Family-Friendly 3-Day Andra Pradesh to Ooty Road Trip Itinerary

  1. Day 1: Nagarjuna Sagar Dam
    5 hours 42 minutes (270 miles) from Andhra Pradesh

    Start your trip with a visit to the Nagarjuna Sagar Dam, one of the largest masonry dams in the world. The dam holds the third-largest man-made lake in the world, making it a popular spot for boating and sightseeing. You can also visit the nearby Ethipothala Falls, a stunning waterfall that cascades down from a height of 70 feet.

  2. Day 2: Mysore Palace
    5 hours 48 minutes (150 miles) from Nagarjuna Sagar Dam

    Visit the grand Mysore Palace, also known as the Amba Vilas Palace, which is a stunning example of Indo-Saracenic architecture. The palace boasts intricate carvings, beautiful paintings, and dazzling stained-glass windows. You can also check out the palace's light and sound show in the evening, which brings the history of the palace to life.

  3. Day 3: Ooty Botanical Gardens
    3 hours 13 minutes (86 miles) from Mysore Palace

    End your trip at the beautiful Ooty Botanical Gardens, which feature over 650 species of plants and trees, including a fossil tree that is believed to be over 20 million years old. The gardens are a perfect spot for a leisurely stroll or a picnic with the family. You can also visit the nearby Ooty Lake, where you can enjoy boating and horseback riding.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Nagarjuna Sagar Dam (2-3 hours, free)
  • Ethipothala Falls (1-2 hours, free)
  • Mysore Palace (2-3 hours, INR 200 per person)
  • Light and Sound Show at Mysore Palace (1 hour, INR 75 per person)
  • Ooty Botanical Gardens (2-3 hours, INR 30 per person)
  • Ooty Lake (1-2 hours, INR 10-20 per person)
  • Total Estimated Costs: INR 335-345 per person
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