Regal South India Odyssey
Hotels
- The Oberoi
- The Leela Palace
- Taj West End
Activities
- Private transfers with seamless luxury arrival experience
- Palace architecture and curated garden explorations
- Refined dining, spa indulgence, serene garden retreats
- Cosmopolitan charm blending heritage and innovation
Concierge Services
VIP airport handling
Private chauffeurs
English-speaking expert guides
Smooth intercity transfers
Personal concierge support
Hotels
- Royal Orchid Metropole
- Radisson Blu Plaza
Activities
- Private tour of opulent Mysore Palace interiors
- Chamundi Hills vistas and heritage city exploration
- Artisan silk and sandalwood bespoke experiences
- Royal heritage walks through vibrant local markets
Concierge Services
VIP airport handling
Private chauffeurs
English-speaking expert guides
Smooth intercity transfers
Personal concierge support
Hotels
- Hoysala Village Resort
- Rosetta Sakleshpur
Activities
- Exclusive access to Belur and Halebid temples
- Intricate Hoysala carvings with expert private guide
- Luxury picnic amid serene heritage landscapes
- Tranquil countryside retreat with immersive experiences
Concierge Services
VIP airport handling
Private chauffeurs
English-speaking expert guides
Smooth intercity transfers
Personal concierge support
Hotels
- Hampi Heritage & Wilderness Resort
- Hampi Boulders
- Evolve Back
Activities
- UNESCO ruins explored with private expert guide
- Iconic Stone Chariot and Vijayanagara architecture
- Sunset river cruise with panoramic landscapes
- Luxury picnic amid dramatic boulder-strewn scenery
Concierge Services
VIP airport handling
Private chauffeurs
English-speaking expert guides
Smooth intercity transfers
Personal concierge support
Hotels
- Mavi Retreat
- Badami Heritage Resort
- Hotel Badami Court
Activities
- Rock-cut cave temples with private guided insights
- Scenic Agastya Lake and fort explorations
- Chalukya heritage at Aihole and Pattadakal
- Boutique retreat with wellness and cultural immersion
Concierge Services
VIP airport handling
Private chauffeurs
English-speaking expert guides
Smooth intercity transfers
Personal concierge support
Hotels
- Fort Tiracol
- Nilaya Hermitage
- Taj Exotica
Activities
- Private exploration of Old Goa’s colonial heritage
- Sunset beaches with curated luxury experiences
- Boutique wellness, spa, and coastal relaxation
- Exclusive dining, culture, and seaside indulgence
Concierge Services
VIP airport handling
Private chauffeurs
English-speaking expert guides
Smooth intercity transfers
Personal concierge support
Hotels
- The Trident Nariman Point
- The Oberoi
- The Taj Mahal Palace
Activities
- Iconic landmarks with private curated city tours
- Gateway of India and Marine Drive elegance
- Luxury shopping, fine dining, cultural immersion
- Seamless transfers and refined urban experiences
Concierge Services
VIP airport handling
Private chauffeurs
English-speaking expert guides
Smooth intercity transfers
Personal concierge support
Highlights
Cities Covered
Bangalore – Mysore – Hassan
– Hampi – Badami – Goa – Mumbai
Best Time To Visit
October – march
Activity Level
Leisure
- 5-star accommodation
- Flexible – extensions, room & flight upgrades
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Express train travel in air conditioned executive class
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Transfers in air-conditioned vehicles
- Experienced local tour manager
Itinerary
Day 01 : ARRIVAL IN BANGALORE | GARDEN CITY ELEGANCE
Arrive in Bangalore, where a seamless meet-and-greet ushers you into India’s cosmopolitan south. A private chauffeur escorts you to your chosen sanctuary—whether the tranquil gardens of The Oberoi, the regal grandeur of The Leela Palace, or the historic charm of Taj West End.
Settle into refined surroundings where heritage and modernity coexist effortlessly. The remainder of the day is yours to unwind—perhaps with a bespoke spa ritual, a quiet moment beneath centuries-old trees, or an elegant dinner showcasing contemporary Indian cuisine.
Bangalore reveals itself gently: a city of leafy boulevards, artful design, and understated sophistication.
Hotels
The Oberoi
The Oberoi Bangalore blends lush gardens, refined suites, world-class dining, and legendary hospitality in the heart of India’s vibrant technology capital.
The Leela Palace
A grand palace-style hotel offers regal architecture, opulent rooms, lush gardens, fine dining, and exemplary service near the city center.
The Taj Westend
a historic five-star luxury hotel set within 20 acres of lush gardens, blending colonial elegance with modern comfort. Established in 1887, it offers refined rooms, fine dining and a tranquil oasis in the heart of the city
Day 02 : BANGALORE TO MYSORE | ROYAL LEGACIES
Begin with a privately guided exploration of Bangalore’s architectural and botanical icons, from the stately Bangalore Palace to the vibrant Lalbagh Gardens.
Journey onward to Mysore, pausing at Srirangapatnam, where echoes of Tipu Sultan’s empire linger among riverside fortifications and sacred temples.
Arriving in Mysore, the “City of Palaces,” you are welcomed into a world of regal refinement. Your residence blends heritage charm with modern luxury, offering a serene base to explore this storied city.
As evening falls, unwind at leisure—perhaps poolside or amid the gentle rhythm of local markets.
Hotels
The Royal Orchid Metropole
A heritage-inspired boutique hotel offers colonial charm, elegant rooms, tranquil gardens, fine dining, and warm hospitality near royal landmarks.
The Radisson Blu PLaza
a stylish upscale hotel offering modern comfort and elegant rooms, many with views of Mysore Palace. With a rooftop pool, spa, fine dining, and a central location, it provides a refined and convenient base to explore the city.
Day 03 : MYSORE | PALACES & HERITAGE
Today unfolds as a private immersion into Mysore’s royal past. Step inside the magnificent Mysore Palace, where intricate craftsmanship and opulent halls narrate centuries of grandeur.
Continue to Chamundi Hills for sweeping views, before visiting St. Philomena’s Church and vibrant bazaars rich with color and tradition.
A curated heritage walk offers deeper insight into Mysore’s cultural tapestry, blending architecture, rituals, and daily life.
Return to your hotel for a restorative Ayurvedic treatment, designed to soothe and rebalance after a day of exploration.
Optional bespoke experiences include private sessions with master silk weavers and sandalwood artisans.
Hotels
The Royal Orchid Metropole
A heritage-inspired boutique hotel offers colonial charm, elegant rooms, tranquil gardens, fine dining, and warm hospitality near royal landmarks.
The Radisson Blu PLaza
a stylish upscale hotel offering modern comfort and elegant rooms, many with views of Mysore Palace. With a rooftop pool, spa, fine dining, and a central location, it provides a refined and convenient base to explore the city.
Day 04 : MYSORE TO HASSAN | TIMELESS TEMPLES
Depart for Hassan, journeying through Karnataka’s pastoral landscapes.
Your destination is a tranquil retreat, where traditional architecture and warm hospitality create an atmosphere of quiet indulgence.
The afternoon invites relaxation—wander through lush gardens, enjoy the pool, or simply absorb the stillness of the countryside.
For those seeking deeper connection, optional cycling excursions reveal village life and scenic farmlands.
Hassan offers a gentle transition from royal grandeur to spiritual heritage, setting the stage for tomorrow’s exploration of India’s finest temple artistry.
Hotels
Hoysala Village Resort
A charming heritage-style retreat offering spacious cottages, lush gardens, a pool, and authentic dining, creating a serene rural escape with warm hospitality and easy access to Belur and Halebidu temples.
Rosetta Sakleshpur
a luxury resort nestled amid Western Ghats’ lush hills, offering elegant villas, scenic coffee plantations, wellness experiences, fine dining, and immersive nature activities for a serene, indulgent stay.
Day 05 : HASSAN | HOYSALA MASTERPIECES
Today is devoted to the extraordinary temples of Belur and Halebid, explored with your private guide.
Marvel at the intricate stone carvings—each surface alive with mythological detail and artistic mastery. These temples stand among India’s most refined expressions of sacred architecture.
A curated luxury picnic amid serene surroundings offers a moment of pause, blending culture with quiet indulgence.
Return to your retreat in the afternoon, where the remainder of the day is yours to relax and reflect.
This is heritage experienced at its most intimate and unhurried.
Hotels
Hoysala Village Resort
A charming heritage-style retreat offering spacious cottages, lush gardens, a pool, and authentic dining, creating a serene rural escape with warm hospitality and easy access to Belur and Halebidu temples.
Rosetta Sakleshpur
a luxury resort nestled amid Western Ghats’ lush hills, offering elegant villas, scenic coffee plantations, wellness experiences, fine dining, and immersive nature activities for a serene, indulgent stay.
Day 06 : HASSAN TO HAMPI | LOST EMPIRES
Travel to Hospet, gateway to the UNESCO-listed ruins of Hampi.
Your lodge, set amid dramatic boulder-strewn landscapes, offers a striking blend of wilderness and comfort.
As the sun begins to soften, embark on a serene river experience or simply take in the surreal surroundings from your private terrace.
Hampi’s landscape—timeless, mystical, and vast—hints at the grandeur of the Vijayanagara Empire that once flourished here.
Hotels
Hampi Heritage & Wilderness Resort
a tranquil eco-luxury retreat set amid rugged landscapes near Hampi. It offers spacious villas, an infinity pool, spa, and nature experiences, combining comfort, sustainability, and easy access to the UNESCO-listed ruins
Hampi Boulders
a unique luxury resort offering spacious villas, a serene pool, wellness facilities, and immersive experiences, providing guests with comfort, adventure, and close proximity to Hampi’s UNESCO World Heritage ruins.
Evolve Back
a luxury heritage resort offering spacious, elegant cottages, exquisite design inspired by Vijayanagara architecture, refined dining, wellness experiences, a lakeside pool, and curated cultural activities.
Day 07 : HAMPI | ANCIENT GRANDEUR
Explore Hampi with your private guide, uncovering the architectural wonders of a lost empire.
From the iconic Stone Chariot to the vast Vittala Temple complex, each monument reveals a story of power, devotion, and artistic brilliance.
Pause for a beautifully arranged picnic amid the ruins, surrounded by silence and sweeping vistas.
Return to your retreat for an afternoon of leisure—perhaps by the pool or with a wellness experience inspired by local traditions.
Hotels
Hampi Heritage & Wilderness Resort
a tranquil eco-luxury retreat set amid rugged landscapes near Hampi. It offers spacious villas, an infinity pool, spa, and nature experiences, combining comfort, sustainability, and easy access to the UNESCO-listed ruins
Hampi Boulders
a unique luxury resort offering spacious villas, a serene pool, wellness facilities, and immersive experiences, providing guests with comfort, adventure, and close proximity to Hampi’s UNESCO World Heritage ruins.
Evolve Back
a luxury heritage resort offering spacious, elegant cottages, exquisite design inspired by Vijayanagara architecture, refined dining, wellness experiences, a lakeside pool, and curated cultural activities.
Day 08 : HAMPI TO BADAMI | SACRED LANDSCAPES
Journey through historic heartlands to Badami, stopping at Aihole and Pattadakal—remarkable UNESCO sites showcasing early temple architecture.
Arrive in Badami, where sandstone cliffs and ancient caves create a striking natural and cultural setting.
Your boutique retreat offers comfort and intimacy, perfectly complementing the destination’s timeless character.
Hotels
Mavi Retreat
a boutique luxury resort offering stylish rooms, warm hospitality, serene surroundings, modern amenities, curated cultural experiences, and easy access to Badami’s historic caves and scenic landscapes.
Hotel Badami Court
a comfortable and well-appointed hotel in Badami, offering modern rooms, a swimming pool, and friendly service. Centrally located, it provides convenient access to the historic cave temples, Agastya Lake, and other cultural attractions of the town.
Badami Heritage Resort
a charming boutique retreat set amid Badami’s historic landscape. Featuring elegant rooms, landscaped gardens, a pool, and personalized service
Day 09 : BADAMI | CAVE TEMPLES & HERITAGE
Discover Badami’s remarkable cave temples, carved into cliffs overlooking Agastya Lake.
With your guide, explore intricate carvings, ancient fortifications, and sacred spaces that echo centuries of devotion.
The afternoon offers flexibility—visit local villages, artisan communities, or simply enjoy the peaceful surroundings.
Hotels
Mavi Retreat
a boutique luxury resort offering stylish rooms, warm hospitality, serene surroundings, modern amenities, curated cultural experiences, and easy access to Badami’s historic caves and scenic landscapes.
Hotel Badami Court
a comfortable and well-appointed hotel in Badami, offering modern rooms, a swimming pool, and friendly service. Centrally located, it provides convenient access to the historic cave temples, Agastya Lake, and other cultural attractions of the town.
Badami Heritage Resort
a charming boutique retreat set amid Badami’s historic landscape. Featuring elegant rooms, landscaped gardens, a pool, and personalized service
Day 10 : BADAMI | WELLNESS & SLOW TRAVEL
Begin with a gentle yoga session, surrounded by nature.
The day unfolds at your pace—relax at your retreat or explore local culture through a guided heritage walk.
This is a moment to pause, reconnect, and absorb the quieter rhythms of India.
Hotels
Mavi Retreat
a boutique luxury resort offering stylish rooms, warm hospitality, serene surroundings, modern amenities, curated cultural experiences, and easy access to Badami’s historic caves and scenic landscapes.
Hotel Badami Court
a comfortable and well-appointed hotel in Badami, offering modern rooms, a swimming pool, and friendly service. Centrally located, it provides convenient access to the historic cave temples, Agastya Lake, and other cultural attractions of the town.
Badami Heritage Resort
a charming boutique retreat set amid Badami’s historic landscape. Featuring elegant rooms, landscaped gardens, a pool, and personalized service
Day 11 : BADAMI TO GOA | COASTAL ESCAPE
Travel to Goa, where golden beaches and Portuguese heritage await.
Your luxury retreat—whether a heritage fort or boutique villa—offers privacy, elegance, and ocean views.
Spend the evening at leisure, perhaps with a sunset cocktail by the sea.
Hotels
Fort Tiracol
a historic Portuguese fortress offering panoramic sea views, heritage architecture, a luxury heritage hotel, fine dining, and a glimpse into colonial-era Goa.
Nilaya Hermitage
a serene boutique retreat in Goa, offering luxurious, eco-friendly villas, personalized wellness experiences, tranquil surroundings, curated cuisine, and a perfect blend of comfort, privacy, and Goan charm.
Taj Exotica
a five-star beachfront retreat in South Goa, set on 56 acres of lush gardens along Benaulim Beach. It blends Mediterranean-style architecture with Goan charm
Day 12 : GOA | CULTURE & COAST
Explore Old Goa’s historic churches and colonial landmarks with your private guide.
Wander through Panaji’s Latin Quarter before concluding with a sunset along pristine shores.
Optional experiences include spice plantation visits or curated culinary journeys.
Hotels
Fort Tiracol
a historic Portuguese fortress offering panoramic sea views, heritage architecture, a luxury heritage hotel, fine dining, and a glimpse into colonial-era Goa.
Nilaya Hermitage
a serene boutique retreat in Goa, offering luxurious, eco-friendly villas, personalized wellness experiences, tranquil surroundings, curated cuisine, and a perfect blend of comfort, privacy, and Goan charm.
Taj Exotica
a five-star beachfront retreat in South Goa, set on 56 acres of lush gardens along Benaulim Beach. It blends Mediterranean-style architecture with Goan charm
Day 13 : GOA | LEISURE & INDULGENCE
A day entirely your own—spa rituals, beachside relaxation, or curated private excursions.
Goa invites you to slow down and savour every moment.
Hotels
Fort Tiracol
a historic Portuguese fortress offering panoramic sea views, heritage architecture, a luxury heritage hotel, fine dining, and a glimpse into colonial-era Goa.
Nilaya Hermitage
a serene boutique retreat in Goa, offering luxurious, eco-friendly villas, personalized wellness experiences, tranquil surroundings, curated cuisine, and a perfect blend of comfort, privacy, and Goan charm.
Taj Exotica
a five-star beachfront retreat in South Goa, set on 56 acres of lush gardens along Benaulim Beach. It blends Mediterranean-style architecture with Goan charm
Day 14 : GOA TO MUMBAI | URBAN SOPHISTICATION
Fly to Mumbai and transfer to your luxury hotel overlooking the Arabian Sea.
Evening at leisure in India’s most dynamic city.
Hotels
The Trident
a sophisticated five-star hotel offering luxurious rooms with panoramic Arabian Sea views, refined dining, and exceptional service.
The Oberoi
a landmark luxury hotel offering elegant rooms with stunning sea views, world-class dining, a serene spa, and impeccable personalized service
The Taj Mahal Palace
an iconic luxury hotel blending timeless grandeur with modern elegance. Featuring opulent rooms, exceptional dining, a world-class spa, and impeccable personalized service
Day 15 : MUMBAI | ICONIC CITYSCAPE
Discover Mumbai’s landmarks with a private guide, from the Gateway of India to Marine Drive.
Afternoon at leisure for shopping or relaxation.
Hotels
The Trident
a sophisticated five-star hotel offering luxurious rooms with panoramic Arabian Sea views, refined dining, and exceptional service.
The Oberoi
a landmark luxury hotel offering elegant rooms with stunning sea views, world-class dining, a serene spa, and impeccable personalized service
The Taj Mahal Palace
an iconic luxury hotel blending timeless grandeur with modern elegance. Featuring opulent rooms, exceptional dining, a world-class spa, and impeccable personalized service
Day 16 : DEPARTURE
Private transfer to the airport, concluding your journey through India’s most captivating landscapes and cultures.
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What They're Saying
Susan Kind
United Kingdom, Tailor made Tiger Safari tour
We are home now after our wonderful tiger safari holiday. We were very pleased with all the aspects of the arrangements. The hotels, the drivers and the care you took to make sure it all went smoothly – everything was excellent.
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My husband and I, along with our 2 daughters and a group of 5 students from the international high-school where we teach in Switzerland, just returned from a two-week tour of Kerala organized by Newton Singh at Royal India Holidays.
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United Kingdom, Tailor made tour of North India
The itinerary as perfect, two nights in each and 1 night in Pushkar gave us enough time to see the interesting sites and places and gave us enough time to relax.
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