Land at Bengaluru around noon, clear immigration/baggage and take a taxi or prebooked transfer to your hotel to drop bags and freshen up; this saves time for afternoon sightseeing.
Classic Bangalore South Indian lunch — try their rava idli or thali for an authentic, hearty meal; MTR near Lalbagh is reliable and open long hours (usually 7:00am–10:00pm).
Historic botanical garden with glasshouse and large tropical plant collection — great for a relaxed walk and photos; open roughly 6:00am–7:00pm (confirm day-specific hours).
One of India's older zoos with varied animal enclosures; ideal if you want to see native and exotic species — usual hours about 9:00am–5:00pm so plan to visit before close (check current timings).
Vibrant shopping and nightlife stretch — browse shops, cafes and street scenes, good for early evening people-watching and souvenir shopping (open all evening).
Toit (brewpub) offers good pub grub and local brews; Karavalli (The Gateway) is a premium coastal/South-West cuisine option. Both open into the evening (check reservations).
Early hotel breakfast and check-out; start the drive to Mysore to maximize sightseeing time. Typical highway drive takes ~3–3.5 hours depending on traffic.
Hotel RRR is famous for hearty biryani and non-veg meals; Mylari is a local dosa favourite. Both are open through lunch hours (usually 11:00am–10:00pm).
Iconic royal palace with grand halls, intricate woodwork and painted ceilings; a must-see to understand Mysore's heritage — open roughly 10:00am–5:30pm (confirm timings).
Temple on Chamundi Hill offering panoramic views of Mysore and a chance to see the large Nandi statue; temple typically open from early morning to evening (approx 6:00am–7:30pm).
Formal terraced gardens with illuminated musical fountain in the evening — the fountain show timings vary (commonly ~6:00–7:30pm) so plan to be there for dusk illumination.
Early breakfast in Mysore and check-out; set off for Ooty — the road (via Gundlupet / Bandipur and Gudalur) is scenic and takes about 5–6 hours by car, or shorter if you take the faster route.
Well-maintained garden with century-old trees and a fossilized tree trunk; perfect for an afternoon stroll — open about 9:00am–6:00pm (check current times).
Earl's Secret offers heritage ambience and multi-cuisine dishes; Shinkows is a popular Chinese option in Ooty. Both operate in the evening (check hours/reservations).
Board the heritage Nilgiri Mountain Railway toy train for a scenic 1–1.5 hour ride to Coonoor; train times vary (heritage/seat availability limited) so book tickets in advance and confirm departure time (common departures mid-morning).
Short guided tour to see tea processing and taste fresh Nilgiri tea; most factories welcome visitors mid-morning to mid-afternoon (check availability and tour hours).
Short excursions for iconic viewpoints and sweeping valley vistas; typically accessible during daylight (roughly 9:00am–6:00pm) so arrive earlier if possible.
Visit one of Coonoor's nearby natural viewpoints or waterfalls for morning light and photos; these spots are best visited early (generally accessible from sunrise to evening).
Drive to Coimbatore Airport (approx 2–2.5 hours depending on traffic). To reach the airport comfortably before 4:00pm, leave by 11:00–11:30am latest and factor in buffer time.