3-Day Karnataka Adventure: Heritage and Nature Escape from Pune & Hyderabad

Day 1: Mysore Exploration

Mysore, Karnataka on September 10, 2025

7:00am

Train Journey to Mysore

Catch the overnight or early train from Pune or Hyderabad to Mysore. Choose trains like the Mysore Express from Hyderabad that take approximately 8 hours, ensuring a comfortable and timely arrival.
INR150-800 depending on class, 8h

10:00am

Breakfast at RRR Restaurant

Enjoy traditional South Indian breakfast like dosas and filter coffee at this popular Mysore eatery open from 7:00am to 11:00am.
INR200, 1h

11:30am

Visit Mysore Palace

Explore the magnificent Mysore Palace, a stunning example of Indo-Saracenic architecture open from 10am to 5:30pm, famous for its royal heritage and intricate interiors.
INR70, 2h

2:00pm

Lunch at Vinayaka Mylari

Relish the iconic Mysore masala dosa and other local dishes at Vinayaka Mylari, open 10am to 9pm.
INR300, 1h

3:30pm

Stroll Chamundi Hill

Visit the Chamundeshwari Temple atop Chamundi Hill and enjoy panoramic views of Mysore city. The temple is open till 6pm.
Free, 1h

6:00pm

Evening walk at Brindavan Gardens

Witness the magical musical fountain show at Brindavan Gardens, open till 9pm, an enchanting way to end the day.
INR50, 1h

8:00pm

Dinner at Hotel RRR

Enjoy a variety of vegetarian and non-vegetarian regional dishes to close the day’s visit, open till 10pm.
INR500, 1.5h
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Day 2: Coorg Nature

Coorg (Madikeri), Karnataka on September 11, 2025

7:00am

Travel to Coorg by private vehicle or bus

Start early for the approximately 3-4 hour scenic road trip from Mysore to Coorg, known for lush greenery and coffee plantations.
INR800 per vehicle, 4h

11:00am

Breakfast at Coorg Cuisine

Try Kodava delicacies like Pandi Curry (pork curry) and traditional Coorgi coffee at this authentic local restaurant open from 8am to 11am.
INR350, 1h

12:30pm

Abbey Falls Visit

Walk through the spice plantations to reach the scenic Abbey Falls, a mesmerizing waterfall in Coorg open from 9am to 5:30pm.
INR20, 1.5h

2:30pm

Lunch at The Falls at Tamarind

Savor a delightful multi-cuisine meal in a rustic setting close to nature, open till 4pm.
INR450, 1h

4:00pm

Visit Raja’s Seat

Enjoy beautiful sunset views from Raja’s Seat garden, a popular viewpoint in Madikeri open until dusk.
INR10, 1h

6:00pm

Relax at hotel or homestay

Spend the evening enjoying local hospitality and rest in Coorg’s tranquil coffee estate accommodations.
Varies, Evening

8:00pm

Dinner at hotel

Enjoy traditional Coorgi home-style cooking with fresh local ingredients.
INR400, 1.5h
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Day 3: Hassan Heritage & Return

Hassan, Karnataka on September 12, 2025

7:00am

Depart Coorg for Hassan

Drive approximately 3 hours to Hassan, a city famous for its Hoysala architecture temples and historic sites.
INR800 per vehicle, 3h

10:30am

Breakfast at Hotel Vishwapriya

Light breakfast with Indian South Karnataka specialties, open from 7am to 11am.
INR250, 1h

11:30am

Explore Belur and Halebidu Temples

Visit the magnificently carved Hoysaleswara Temple in Halebidu and the Chennakesava Temple in Belur, open from 9am to 5pm, remarkable for their stone sculptures and architecture.
INR40 each, 3h

3:00pm

Lunch at Malgudi Restaurant, Hassan

Enjoy traditional Karnataka meals with a focus on vegetarian dishes.
INR300, 1h

4:30pm

Return train to Pune or Hyderabad

Board your evening or night train from Hassan railway station back to your respective cities, closing the 3-day Karnataka trip.
INR800-1500, 8h approx
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