Scenic South India Road Trip: Bangalore to Mysore, Udupi, and Kodaikanal via Coastal and Hill Routes

Day 1: Bangalore to Mysore

Bangalore to Mysore, India on April 18, 2025

8:00am

Breakfast at MTR, Bangalore

Start your day with a traditional South Indian breakfast consisting of dosas and filter coffee at Mavalli Tiffin Rooms, a heritage eatery open from 6:30am to 11am.
INR150, 1h

9:30am

Drive from Bangalore to Mysore

Begin your road trip on NH275, a roughly 150 km drive through scenic countryside. The journey takes about 3 hours via Mysore Road.
Fuel costs approx INR1000, 3h

12:30pm

Visit Mysore Palace

Explore the majestic Mysore Palace, a historic royal residence known for its stunning Indo-Saracenic architecture. It is open daily from 10am to 5:30pm.
INR70, 2h

2:30pm

Lunch at Vinayaka Mylari, Mysore

Enjoy Mysore’s famous dosas and other South Indian delicacies at this local favorite restaurant, open until 9pm.
INR250, 1h

3:45pm

Visit Chamundi Hill

Drive up Chamundi Hill to visit Chamundeshwari Temple and get panoramic views of Mysore city. The hill and temple are open from 6am to 8pm.
Free, 1.5h

6:00pm

Evening walk at Brindavan Gardens

Relax in the beautifully illuminated Brindavan Gardens; famed for its musical fountain shows which start after dusk, around 7pm. Open from 6am to 9pm.
INR50, 1.5h

8:00pm

Dinner at RRR Mysore

Try authentic Andhra cuisine with spicy flavors for dinner at this popular Mysore eatery, open until 11pm.
INR350, 1h
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Day 2: Mysore to Udupi

Mysore to Udupi, India on April 19, 2025

7:30am

Breakfast at Hotel RRR Mysore

Enjoy a hearty South Indian breakfast before setting out. Opens from 7am.
INR150, 1h

8:30am

Drive from Mysore to Udupi via NH275 and NH66

A longer scenic drive around 240 km taking about 5.5 hours along Karnataka’s coastal plains and small towns.
Fuel approx INR1500, 5.5h

2:00pm

Lunch at Woodlands Restaurant, Udupi

Famous for authentic Udupi vegetarian cuisine, open from 12pm to 3pm and 7pm to 10pm.
INR300, 1h

3:30pm

Visit Sri Krishna Temple, Udupi

Explore this famous temple known for its unique idol and religious significance, open from 6am to 8pm.
Free, 1h

4:30pm

Relax at Malpe Beach

Unwind at the lovely Malpe Beach nearby, ideal for sunset views. Public access, open all day.
Free, 2h

7:00pm

Dinner at Manipal County Food Court

Enjoy a variety of South Indian and coastal dishes, open until 10pm.
INR350, 1h
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Day 3: Udupi to Kodaikanal

Udupi to Kodaikanal, India on April 20, 2025

6:30am

Early Breakfast in Udupi

Grab a light breakfast at a local café, opening at 6am, focusing on quick South Indian snacks for the road.
INR100, 0.5h

7:00am

Drive from Udupi to Kodaikanal

Early morning departure for the 350 km drive toward Tamil Nadu’s hill station Kodaikanal via NH44 and mountain roads, approximately 7.5 to 8 hours drive.
Fuel approx INR2000, 8h

3:30pm

Check-in and Rest at Kodaikanal Hotel

Relax at your hotel to unwind from the long journey. Choose hotels like the Carlton or Sterling Kodaikanal for comfort.
Varies, 1.5h

5:00pm

Visit Coaker's Walk

Enjoy this peaceful, scenic pedestrian pathway offering expansive views of the valley, open until sunset.
Free, 1h

7:00pm

Dinner at Tava Vegetarian Restaurant

Dine on a variety of flavorful vegetarian dishes in Kodaikanal, open till 9:30pm.
INR400, 1h
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Day 4: Explore and Return

Kodaikanal to Bangalore, India on April 21, 2025

7:00am

Breakfast at the hotel

Enjoy a relaxing breakfast with local and continental options before your morning activities.
Usually included with stay, 1h

8:00am

Visit Bryant Park

Explore this well-maintained botanical garden showcasing a variety of plants and flowers, open from 9am to 6pm.
INR30, 1.5h

10:00am

Visit Kodaikanal Lake

Spend your late morning boating or walking around this star-shaped man-made lake, open all day.
Boating approx INR150, 2h

12:30pm

Lunch at Astoria Veg Restaurant

Have lunch at this popular restaurant in Kodaikanal serving a wide array of South Indian and North Indian dishes, open from 11am to 9pm.
INR350, 1h

2:00pm

Drive back to Bangalore

Begin the roughly 470 km drive back to Bangalore via NH44, approximately 8-9 hours on the road.
Fuel approx INR2500, 8h

10:00pm

Arrive back in Bangalore

End of your scenic South Indian road trip with beautiful memories.
Free, 0h
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