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South India: Bangalore, Mysore & Ooty — 7 Days
Garden city, palaces, and hill station tea estates across 270 kilometers of South Indian geography
This seven-day route moves through three distinct regions of South India, each with a separate character. Bangalore serves as the entry point—a city built around botanical gardens and colonial-era palaces. From there, the journey heads to Mysore, 145 kilometers south, home to the nineteenth-century Mysore Palace and the sandalwood markets of Devaraja. The final leg climbs into the Nilgiri Hills to Ooty, the Queen of Hill Stations, where tea estates occupy the hillsides and the landscape shifts from dry plateau to mist-covered slopes. The route allows time in each location to move at a settled pace: two nights in Bangalore, two in Mysore, and two in Ooty before returning south to Bangalore for departure.
Highlights
- Lalbagh Botanical Garden in Bangalore
- Mysore Palace, a grand Indo-Saracenic structure
- Brindavan Gardens in Mysore, a terraced garden with a musical fountain lit in the evening
- Chamundi Hills viewpoint above Mysore town, reached by road
- Ooty Botanical Gardens, set on the slopes above the town
- Doddabetta Peak, the highest point in the Nilgiri range, reached by road
- Ooty Lake, a man-made body of water in the town center where pedal boats operate
- Nilgiri tea estates visible from the road between Mysore and Ooty
Day by day
1Arrival in BangaloreBangalore
Arrival in Bangalore is followed by a transfer from the airport or railway station to the hotel. The evening is unscheduled, allowing time to rest or walk the nearby area. Overnight accommodation is in Bangalore.
2Bangalore: Gardens and PalacesBangalore · Lalbagh Botanical Garden · Tipu Sultan's Summer Palace · Bangalore Palace · Vidhana Soudha · ISKCON Temple · MG Road
A full day of sightseeing in Bangalore includes Lalbagh Botanical Garden, Tipu Sultan's Summer Palace, Bangalore Palace, Vidhana Soudha (the state legislature building in granite), and ISKCON Temple. The evening offers time for shopping on MG Road or dining on local South Indian cuisine. Overnight accommodation is in Bangalore.
3Bangalore to Mysore via SrirangapatnaBangalore to Mysore · Srirangapatna · Brindavan Gardens
The drive from Bangalore to Mysore covers approximately 145 kilometers of relatively flat terrain. En route, there is a stop at Srirangapatna, an island fortress and historic stronghold of Tipu Sultan in the eighteenth century. Upon arrival in Mysore, check-in is followed by an evening visit to Brindavan Gardens and the musical fountain display. Overnight accommodation is in Mysore.
4Mysore: Palace, Hills, and MarketsMysore Palace · Chamundi Hills · St. Philomena's Church · Devaraja Market
Sightseeing in Mysore includes the Mysore Palace, Chamundi Hills (accessible by road for a view over the town and surrounding landscape), St. Philomena's Church, and Devaraja Market. Time in the market permits browsing sandalwood and silk vendors. Overnight accommodation is in Mysore.
5Mysore to Ooty Through the Nilgiri HillsMysore to Ooty · Ooty · Ooty Lake · a nearby tea estate
Drive through scenic hill roads to Ooty, the Queen of Hill Stations (125 km). Check in and rest. Evening options include a stroll around Ooty Lake or a visit to a nearby tea estate. Overnight in Ooty.
6Ooty: Botanical Gardens, Peaks & Local Marketslocal market · Ooty's Botanical Gardens · Doddabetta Peak · Rose Garden · historic Toy Train station
Visit Ooty's Botanical Gardens and Doddabetta Peak, the Nilgiri range's highest point. Visit the Rose Garden and historic Toy Train station. Browse the local market for handmade chocolates and aromatic oils before your overnight stay in Ooty.
7Ooty to Bangalore and DepartureOoty to Bangalore · Bangalore airport or railway station
The return drive from Ooty to Bangalore covers approximately 270 kilometers and retraces the route downward through the hills and across the plateau. Transfer to Bangalore airport or railway station is arranged upon arrival for onward travel.
Included
- Mineral Water Bottles
- Lunch at 5 Star Hotel.
- Preferred Accommodations as Per Package.
- Air Condition Vehicle for All Airport Transfers, Tours and Intercity Travel as Per Itinerary.
- Private English-Speaking Guide,Approved by Ministry of Tourism (Other language guides also available upon request).
- Daily Breakfast at hotel.
- Toll Taxes, Parking, Driver Allowance, Fuel and all applicable taxes.
- Assistance by a dedicated tour manager and associates throughout the tou