Palaces, coffee hills and ruins. Karnataka packs royal Mysore, the coffee estates of Coorg and Chikmagalur, the Vijayanagara ruins of Hampi and the temple beaches of Gokarna into one state. Most trips start from Bengaluru, Hubballi or Goa.
Best time to visit: October – March
Ideal trip length: 3 – 6 days
Popular places: Coorg, Mysore, Chikmagalur, Hampi, Gokarna, Murudeshwar