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Green grassland ridges and shola forest around Netravati Peak in Kudremukh National Park, under drifting clouds

Ishanvaya Travels · Bengaluru

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Temple journeys, family holidays, group trips and treks from Bengaluru—planned around your pace, your budget and the people you travel with.

Where would you like to go?

Pick a place, a travel style, or both.

Travel by style

Start with how you like to travel

Devotion, adventure, time with family or a quiet weekend away—each kind of trip is planned differently.

Golden grass slopes and rock faces on the Kumara Parvatha trail

Adventure & trekking

Sunrise treks near Bengaluru, Western Ghats trails and river adventures with planned support.

Evening reflections on Kodaikanal Lake

Family holidays

Sunset over the Arabian Sea with a fishing boat on the sand near Mangaluru

Couple getaways

Trekkers following the ridge trail on Netravati Peak, Kudremukh

Groups & friends

A quiet road curving through green hills at Charmadi Ghat

Weekend escapes

Popular from Bengaluru

Hill towns, heritage sites and temple cities within a weekend—or a short flight—of Bengaluru.

  • Sunrise over a sea of clouds from Nandi Hills near Bengaluru

    Around Bengaluru Half day to 1 day

    Nandi Hills

    Sunrise above the clouds, an hour and a half from the city

  • Mysuru Palace with its red domes under a bright blue sky

    Karnataka 1–2 days

    Mysuru

    Palaces, gardens and the living heritage of the Wodeyars

  • Abbey Falls cascading over dark rock near Madikeri, Coorg

    Karnataka 2–3 days

    Coorg (Kodagu)

    Coffee estates, waterfalls and misty Western Ghats views

  • Forested Western Ghats ranges seen from the trail to Mullayanagiri, Chikkamagaluru

    Karnataka 2–3 days

    Chikkamagaluru

    Karnataka’s highest peak and the birthplace of Indian coffee

  • The stepped Krishna Pushkarani temple tank among the ruins of Hampi

    Karnataka 2–3 days

    Hampi

    The boulder-strewn capital of the Vijayanagara empire

  • Evening at Om Beach in Gokarna with a rocky islet offshore

    Karnataka 2–3 days

    Gokarna

    A temple town with crescent beaches and cliff walks

  • Temple towers at Tirumala set against the green Seshachalam hills

    South India 1–3 days

    Tirupati & Tirumala

    Darshan of Sri Venkateswara, planned with care

  • Rolling tea plantations on the hills of Munnar

    South India 2–3 days

    Munnar

    Tea-covered hills in Kerala’s Western Ghats

Spiritual journeys

Temple trips planned with care for every generation

Darshan-first itineraries, comfortable travel for elders, stays close to the temple and a team to call when you need help.

Temple towers at Tirumala set against the green Seshachalam hills

Featured journey

Tirupati & Tirumala Darshan Journey

Same-day, two-day and three-day darshan plans from Bengaluru, with stays, meals and darshan planning support.

  • 1 day tripSame Day BlessingsLeave early, complete darshan and return to Bengaluru the same night.Price on request
  • 2 days / 1 nightDivine GetawayAn unhurried plan with an overnight stay and local temples.Price on request
  • 3 days / 2 nightsSpiritual ExperienceTime for Tirupati and Tirumala temples, with rest between visits.Price on request

Darshan slots are allocated by TTD; we plan around your confirmed slot.

How we look after pilgrims

  • Darshan-first planning. Travel and stays planned around your darshan or seva slot, not the other way round.
  • Comfortable travel for elders. Air-conditioned vehicles, unhurried driving times and regular rest stops.
  • Pickup coordination. Pickup from a convenient point in Bengaluru, confirmed in advance.
  • Stays near the temple. Budget, standard and premium options close to where you need to be.

Upcoming tours

Group departures being planned

Dates for our next group departures will be announced here once confirmed. Ask us to hold you a place in the next batch—or plan a private trip on your dates.

Temple towers at Tirumala set against the green Seshachalam hills
2 days / 1 nightGroup & private

Tirupati & Tirumala

Tirupati & Tirumala Darshan Journey

Same-day, two-day and three-day darshan plans from Bengaluru, with stays, meals and darshan planning support.

Ideal for
Families, senior citizens and pilgrim groups
Departure status
From Bengaluru · Dates to be announced

PricingPrice on request

Pilgrims outside the Sri Manjunatha Temple at Dharmasthala
2 days / 1 nightGroup & private

Kukke Subramanya · Dharmasthala

Dharmasthala & Kukke Subramanya Temple Trip

Two of Dakshina Kannada’s most visited temples in one comfortable weekend, with seva planning at Kukke.

Ideal for
Families, elders and pilgrim groups
Departure status
From Bengaluru · Call for next batch

PricingPrice on request

The Shiva statue at Murudeshwar overlooking the Arabian Sea
3 days / 2 nightsGroup & private

Udupi · Murudeshwar · Gokarna

Coastal Karnataka Temple Trail: Udupi, Murudeshwar & Gokarna

Sri Krishna Matha, the seaside Shiva of Murudeshwar and the Mahabaleshwar temple at Gokarna in one coastal circuit.

Ideal for
Families, pilgrim groups and friends
Departure status
From Bengaluru · Dates to be announced

PricingPrice on request

Looking for something specific? See all 17 tours or start with a destination.

Why travel with Ishanvaya

Thoughtful planning, clear information and people you can reach

We’re a Bengaluru travel company. Every trip starts with a conversation about who is travelling and what would make the journey comfortable for them.

  • Planned around the people travelling

    We start with who is going—elders, children, first-time trekkers—and shape the pace, stays and travel times around them.

  • A Bengaluru team you can reach

    Plan over a call or on WhatsApp with people based in Bengaluru who know the routes, the traffic and the weekends.

  • Clear plans before you commit

    Day-by-day itineraries with inclusions and exclusions written down, so you know exactly what you are paying for.

  • Group or private, your choice

    Join a scheduled group trip when one is announced, or travel privately with family, friends or colleagues.

  • Spiritual journeys handled with care

    Darshan timings, seva bookings, dress codes and rest breaks planned for pilgrims of every age.

  • Stays chosen for comfort

    Budget, standard or premium—stays matched to your family size, budget and the level of comfort you need.

How planning works

From first message to the drive home

  1. Tell us your plan

    Share where you want to go, when, and who’s travelling—through the form, a call or WhatsApp.

  2. Get a clear itinerary

    A travel planner sends a day-by-day plan with stays, transport and a written quote.

  3. Fine-tune and confirm

    Adjust anything you like. Nothing is booked until you approve the plan and the quote.

  4. Travel with support

    Pickup details and contacts arrive before departure, and our team stays reachable while you travel.

A traditional Kerala houseboat gliding past coconut palms

Accommodation assistance

The right stay is part of the plan

We don’t own hotels—we find the right ones. Tell us your budget, family size and comfort needs, and we’ll shortlist stays that fit, with room details and terms in writing.

  • Budget hotels
  • Premium hotels
  • Family stays
  • Group stays
  • Pilgrimage stays
  • Resorts
  • Homestays

Safety & senior-friendly planning

Responsible planning you can see before you travel

No one can honestly promise zero risk. What we promise is clear information, sensible plans and a team that answers the phone.

  • Clear pickup and reporting detailsPickup point, reporting time, vehicle details and a named contact are shared before every trip.
  • Senior-friendly pacingWalking levels, steps, rest stops, meal timings and stays are planned with elders in mind.
  • Verified, written informationOnly confirmed dates, stays and prices are presented as confirmed. Everything else is clearly marked as on request.
  • Transparent inclusionsWhat is included, what isn’t and any conditions are listed before you pay anything.
  • Emergency contact processEvery trip has a contact person and an escalation path if plans need to change on the road.
  • Local rules respectedTemple dress codes, forest permits, trek regulations and sea conditions are checked and followed.

Traveller stories

In our travellers’ own words

Traveller stories will be added here after verified journeys—shared only with each traveller’s permission. We don’t publish invented or paid reviews.

Plan your trip

Tell us about your trip. We’ll take it from there.

A Bengaluru-based travel planner will reply with ideas, a clear itinerary and a written quote. Prefer to talk? Call or WhatsApp us.

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Call +91 89191 82363

This opens WhatsApp with your details filled in—just press send. Nothing is booked until you approve a written quote.