3-Day South India Nature and Culture Tour: Mysuru, Coorg, and Ooty

Day 1: Mysuru Highlights

Mysuru, India on April 19, 2025

8:00am

Breakfast at RRR Restaurant

Start your day with a traditional South Indian breakfast featuring dosas and filter coffee at this iconic local eatery, open from 7am to 11am.
INR200, 1h0m

9:30am

Visit Mysore Palace

Explore the majestic Mysore Palace, an opulent 19th-century royal residence famous for its intricate architecture and historical artifacts; open 10am to 5:30pm.
INR70, 2h0m

12:00pm

Lunch at Hotel Mylari

Enjoy Mysuru’s famous soft idlis and flavorful coconut chutney at this beloved local spot from 11am to 3pm.
INR150, 1h0m

1:30pm

Visit St. Philomena's Cathedral

Admire this Gothic-style cathedral, one of the tallest churches in India, known for its beautiful stained glass windows; open 9am to 6pm.
Free, 45m

2:30pm

Explore Brindavan Gardens

Visit these exquisite terraced gardens located 21 km from Mysuru, famous for its musical fountain shows especially at sunset; gardens open 6am to 7pm.
INR50, 2h0m

6:30pm

Dinner at Vinayaka Mylari

Savor delicious biryani and spicy curries at this well-known Mysuru restaurant open until 10pm.
INR300, 1h0m
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Day 2: Coorg Nature and Coffee

Coorg, India on April 20, 2025

7:00am

Breakfast at your Hotel in Mysuru

Fuel up with a hearty breakfast including traditional South Indian items before heading to Coorg.
Included in hotel, 1h0m

8:00am

Travel from Mysuru to Coorg

Drive approximately 3 hours (117 km) through scenic routes to reach Coorg, famed for its coffee plantations and hill stations.
Transport approx INR1500, 3h0m

11:30am

Visit Abbey Falls

Enjoy the picturesque waterfall surrounded by lush greenery and coffee estates; open all day, ideal for nature lovers.
INR20, 1h0m

12:45pm

Lunch at Coorg Cuisine Restaurant

Try authentic Coorgi dishes like pork curry and bamboo shoot curry, served from 12pm to 3pm.
INR350, 1h15m

2:15pm

Visit Raja's Seat

Relax at this vantage point offering stunning sunset views over coffee plantations and hills; open 9am to 7pm.
INR20, 1h0m

3:30pm

Coffee Plantation Tour

Take a guided tour of a working coffee plantation to learn about coffee cultivation and processing; tours typically run 3pm-5pm.
INR200, 1h30m

6:00pm

Dinner at The Falls at the Tamara

Indulge in a fine dining experience with scenic views and gourmet local and international cuisine, open till 10pm.
INR800, 1h30m
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Day 3: Ooty Hill Station

Ooty, India on April 21, 2025

7:00am

Breakfast at Hotel in Coorg

Start your day with a fresh breakfast offering diverse options before the journey to Ooty.
Included in hotel, 1h0m

8:00am

Travel from Coorg to Ooty

Take a scenic 5-hour drive (approx. 140 km) passing through Nilgiri hills to reach Ooty, known as the Queen of Hill Stations.
Transport approx INR2000, 5h0m

1:30pm

Lunch at Earl's Secret

Dine in a charming colonial mansion serving continental and Indian dishes, open 12pm to 4pm.
INR500, 1h0m

2:45pm

Visit Botanical Gardens

Stroll through beautifully manicured gardens featuring rare plant species; open 8:30am to 6pm.
INR30, 1h30m

4:30pm

Ooty Lake Boating

Enjoy paddle boating or a relaxing lakeside walk; boat rental available from 9am to 6pm.
INR60, 1h0m

6:00pm

Dinner at Shinkows Chinese Restaurant

Try authentic Chinese cuisine, a local favorite open till 9:30pm.
INR400, 1h0m
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