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4-Day Wayanad + Mysore Loop from Bangalore — Trek, Lakes, Wildlife & Palace

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Day 1: Drive to Wayanad

Kalpetta (Wayanad), India on November 30, 2025

6:00am

Depart Bangalore

Early start from Bangalore to avoid traffic; drive via Mysore and Gundlupet towards Wayanad (total drive ~6-7h with short stops).
INR0, 6h0m

8:00am

Breakfast — Mylari or similar in Mysore (stop en route)

Stop in Mysore for a classic South Indian breakfast (benne dosa/idli); a quick, tasty break to recharge for the drive ahead.
INR200, 0h30m

11:30am

Tea/Rest stop at Gundlupet

Short stretch-and-tea break near the highway before entering the ghats; useful to refresh and check local conditions.
INR50, 0h15m

2:00pm

Arrive & Check-in — Hotel or Resort in Kalpetta/Vythiri

Check in to your chosen resort (Vythiri Resort, Wayanad Wild or similar) and relax; most properties allow check-in from 12:00–14:00.
INR0, 0h45m

3:30pm

Pookode Lake visit (opens 8:00am–5:30pm)

Scenic freshwater lake with a boating option; good for a relaxed walk and photos — ideal after arrival and before sunset.
INR150, 1h0m

5:00pm

Lakkidi Viewpoint (sunset)

Short drive to Lakkidi viewpoint for expansive misty-valley views at sunset — free viewpoint and perfect for quick photos.
INR0, 0h30m

7:30pm

Dinner — Hotel/Resort restaurant

Enjoy a relaxed multi-cuisine or traditional Kerala meal at your resort’s restaurant, ideal after a long travel day.
INR500, 1h0m

Day 2: Wayanad Trek & Sights

Meppadi / Banasura, India on December 1, 2025

6:00am

Breakfast at hotel

Early breakfast at the hotel — fuel up with a hearty South Indian breakfast before the trek.
INR300, 0h30m

6:30am

Chembra Peak trek (permit required; recommended 6:30am start)

Popular heart-shaped lake trek with excellent views; start early to avoid clouds and heat. Permits/guides are issued at the entry point — expect a moderately strenuous 3–4 hour round trip.
INR300, 4h0m

12:30pm

Lunch in Meppadi (local restaurant)

Try a local Kerala thali or steamed appam and stew at a village restaurant near Meppadi to sample authentic regional flavours.
INR300, 1h0m

2:00pm

Banasura Sagar Dam and boating (9:00am–5:00pm)

Visit India’s largest earth dam with scenic islands; take a short motorboat ride among the islands for great landscape views.
INR250, 1h30m

4:00pm

Relax back at hotel / short nature walk

Return to your resort for a nature walk or to unwind — good time for spa or just tea while enjoying hill-station weather.
INR0, 1h0m

7:30pm

Dinner — Try traditional Kerala cuisine

Dine at the resort or a recommended local restaurant and try Malabar fish curry, appam, or vegetarian Kerala thali.
INR500, 1h0m

Day 3: Wayanad to Mysore

Mysore, India on December 2, 2025

6:00am

Early breakfast & check-out

Have breakfast and check out early to maximize sightseeing time in Mysore; aim to leave Wayanad by 6:30–7:00am.
INR300, 0h30m

7:00am

Drive to Mysore (via Gundlupet) ~4–5 hours

Scenic drive descending from Wayanad into Karnataka plains; expect a longer morning on the road with a brief rest stop en route.
INR0, 4h30m

11:30am

Lunch in Mysore — Mylari or RRR (local favourites)

Enjoy Mysore’s famous dosas or a hearty biryani at a trusted local eatery upon arrival to refuel before palace visits.
INR300, 0h45m

1:00pm

Mysore Palace (open 10:00am–5:30pm)

Iconic royal palace with ornate rooms, galleries and a rich history — interiors and royal collections make it a must-see (allow 1–1.5 hours).
INR70, 1h30m

2:45pm

Jaganmohan Palace & Art Gallery (open 10:00am–5:00pm)

Art gallery housing traditional Mysore paintings, Tanjore works and changing exhibitions — great for art and history enthusiasts.
INR50, 1h0m

4:15pm

St. Philomena’s Church (visit)

Neo-gothic cathedral with impressive architecture; a quick exterior and interior visit en route to Brindavan Gardens.
INR0, 0h30m

6:30pm

Brindavan Gardens & Musical Fountain (evening shows ~7:00pm/7:30pm)

Well-manicured terraced gardens with evening illuminated musical fountain shows — arrive early to enjoy the gardens before the show.
INR150, 1h30m

8:30pm

Dinner in Mysore — local multi-cuisine restaurant

Choose a city restaurant for dinner (try local specialities or multi-cuisine options) and relax after a full day of travel and sightseeing.
INR500, 1h0m

Day 4: Mysore Morning & Return

Mysore > Bangalore, India on December 3, 2025

7:00am

Breakfast at hotel

Early breakfast at your Mysore hotel to prepare for morning sightseeing before returning to Bangalore.
INR300, 0h30m

8:00am

Chamundi Hill & Nandi Statue (temple open 6:00am–12:00pm & 5:00pm–7:00pm)

Drive up Chamundi Hill for panoramic views of Mysore, visit the Chamundeshwari Temple and photograph the large Nandi statue en route.
INR0, 1h0m

9:30am

Mysore Zoo (Sri Chamarajendra Zoological Gardens) (open 8:30am–5:30pm)

One of India’s oldest and well-maintained zoos; great if you’re travelling with family — expect 1.5–2 hours to see highlights.
INR100, 1h30m

11:30am

Check-out & depart for Bangalore (drive ~3–4 hours)

Begin the drive back to Bangalore; plan a lunch stop en route (Mysore-Bangalore stretch has multiple good highway restaurants).
INR0, 4h0m

1:00pm

Lunch en route (highway restaurant)

Stop at a reliable highway restaurant or dhaba for a relaxed meal before completing the journey to Bangalore.
INR300, 1h0m

5:00pm

Arrive Bangalore

Estimated arrival back in Bangalore in the late afternoon/early evening depending on traffic; trip ends on arrival.
INR0, 0h0m

7:00pm

Dinner (optional) — Vidyarthi Bhavan or favourite Bangalore spot

If you want to dine out in Bangalore, try an iconic spot like Vidyarthi Bhavan (Basavanagudi) for dosas or your preferred city restaurant — check closing times (many popular places close by 9:00–10:00pm).
INR300, 1h0m
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