4-Day Motorcycle Riding Itinerary: Bangalore to Ooty to Bangalore in July 2023

1. Day 1: Depart from Bangalore for Mysuru
   Approximately 145km (3 hours 15 minutes) from Bangalore

   Start early in the morning and ride towards Mysuru. On the way, stop at Channapatna to see the traditional wooden toys made there. Reach Mysuru by noon and visit the Mysuru Palace, an iconic landmark of the city. Have a traditional South Indian lunch at the iconic Vinayaka Mylari and post-lunch visit the Mysuru Zoo. In the evening, take a walk around the Brindavan Gardens and watch the musical fountain show before retiring to your hotel.

2. Day 2: Travel from Mysuru to Bandipur
   Approximately 80km (2 hours) from Mysuru

   After breakfast, ride towards Bandipur National Park. Take a safari ride and spot various wildlife animals including tigers, elephants, and sloth bears. After lunch, visit the Gopalaswamy Betta Temple and take a panoramic view of the park. Head towards your hotel for a relaxing evening.

3. Day 3: Ride from Bandipur to Ooty
   Approximately 80km (3 hours) from Bandipur

   Start early in the morning and ride towards the beautiful hill station of Ooty. Take a break at Mudumalai and visit the Mudumalai National Park. After lunch, visit the tea gardens and take a scenic toy train ride. In the evening, visit the Rose Garden and the Botanical Garden before retiring to your hotel.

4. Day 4: Explore Ooty and ride back to Bangalore
   Approximately 275km (6 hours) from Ooty

   In the morning, visit the Doddabetta Peak for a panoramic view of the Nilgiri Mountains. After breakfast, visit the Ooty Lake and take a boat ride. Post-lunch, visit the Tribal Museum to learn about the tribes of the region and buy some souvenirs from the local market. Afterward head back to Bangalore.

Recommendations

You can also consider visiting the Pykara Lake and Waterfall in Ooty, and take a ride on the Nilgiri Mountain Railway. If you have more time, visit Coonoor and Kotagiri, the neighboring hill stations. You can maximize your fun by trying out the local cuisine like Biryani, Mysore Pak, and Masala Dosa.

Time and Costs Estimates

• Channapatna (1 hour, INR 500)
• Mysuru Palace (2 hours, INR 500)
• Vinayaka Mylari (1 hour, INR 300)
• Mysuru Zoo (2 hours, INR 1000)
• Brindavan Gardens (2 hours, INR 200)
• Bandipur National Park Safari ride (3 hours, INR 1500)
• Gopalaswamy Betta Temple (1 hour, INR 200)
• Mudumalai National Park (2 hours, INR 1500)
• Tea gardens and toy train ride (2 hours, INR 1000)
• Rose Garden and Botanical Garden (2 hours, INR 300)
• Doddabetta Peak (2 hours, INR 500)
• Ooty Lake (2 hours, INR 500)
• Tribal Museum and Local market (2 hours, INR 500)
• Total Estimated Costs: INR 8200

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