6-Day Nature Itinerary for Coorg Bandipur Ooty in July 2023

  1. Day 1: Coorg
    4 hours 40 minutes (150 km) from Bangalore

    Visit the Dubare Elephant Camp to see elephants up close and take an elephant ride. Then, head to Abbey Falls for stunning views of the waterfall. End the day with a visit to Raja's Seat to enjoy a beautiful sunset over the mountains.

  2. Day 2: Bandipur
    4 hours (140 km) from Coorg

    Explore the Bandipur National Park on a jeep safari to see a variety of wildlife such as elephants, tigers, and leopards. After lunch, visit the Himavad Gopalaswamy Temple, located on a hilltop with breathtaking views of the surrounding forests and hills.

  3. Day 3: Ooty
    2 hours 40 minutes (80 km) from Bandipur

    Start the day with a visit to the Doddabetta Peak, the highest point in the Nilgiri Mountains, for panoramic views of the area. Then, take a boat ride on Ooty Lake and visit the Botanical Gardens, home to a variety of exotic plants and trees. End the day with a visit to the Tea Museum to learn about the history and production of tea in the region.

  4. Day 4: Coonoor
    1 hour (20 km) from Ooty

    Take a scenic train ride on the Nilgiri Mountain Railway to Coonoor. Visit Sim's Park, a well-maintained botanical garden with a variety of plants and flowers. Then, visit the Dolphin's Nose viewpoint for stunning views of the Nilgiri Mountains. End the day with a visit to the Highfield Tea Factory, where you can see the tea-making process and taste different varieties.

  5. Day 5: Coorg
    4 hours (140 km) from Coonoor

    Start the day with a visit to Talakaveri, the source of the Kaveri River. Then, visit the Bhagamandala temple, located at the confluence of the Kaveri and Kannika rivers. After lunch, visit the Omkareshwara Temple, a beautiful blend of Gothic and Islamic architecture. End the day with a visit to Bylakuppe, the largest Tibetan settlement in South India, to see the Golden Temple and explore the monastery.

  6. Day 6: Bangalore
    5 hours 30 minutes (240 km) from Coorg

    Take a morning stroll through Bangalore's Lalbagh Botanical Gardens, home to over 1,000 species of plants and trees. Then, visit the Bangalore Palace, a beautiful example of Tudor-style architecture. End the day with a visit to the Vidhana Soudha, a magnificent government building and a popular landmark of Bangalore.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Dubare Elephant Camp (2 hours, INR 700)
  • Abbey Falls (1 hour, INR 15)
  • Raja's Seat (1 hour, INR 5)
  • Bandipur National Park (3 hours, INR 1,000)
  • Himavad Gopalaswamy Temple (1 hour, free)
  • Doddabetta Peak (1 hour, INR 10)
  • Ooty Lake (1 hour, INR 10)
  • Botanical Gardens (1 hour, INR 30)
  • Tea Museum (1 hour, INR 10)
  • Nilgiri Mountain Railway (3 hours, INR 500)
  • Sim's Park (1 hour, INR 30)
  • Dolphin's Nose (1 hour, INR 10)
  • Highfield Tea Factory (1 hour, INR 50)
  • Talakaveri (1 hour, INR 5)
  • Bhagamandala temple (1 hour, free)
  • Omkareshwara Temple (1 hour, free)
  • Bylakuppe (2 hours, free)
  • Lalbagh Botanical Gardens (2 hours, INR 25)
  • Bangalore Palace (2 hours, INR 250)
  • Vidhana Soudha (1 hour, free)
  • Total Estimated Costs: INR 2,620
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