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Relaxing 4-Day Itinerary from Bangalore to Valparai in July 2023

  1. Day 1: Bangalore to Mysore
    2 hours 30 minutes (88 miles) from Bangalore

    In the morning, head to the famous Mysore Palace, the former residence of the Wodeyar dynasty. In the afternoon, visit the beautiful Brindavan Gardens, a sprawling park with stunning fountains and colorful flowers. For dinner, try local Mysore cuisine at Vinayaka Mylari or any of the street food vendors near the Palace.

  2. Day 2: Mysore to Ooty
    3 hours 15 minutes (86 miles) from Mysore

    Start the day with a visit to the famous Chamundeshwari Temple, located atop Chamundi Hill which offers a scenic view of the city. Then head to the Mysore Zoo where you can find exotic animals like tigers, gorillas, and elephants. In the afternoon, embark on a scenic drive to Ooty, a hill station famous for its tea plantations and scenic beauty. For dinner, try the famous biryani at Nahar Restaurant.

  3. Day 3: Ooty to Coimbatore
    3 hours (90 miles) from Ooty

    In the morning, visit the beautiful Botanical Gardens in Ooty which has a wide variety of exotic plants and trees. Then, take a toy train ride through the Nilgiri Mountains on the Nilgiri Mountain Railway, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. In the afternoon, drive down to Coimbatore and visit the famous Dhyanalinga Temple, a unique meditation center. For dinner, try the delicious South Indian Thali at Annapoorna Gowrishankar.

  4. Day 4: Coimbatore to Valparai
    3 hours (67 miles) from Coimbatore

    Start the day by taking a peaceful walk through the Marudamalai Temple, an ancient Hindu temple dedicated to the deity Murugan. Then, visit the famous Gass Forest Museum to learn about the diverse flora and fauna of the Western Ghats. In the afternoon, drive to Valparai, a beautiful hill station surrounded by tea and coffee plantations. For dinner, try the delicious biryani at Hotel Saravana Bhavan.

Recommendations

If you have a little extra time, you can take a day trip to the nearby hill station of Kodaikanal, famous for its scenic beauty and serene atmosphere. You can also visit the nearby wildlife sanctuary of Mudumalai, which has a wide variety of exotic animals like elephants and tigers. To maximize your fun, make sure to try the local tea and coffee at any of the plantations in Ooty or Valparai.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Mysore Palace (2 hours, INR 200)
  • Brindavan Gardens (2 hours, INR 20)
  • Chamundeshwari Temple (1 hour, Free)
  • Mysore Zoo (2 hours, INR 60)
  • Nilgiri Mountain Railway (2 hours, INR 250)
  • Botanical Gardens (2 hours, INR 30)
  • Dhyanalinga Temple (2 hours, Free)
  • Gass Forest Museum (1 hour, INR 50)
  • Marudamalai Temple (1 hour, Free)
  • Total Estimated Costs (INR 610)
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