Foodie's 7-day Chennai to Mysore, Bandipur, Ooty, and Coimbatore Itinerary in May 2023

1. Day 1: Bandipur National Park
   4 hours 30 minutes (150 miles) from Chennai

   Explore the wildlife in the park, visit the Himavad Gopalaswamy Temple, and try some local South Indian cuisine.

2. Day 2: Bandipur to Ooty
   2 hours 30 minutes (50 miles) from Bandipur

   Drive to the scenic hill station of Ooty, and enjoy local tea and chocolates, visit the Botanical Gardens, and take a heritage train ride.

3. Day 3: Ooty
   Explore the local area

   Visit the Ooty Lake, the Rose Garden, and the Doddabetta Peak for some breathtaking views of the Nilgiri Mountains.

4. Day 4: Ooty to Coimbatore
   3 hours (87 miles) from Ooty

   Visit the Marudhamalai Hill Temple, the ancient Dhyanalinga Temple, and explore the local street foods in Coimbatore.

5. Day 5: Coimbatore
   Explore the local area

   Visit the Perur Siva Temple, the Gass Forest Museum, and the GD Naidu Museum for an insight into the history of the city.

6. Day 6: Coimbatore to Chennai
   1 hour 20 minutes (340 miles) from Coimbatore

   Take a flight back to Chennai and explore the local street foods, including idli, dosa, and sambar.

7. Day 7: Chennai
   Explore the local area

   Visit the Kapaleeswarar Temple, the Fort St. George Museum, and the Government Museum for an insight into Tamil Nadu's history and culture.

Time and Costs Estimates

• Bandipur National Park (4-5 hours, ₹200 per person)
• Himavad Gopalaswamy Temple (1-2 hours, free)
• Ooty Botanical Gardens (1-2 hours, ₹30 per person)
• Ooty Heritage Train Ride (2-3 hours, ₹300 per person)
• Marudhamalai Hill Temple (1-2 hours, free)
• Dhyanalinga Temple (2-3 hours, free)
• Perur Siva Temple (1-2 hours, free)
• Gass Forest Museum (1-2 hours, ₹10 per person)
• GD Naidu Museum (1-2 hours, ₹50 per person)
• Kapaleeswarar Temple (1-2 hours, free)
• Fort St. George Museum (1-2 hours, ₹35 per person)
• Government Museum (2-3 hours, ₹50 per person)
Total Estimated Costs: ₹925 per person