Vellore to Mysore Foodie Itinerary

1. Day 1: Vellore to Bangalore
   Estimated travel time: 4 hours (140 km)
   Vidyarthi Bhavan
   One of Bangalore's oldest and iconic vegetarian restaurants serving authentic South Indian breakfast delicacies. Don't miss their fluffy masala dosa, tangy vada, and filter coffee.
   Estimated time spent: 1 hour
   Chikkanna Tiffin Room
   Famous for its soft and melt-in-your-mouth idlis served with an array of chutneys, sambar, and filter coffee. They also serve mini idlis, masala dosa, and kesari bath (a sweet dish made of semolina).
   Estimated time spent: 45 minutes
   Brahmin's Coffee Bar
   A tiny and cozy place to binge on soft idlis, crispy vadas, and delicious coffee. It's a must-visit place for all the foodies out there craving for a hearty breakfast.
   Estimated time spent: 30 minutes
   Distance from Vidyarthi Bhavan: 5 km
   Distance from Chikkanna Tiffin Room: 8 km
2. Day 2: Bangalore to Mysore
   Estimated travel time: 3 hours 30 minutes (145 km)
   Hotel RRR Restaurant
   One of the best places in Mysore to devour a plate of steaming hot Mysore Masala Dosa. The dosa is crisp, spicy, and tangy with a smear of special red chutney served with coconut chutney, and a hot bowl of sambar.
   Estimated time spent: 45 minutes
   MyLari
   A small and nondescript eatery in Nazarbad serving the juiciest and spiciest Donne Biryani you'll ever have. The meat is perfectly cooked and marinated with a blend of secret spices. A must-visit place for every foodie visiting Mysore.
   Estimated time spent: 1 hour
   Mum's Kitchen
   A family restaurant serving authentic Coorgi cuisine in Mysore. Savor the subtle flavors of pandi curry (pork curry), kadumbattu (rice dumplings), and bamboo shoot curry. Don't miss their signature dessert Bele Obbattu (sweet stuffed flatbread) served with ghee.
   Estimated time spent: 1 hour
   Distance from Hotel RRR Restaurant: 600 m
   Distance from MyLari: 5 km

Time and Costs Estimates

• Vidyarthi Bhavan (1 hour, £3)
• Chikkanna Tiffin Room (45 minutes, £2)
• Brahmin's Coffee Bar (30 minutes, £1)
• Hotel RRR Restaurant (45 minutes, £5)
• MyLari (1 hour, £7)
• Mum's Kitchen (1 hour, £8)
Total Estimated Costs: £26

Useful Tips

If you have more time, you can visit the famous Mysore Palace, Mysore Zoo, and Brindavan Gardens. You can also explore the various street food and chat stalls in Bangalore and Mysore. If you have less time, you can skip a meal or two but don't miss the Mysore Masala Dosa and the Donne Biryani.