2‑3‑Day Ooty & Mysore Getaway from Pune

Day 1: Pune → Ooty – Arrival & Light Exploration

Morning: Depart Pune early by flight to Coimbatore and take a scenic drive to Ooty (≈3 hrs). Check‑in at Taj Savoy Hotel and freshen up.

Afternoon: Stroll around Ooty Lake, rent a paddle boat and enjoy the cool breeze. Afterwards, visit the nearby Botanical Gardens to admire exotic flora.

Evening: Walk through the historic Rose Garden as the sun sets, then dine at the hotel’s restaurant featuring local Nilgiri cuisine.

Day 2: Ooty – Full Day Sightseeing

Morning: Board the iconic Nilgiri Mountain Railway for a 2‑hour toy‑train ride to Coonoor, enjoying panoramic views of tea plantations.

Afternoon: Return to Ooty and ascend to Doddabetta Peak, the highest point in the Nilgiris, for spectacular vistas. Follow with a quick visit to Tea Factory & Museum to learn about tea production.

Evening: Relax at the hotel, perhaps a spa session, and enjoy a leisurely dinner on the terrace overlooking the hills.

Day 3: Ooty → Mysore – Heritage Highlights & Return

Morning: Check out and drive to Mysore (≈5 hrs), stopping at Chamundi Hills on the way for a brief pilgrimage and panoramic city views.

Afternoon: Arrive in Mysore and check in at Royal Orchid Metropole. Explore the magnificent Mysore Palace and its illuminated interiors.

Evening: Wander through the illuminated Brindavan Gardens with its musical fountain show, then head back to Pune by evening flight from Bangalore.

Time and Cost Estimates

• Ooty Lake – 2 hrs – INR 150
• Botanical Gardens – 1.5 hrs – INR 100
• Rose Garden – 1 hr – INR 80
• Nilgiri Mountain Railway (Round Trip) – 2 hrs – INR 400
• Doddabetta Peak – 1.5 hrs – INR 50 (entry)
• Tea Factory & Museum – 1 hr – INR 120
• Chamundi Hills – 1 hr – INR 30
• Mysore Palace – 2 hrs – INR 250
• Brindavan Gardens – 1.5 hrs – INR 120
• Hotel – Taj Savoy (2 nights) – – INR 12,000
• Hotel – Royal Orchid Metropole (1 night) – – INR 8,000
• Transport (flight Pune‑Coimbatore, return Bangalore‑Pune, road transfers) – – INR 10,000

Total Estimated Cost: INR 21,200

Tips

To extend the trip, add an extra night in Ooty to explore Coonoor’s tea estates or a day trip to the nearby Mudumalai Wildlife Sanctuary. If you need to shorten the itinerary, skip the Nilgiri Railway ride and combine Ooty’s garden visits into a single morning, then head straight to Mysore for a more relaxed schedule.