Bangalore - Mysore - Ooty
Best of Bangalore,
6 Nights 7 Days
Tour Overview
Bangalore, officially known as Bengaluru, is the capital and largest city of the southern Indian state of Karnataka. Located on the Deccan Plateau, at a height of over 900 meters above sea level, Bangalore enjoys a pleasant climate throughout the year. This, along with its numerous parks and green spaces, has earned it the nickname "India's Garden City". Bangalore is also a major center for India's high-tech industry, earning it another nickname: "The Silicon Valley of India". The city is home to numerous multinational companies, including Google, Microsoft, and Amazon. In addition to its thriving tech industry, Bangalore is also a major cultural hub, with a vibrant art scene, lively nightlife, and a diverse range of restaurants and cafes. Ooty, officially known as Udhagamandalam, is a picturesque hill station nestled in the Nilgiri Hills of Tamil Nadu, India. Often referred to as the Queen of the Hills, Ooty is a popular tourist destination renowned for its stunning scenery, serene lakes, sprawling tea gardens, and colonial-era architecture.
Day 1: Arrival in Bangalore | Transfer from Bangalore to Ooty
Distance: 271 km | Time taken: 5-6 hours
- Arrive in Bangalore and get welcomed by our representatives.
- You will then begin your journey to Ooty from Bangalore through the scenic roads surrounded by the Nilgiri Ranges.
- On the way, you will stop by the Bandipur National Park and get a glimpse of the various wild animals such as deer, elephants and leopards.
- Reach Ooty, get dropped off at your hotel and check-in for an overnight stay in Ooty.
Day 2: Ooty Sightseeing | Explore the Scotland of India
- Wake up early in the morning and get picked up by a representative from your hotel in a private car.
- You will take a short hike to the Doddabetta Peak to watch the mesmerizing sunrise.
- The highest peak of the Nilgiri Range offers stunning panoramic views of the surrounding landscapes and valleys.
- Return to your hotel, have breakfast and get ready for Ooty sightseeing.
- Your first destination will be the Government Botanical Garden of Ooty which houses a wide range of exotic plants, trees and flowers.
- You will then be taken to the magnificent Rose Garden with vast exhibits of over 20,000 different varieties of roses.
- You will end your day by visiting the Ooty Lake in the evening which also offers boating facilities.
- You can take up a boat ride to immerse in the beauty of the picturesque surroundings.
- Retire for the day in your hotel for an overnight stay in Ooty.
Day 3: Ooty to Coonoor Excursion | Take up a thrilling toy train ride
- Wake up to a delicious breakfast and get picked up by a representative in private transfers.
- Get ready for a short excursion to Coonoor.
- On the way, you will stop by the Sim’s Park where you can relax and unwind for sometime amidst the serenity of nature.
- Resume your journey before stopping at the Lamb’s Rock offering views of the Coimbatore plains, coffee and tea estates.
- Next, you will head over to the Dolphin’s Nose Viewpoint which is yet another significant viewpoint in the Nilgiri Range.
- You can also take up a toy train ride through the beautiful Nilgiri ranges and lush forests.
- Return to your hotel for an overnight stay in Ooty.
Day 4: transfer from Ooty to Mysore | day at leisure
Distance: 125 km | time taken: 3-4 hours
- Wake up, have breakfast and check out from the hotel.
- A representative will pick you up from your hotel in private transfer to take you to Mysore from Ooty.
- Reach Mysore and check-in to your hotel.
- Spend the rest of the day at leisure before returning to your hotel.
- Overnight stay in Mysore.
Day 5: Mysore Sightseeing | Explore the cultural capital of Karnataka
- Wake up, have breakfast and get picked up by a representative in private transfers.
- First, you will head over to the stunning Mysore Palace and get a deep insight into the rich history and heritage of the city.
- You will then be taken to the Chamundeshwari Temple holding great religious significance for the Hindus.
- Spend the rest of the day at leisure.
- Return to your hotel for an overnight stay in Mysore.
Day 6: Mysore to Bangalore | Bangalore Sightseeing
- Wake up, have breakfast and check-out from your hotel.
- You will be transferred from Mysore to Bangalore, covering a distance of 145 km in 2 hours and 40 minutes in private transfers.
- Get dropped at your hotel and complete the check-in formalities before getting picked up by a representative for sightseeing.
- Your first destination in Bangalore will be the Bangalore Palace which houses several renowned paintings and artifacts of the Wadiyar Dynasty.
- Next, you will head over to the Lalbagh Botanical Garden having the largest collection of tropical and subtropical plants in India.
- Spend the rest of the day at leisure before returning to your hotel.
- Overnight stay in Bangalore.
Day 7: Departure | Return with bagful of memories
- Wake up to a hearty breakfast and check out from your hotel.
- Get dropped off at the airport or railway station and return home with a plethora of memories.