Scenic South India: A Two-Day Itinerary Covering Ooty and Mysore

Day 1: Ooty Exploration

Ooty, Tamil Nadu on May 21, 2025

8:00am

Breakfast at Earl's Secret

Enjoy a delicious breakfast featuring freshly brewed South Indian filter coffee and local baked goodies in a charming colonial-style setting.
INR600, 1h

9:30am

Botanical Gardens

Visit the Government Botanical Gardens, open 8:30am to 6:00pm, to enjoy beautifully maintained exotic and indigenous plants, a perfect spot for nature lovers and photographers.
INR30, 1h30m

11:30am

Ooty Lake Boating

Relax with a boat ride on Ooty Lake, a man-made lake surrounded by eucalyptus trees and hills, open from 10:00am to 6:00pm.
INR50, 1h

1:00pm

Lunch at Shinkow's Chinese Restaurant

Savor authentic Indo-Chinese cuisine at one of Ooty’s oldest and most popular eateries, perfect for a hearty midday meal.
INR400, 1h

2:30pm

Doddabetta Peak

Drive to Doddabetta Peak, the highest point in the Nilgiris, to enjoy panoramic views of the surrounding hills. The viewpoint is open till 6:00pm.
INR20, 1h30m

4:30pm

Tea Factory and Tea Museum

Explore the Tea Factory and Museum to learn about tea processing and sample aromatic Nilgiri teas, open till 5:30pm.
INR50, 1h

7:00pm

Dinner at Adyar Ananda Bhavan

Relish traditional South Indian vegetarian meals including thalis and dosas in an inviting atmosphere.
INR350, 1h
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Day 2: Mysore Heritage

Mysore, Karnataka on May 22, 2025

7:30am

Travel to Mysore

Leave early from Ooty and head towards Mysore by car or bus; the approximately 4-hour journey allows for a scenic drive through hills and plains.
INR1500, 4h

12:00pm

Lunch at Mylari Hotel

Try Mysore's famous soft and fluffy dosas with coconut chutney at this iconic local eatery close to the city center.
INR200, 1h

1:30pm

Mysore Palace

Tour the grand Mysore Palace, open from 10:00am to 5:30pm, a magnificent architectural masterpiece reflecting royal grandeur and history.
INR70, 2h

3:30pm

Jaganmohan Palace Art Gallery

Visit this art gallery, open till 5:00pm, to view impressive collections of traditional and modern Indian art pieces.
INR50, 1h

4:45pm

St. Philomena's Cathedral

View this neo-gothic style cathedral with stained glass windows depicting biblical scenes, open till 6:00pm.
Free, 30m

7:00pm

Dinner at RRR Restaurant

End the day with traditional Karnataka-style biryani and other local delicacies at this famous Mysore restaurant.
INR450, 1h
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