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A THEME WITHIN YOUR JOURNEY

Camping

Lakeshores, grasslands and nights beneath open skies.

Every journey can be customised around your interests, preferred pace and chosen experiences.

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Karnataka’s watersides, grasslands & mountains
Camping

YOUR EXPERIENCES

Make it personal.

Add the moments that appeal to you.
Leave the rest for us to arrange.

Two tents at a rocky viewpoint above the hills of Pushpagiri, Karnataka.
Tents at a viewpoint in Pushpagiri, Karnataka. Camping inspiration.
Green mountain ridges and a forested valley beneath drifting clouds at Kudremukh.
Kudremukh in Karnataka’s Western Ghats. Landscape inspiration.
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Countryside camping

Arranged camping location

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Choose a lakeside, riverbank, grassland, green mountaintop or rocky mountain setting for your stay. Your curator confirms the site, access, facilities and overnight arrangements, with your suite at the campsite or a suitable nearby base.

  • Arranged camping location
  • Luxury motorhome comfort nearby
  • Overnight setup agreed together
Golden sunset above the dark silhouettes of Coorg’s hills.
Evening light over Coorg. Landscape inspiration.

Supper at sunset

Outdoor supper by arrangement

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Gather for an outdoor meal at a suitable campsite or private setting. Let the evening unfold over a menu shaped around your preferences, with a sheltered alternative available when conditions call for it.

  • Outdoor supper by arrangement
  • A personal menu
  • Weather-aware planning
A star-filled sky and the Milky Way above a dark tree silhouette.
A long-exposure night sky in Karnataka. Visibility varies with conditions.

An evening under the stars

Unhurried sky watching

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Make time for quiet sky watching from a suitable overnight base. Request an introduction to the constellations or simply enjoy the open air; visibility depends on cloud, moonlight and the setting.

  • Unhurried sky watching
  • Interpretation on request
  • Comfortable overnight base
Sunlight reflects on Manchanabele backwaters beside a small rocky islet with shrubs and distant wooded hills.
Manchanabele backwaters, Karnataka. Lakeside landscape inspiration; campsite location is arranged separately.

Lakeside camping

Waterfront views & quiet mornings

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Wake to quiet water and changing reflections. Settle at a permitted lakeside campsite, with space for an unhurried breakfast, gentle walks and time beside the view. Your curator agrees the facilities, overnight setup and luxury motorhome access before the journey.

  • Waterfront views & quiet mornings
  • A permitted lakeside setting
  • Comforts chosen around you
Morning mist over still water and wooded banks of the Kali River at Dandeli, with rocks along the near shore.
A misty morning beside the Kali River at Dandeli, Karnataka. Riverbank landscape inspiration.

Riverbank camping

A setting beside the river

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Let the sound and movement of a river shape your stay. Choose an arranged riverbank setting, with outdoor dining and a comfortable place to pause. Your curator selects the site and distance from the water around the season, river conditions and local permissions.

  • A setting beside the river
  • Season-aware site selection
  • Outdoor dining by arrangement
Green hills and patches of forest beneath clouds at Tadiandamol.
Tadiandamol’s grasslands and shola forests in Karnataka’s Western Ghats.
Green mountain ridges and a forested valley beneath drifting clouds at Kudremukh.
Kudremukh in Karnataka’s Western Ghats. Landscape inspiration.
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Grassland camping

Open horizons & changing light

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Stay beside open grassland landscapes, where long views and changing light give the day its rhythm. A permitted campsite offers room for gentle walks, a thoughtful supper and an evening outdoors, with the overnight arrangements and luxury motorhome access agreed in advance.

  • Open horizons & changing light
  • Gentle walks & unhurried evenings
  • A permitted, carefully selected base
Two tents at a rocky viewpoint above the hills of Pushpagiri, Karnataka.
Tents at a viewpoint in Pushpagiri, Karnataka. Camping inspiration.
Green mountain ridges and a forested valley beneath drifting clouds at Kudremukh.
Kudremukh in Karnataka’s Western Ghats. Landscape inspiration.
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Green mountaintop camping

Green summits & mountain views

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Choose a permitted green mountaintop setting for sweeping views and a closer sense of the mountain air. Your curator plans the approach, weather-appropriate comforts and overnight arrangements. The luxury motorhome remains at a suitable accessible base when the final stretch is on foot.

  • Green summits & mountain views
  • Approach matched to your ability
  • A nearby luxury motorhome base where needed
Warm granite boulders above a palm grove in Hampi.
Granite boulders and palms in Hampi. Landscape inspiration.
Madhugiri’s granite hill rising beyond palms beneath a blue sky.
Madhugiri hill seen from Siddapura village. Landscape inspiration.
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Rocky mountain camping

Rock formations & far-reaching views

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Spend time among sculptural rock and expansive mountain views at a suitable, permitted campsite. Settle into an unhurried evening and an early light worth waking for, with the terrain, approach and overnight comforts arranged around your preferences.

  • Rock formations & far-reaching views
  • An approach planned around you
  • Personal overnight arrangements

Our Signature Journeys

Considered beginnings. A journey shaped around you.

Sunlight catches the carved columns of a Hampi temple pavilion.01 / THE COLLECTION

Hampi Heritage

Grand monuments, ancient stories and Hampi’s sculpted landscapes.

Bengaluru · Hampi · Anegundi

A Bengal tiger walks toward the camera through sunlit dry woodland.02 / THE COLLECTION

Kabini Tiger Country

Forest safaris, quiet riverside moments and dinner beneath the stars.

Bengaluru · Kabini

5 days / 4 nights

Hampi Heritage & Monuments Private Journey

Your preferred travel dates

Ancient grandeur, sculpted landscapes and a beautifully unhurried escape.

Start with this five-day itinerary. Your journey can be customised around your interests, preferred pace and chosen experiences. Your curator confirms the final arrangements with you.

  1. DAY 1

    The road to Hampi

    Bengaluru airport → Hampi

    1. Arrival

      Your suite welcome

      Meet your host at Bengaluru airport and settle in for a substantial road journey, arranged around a suitable arrival flight.

    2. Along the way

      Karnataka, at your pace

      Enjoy planned meal and comfort stops. Your crew coordinates the road so the journey itself feels considered.

    3. On arrival

      Settle into the landscape

      Arrive at your agreed base near Hampi and unwind. Sightseeing is kept optional on this transfer day.

    4. Evening

      An introduction to Vijayanagara

      Enjoy a relaxed regional dinner and a short introduction to the empire, river and boulder landscape you will discover.

  2. DAY 2

    Hampi’s sacred heart

    Virupaksha Temple · Hampi Bazaar · Hemakuta

    1. Morning

      Virupaksha Temple

      Begin with the living temple beside the Tungabhadra, exploring its courtyards and the stories of Hampi’s sacred centre.

    2. Late morning

      The old Hampi Bazaar

      Walk the historic bazaar axis and nearby ruins with your guide, pausing to notice stonework and the landscape beyond.

    3. Afternoon

      A leisurely pause

      Return for lunch and rest, with the warmer part of the day left free for your own rhythm.

    4. Late afternoon

      Hemakuta in softer light

      Explore selected temples and boulder viewpoints on Hemakuta, choosing a comfortable route before returning for dinner.

  3. DAY 3

    The splendour of the royal city

    Queen’s Bath · Royal Enclosure · Lotus Mahal

    1. Morning

      Queen’s Bath & the Royal Enclosure

      Discover the ceremonial heart of Vijayanagara, including the Mahanavami Dibba and stepped tank, with a heritage guide.

    2. Midday

      A table and time to rest

      Pause for a regional lunch and a comfortable break before the afternoon’s visits.

    3. Afternoon

      Lotus Mahal & Elephant Stables

      Explore the neighbouring monuments, their distinctive architecture and the royal life they once served.

    4. Evening

      An empire in conversation

      Relax over dinner as your guide brings together the day’s discoveries, leaving time for questions and quiet reflection.

  4. DAY 4

    The Stone Chariot & the living landscape

    Vittala Temple · Anegundi · countryside camp

    1. Morning

      Vijaya Vittala & the Stone Chariot

      Explore the temple complex, its famous Stone Chariot and richly carved architecture at an unhurried pace.

    2. Afternoon

      Across to Anegundi

      Take the arranged road route to Anegundi for village lanes and the Gagan Mahal surroundings, with lunch and rest woven in.

    3. Golden hour

      A countryside pause

      Continue to your agreed camping setting outside protected monuments. Rest beside your suite as the landscape changes colour.

    4. After sunset

      Dinner beneath the stars

      Enjoy an intimate outdoor dinner in a permitted setting, with an alternative arrangement if the weather calls for it.

  5. DAY 5

    A considered farewell

    Hampi → Bengaluru airport

    1. Early departure

      Breakfast & the road ahead

      Your flight is planned around the substantial return transfer. An early breakfast and departure leave the day for comfortable travel.

    2. Along the way

      A journey with room to pause

      Rest and meal stops are planned around your comfort, traffic and the time needed at the airport.

    3. Departure

      A personal farewell

      Arrive at Bengaluru airport with onward arrangements in hand and memories of Hampi to carry home.

Landmark & event information

The first and final days allow for the longer road transfer between Bengaluru airport and Hampi. Your curator coordinates flight times, rest stops and monument access. Camping takes place at arranged, permitted locations. Outdoor dining is subject to weather; overnight arrangements are agreed in your proposal.

5 days / 4 nights

Royal Bengal Tiger Kabini Private Journey

Dates tailored to safari availability

Forest mornings, quiet riverside moments and evenings beneath an open sky.

Start with this five-day itinerary. Your journey can be customised around your interests, preferred pace and chosen experiences. Your curator confirms the final arrangements with you.

  1. DAY 1

    Into the quiet

    Bengaluru airport → Kabini

    1. Arrival

      A personal airport welcome

      Meet your host and settle into your private travel suite, with refreshments and your preferred comforts ready for the road.

    2. Along the way

      Towards Kabini

      Travel into the countryside with lunch and comfortable pauses. The arrival day is reserved for the road and settling in.

    3. On arrival

      Your forest-country base

      Settle at your agreed overnight base near Kabini. Take time to rest before your naturalist introduces the landscape.

    4. Evening

      An introduction to the wild

      Over dinner, discuss wildlife etiquette, camera preparation and the next day’s assigned safari arrangements.

  2. DAY 2

    A morning in tiger country

    Kabini-side safari zone · your private base

    1. Safari window

      Into Nagarahole’s habitats

      Transfer to the assigned departure point for a guided forest safari in an authorised vehicle. Your suite remains outside safari routes.

    2. In the forest

      The art of patient observation

      Look for tigers, elephants, gaur, dhole and birdlife while your naturalist interprets the forest. Every sighting is a possibility.

    3. After the safari

      Breakfast & time to yourself

      Return for a leisurely breakfast and lunch, with a generous pause for rest in the privacy of your base.

    4. Evening

      Stories from the forest

      Revisit the day’s observations and photographs with your naturalist, followed by a quiet dinner.

  3. DAY 3

    Another perspective on Kabini

    Kabini backwaters · forest or water safari

    1. Morning

      A slower beginning

      Wake at your own pace, enjoy breakfast and spend a little time with the birdlife around your approved base.

    2. Late morning

      A closer look

      Explore field notes or photographs with your naturalist, then enjoy lunch and a restful afternoon pause.

    3. Safari window

      Forest trails or the Kabini backwaters

      Take your second reserved safari. A boat safari may replace the forest outing when operating, with slots and water conditions confirmed.

    4. Evening

      Return to your sanctuary

      Refresh and enjoy a personal dinner, carrying the day’s encounters into an unhurried evening.

  4. DAY 4

    Camp beneath the stars

    Countryside outside the protected forest

    1. Morning

      Birdsong & a gentle walk

      Enjoy birdwatching or a short naturalist-led walk in an approved area outside the reserve, suited to your pace.

    2. Afternoon

      Room for stillness

      Rest, read or revisit your photographs. Your crew prepares the agreed camping setting and your evening menu.

    3. Golden hour

      A private camp setting

      Settle beside your suite at a permitted location outside protected forest areas, with comforts quietly attended to.

    4. After sunset

      An evening under open skies

      Enjoy a hosted outdoor dinner and, when skies allow, time with the stars. Weather alternatives form part of your proposal.

  5. DAY 5

    Nature’s farewell

    Kabini → Bengaluru airport

    1. Morning

      Breakfast in the countryside

      A gentle final morning, with breakfast and departure timed around your onward flight.

    2. On the road

      A comfortable return

      Travel towards Bengaluru with planned refreshment and rest stops, leaving a generous margin for traffic and airport formalities.

    3. Departure

      Until the next journey

      Your host sees you to Bengaluru airport and attends to the final details of your private journey.

Landmark & event information

Safari slots and permits are confirmed with your proposal. Safaris use authorised vehicles; wildlife sightings are never guaranteed. Camping takes place at arranged, permitted locations. Outdoor dining is subject to weather; overnight arrangements are agreed in your proposal.

Exceptional Hotels · Private Travel Suites · Luxury Tented Retreats

One booking request. A personal quote. Every detail confirmed with you before payment.

EVERY DETAIL, CONSIDERED

The route is
yours to shape.

Combine your interests, choose your preferred stays and travel at your own pace. We bring the details together around you.

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Access, season & practical details

Choose the landscape you would like to wake up to: a quiet lakeside, a riverbank, open grasslands, a green mountaintop or a rocky mountain setting. Your curator arranges a suitable, permitted campsite, the overnight setup and your preferred comforts. Where a summit or trail cannot be reached by luxury motorhome, a nearby accessible base and the final approach are planned together.

Routes, permits, overnight stops, activities and specialist support depend on conditions and availability. Your curator confirms the details in your personal proposal.

Your stays & service

Choose Exceptional Hotels, Private Travel Suites or Luxury Tented Retreats, or combine them within your journey.

Your curator brings together thoughtful hospitality, appropriate transport and discreet support. Guides, dining and specialist services are arranged around your interests, with stays and inclusions confirmed in your personal proposal.

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Silver luxury motorhome at dusk with an outdoor seating area

YOUR PRIVATE SANCTUARY

At home, wherever
the road takes you.

Your suite is part of the journey — a considered space to rest, share a meal and watch the landscape change. Your curator matches the vehicle and setup to your route, group size and comfort preferences.

Wide view of the private travel suite with green upholstered seating, warm wood finishes and window blinds
Private travel suite with facing green seats, a rear daybed and warm ceiling lighting
Green quilted daybed beside a window and cream interior panels in the private travel suite
Broad green upholstered lounge seating with cushions, wood trim and soft overhead lighting
Green upholstered lounger with a cushion and extended seat beside wood-framed window blinds
Private travel suite seating with a side table, window blinds and warm interior lighting
Green bench seating below a television, framed by wood window blinds and warm ceiling lights
Compact private bathroom with a toilet, black basin, mirror and gold-tone shower fittings
Private bathroom with a black basin, green-framed mirror, toilet and overhead shower
Private bathroom with pale veined walls, a wall-hung toilet, dark floor and gold-tone shower fittings
Private travel suite lounge with cream reclining chairs, walnut finishes and soft golden lighting
Private lounge in walnut and gold
Private travel suite lounge with seating and wood finishes
Private lounge
Private travel suite sleeping quarters
Private sleeping quarters
Luxury motorhome kitchenette
Luxury motorhome kitchenette
Luxury motorhome bathroom
Luxury motorhome bathroom
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JOURNEY

From arrival to farewell

Begin at the airport, return to the airport — with your private travel suite connecting every experience in between. Pickup and drop-off can also be tailored to your plans.

REST

Comfort, without compromise

A dedicated sleeping area, inviting seating, linen and essential comforts for unhurried mornings.

Wellbeing, woven into your journey

Herbal infusions, thoughtfully sourced regional meals and optional herbal baths or bath kits are part of your personalised luxury motorhome hospitality. Your crew arranges these comforts around your tastes, dietary needs and preferred pace, with ingredients and bathing facilities agreed during planning.

DINE

Something delicious, wherever you are

Meals planned around your preferences, with local flavours and memorable outdoor dining when the setting allows.

CREW

A dedicated crew, discreetly at your service

Every AUREL Trails journey is fully managed, with a dedicated crew tailored to our guests’ preferences and itinerary. Depending on your requirements, this may include an experienced chef, professional driver, security personnel or expert guide. Attentive when needed and discreet throughout, our team takes care of every detail while respecting your privacy and personal space.

AMBIENCE

Every sense, considered

Inside your suite, all five senses are thoughtfully considered: beautiful surroundings, gentle sounds, soft textures, tailored menus and subtle aromas. Your crew uses carefully sourced natural essential oils with a delicate touch, personalising fragrance and flavours to your preferences, with a scent-free setting available whenever you wish.

Luxury motorhome layout, chef service, equipment and ambience are confirmed in your personal proposal.

YOUR PRIVATE JOURNEY

Make it yours.

Choose your themes

One or several. All part of the same journey.

A few personal touches Optional
Airport pickup & return Arrange together

Airport-to-airport travel is included in your planning. Share locations now, or decide with your curator.

ONE PERSONAL PROPOSAL

Your journey, so far

Travel dates Flexible
Phone & coupon Optional

No payment now. Your curator confirms availability and your personal quote.

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Your private journey

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