers, fresh produce being traded and even try the famous Indian sweet "Mysuru Pak" which was invented quite by accident at The Mysuru Palace.

Cruise passengers who arrive in India at Kochi don’t have to miss out on seeing one of the country’s highlights–the Taj Mahal–as this two-night private tour to Agra simplifies the journey. After being picked up from Kochi’s port you’ll catch a flight to New Delhi, and travel overland to Agra from there. Be amazed by the beautiful UNESCO-listed site, and visit other Agra highlights, including the Agra Fort.

Visit the birthplace of the Ramayana, India’s national epic, on this visit to Hampi, the world’s second-largest medieval city after Beijing. The UNESCO site is packed with ancient temples and palaces, remnants of the mighty rulers of the Vijaynagar Empire. You’ll get a first-hand look at some of the finest examples of Hindu art and architecture and explore the setting in a traditional coracle boat.

Discover all the beautiful and famous southern Indian hill town known for the Madikeri Fort, Raja’s Seat monument & Omkareshwar Temple, Abbey Fall and taste local delicacies on this fantastic 8-hour experience with a personal guide in an air-conditioned car. Highlights: 1. Discover the 17th-century Madikeri Fort, Omkareshwar Temple, Golden Temple and many other tourists places. 2. Explore the amidst beautiful Raja’s Seat, a simple monument overlooking forests and rice paddies, cascading Abbey Falls is surrounded by spice plantations. 3. The scenic beauty of gardens and hills will give nature-lovers a small dose of wilderness needed to refresh their spirit. 3. Complete the tour with a big smile on your face and beautiful memories to cherish in your photos.

Mysore is a beautiful city during the day, yet it is even more beautiful at night. Come and join us on this amazing and completely off beat experience of the city at night. Explore the glimmering streets of Mysore in the evening hours and take a tour of the famous architectures, visit local popular hangout places, most prominent, beautiful monuments, ancient buildings and old streets in the beautiful night view of the city. Highlights 1. As the atmosphere will cool down, calmness will slowly start to take over with a mix of the sound of music and mass in the city, we will explore interesting combination of places to help you experience the nightlife in Mysore. 2. Witness the brightly lighted ancient building. the illuminated prominent beautiful monuments in night view. 3. We follow a unique style of ‘infotainment’ to ensure that you enjoy the tour and don't get bored, irrespective of whether you love history or not.

Discover the hill town of Madikeri and its nature trail on an electric bike tour. Join a small group and ride through the countryside, passing tea and coffee plantations along the way. Feel the wind in your hair as you ride and interact with locals to learn about local culture. This tour is a great way to spend a day in nature and experience local life.

Entice your taste buds with Mysuru’s cuisine consisting of innumerable local snacks along with the famous Indian sweet “Mysuru pak” and famous Mysuru dish “Masala dosa”. Over these two hours, traverse through some of the popular and centuries old food joints in Mysuru, learning about their history and making and walk in the center and old part of Mysuru, while also witnessing some historical monuments. We will also be visiting what this city boasts as one of the oldest markets to learn of the unique produces of Mysuru such as "Nanungud Rasbaale", "Mysuru betel leaf".

Explore Srirangapatna and Mysore with your own private guide on this full-day tour from Mysore. Drive to Srirangapatna to take in the colorful Sri Ranganthaswamy temple—a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the gardens of Daria Daulat Bagh, and the Gumbaz Burial Chamber. Returning to Mysore, have lunch and then see St. Philomena's Cathedral, Sri Chamundeshwari Temple, Mysore Palace, and the Devaraja Market. You'll also take in sweeping views from the Chamundi Hills on a tour that includes private guide and vehicle, and hotel pickup and drop-off.

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.

Explore the landmarks and heritage of Mangalore (Mangaluru) on a private full-day tour with your own private guide. Highlights include the cashew factory, Kadri Manjunath Temple, Sri Gokarnanatheshwara Temple, St. Aloysius Chapel, and a visit to the vibrant Central Market, the city's main vegetable market.

Short and highly selective information in the audio commentary for tourist attractions in around Group of Monuments at Hampi Highlights of this Self-Guided Audio Tour • It allows you to go as per your own convenience of time, pace and locations; skip the content that doesn't interest you and listen longer with content that does interest you. • Not necessary to download any location tracking apps, Audio guide can be listen it on online (or) offline. •Available in multiple languages, you can choose the one which you’re more comfortable with. • It is one of the best option with lowest price when compared to hiring a tour guide. •If you have any questions about any attractions, No worries we will answer in your language instantly by message.

No trip to India is complete within exploring the famous Golden Triangle. Leave from one of 10 departure points to the capital of Delhi, Agra, and Jaipur for a private 4-day excursion. Over the course of the tour, visit iconic monuments such as the Lotus Temple, India Gate, the impressive Taj Mahal, the Palace of the Winds, the Amber Fort, and many more while learning about the history of India from your dedicated tour guide. Transport between sights in a private, air-conditioned vehicle is included.

The South Indian state of Karnataka is home to famous temples of India. On this full-day tour from Hospet, visit ancient Hindu, Jain and Buddhist temples in the towns of Badami, Aihole and Pattadakal that date back to between the 5th and 12th century A.D. All three towns were part of the empire of the powerful Chalukya dynasty that ruled over large parts of Southern and Central India. The rule of the Chalukyas is considered as the ‘Golden Age’ for literature, art and architecture in South India as these fine arts flourished under royal patronage Highlights • 6th century Badami Cave Temples • Ravana Phadi Temple, Aihole • UNESCO World Heritage site of Pattadakal

On this half-day tour discover some of the major sites of the port city of Mangalore.  Get a feel of the daily life of its residents as you drive past local bazaars and markets. Visit the Artisans’ Village at Pilikula Nisargadhama and watch the artisans at work as they produce beautiful pieces of pottery, cane and bamboo products and handlooms. The tour will showcase the best of Mangalore. Highlights: • A panoramic drive past points of interest, including Gokarnath Temple, Town Hall, and local markets. • Artisans’ Village at Pilikula Nisargadhama • A traditional manor house of coastal landlords

Explore the nature trails of a city and experience secrets in its kitty in the beautiful city of Gokarna. Enjoy the company of tall trees and beautiful landscapes with this nature walk. 1. The scenic green beauty of nature and hills will give nature-lovers a small dose of wilderness needed to refresh their spirit. 2. Journey begins from Gokarna Main Beach with some easy steep going through a small cliffs and moved forward the lush green view on one side and sea with backdrop of hills on the other. 3. Climb through the rocky terrain, narrow passages to reach at the beautiful caves.

The olden day suburb now at the heart of the city, Malleswaram evokes a strong sense of nostalgia and curiosity among Bangaloreans and outsiders alike. A large modern mall and the typically South Indian street shopping side-by-side, Malleswaran presents to you a quintessential slice of the south Indian life, modern and age-old. Malleswaram was visualised and built as a suburb, where the blue collar middle-class stayed, far enough from the central business district of the day, but close enough to take a short ride by horse carriage, or in rare cases by car. As employees of the British government or the Mysore Raj, or researchers and scientists at the IISc, the early inhabitants of Malleswaran tended to be upper-middle-class, mostly Brahmins, Bharatanatyam patrons, the influence of which can be seen to this day. Exploring this authentically South Indian Malleshwaram, this walk take you through delights of south Indian life:

Experience authentic Gokarna on this amazing walking tour of the old town with our fun and entertaining storytellers. This walking tour will give you a great induction of the city, its history, its vibrant culture, and its people with lots of wonderful stories about the city, fun facts and must do things in the city. Our walks are blend of historical elucidation and curious anecdote laced with mildly scurrilous talk about past and present celebrities and defunct royals. We will cover some of the city highlights along with hidden places and forgotten nooks of the old city during the walk. Highlights: 1. Explore Gokarna beyond the typical tourist spots and enjoy the stories and tales about the city from your guide 2. See the city through the eyes of a local and discover the numerous mesmerizing places Gokarna has to offer. 3. Capture the vibrant atmosphere of this colorful city on this memorable walking tour with an infotainment-style ensuring that you will not be bored.

In this 3 day tour, we will fly in from Bangalore and visit the World Heritage Site of ancient Vijayanagara Empire at Hampi. One of the richest cities in the world in the 15th century, Hampi is the world's largest open air museum. Relive the golden era of the Vijaynagara empire by exploring the Royal enclosures, Queen's bath, Elephant stables and Palaces. We will visit magnificent temples like Virupaksha which has a river flowing through it, Vijaya Vittala with its legendary musical pillars, Ugra Narasimha and Hazara Rama. Enjoy the scenery through a serene ride on a coracle over the Tungabhadra river. Explore ancient cave paintings and village life at Anegundi

Wake up with the city on a delightful walking trail through Mysuru. We start with the old quarters of the city and learn more about "Agraharas", which were abodes of ancient times meant for providing shelter to learned scholars who taught ancient literary works and inscriptions of various kings. Visit an ancient Shiva temple, walk through communities who practice stone sculpting for livelihood and end the walk with local breakfast treats at an old timer's cafe.

Spend the day exploring Mysore without the hassle of renting a car on this full-day private tour from Bengaluru. With a dedicated guide in the lead, sit back and enjoy the scenery instead of poring over directions. Highlights include the Mysore Palace, Rajendra Vilas, and the large statue of Nandi. Along the way, learn about the culture, history, and architecture of Mysore through your guide's in-depth commentary.

On this walking tour, explore 2 ancient art forms of Mysuru which have its roots to the Maharajas of Mysuru. Visit a 100 year old Indian traditional wrestling house, called the ‘Garadi Mane’ to learn about ‘Kusti’ and 'Vajra Kalaga'. And maybe, just maybe learn a trick or two of wrestling. Then visit an artisan workshop and be mesmerized with the unique art of crafting the locally available wood. Also, try your hands at this age-old tradition of wood inlay work.