Day 1: Arrival at Mysore & Half Day Mysore Sightseeing
Welcome at Mysore railway station/ bus stand. Meet & Greet. Our representative shall assist you with transfers. Check in to your hotel and relax. Later proceed for half a day of local sightseeing at Mysore.
Visit the Mysore Zoo (closed on Tuesdays) - It was started by Chamaraja Wodeyar X initially as a private Zoo in 1892. It houses a wide range of animals and is one of the oldest zoos in the country. The Mysore zoo is the only zoo in India to have a Gorilla. The zoo is also a house to Chimpanzees and Orangutans. Other exotic animals found in Mysore zoo are Giraffes, Zebras, White Deer, African Elephants, Bears, Porcupines, Rhinoceros, Tapir, Otters, etc.
Visit the famous Mysore Palace (or Maharaja's Palace). This historical, royal place of residence of the Wadiyars is a splendid architectural feat and houses artifacts from historic times. The Palace is set in carefully laid out gardens. It is a beautiful three-storied stone building of fine gray granite and rich pink marble domes, overlooking this structure is a five-storied 145-foot tower whose domes are gilded in gold. Entry to the palace is through "Gombe Thotti" or Doll's Pavillion with traditional dolls of different times displayed and a wooden elephant decorated with gold. The kingdom's motto, "never be terrified" is written in Sanskrit on the entrance gate and the arch.
In the evening visit Krishna Raja Sagara Dam built over the River Cauvery near to the conjunction of three rivers namely, Cauvery, Hemavathi & Lakshmana Thirtha. Get mesmerized by the colorful & stunning Brindavan Gardens known for its symmetric design and illuminated terrace gardens. The main attraction at the Brindavan Gardens is the beautiful array of musical fountains. Coupled with laser lights, these fountains are synchronized to music and go live at the time when the garden is lit up.
Mysore is also a shopping destination. Explore shopping at the local market. Take home Mysore silk saris, Mysore sandalwood artifacts & handicrafts, incense sticks, coffee, wooden toys, and traditional Mysore paintings called Ganjifa paintings. Return back to the hotel. Overnight stay at Mysore hotel
Enjoy the Musical fountain show at Brindavan Gardens. The scintillating show lasts for one hour from 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM on Weekdays and extends till 8:30 PM on Weekends
Day 2: Transfer from Mysore to Ooty & Half Day Ooty Sightseeing
After breakfast, today, check out from your hotel and get ready for a comfortable transfer to Ooty (150 kms/4 hrs). On arrival in Ooty, check in to the hotel and get comfortable. Later, set out on a half-day sightseeing tour of Ooty.
Visit the famous Botanical Garden- a vast expanse of lawn going steeply uphill with a variety of trees, and shrubs as well as some conservatories with exotic ferns and flowering plants.
The highlight of this park is the fossilized tree belonging to the pre-historic era, kept as a natural exhibit. According to carbon dating findings, it is about 20 million-year-old.
Next visit the Rose Garden, which displays more than 20,000 varieties of roses collected from different parts of the world. Unusual colors of black and green roses are also found. Relish a spectacular view of the entire Ooty from the Rose Garden.
In the evening, make your way to Ooty Lake - an artificial lake & one of the famous tourist spots in Ooty. Enjoy boating, cycling, photography, and a mini toy train ride. Indulge in shopping around Ooty lake for chocolates, local handicrafts, shawls, eucalyptus oil, etc.
Return to your hotel in the evening. Overnight stay in Ooty
Day 3: Day Excursion to Coonoor
Post breakfast head straight to Coonor for a full day of sightseeing. Located around 25 km from Ooty, Coonoor is one of the largest hill stations after Ooty.
Visit Sim's Park - Located at a height of 1780 meters, Sim’s Park is a botanical garden that was established in 1874. It has more than 1000 species of flora including
Queensland Karry Pine, Rudraksha (the bead tree), and Ornamental tree make it a place worth visiting. Take long peaceful walks through the lush greenery and colorful, vibrant flowers. Enjoy boating & photography.
Lamb's Rock - Located on the way to Dolphin’s Nose in Ooty, Lamb’s Rock is also called Echo Rock. A popular picnic spot, it offers an admirable view of
Coimbatore Plains and surrounding lush greenery. Route to this place offers trekking opportunities too.
Dolphin’s Nose - Located 10 km at a distance from Coonoor, Dolphin’s Nose is a peak offering enchanting views of the Nilgiri Hills and the Catherine Falls.
The peak of the hills resembles a nose of a dolphin hence the name.
Tea Garden - A tour of these tea plantations, walking through the lush greenery and refreshing aromas of tea is an experience worth trying.
Ketti Valley View - a popular vantage point situated on Ooty - Coonoor Road in Nilgiris. The view of Ketti from the viewpoint is majestic and often compared to views of Switzerland.
There is also a telescope room to get a closer view of the valley and surroundings. His valley also houses a popular brand in the needle-making industry, known as Pony Needles.
Return back to the hotel. Evening free for own activity. Overnight stay at Ooty.
Day 4: Transfer from Ooty to Mysore & Departure from Mysore
Morning, after breakfast check out from the hotel and drive to Mysore Railway station (125Kms/3Hrs) for your onward journey. Tour ends with lifetime memories