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KSTDC Tour Packages from Bengaluru

Official KSTDC tours — hill stations, heritage circuits, wildlife sanctuaries, Kerala backwaters and pilgrimages. Same price as KSTDC, zero booking fee, booked through Padaki Travel Desk.

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KSTDC tour packages — hill stations, temples, heritage circuits and coastal destinations across Karnataka and South India
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KSTDC Tour Packages — Karnataka & South India

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Nature, Wildlife & Hill Stations

Nature · Hill Station
Ooty · Coonoor · Wayanad
🌿 Ooty🍃 Coonoor🌳 Wayanad
4 Nights · 5 Days Mon & Thu

Doddabetta Peak, Sim's Park Coonoor, Edakal Caves and Banasura Sagar Dam — the Nilgiris and Kerala highlands in one sweep.

👑 Mysuru🕌 Srirangapatna🌿 Ooty🏔️ Doddabetta
2 Nights · 3 Days Every day

Tipu Sultan's Daria Daulat, KRS Brindavan Gardens, Nanjangud, Ooty Botanical Garden, Doddabetta Peak (2,637m) and Mysore Zoo. Also touches heritage (Srirangapatna).

Departs from Mysore
Nature · Hill Station
Mysore to Ooty
🛕 Nanjangud🌿 Bandipur🏔️ Doddabetta 2,637m🌺 Botanical Garden
1 Night · 2 Days Daily · from Mysore

Departs from Mysore — Nanjangud temple, Bandipur forest drive, Ooty Lake, Botanical Garden and Doddabetta Peak, Tamil Nadu's highest at 2,637m.

Nature · Hill Station
Mysore · Ooty · Kodaikanal
🏯 Srirangapatna🌸 Brindavan Gardens🌿 Ooty🗿 Kodaikanal
4 Nights · 5 Days Mon / Thu / Sat

Brindavan Gardens KRS, Ooty Botanical Garden, Doddabetta Peak, Sim's Park Coonoor, Silver Cascade Falls and a full day at Kodaikanal's Pillar Rocks.

Nature · Hill Station
Kodaikanal · Munnar
🏔️ Kodaikanal🌿 Munnar Tea🦌 Nilgiri Tahr
4 Nights · 5 Days Every Thu

Kodaikanal Pillar Rocks, star-shaped lake, Silver Cascade Falls, then Munnar's rolling tea estates, Eravikulam National Park (Nilgiri Tahr) and Madupatty Dam.

Nature · Hill Station
Bangalore to Wayanad
🏔️ Himavad Gopalaswamy🌊 Pookode Lake🪨 Edakal Caves
2 Nights · 3 Days Every Fri

Himavad Gopalaswamy Hills, Pookode Lake, Kanthanpara Falls, Banasura Sagar Dam — India's largest earth dam, Glass Bridge and prehistoric Edakal Caves.

🏯 Bylakuppe Golden Temple🌳 Nisargadhama🙏 Talacauvery
1 Night · 2 Days Fri & Sat

Namdroling Golden Temple Bylakuppe, Cauvery Nisargadhama river island, Raja's Seat sunset, Talacauvery, Abbey Falls and Dubare Elephant Camp. Also touches pilgrimage (Golden Temple, Nisargadhama).

Nature · Hill Station
Yagachi Dam · Chikkamagalur
💧 Yagachi Dam🐯 Bhadra Wildlife🏔️ Mullayanagiri 1,930m
1 Night · 2 Days Every day

Yagachi Dam boating, Bhadra Wildlife Sanctuary (UNESCO), Bababudangiri, Manikyadhara Falls and Mullayanagiri — Karnataka's highest peak at 1,930m.

Pilgrimage & Temple Tours

🛕 Dharmasthala🛕 Kukke Subrahmanya🛕 Kollur🛕 Udupi
4 Nights · 5 Days Wed & Thu

Karnataka's most revered Kshetras in one circuit — Dharmasthala, Kukke Subrahmanya, Kollur Mookambika, Udupi Sri Krishna Temple and the coastal temple towns of Tulu Nadu.

🛕 Gokarna🛕 Murudeshwara🛕 Udupi🛕 Mangalore
5 Nights · 6 Days Every Wed

The sacred Konkan coast — Gokarna Mahabaleshwara, Murudeshwara's massive Shiva statue above the Arabian Sea, Udupi Sri Krishna and Kollur Mookambika. Also touches coastal (Gokarna).

Every day
Pilgrimage
Tirupathi · Kalahasti Darshan
🛕 Tirupathi Balaji🛕 Sri Kalahasti
2 Nights · 3 Days Every day

Sarva Darshan at Sri Venkateswara Temple Tirupathi — one of the world's most visited pilgrimage sites — and Sri Kalahasteeswara, one of the five Pancha Bhuta Stalas of Shaivism.

🛕 Thiruvannamalai🏛️ Tanjavur UNESCO🌊 Rameswaram🌅 Kanyakumari🛕 Guruvayur⛰️ Palani
8 Nights · 9 Days 2nd & 4th Sat

The ultimate South India pilgrimage — 15+ shrines across Tamil Nadu and Kerala. Thiruvannamalai, Tanjavur UNESCO, Madurai, Rameswaram 22 holy wells, Kanyakumari sunrise, Guruvayur, Palani and Kodaikanal.

🛕 Meenakshi🌊 Rameswaram🌅 Kanyakumari🏛️ Vivekananda Rock
4 Nights · 5 Days Every Thu

Meenakshi Temple Madurai, Rameswaram Thirtha Snana and Spatika Linga darshan, Suchindram's Trinity shrine and Kanyakumari's sunrise with Vivekananda Rock. Also touches coastal (Kanyakumari).

🙏 Mantralaya🏛️ Hampi UNESCO🗿 Stone Chariot💧 TB Dam
3 Nights · 4 Days Every Fri

Sri Raghavendra Swamy Brindavana at Mantralaya, full-day Hampi UNESCO circuit with the iconic Stone Chariot, and Tungabhadra Dam Musical Fountain. Also touches heritage (Hampi).

🛕 Male Mahadeshwara🌿 BR Hills
1 Night · 2 Days Every Mon

Forest pilgrimage — Male Mahadeshwara Swamy Temple inside the Satyamangalam Forest Reserve, then Biligiri Rangana Tiger Reserve where the Western and Eastern Ghats meet.

Heritage & Historical Circuits

🏛️ Hampi UNESCO🗿 Stone Chariot🕌 Badami Caves⛩️ Pattadakal UNESCO🕌 Gol Gumbaz
4 Nights · 5 Days Every Thu

Two UNESCO World Heritage sites — Hampi's Vijayanagara ruins and Pattadakal's Chalukya temples — plus Badami Cave Temples, Aihole and Bijapur's Gol Gumbaz.

🗿 Gommateshwara 18m🛕 Chennakeshava🏛️ Hoysaleshwara UNESCO
1 Day · Same-day return Every day

Three masterpieces in one day — Lord Bahubali's 18m monolithic statue (981 AD), Chennakeshava Temple Belur (1117 AD) and UNESCO Hoysaleshwara Temple Halebid (2023). Also touches pilgrimage (Shravanabelagola).

🏰 Chitradurga Fort💧 TB Dam⛩️ Lakkundi Temples🐵 Anjanadri Hills
2 Nights · 3 Days Every Fri

Chitradurga's legendary stone fort, Tungabhadra Dam Musical Fountain, 11th-century Lakkundi Chalukya temples and Anjanadri Hills — believed birthplace of Lord Hanuman.

Coastal & Beach Tours

Oct – Jan only
Coastal
Goa · Gokarna · Jog Falls
🏖️ Goa⛩️ Gokarna💧 Jog Falls
4 Nights · 5 Days Every Thu (Oct–Jan)

Goa's beaches and churches, Gokarna's sacred Om Beach, and Jog Falls — India's second-highest waterfall. Oct–Jan season only. Also touches pilgrimage (Gokarna) + hills (Jog Falls).

🌊 Pondicherry🏛️ Auroville⛪ French Quarter
3 Nights · 4 Days Every Fri

The French Riviera of India — Pondicherry's Promenade Beach, Sri Aurobindo Ashram, Auroville's Matrimandir and the colourful French Quarter with Tamil temples. Also touches heritage (French quarter).

Kerala Backwaters & Hills

Kerala Backwaters
Thekkady · Alleppey · Munnar
🐘 Periyar Wildlife🛶 Alleppey Houseboat🌿 Munnar Tea
5 Nights · 6 Days Every Wed

Kerala's finest — Periyar boat safari, Kumily spice gardens, a night aboard an Alleppey houseboat on the Vembanad backwaters, and Munnar's tea estates with the endangered Nilgiri Tahr.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about booking, boarding and travelling on KSTDC tour packages with Padaki Travel Desk.

Group 1 — About KSTDC tour packages

What are the different types of KSTDC tour packages available?
KSTDC tours from Bengâluru fall into a few broad types: hill station tours (Ooty, Coonoor, Wayanad, Kodaikanal, Munnar, Coorg), pilgrimage and temple tours (South Karnataka temples, Tirupathi, Mantralaya, South Canara), heritage and historical circuits (Hampi, Badami, Bijapur, Belur, Halebid), and coastal tours (Goa, Gokarna, Pondicherry). Several tours combine more than one of these themes in a single itinerary.
Which are the best KSTDC tour packages from Bangalore?
The right tour depends on what you’re looking for. For a quick getaway, one and two-day hill station tours to Ooty or Nanjangud-Bandipur are popular. For pilgrimage, the South Karnataka Temple Tour and Tirupathi Kalahasti Darshan are widely booked. For heritage, the Hampi-Badami-Bijapur circuit is a favourite. Call or WhatsApp us and we’ll recommend a tour based on your group, available dates and interests.
Are there one-day KSTDC tour packages from Bangalore?
Yes, KSTDC operates one-day tours from Bengâluru, including a Mysore day trip and a Mysore-to-Ooty route. These are ideal for travellers with limited time who still want to cover key sights without an overnight stay.
Where can I see the full list of KSTDC tour packages?
All KSTDC tour packages booked through Padaki Travel Desk are listed on this page, grouped by hill stations, pilgrimage, heritage, coastal and Kerala circuits. Click on any tour to see its detailed itinerary, schedule and inclusions.

Group 2 — Booking and payment

How do I book a KSTDC tour package?
It is quite simple. Just call or WhatsApp us at +91 97315 56663, or email muralidhar@karnatakatravelguide.in with your preferred tour, travel date and number of travellers. We confirm availability at the same official KSTDC price and guide you through the booking process.
Are there any travel agents who book these KSTDC tour packages and what is the advantage?
There are many advantages when you call us. First and foremost, we are just one phone call away and always available to chat on WhatsApp. There is no extra cost — you pay the same official KSTDC fare either way. Booking through us gets you a real person to call for questions before and during your trip, faster responses, and help choosing the right tour if you’re unsure. We don’t charge any booking fee on top of the KSTDC price.
What documents do I need to carry while travelling?
Carry a valid original government photo ID (Aadhaar, passport, driving licence or voter ID) for every traveller, along with your booking confirmation.
Can I get a family package for a KSTDC tour?
KSTDC tours are priced per person rather than as a fixed family package, with single, double and triple occupancy rates depending on the tour. Children are typically charged at a reduced rate up to a certain age. Call us with your family size and we’ll work out the most suitable room and seating arrangement.
How do you charge for a child in a KSTDC tour?
In all the tours, children below 5 years are totally complimentary — there is no charge and no seat provided. Children who are 5 years and above get a separate seat and are charged as per the extra occupancy rates.
Is LTC facility available for these KSTDC tours?
Yes, if you are eligible to claim LTC, you can very much do so on these tours. All you have to do is visit the KSTDC office after the tour, along with your ticket and a valid ID card, and request them to issue the LTC certificate. It is that simple.

Group 3 — Boarding, timing and travel

Where is the KSTDC boarding point in Bangalore?
Most KSTDC tours depart from the KSTDC Booking Counter at BMTC Bus Stand, Yeshwanthpura, Bengâluru. The exact pickup point and departure time are confirmed on each tour’s individual page and again at the time of booking.
Can I board the bus from a location other than Yeshwanthpura?
KSTDC tours are designed to depart from a single fixed boarding point, usually Yeshwanthpura, and generally do not offer pickup from other locations. If you have a specific requirement, let us know at the time of booking and we’ll confirm whether any flexibility is possible for your tour.
At what time should I report for departure?
Reporting time is specific to each tour and is mentioned on that tour’s page, typically 15 minutes before the scheduled departure. Buses depart on time and do not wait for latecomers, so please plan to arrive early.

Group 4 — Cancellation and changes

How do I cancel a tour I’ve already booked directly with KSTDC?
If you booked directly with KSTDC and not through Padaki Travel Desk, please contact KSTDC directly for cancellation, since we would not have visibility into a booking made independently of us. If you booked through Padaki Travel Desk, call or WhatsApp us and we’ll handle the cancellation on your behalf as per KSTDC’s standard cancellation policy.

Group 5 — Inclusions, comfort and safety

What is included and excluded in a KSTDC tour package?
Most KSTDC tours include AC coach transportation, non-AC accommodation where applicable, and a professional guide, with GST included in the fare. Meals, entry tickets at monuments, and personal expenses are usually not included unless specifically mentioned. Exact inclusions and exclusions are listed on each tour’s individual page.
Is it safe for families and individual women travelling alone?
KSTDC tours are widely used by families, senior citizen groups and solo women travellers, and operate with a professional guide accompanying the group throughout. As with any group tour, we recommend staying with the group during scheduled stops and keeping your belongings secure. If you have specific safety questions before booking, we’re happy to answer them over a call.
Do senior citizens get any discount on KSTDC tours?
Yes, senior citizens (60 years and above) receive a 20% discount on transportation on most KSTDC tours. Valid age proof must be carried and produced at the time of booking and boarding.
Will the tour guide speak Tamil, Telugu, Hindi and English?
KSTDC tour guides are typically multilingual and commonly converse in Kannada, Hindi and English. Fluency in Tamil or Telugu specifically can vary by guide and tour, so if this matters for your group, let us know in advance and we’ll check availability for your specific departure.
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