5-Day Bangalore, Coorg and Mysore Itinerary for Shoestring Budget

  1. Day 1: Bangalore
    Arrive in Bangalore

    Explore the beautiful Lalbagh Botanical Garden with its many flora and fauna. Next, visit the Vidhana Soudha building, a famous landmark that houses the state legislature of Karnataka. End the day with some street food at VV Puram Food Street.

    Distance traveled: Estimated 10 km
  2. Day 2: Coorg
    Travel from Bangalore to Coorg

    Visit the beautiful Namdroling Monastery in Bylakuppe, one of the most significant teaching centers of the Nyingma lineage of Tibetan Buddhism outside Tibet. Later, explore the Abbey Falls, a picturesque waterfall surrounded by lush greenery. End the day with a visit to Raja's Seat, a scenic garden and fountain viewpoint.

    Distance traveled: Estimated 266 km
  3. Day 3: Coorg
    Explore Coorg

    Start the day by visiting the Talakaveri Wildlife Sanctuary, home to a variety of flora and fauna, including elephants, deer, and wild boars. Next, visit the Golden Temple, a beautiful Buddhist temple with ornate decorations and intricate carvings. End the day with some delicious local Coorg cuisine at Coorg Cuisine Restaurant.

    Distance traveled: Estimated 70 km
  4. Day 4: Mysore
    Travel from Coorg to Mysore

    Start the day by exploring the magnificence of Mysore Palace, an incredibly beautiful palace with a blend of different architectural styles. Next, visit the Chamundeshwari Temple atop the Chamundi Hills, a beautiful and religious place for Hindus. End the day by enjoying some local delicacies at GTR (Gokulam Tiffin Room).

    Distance traveled: Estimated 119 km
  5. Day 5: Mysore
    Explore Mysore

    Start the day by exploring the Brindavan Gardens, a beautiful garden and fountain complex that comes alive during the musical fountains show in the evening. Next, visit the impressive Sri Chamundeshwari Temple, known for its beautiful architecture. End the day with some souvenir shopping at the vibrant Devaraja Market.

    Distance traveled: Estimated 45 km

Time and Cost Estimates

  • Lalbagh Botanical Garden (2 hours, Free)
  • Vidhana Soudha building (1 hour, Free)
  • VV Puram Food Street (2 hours, INR 500)
  • Namdroling Monastery (1.5 hours, Free)
  • Abbey Falls (1 hour, INR 15)
  • Raja's Seat (1 hour, INR 20)
  • Talakaveri Wildlife Sanctuary (3 hours, INR 200)
  • Golden Temple (1.5 hours, Free)
  • Coorg Cuisine Restaurant (1 hour, INR 500)
  • Mysore Palace (2 hours, INR 150)
  • Chamundeshwari Temple (1.5 hours, Free)
  • GTR (Gokulam Tiffin Room) (1 hour, INR 300)
  • Brindavan Gardens (2 hours, INR 15)
  • Sri Chamundeshwari Temple (1 hour, INR 50)
  • Devaraja Market (1 hour, INR 200)
  • Total Estimated Costs: INR 1750

Useful Tips

If you have more time, you can visit the other beautiful temples in Mysore, such as the Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple and the Prasanna Krishnaswamy Temple. You can also visit the Chennakesava Temple and the Hoysaleswara Temple in nearby Halebidu. If you have less time, consider skipping some of the temples and palaces and focus more on exploring the natural beauty of Coorg with longer visits to Talakaveri Wildlife Sanctuary and Abbey Falls.

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