Southern India Tours from Bangalore

What our customers ask about Southern India Tours from Bangalore

• What is the typical length of tours starting in Bangalore to explore Southern India?

  Southern India tours departing from Bangalore vary from quick 5-day trips to extended 20-day journeys with most cultural routes running 12-15 days. The "Grand Tour of South India" covers key landmarks over 15 days including the opulent Mysore Palace, ancient Meenakshi Temple in Madurai and Kerala's network of backwaters. For those seeking a shorter experience the "Karnataka Heritage Trail" condenses main historical sites into 5 days. As one TourRadar traveler noted: "The 15-day tour was excellent. We travelled to so many different places in South India and visited various temples palaces gardens and nature reserves."

• What are the must-see attractions during the first days in Bangalore?

  Key sites in Bangalore include the sprawling 240-acre Lal Bagh Botanical Garden home to over 1,000 plant species. The itinerary often features the 16th-century Bangalore Fort constructed by Kempe Gowda along with visits to the Bull Temple and the verdant Cubbon Park. The grand Vidhana Soudha building and Tipu Sultan's Summer Palace round out the cultural highlights. A TourRadar traveler mentioned: "The tour started perfectly in Bangalore where we visited the beautiful Lal Bagh Garden and the historically rich Bangalore Fort giving us a great introduction to South Indian culture."

• What type of accommodations can I expect when starting from Bangalore?

  Bangalore offers accommodations across comfort levels from reliable 3-star hotels to luxurious 5-star properties. Standard category travelers often stay at the Ramada while the Fortune Select JP Cosmos caters to superior category guests. The upscale ITC Gardenia represents the luxury segment. A TourRadar traveler shared: "The accommodations were excellent throughout starting with our stay at the ITC Gardenia in Bangalore which offered great comfort and service."

• What are the most popular destinations to combine with Bangalore?

  Travelers often pair Bangalore with nearby Mysore 140km away and the ancient ruins of Hampi at 350km. Kerala's intricate backwater system provides a striking contrast to the city experience. Many routes incorporate wildlife viewing at Bandipur National Park and stops at the temple complexes of Belur and Halebid. Goa's beaches and Madurai's temples are frequent additions. A TourRadar traveler shared: "The combination of Bangalore's modernity Mysore's royal heritage and Nagarhole's wilderness made for an unforgettable journey."

• How long does it typically take to travel from Bangalore to the next major destinations?

  Travel times from Bangalore by road include 3 hours to reach Mysore covering 140km 7 hours to Hampi at 350km and 4 hours to Bandipur National Park spanning 235km. Most tours begin from central locations like the ITC Gardenia. A TourRadar traveler noted: "The drives from Bangalore were comfortable and scenic especially the route to Mysore with its changing landscapes and cultural stops."

• What wildlife experiences are accessible from Bangalore?

  Within 230km of Bangalore both Bandipur and Nagarhole National Parks offer close encounters with native wildlife including Bengal tigers elephants and numerous bird species. Luxury wilderness lodges such as the Serai Kabini and Evolve Back Kuruba Safari Lodge provide comfortable bases for exploration. A TourRadar traveler shared: "The safari excursions from Bangalore to Nagarhole were exceptional with multiple tiger and elephant sightings."