Kate Hitchen
My travels were first inspired by my love of the UK, which I take as much pleasure in exploring as countries far and wide. For me, travel is all about the adventure, the people I meet and the food I sample along the way.
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Karnataka offers the visitor a mix of interests, in particular, the distinctive architectural styles like those found in the haunting Hampi.
With an abundance of ancient sites, scenically-diverse countryside containing lush national parks, pristine coastline and Bangalore at its core, Karnataka should not be ignored on a visit to Southern India.
It’s all here. Things to see and do, places to explore and moments to discover.
Explore Gokarna, known for its temples and some of the most beautiful, unpopulated beaches in India.
Spend a few days exploring the wildlife reserve, home to Asian elephant, gaur, tiger and rumour of a lone black panther.
Famous for its coffee and paddy fields, discover this hilly location with a mild climate and lush surroundings.
Our India experts have created and curated these holiday ideas to get you started. Take the time to search through them and find something to spark ideas for a unique adventure.
Some of the wonderful places to stay that we frequently recommended.
Evolve Back Kamalapura Palace lies just four kilometres from the UNESCO heritage site of Hampi. This luxury palace-style hotel is the perfect base from which to explore the many ancient ruins found in this extraordinary boulder-strewn landscape. Evolve Back Kamalapura Palace offers 46 rooms and suites, all spacious, opulent and exquisitely designed, some with private balconies, terraces and jacuzzis. The resort has an adult infinity pool and extensive spa facilities, the atmosphere is one of pampered unhurried living. Children are catered for, with a dedicated kids club and dedicated swimming pool.
On the edge of Nagarhole National Park in Karnataka, Southern India, Evolve Back, Kabini (formerly Orange County) is a picturesque resort set by the beautiful Kabini river. Each of the 30 huts come with a comfortable living room, bedroom and en suite bathroom, private courtyard and either a jacuzzi or plunge pool, all designed with understated elegance and luxury.
Evolve Back, Coorg is set in a lush 300-acre plantation with a superb aroma of coffee and spices, 4000 metres above sea level. Experience Kodava architecture by staying in the Heritage Pool Villas. Enjoy the planter’s life, sit and relax in the reading lounge overlooking paddy fields, dine in wonderful restaurants, swim lengths in the large pool. After a day walking the plantation, book an Ayurvedic Spa treatment.
A passion for travel runs right through every one of our experts - meaning they're always ready with first-hand insight about their specialist countries.
My travels were first inspired by my love of the UK, which I take as much pleasure in exploring as countries far and wide. For me, travel is all about the adventure, the people I meet and the food I sample along the way.
Outlining a trip and having Joe fill in the details and make suggestions or changes meant we had a wonderful experience.
India
Charlotte knows India extremely well. Very happy to answer even the most trivial of questions. Nothing is too much trouble.
India
Joe was wonderful and very knowledgeable about India. He was patient with us as we made numerous changes to the itinerary and very quick to respond.
India
Spending a few days on holiday in Delhi is a wonderful introduction to this great country and to its extensive and fascinating…
If you only visit India once, make sure to set your sights on Rajasthan.
Home to the elusive snow leopard and some of the most extraordinary landscapes, a visit to Ladakh and Kashmir will take you…
Explore thriving tea estates, mingle with tribes and discover the colonial past of Kolkata.
Central India boasts some of the country's cultural highlights and best tiger parks.
The unique hill culture of the various regions has been fostered and protected for generations.
Kerala holidays are perfect for a first-time visitor to India and an excellent holiday option for families.
Overlooking the Arabian Sea, this tiny state is home to miles of beautiful beaches.
Formerly known as Bombay, Mumbai is a city teeming with culture, architecture and people.
Tamil Nadu, with its once referred to 'Coromandel Coast' boasts some of the most remarkable temple architecture in India.
Bandhavgarh is a relatively small area with a strong tiger population.
A diverse habitat to support many mammal and bird species.
A stunning park with a great conservation success story for the Indian one-horned rhinoceros.
From safaris to boat rides from spotting birdlife to tigers and sloth bears, Panna offers many exciting opportunities to the wildlife lover.
Pench, on the border of Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra, has been known through the ages for its rich flora and fauna.
Famous for its tigers and is one of the most accessible parks on the tourist trail
One of India’s most exciting and best-protected tiger reserves, with excellent tiger sightings, reported regularly.
Satpura is uncharted and unspoilt and represents wilderness at its very best.
The Gir Forest National Park is one of the oldest sanctuaries in India and is home to the last remaining Asiatic lion.
Home to tigers, leopards, Asiatic black bears, sloth bears, swamp deer, rhinoceros, elephants, chitals, hog deer, barking deer, sambars, wild pigs and…
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