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Best of Karnataka with Ooty

OVERVIEW

Best of Karnataka with Ooty is an easy paced itinerary that combines popular destinations that offer a combination of heritage, wildlife, plantation and hill station experience. Here you visit the magnificent Mysore Palace, experience superb plantation drives, explore Bandipur National Park and enjoy pleasant climate at Ooty. Best of Karnataka with Ooty is popular with summer travellers looking for pleasant climate and a relaxed itinerary.

Highlights of this holiday would be

  • Mysore (2000+ ft asl) - Mysore Palace, Chamundi Hills (Temple and View Point)
  • Coorg (2500+ ft asl) - Coffee Plantations, Dubare Elephant Reserve, Tibetan Monastery, Superb drives
  • Bandipur - Jeep Safari in Bandipur National Park renowned for its Tiger Population
  • Ooty (7000+ ft asl) - Tea plantations (Coonoor), Lakeside (Boating), Waterfalls, Viewpoints
6
Nights
Coorg (2), Ooty (2), Mysore (1), Bengaluru (1)
Arrival (Bengaluru), Departure (Bengaluru)
Popular
Family

ITINERARY

DAY 1

Bangalore - Coorg (250 km, 5.5 hrs drive)

On arrival at Bangalore, meet our representative and proceed to Coorg, also known as “Scotland of India” because of its stunning natural landscapes. Coorg is a renowned coffee plantation area visited for its drives and retreats overlooking superb plantation views. On arrival, check in to the hotel and then, proceed to visit Abbey Falls and Harangi Dam.

Overnight at the hotel.

DAY 2

Coorg

After breakfast, proceed to the full day sightseeing of Coorg, visiting Golden Temple, Madikeri fort, Raja seat, Omkareshwara temple, Dubare Elephant Camp and Nisargadama.

Overnight at the hotel.

DAY 3

Coorg - Ooty (260 km, 6 hrs drive)

After breakfast, check out of the hotel to drive to Ooty, renowned for its colonial heritage character, lakeside, viewpoints and tea plantations. Enroute, visit Mudhumalai National Park, a 200-square-mile wildlife sanctuary and national park open since 1940, also known for its tiger reserve.

Overnight at the hotel.

DAY 4

Ooty

After breakfast, proceed for the full day sightseeing tour visit of Ooty, covering Botanical Garden, Lake, Doddabetta and Childrens’ Park including the toy train ride (tickets not included). Experience travelling in the toy train. The mesmerizing rhythm of the train's motion outlines your journey from the town of Mettupalayam to the hill station of Ooty. Later, drive to visit the local market of Ooty.

Overnight at the hotel.

DAY 5

Ooty - Mysore (150 km, 3 hrs drive)

After early breakfast, check out from the hotel and proceed to Mysore. After checking in and refreshing, proceed for full day sightseeing covering Chamundeswari Temple, Brindavan Gardens, Sri Ranga Patna, Tipu Sultan’s Summer Palace, Mysore Maharaja Palace (a 100+ year old palace renowned for its superb architecture and amazing royal collection), Mysore Zoo, Golden temple and Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary.

Overnight at the hotel.

DAY 6

Mysore - Bangalore (150 km, 4 hrs drive)

Check out of the hotel after early breakfast to drive to the “Garden City”, Bangalore. After checking in, proceed for a half day sightseeing tour covering Lalbagh, Vidhana Soudha, ISKCON temple, Bull temple and Cubbon Park.

Overnight at the hotel.

DAY 7

Departure from Bangalore

After breakfast, check out to proceed to your home from Bangalore airport/Railway Station.

INCLUSIONS

What is included

  • Accommodation with Daily Breakfast
  • Transfers and sightseeing by deluxe tourist vehicle A/C Vehicle
  • Toll & Parking
  • All local sightseeing in the same vehicle, every day after breakfast till sunset (except arrival and departure dates)

EXCLUSIONS

What is excluded

  • GST
  • Any international / domestic airfare
  • English speaking guide / escort charges
  • Airport tax
  • Personal nature expenses such as telephone calls, laundry, soft / hard drinks, lunch tipping, etc.
  • Monument or Temple Entrance Fees, Boat ride
  • Insurance
  • Any Porterage services at Airport / Railway station