Discovering the Natural Wonders of Coorg, Ooty, and Mysore

1. Day 1: Coorg
   3 hours 15 minutes (111 km) from Bangalore

   Visit the Namdroling Monastery to admire its colourful architecture and explore its premises. Head next to Abbey Falls, a beautiful waterfall surrounded by lush greenery.

2. Day 2: Ooty
   3 hours 45 minutes (155 km) from Coorg

   Start the day by taking a scenic ride on the Toy Train and enjoying the mountain views. Visit the Doddabetta Peak for more breathtaking views. Afterward, explore the Government Botanical Garden which is home to a wide variety of plants, including a fossil tree that is believed to be over 20 million years old.

3. Day 3: Ooty

   Take a leisurely morning stroll around the Ooty Lake, which offers picturesque views and plenty of photo opportunities. Visit the nearby Mudumalai National Park, which is home to elephants, tigers, leopards and many more exotic animals, as well as a wide variety of birds.

4. Day 4: Mysore
   3 hours 15 minutes (127 km) from Ooty

   Visit the Mysore Palace, which is a beautiful example of Indo-Saracenic architecture and houses impressive artifacts from the kingdom of Mysore. Afterward, head over to Brindavan Gardens, an impressive ornamental garden laid out in the Mughal style, and enjoy the stunning musical fountains show in the evening.

5. Day 5: Mysore

   Explore the Sri Chamundeshwari Temple, situated on top of the Chamundi Hills and offering panoramic views of Mysore. Continue to the Mysore Zoo to spot exotic animals, including the rare white tiger. Finish off the day by visiting the St. Philomena's Cathedral, a Neo-Gothic style church that is a popular tourist attraction.

Time and Costs Estimates

• Namdroling Monastery (1-2 hours, free)
• Abbey Falls (1-2 hours, INR 15 entry fee)
• Toy Train (2 hours, INR 33 per ticket)
• Doddabetta Peak (1-2 hours, INR 10 entry fee)
• Government Botanical Garden (1-2 hours, INR 30 entry fee)
• Ooty Lake (1-2 hours, INR 10 entry fee)
• Mudumalai National Park (3-4 hours, INR 60 per adult entry fee)
• Mysore Palace (2-3 hours, INR 70 entry fee)
• Brindavan Gardens (2-3 hours, INR 20 entry fee)
• Sri Chamundeshwari Temple (1-2 hours, free)
• Mysore Zoo (2-3 hours, INR 60 per adult entry fee)
• St. Philomena's Cathedral (1-2 hours, free)
Total Estimated Costs: INR 338

Useful tips

If you have extra time, you can visit the nearby Bandipur National Park, home to tigers, leopards, elephants, and a wide array of birds. You can also pay a visit to the famous Silk Factory in Mysore, which produces pure silk sarees.

If you have less time, you can choose to skip either Mudumalai National Park or Mysore Palace, depending on your interests.