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Boulders and Temple, Hampi, Karnataka, India
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Karnataka

Karnataka offers the visitor a mix of interests, in particular, the distinctive architectural styles like those found in the haunting Hampi.

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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.

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It’s all here. Things to see and do, places to explore and moments to discover.

Train, Ooty, India
 

Hill Station of Coonoor

Stay in Coonoor, a smaller and quieter version of the better known Ooty and enjoy the train ride between the two locations.

Lord Shiva statue, Gokarna, Karnataka, India
 

Gokarna

Explore Gokarna, known for its temples and some of the most beautiful, unpopulated beaches in India.

Elephant, Nagarhole National Park, India
 

Nagarhole National Park

Spend a few days exploring the wildlife reserve, home to Asian elephant, gaur, tiger and rumour of a lone black panther.

Boulders and Temple, Hampi, Karnataka, India
 

Hampi

Visit one of the most important historical world heritage sites in India.

Valley View, Coorg, India
 

Hill Station of Coorg

Famous for its coffee and paddy fields, discover this hilly location with a mild climate and lush surroundings.

Nandi's Bull, Mysore, India
 

Explore Bangalore and Mysore

Explore two towns famous for their various temples, palaces, lakes and forts.

Badami, India
 

Badami Cave Temples

Discover the town famous for its stone temples and rock cut monuments.

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Hampi and the Treasures of the Deccan Plateau
This 11-day holiday idea has been designed to showcase some of the treasures of the Deccan Plateau in Central India, from the finest examples of rock-cut architecture to one of the most enchanting sites in India.
11 days from £3,445pp
Elephant Stables, Hampi, India
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South India’s Temples
This holiday idea offers you the most comprehensive, contrasting and experience-led journey through Southern India’s temple state of Tamil Nadu. Time your visit to coincide with one of the many festivals to see the temples alive with locals in celebration.
9 days from £3,995pp
Meenakshi Temple, Madurai, India
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Central India’s Cultural Highlights
This holiday idea to Central India has been designed to combine some of the most evocative and memorable experiences from the religious ceremonies in Varanasi to the perfectly preserved temples of Khajuraho. For those who have visited Rajasthan and Kerala before, Central…
12 days from £3,855pp
Gwalior Fort, Gwalior, India
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A Family Holiday to South India
Watch the whole family grow and evolve amidst India’s kaleidoscope of flavours, sights and colours. Journey from the progressive city of Bangalore to the forested hills of the Western Ghats, through the scattered UNESCO ruins of Hampi, the wildlife and backwaters of…
15 days from £5,950pp
Coracle Ride, Hampi, India
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Hampi and the Treasures of the Deccan Plateau
This 11-day holiday idea has been designed to showcase some of the treasures of the Deccan Plateau in Central India, from the finest examples of rock-cut architecture to one of the most enchanting sites in India.
11 days from £3,445pp
Elephant Stables, Hampi, India
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South India’s Temples
This holiday idea offers you the most comprehensive, contrasting and experience-led journey through Southern India’s temple state of Tamil Nadu. Time your visit to coincide with one of the many festivals to see the temples alive with locals in celebration.
9 days from £3,995pp
Meenakshi Temple, Madurai, India
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Central India’s Cultural Highlights
This holiday idea to Central India has been designed to combine some of the most evocative and memorable experiences from the religious ceremonies in Varanasi to the perfectly preserved temples of Khajuraho. For those who have visited Rajasthan and Kerala…
12 days from £3,855pp
Gwalior Fort, Gwalior, India
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India
A Family Holiday to South India
Watch the whole family grow and evolve amidst India’s kaleidoscope of flavours, sights and colours. Journey from the progressive city of Bangalore to the forested hills of the Western Ghats, through the scattered UNESCO ruins of Hampi, the wildlife and…
15 days from £5,950pp
Coracle Ride, Hampi, India
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Where to stay

Some of the wonderful places to stay that we frequently recommended.

Evolve Back Hampi £££££

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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.

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Evolve Back, Coorg £££££

  • India
  • Farmstead and Ranches

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.

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After more than 20 years in travel, I still find joy in creating journeys that can’t be replicated. My clients return time and time again for trips that are original, imaginative and deeply personal, shaped by my first-hand knowledge and the close partnerships I’ve built around the world. I understand that each holiday is special to them and feel privileged to help create something that will stay in their memories forever.

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Charlotte is the Conde Nast Traveller chosen Specialist for Asia.

Growing up in Hong Kong and Nepal gave me an early connection to Asia, which deepened after university when I spent two years managing a safari camp in Central India and travelling widely across the subcontinent. Drawing on this first-hand knowledge and trusted local contacts, I create journeys that connect you deeply with the people and places you visit.

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Satpura National Park

Satpura is uncharted and unspoilt and represents wilderness at its very best.

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The Gir Forest National Park is one of the oldest sanctuaries in India and is home to the last remaining Asiatic lion.

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Dudhwa National Park

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