7-Day Adventure Itinerary: Bengaluru to Kedarnath in September 2023

1. Day 1: Bengaluru to Coorg
   5 hours (255 km)

   Drive to Coorg in the morning. Go on a trek to Abbey Falls in the afternoon. Relax at Mandalpatti viewpoint in the evening.

2. Day 2: Coorg to Mysore
   3 hours (118 km)

   Visit the Namdroling Monastery in the morning. Explore the Mysore Palace in the afternoon. Watch the Musical Fountain at Brindavan Gardens in the evening.

3. Day 3: Mysore to Wayanad
   3 hours (130 km)

   Visit the Mysore Zoo in the morning. Trek to Chembra Peak in Wayanad in the afternoon. Enjoy the sunset at the Banasura Sagar Dam in the evening.

4. Day 4: Wayanad to Ooty
   4 hours (110 km)

   Visit the Edakkal Caves in the morning. Enjoy the toy train ride to Ooty in the afternoon. Trek to the Doddabetta Peak in the evening.

5. Day 5: Ooty to Coimbatore
   3 hours (85 km)

   Visit the Government Botanical Garden in the morning. Trek to the Catherine Falls in the afternoon. Explore the Dhyanalinga Temple in the evening.

6. Day 6: Coimbatore to Kodaikanal
   4 hours (170 km)

   Visit the Isha Yoga Center in the morning. Trek to the Dolphin's Nose in the afternoon. Enjoy the fruit orchards and Lake View Point in the evening.

7. Day 7: Kodaikanal to Kedarnath
   12 hours (470 km)

   Drive to Kedarnath in the morning. Trek to the Kedarnath Temple in the afternoon. Watch the Ganga Aarti in the evening.

Recommendations

You may want to consider visiting the Bandipur National Park on the way to Wayanad or take a boat ride in the Ooty Lake. You can also check out the Mudumalai National Park near Coimbatore. To maximize your fun, try local food at each location and buy souvenirs for remembrance. You may also want to book accommodations in advance and plan for extra travel time.

Time and Costs Estimates

• Abbey Falls (2 hours, INR 200)
• Namdroling Monastery (1 hour, Free)
• Mysore Palace (2 hours, INR 200)
• Brindavan Gardens (1 hour, INR 60)
• Chembra Peak (5 hours, INR 750)
• Banasura Sagar Dam (2 hours, INR 100)
• Edakkal Caves (3 hours, INR 40)
• Doddabetta Peak (1 hour, INR 10)
• Catherine Falls (3 hours, INR 50)
• Dhyanalinga Temple (2 hours, Free)
• Dolphin's Nose (2 hours, INR 150)
• Kedarnath Temple (3 hours, Free)
• Ganga Aarti (1 hour, Free)
• Total Estimated Costs: INR 1,560