Final motorcycle check (tyre pressure, lights, oil, tool kit) and a budget-friendly dinner at CTR (Shri Sagar) Malleshwaram or Shivaji Military Hotel for hearty dosas and thali; both are commonly open until ~10:00PM. Start fuelled and safe for the night leg.
Depart Bangalore on NH275 toward Mysore; night riding reduces traffic and heat — take regular rest stops and ride conservatively. Expect lanes to be quieter but watch for potholes and trucks near shoulders.
Check into a shoestring guesthouse/hostel in Mysore (non-AC room) to rest until morning; safe parking for the motorcycle is essential — confirm with the property.
Visit Mysore Palace (open 10:00AM–5:30PM) to see the grand Indo-Saracenic architecture and royal galleries; expect 1.5–2 hours to walk through the palace and grounds.
Budget lunch of a vegetarian thali or biryani at RRR or a local roadside dhaba (restaurants typically serve lunch 12:00PM–3:00PM). Good value and filling for the next ride.
Short ride up Chamundi Hill (temple open ~6:00AM–7:00PM) for panoramic views of Mysore and quick temple visit; ideal mid-afternoon for photos and fresh air.
Depart Mysore after dark; ride via Gundlupet into the Western Ghats toward Kalpetta (Wayanad). Roads are winding in the ghats — ride at safe speeds and use reflectors. Expect to arrive early morning.
Visit Banasura Sagar Dam and island (site open ~9:00AM–5:00PM) for scenic boat rides and views of the largest earthen dam in India; take 1.5–2 hours for walking and photos.
Have a filling local Kerala meal (rice, curry, vegetable side) at a small restaurant in Kalpetta — lunch service commonly 12:00PM–3:00PM and very affordable.
Early dinner at Jubilee Restaurant or a local eatery (dinner service ~7:00PM onward in many places); recheck bike, lights and protective gear for the long night ride to Sabarimala.
Depart Wayanad for Pampa — this is the longest night stretch (expect winding sections and variable road quality); arrive early morning at Pampa (base for Sabarimala) and park bike in secure lot.
Join the early morning queue/trek to the Sabarimala Ayyappa Temple (temple rituals vary seasonally; morning darshan commonly starts early — check local notices). Experience the pilgrimage atmosphere and allow time for queues and rituals.
Walk around the surrounding Western Ghats hills near Pampa for fresh air, light photos and to unwind after the pilgrimage; most areas are open all day.
Depart Pampa at night for the overnight return to Bangalore; this stretch is long so plan fuel stops and rotate riders if in a group. Expect to reach Bangalore the following morning (outside itinerary's Day 4).