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5-Day Nature Itinerary for Bangalore, Coorg, Ooty, Kodaikanal in July 2023

  1. Day 1: Bangalore
    Flight from your location to Kempegowda International Airport
    1 hour 30 minutes flight (800 miles) from your location
    Drive to Lalbagh Botanical Garden
    7 minutes (2.5 miles) from Kempegowda International Airport

    Morning: Explore the 240-acre garden with more than 1,800 species of plants and trees, including a 300-year-old tree.

    Afternoon: Visit the Bangalore Palace, inspired by the Windsor Castle and built in 1887. Admire its Tudor-style architecture and royal artifacts inside.

    Evening: Enjoy the sunset at Ulsoor Lake, the largest lake in Bangalore. Take a boat ride or stroll around the lake.

  2. Day 2: Coorg
    Drive from Bangalore to Coorg
    5 hours 30 minutes (160 miles) from Bangalore
    Visit Abbey Falls
    1 hour 10 minutes (22 miles) from Coorg

    Morning: Trek to the Abbey Falls through the coffee plantations and enjoy the scenic beauty.

    Afternoon: Go on a jeep safari in the Nagarhole National Park, home to tigers, elephants, and other wildlife.

    Evening: Visit the Raja's Seat, a garden with a stunning view of the hills.

  3. Day 3: Ooty
    Drive from Coorg to Ooty
    5 hours 30 minutes (135 miles) from Coorg
    Visit the Government Botanical Garden
    20 minutes (1 mile) from Ooty

    Morning: Explore the 55-acre garden with over 650 species of plants and trees, including a fossilized tree.

    Afternoon: Take a ride on the Nilgiri Mountain Railway, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, from Ooty to Coonoor. Enjoy the scenic beauty along the way.

    Evening: Visit the Doddabetta Peak, the highest peak in the Nilgiri Hills. Enjoy the panoramic view of the valley and the sunset.

  4. Day 4: Kodaikanal
    Drive from Ooty to Kodaikanal
    5 hours 30 minutes (155 miles) from Ooty
    Visit the Kodaikanal Lake
    10 minutes (2 miles) from Kodaikanal

    Morning: Enjoy boating or cycling around the Kodaikanal Lake, a man-made lake in the shape of a star.

    Afternoon: Visit the Pillar Rocks, three giant rock pillars standing tall at a height of 400 feet. Enjoy the view of the surrounding valleys.

    Evening: Visit the Coaker's Walk, a one-kilometer paved pedestrian path along the edge of the mountain. Enjoy the view and the misty atmosphere.

  5. Day 5: Departure
    Drive from Kodaikanal to Madurai Airport
    3 hours 30 minutes (80 miles) from Kodaikanal
    Flight from Madurai Airport to your location
    1 hour 30 minutes flight (750 miles) from Madurai Airport to your location

    Morning: Visit the Berijam Lake, a pristine lake surrounded by beautiful pine trees and wildlife.

    Afternoon: Go on a nature trail in the Pine Forest, a dense forest of pine trees with plenty of birdwatching opportunities.

    Evening: Departure from Madurai Airport to your location.

Recommendations

Don't miss the Mysore Palace, also known as the Amba Vilas Palace, in Mysore, on the way from Bangalore to Coorg. It is an opulent palace with a mix of Indian, European, and Islamic styles. You can also visit the Brindavan Gardens in Mysore, with musical fountains and colorful lights show at night.

You can take a detour to Bandipur National Park on the way from Coorg to Ooty. It is a tiger reserve and elephant sanctuary with a diverse range of flora and fauna.

You can also go on a tea plantation tour in Coonoor or visit the Sim's Park, a botanical garden with a collection of exotic plants and trees.

Maximize your fun by trying the local cuisine, such as dosa, idli, and vada in Bangalore, and Coorg cuisine such as pandi curry, akki roti, and bamboo shoot curry. Shop for silk sarees and sandalwood products in Mysore, and homemade chocolates and spices in Ooty and Kodaikanal.

You can also visit the Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary in Thekkady, Kerala, on the way from Kodaikanal to Madurai. It is a beautiful forest with a large population of elephants, tigers, and other animals. You can take a boat ride on the Periyar Lake and visit the spice plantations.

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