2-Day Mysuru and Ooty Itinerary: Heritage and Hill Station Escape

Day 1: Heritage and Culture

Mysuru, India on April 19, 2025

8:00am

Breakfast at Mylari

Enjoy traditional Mysuru dosas and filter coffee at this popular local eatery known for its soft, buttery dosas.
INR100, 1h0m

9:30am

Visit Mysore Palace

Explore this grand palace featuring Indo-Saracenic architecture, royal artifacts, and beautiful interiors; it opens daily from 10:00am to 5:30pm.
INR70, 2h0m

11:45am

Walk around Jaganmohan Palace Art Gallery

View exquisite traditional and modern Indian paintings; the gallery is open from 10:00am to 5:30pm.
INR25, 1h15m

1:00pm

Lunch at RRR Restaurant

Savor authentic Mysuru-style biryani and South Indian thalis at this well-loved local restaurant, open from 12:00pm to 3:00pm.
INR300, 1h0m

2:30pm

Visit St. Philomena's Cathedral

Admire the impressive neo-Gothic architecture and stained glass windows of this iconic church, open from 8:00am to 6:00pm.
Free, 45m

3:30pm

Brindavan Gardens

Relax and enjoy the musical fountain show and terraced gardens; gardens open until 8:00pm with the fountain show starting around 7:00pm.
INR50, 2h0m

7:30pm

Dinner at Hotel RRR

Return for a casual dinner serving traditional Karnataka dishes like Ragi Mudde and Mysore Pak dessert.
INR350, 1h0m
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Day 2: Hill Station Leisure

Ooty, India on April 20, 2025

7:00am

Travel from Mysuru to Ooty

Embark on a scenic 3.5-hour drive or use the Nilgiri Mountain Railway for spectacular views to Ooty.
INR600 (bus) / INR1500 (train, advance booking recommended), 3h30m

11:00am

Breakfast at Earl's Secret

Enjoy a peaceful garden setting with sandwiches, pastries, and fresh juices perfect for a refreshing start.
INR350, 45m

12:00pm

Botanical Gardens

Stroll through extensive gardens featuring exotic plants and a fossilized tree; open daily from 8:30am to 6:00pm.
INR30, 1h30m

1:45pm

Lunch at Shinkow's Chinese Restaurant

Taste authentic Chinese cuisine with Tibetan influences, open from 12:00pm to 3:00pm.
INR400, 1h0m

3:00pm

Ooty Lake Boating

Enjoy pedal boating or a relaxing walk around the man-made Ooty Lake, open until 6:00pm.
INR150, 1h30m

4:45pm

Doddabetta Peak

Visit the highest point in the Nilgiris for panoramic views; open from 9:30am to 5:30pm.
INR10, 1h0m

7:00pm

Dinner at Earl's Secret

Return in the evening for continental and Indian dishes in a cozy ambiance.
INR500, 1h0m
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