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Southern India & Karnataka

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Southern India and Karnataka sit at the heart of the Deccan Plateau, bordered by the Western Ghats to the west and the Coromandel Coast to the east. The region is celebrated for its Dravidian temple architecture — including the UNESCO-listed ruins of Hampi and the grand Hoysala temples at Belur and Halebidu — alongside bustling cities like Bengaluru and Mysuru. Travellers come for diverse landscapes ranging from lush hill stations such as Coorg and Chikmagalur to wildlife-rich reserves like Nagarhole and Bandipur. Rich cuisine, classical Carnatic music, silk weaving traditions, and a thriving craft culture make it a rewarding destination for cultural explorers and adventure seekers alike.

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Southern India & Karnataka · 10 days

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Southern India & Karnataka by Rail (Self-Launched)

A 10-day self-launched version of G Adventures' "Southern India & Karnataka by Rail": same route from Goa to Kochi via Hampi, Mysore and Madikeri, but booked independently using Indian Railways, local buses and self-arranged guesthouses. You'll sleep in hostels and family-run guesthouses instead of tour hotels, ride the same overnight Hampi Express, and arrange the Hampi ruins walk, Mysore Palace and coffee plantation visits yourself. Budget roughly £16-25/day on the ground; the original tour price isn't visible on the page but typically runs £850-1,100 pp excluding international flights, so expect big savings.

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