Exploring the Beauty of Coimbatore, Mysore, and Coorg

• Day 1: Coimbatore
  Starting Point (Calicut by car) to Coimbatore - 4 hours, 170 km

  Begin your journey in Coimbatore by visiting the Marudamalai Temple, a popular Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Murugan situated on a hillock. Further, visit the beautiful Monkey Falls located in the Anaimalai Hills. End your day by visiting the CSI All Souls Church, a historical and architectural marvel in Coimbatore.

• Day 2: Mysore
  Coimbatore to Mysore - 5 hours, 213 km

  Explore the cultural heritage of Mysore by visiting the Mysore Palace, a perfect example of Indo-Saracenic architecture constructed in 1912. Head to the Brindavan Gardens situated below the Krishnaraja Sagar Dam and witness the beautiful fountains and colorful lights. End your day by visiting the Chamundi Hill Temple, a famous temple atop the Chamundi Hills.

• Day 3: Coorg
  Mysore to Coorg - 2 hours, 107 km

  Begin your Coorg adventure by trekking up to Abbey Falls, a popular waterfall surrounded by lush green mountains. Explore the Namdroling Monastery, the largest teaching center of the Nyingma lineage of Tibetan Buddhism in the world. Head to your final destination of the day, the Raja's Seat, a beautiful garden located in the heart of Madikeri town and witness a beautiful sunset.

• Day 4: Coorg
  Local Sightseeing

  Start with an early morning visit to Talacauvery, believed to be the source of the Cauvery River. Next, visit the Bhagamandala Temple situated on the banks of the Cauvery River. Further, explore the beautiful Dubare Elephant Camp, a perfect destination for nature lovers and elephant enthusiasts.

• Day 5: Coimbatore
  Coorg to Coimbatore - 6.5 hours, 290 km

  Visit the Black Thunder Amusement Park in Coimbatore, a perfect destination for family entertainment. Head to the Perur Temple, a famous Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. End your journey by shopping for souvenirs at the Cross-Cut Road, Coimbatore's busiest shopping street.

Time and Cost Estimates

• Marudamalai Temple (1 hour, Free)
• Monkey Falls (2 hours, Free)
• CSI All Souls Church (1 hour, Free)
• Mysore Palace (2 hours, INR 70)
• Brindavan Gardens (2 hours, INR 60)
• Chamundi Hill Temple (1 hour, Free)
• Abbey Falls (2 hours, INR 15)
• Namdroling Monastery (2 hours, Free)
• Raja's Seat (1 hour, INR 5)
• Talacauvery (1 hour, INR 30)
• Bhagamandala Temple (1 hour, Free)
• Dubare Elephant Camp (2 hours, INR 660)
• Black Thunder Amusement Park (4 hours, INR 990)
• Perur Temple (1 hour, Free)
• Cross-Cut Road Shopping (2 hours, Based on personal choice)

Total Estimated Costs: INR 1830

Transportation

Travelers can hire a car or taxi for the entire trip, which is the most convenient mode of transportation. Public transport is also available among the destinations, but it may not be as comfortable and time-saving. The travel cost for a car/taxi for the entire trip is approximately INR 15,000 and the total travel time is around 20 hours.

Useful Tips

If you have extra time, you can visit the following places:

• The Bandipur National Park
• The Ooty Hill Station
• The Toda Huts in Nilgiri Hills

Airports

The nearest airport is the Coimbatore International Airport (CJB), located 10 km from Coimbatore city center.