Start your day with a traditional South Indian breakfast at Mavalli Tiffin Rooms (MTR), known for its authentic dosas and filter coffee to fuel your journey.
Head south-west to Ramanagara, approximately 50 km from Bangalore, famous for its rocky landscape, perfect for an offbeat stop and quick rock climbing or birdwatching.
Explore the less crowded rocky hills of Ramanagara, known as the Silk City, offering peaceful hikes and stunning views away from crowded tourist spots.
Next, drive approximately 40 km south to Bilikal Rangaswamy Betta, a quiet hill offering moderate trekking and panoramic views rarely visited by tourists.
Take a moderate trek up to the Rangaswamy temple on the hilltop, surrounded by dense forest, an excellent spot for hiking enthusiasts and nature lovers.
Head to the serene Emerald Lake near Ooty and admire the vast Ketti Valley, known as the ‘Switzerland of South India’, for incredible offbeat photo opportunities.