4N/5D
Royal Heritage & Mist-Clad Highlands: Mysore & Ooty Holiday
Bengaluru/Mysore (2N)
→ Bandipur & Mudumalai Forests
→ Ooty & Coonoor (2N)
→ Coimbatore Drop-off
Package Inclusions
Meals
Hotels
Transfers
Overview
Experience the grand heritage and misty mountains of South India on this 5-day holiday with SkyGlobals. Walk through the ornate halls of the Indo-Saracenic Mysore Palace, view panoramic landscapes from Chamundi Hill, and marvel at the evening illuminated fountains of Brindavan Gardens. Drive through the tiger and elephant habitats of Bandipur and Mudumalai into the eucalyptus-scented heights of Ooty. Ride the historic UNESCO Nilgiri Mountain Railway Toy Train, take in views from Doddabetta Peak, and cruise across Ooty and Pykara Lakes. Complete with private chauffeured transport, handpicked resort stays, and daily breakfast and dinner, this tour delivers an effortless blend of royal history and highland serenity.
Tour Itinerary
1
Arrive at Mysore Junction (MYS) or receive a pickup from Bengaluru Airport/City (BLR) via the 10-lane expressway (145 km / 2.5–3 hrs). Meet your dedicated chauffeur and transfer to your heritage hotel or premium stay in Mysore. Check in, unpack, and freshen up.
Chamundi Hill & Sri Chamundeshwari Temple: Drive up the 1,000-meter hill to visit the historic temple dedicated to the patron deity of the Wodeyars. Stop en route at the monolithic Nandi Bull statue, carved from a single piece of black granite.
Brindavan Gardens Musical Fountain: In the late afternoon, drive to the Krishna Raja Sagara (KRS) Dam to stroll through the terraced Brindavan Gardens. Enjoy the evening musical dancing fountain light show. Return to Mysore town for an authentic South Indian dinner (sample authentic Mysore Masala Dosa). Overnight stay in Mysore.
Chamundi Hill & Sri Chamundeshwari Temple: Drive up the 1,000-meter hill to visit the historic temple dedicated to the patron deity of the Wodeyars. Stop en route at the monolithic Nandi Bull statue, carved from a single piece of black granite.
Brindavan Gardens Musical Fountain: In the late afternoon, drive to the Krishna Raja Sagara (KRS) Dam to stroll through the terraced Brindavan Gardens. Enjoy the evening musical dancing fountain light show. Return to Mysore town for an authentic South Indian dinner (sample authentic Mysore Masala Dosa). Overnight stay in Mysore.
2
09:00 AM – 10:30 AM (Srirangapatna Heritage Island): Take a short 15-minute drive to the historic island fortress of Srirangapatna. Visit the Dariya Daulat Bagh (Tipu Sultan's Summer Palace), built entirely of teakwood with fresco-covered walls, and the Gumbaz mausoleum.
11:00 AM – 01:30 PM (Mysore Palace / Amba Vilas): Tour the grand Indo-Saracenic Mysore Palace, designed by British architect Henry Irwin. Walk through the ornate Durbar Hall, Gombe Thotti (Doll's Pavilion), the Octagonal Kalyana Mantapa (Marriage Pavilion) with stained-glass ceilings, and the golden royal throne gallery.
02:30 PM – 05:30 PM (St. Philomena’s Church & Devaraja Market): Marvel at the twin 175-foot neo-Gothic spires and stained-glass biblical windows of St. Philomena’s Cathedral. Explore the centuries-old Devaraja Market, walking through lanes filled with fragrant Mysore jasmine (Mullai), pure sandalwood products, traditional silks, and natural incense. Overnight stay in Mysore.
11:00 AM – 01:30 PM (Mysore Palace / Amba Vilas): Tour the grand Indo-Saracenic Mysore Palace, designed by British architect Henry Irwin. Walk through the ornate Durbar Hall, Gombe Thotti (Doll's Pavilion), the Octagonal Kalyana Mantapa (Marriage Pavilion) with stained-glass ceilings, and the golden royal throne gallery.
02:30 PM – 05:30 PM (St. Philomena’s Church & Devaraja Market): Marvel at the twin 175-foot neo-Gothic spires and stained-glass biblical windows of St. Philomena’s Cathedral. Explore the centuries-old Devaraja Market, walking through lanes filled with fragrant Mysore jasmine (Mullai), pure sandalwood products, traditional silks, and natural incense. Overnight stay in Mysore.
3
08:30 AM (Scenic Forest & Ghat Drive): Check out after breakfast and drive south along NH-766. Cross into the thick bamboo and teak forests of Bandipur National Park (Karnataka) and Mudumalai Tiger Reserve (Tamil Nadu), watching for wild elephants, spotted deer, and Indian gaurs along the highway.
Climb the Nilgiri Hills: Ascend through misty eucalyptus forests and tea-carpeted slopes into Ooty (7,350 ft). Check into your hillside resort or colonial bungalow and freshen up.
03:00 PM – 06:30 PM (Botanical Gardens & Ooty Lake): Explore the 55-acre terraced Government Botanical Garden, established in 1848, home to over 1,000 species of exotic flora and a 20-million-year-old fossilized tree trunk. Head to the Ooty Lake Boathouse for a pedal or motorboat cruise across the tranquil water. Stroll through the local bazaar to sample homemade Nilgiri chocolates and eucalyptus oils. Dinner and overnight stay in Ooty.
Climb the Nilgiri Hills: Ascend through misty eucalyptus forests and tea-carpeted slopes into Ooty (7,350 ft). Check into your hillside resort or colonial bungalow and freshen up.
03:00 PM – 06:30 PM (Botanical Gardens & Ooty Lake): Explore the 55-acre terraced Government Botanical Garden, established in 1848, home to over 1,000 species of exotic flora and a 20-million-year-old fossilized tree trunk. Head to the Ooty Lake Boathouse for a pedal or motorboat cruise across the tranquil water. Stroll through the local bazaar to sample homemade Nilgiri chocolates and eucalyptus oils. Dinner and overnight stay in Ooty.
4
08:30 AM – 11:30 AM (Doddabetta Peak & Tea Factory): Drive to Doddabetta Peak (8,652 ft), the highest summit in the Nilgiris, for panoramic views from the Telescope House overlooking the Shola forests and Coimbatore plains. Tour a working Tea Factory and Museum to observe orthodox CTC tea processing and taste fresh cardamom and green tea.
12:00 PM – 01:30 PM (Government Rose Garden): Visit the 10-acre Rose Garden on the slopes of Elk Hill, featuring over 20,000 hybrid varieties of roses arranged across five curved terraces.
02:00 PM – 05:30 PM (Nilgiri Mountain Railway Toy Train to Coonoor): Board the UNESCO World Heritage Nilgiri Toy Train from Ooty Railway Station to Coonoor (Train #56137). Chug over viaducts, through tunnels, and across tea valleys. Meet your chauffeur at Coonoor station and visit Sim’s Park (a 12-hectare Japanese-style botanical garden) and Dolphin's Nose viewpoint overlooking Catherine Falls. Drive back to Ooty for dinner. Overnight stay in Ooty.
12:00 PM – 01:30 PM (Government Rose Garden): Visit the 10-acre Rose Garden on the slopes of Elk Hill, featuring over 20,000 hybrid varieties of roses arranged across five curved terraces.
02:00 PM – 05:30 PM (Nilgiri Mountain Railway Toy Train to Coonoor): Board the UNESCO World Heritage Nilgiri Toy Train from Ooty Railway Station to Coonoor (Train #56137). Chug over viaducts, through tunnels, and across tea valleys. Meet your chauffeur at Coonoor station and visit Sim’s Park (a 12-hectare Japanese-style botanical garden) and Dolphin's Nose viewpoint overlooking Catherine Falls. Drive back to Ooty for dinner. Overnight stay in Ooty.
5
08:30 AM – 10:30 AM (Pykara Lake & Waterfalls): After breakfast, take a scenic drive through the Wenlock Downs rolling meadows (9th Mile) to the pristine Pykara Lake and Waterfalls. Enjoy an optional speedboat ride across the lake surrounded by shola forests.
Check-Out & Downhill Departure Transfer: Return to the resort, pack, and check out by 11:30 AM.
Coimbatore Airport / Station Drop (Recommended): Descend via the scenic Kallar Ghats and Mettupalayam, arriving at Coimbatore International Airport (CJB) or Coimbatore Junction (CBE) by 03:00 PM – 03:30 PM for onward flights/trains.
Mysore / Bengaluru Drop: Alternatively, descend north via Gudalur and Bandipur to Mysore (125 km / 4 hrs) or Bengaluru Airport (280 km / 7 hrs) for late-evening connections.
Check-Out & Downhill Departure Transfer: Return to the resort, pack, and check out by 11:30 AM.
Coimbatore Airport / Station Drop (Recommended): Descend via the scenic Kallar Ghats and Mettupalayam, arriving at Coimbatore International Airport (CJB) or Coimbatore Junction (CBE) by 03:00 PM – 03:30 PM for onward flights/trains.
Mysore / Bengaluru Drop: Alternatively, descend north via Gudalur and Bandipur to Mysore (125 km / 4 hrs) or Bengaluru Airport (280 km / 7 hrs) for late-evening connections.
