3-Day Mysore to Agumbe Scenic Nature and Culture Tour

Day 1: Mysore Cultural Day

Mysore, India on April 20, 2025

8:00am

Breakfast at Mylari Hotel

Enjoy iconic Mysore masala dosa and filter coffee at this popular local eatery open from 7:00am to 11:00am, perfect to start your day.
INR150, 1h0m

9:30am

Visit Mysore Palace

Explore the grand Mysore Palace, a spectacular architectural landmark rich in history and royal heritage open from 10:00am to 5:30pm.
INR70, 2h0m

11:30am

Stroll Brindavan Gardens

Walk through beautiful Brindavan Gardens known for its symmetric terraces and musical fountain, open till 7:00pm.
INR50, 1h30m

1:00pm

Lunch at RRR Restaurant

Relish authentic South Indian thali at RRR, a legendary Mysore restaurant open from 12:00pm to 3:00pm.
INR200, 1h0m

2:30pm

Drive to Shimoga

Drive approximately 200 km north towards Shimoga, a gateway to Agumbe.
N/A, 4h0m

6:30pm

Check-in Overnight at Shimoga Hotel

Rest and prepare for the nature trip next day.
INR1500, Overnight

7:30pm

Dinner at Hotel

Enjoy a relaxed traditional Karnataka meal at the hotel restaurant.
INR300, 1h0m
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Day 2: Agumbe Nature Exploration

Agumbe, India on April 21, 2025

7:30am

Breakfast at Hotel Shimoga

Have an early breakfast featuring South Indian delicacies to energize for the day’s trek.
INR200, 1h0m

8:30am

Drive to Agumbe

Journey approximately 50 km from Shimoga to Agumbe, known as the 'Cherrapunji of the South.'
N/A, 1h30m

10:00am

Agumbe Rainforest Trekking

Explore the Agumbe rainforest trails famed for King Cobra sightings and endemic species. Trekking permitted from 6:00am to 6:00pm.
Free, 3h0m

1:30pm

Lunch at Agumbe Sunset View Restaurant

Enjoy local Malnad cuisine with views of the rainforest, open from 12:00pm to 3:00pm.
INR300, 1h0m

2:30pm

Visit Kundadri Hill Temple

Explore the historic 9th-century Jain temple atop Kundadri Hill with scenic vistas; open till 6:00pm.
Free, 2h0m

4:30pm

Explore Barkana Falls

Take a short drive to view Barkana Falls, one of the tallest waterfalls in Karnataka, best visited mid-afternoon.
Free, 1h0m

6:00pm

Check-in Overnight at Agumbe Homestay

Stay in a cozy rainforest homestay to experience the local atmosphere.
INR1200, Overnight

7:00pm

Dinner at Homestay

Sample home-cooked Malnad specialties with fresh forest ingredients.
INR250, 1h0m
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Day 3: Return via Nature Viewpoints

Shimoga to Mysore, India on April 22, 2025

7:00am

Early Breakfast at Homestay

Start your day early with a nutritious breakfast to prepare for the trip back.
INR200, 1h0m

8:00am

Visit Jog Falls

Drive 40 km to the magnificent Jog Falls, the second highest plunge waterfall in India, open all day.
INR25, 2h0m

10:30am

Drive towards Mysore

Commence the scenic drive back to Mysore covering around 280 km via Shimoga.
N/A, 6h0m

1:00pm

Lunch at Shimoga Hotel

Have a nutritious lunch break at a well-rated hotel in Shimoga on the way back.
INR250, 1h0m

7:00pm

Dinner in Mysore at Vinayaka Mylari

Conclude your trip with delicious Mysore-style dosas at Vinayaka Mylari, open till 10:00pm.
INR150, 1h0m
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