Mysore and Ooty 3 Days Sightseeing Tour from Bangalore City

A 3-day sightseeing tour of Mysore, the cultural capital of Karnataka, Ooty, a.k.a. Queen of Hills, and the enchanting beauty of Nilgiri Hills.

Highlights

• Explore Mysore by visiting famous attractions like Mysore Palace, the Zoo, and Brindavan Gardens.
• A beautiful hill station that embraces tourists with its glorified and scenic views.
  
  

Mysore and Ooty Sightseeing Tour from Bangalore Overview

• The tour will cover the cities of Mysore and Ooty. Mysore, known as the cleanest city in India and also the cultural capital of Karnataka, is world-famous for Mysuru Dasara. People from all over the world come here to witness this ethnic and cultural festival. Mysore was ruled by the Wodeyars after the independence of India. Explore the city, which is home to Mysore Palace, the Zoo, Brindavan Gardens, St. Philomena Church, and many other fabulous places.
• Ooty is known to be the Queen of the Hills. A beautiful hill station in the Nilgiri Ranges has a lot of scenic views to offer tourists.  Ooty, also known as Udhagamandalam, is an untouched area inhabited by Todas, an aboriginal tribe. 

Mysore and Ooty Sightseeing Tour from Bangalore Itinerary

Day 1: Drive from Bangalore and sightseeing in Mysore.

• The trip starts with the pick-up from the guest's hotel/residence in Bangalore city limits at the time selected while booking.
• The first stop would be Srirangapatna. There are plenty of good places for breakfast on the way.
• At Srirangapatna, we recommend the following attractions for a visit:
• Ranganthaswamy temple, dedicated to the Hindu god Ranganatha, is frequented by travellers.
• Tomb of Tipu Sultan: This Mausoleum of Tipu Sultan is an architectural wonder. Its excellent workmanship is evident in the carved windows and brick dome. Artistic doorways decorated with ivory.
• After Srirangapatna, we move towards Mysore, where St. Philomena's Church is the first attraction to visit. Built in the 1930s in Neo-Gothic style and inspired by the Cologne Cathedral in Germany,.
• Palace of Mysore, built by the royal family of Mysore This huge palace is one of the most beautiful palaces in India.
• After the Mysore Palace, drive to the Chamundi Hills and get a bird's-eye view of the city of Mysore. There is a Chamundeshwari temple on top of the Chamundi hill.
• If time permits, visit the beautiful Brindavan Gardens, which are 20 kilometers from the city.
• The driver will drop the guests back at the hotel/residence in Mysore at the end of the day.

Day 2: Drive to Ooty and local sightseeing

• The driver will pick up the guests from the hotel and start the journey to Ooty.
• Ooty is about 130 km from Mysore, which will take almost 4 hours to reach.
• Once in Ooty, visit Dodda Betta, the highest mountain in the Nilgiri Mountains, and the viewpoint offers some amazing views of the whole area.
• The team recommends taking a train journey from Ooty to Coonoor on the Nilgiri mountain railways if there is ample time. The train passes through tunnels, giving an enchanting view of the Nilgiri hills.
• Ooty Lake is another popular attraction, and the lake is surrounded by eucalyptus trees and green all around. 
• Local markets and eating joints are worth exploring, and evenings can be used for that. Ooty is also famous for its homemade chocolates.
• The driver will drop the guests off at the hotel/residence at the end of the day.

Day 3: Local sightseeing and return journey to Bangalore.

• In the morning, the guests may check out of the hotel and proceed to visit the Tea Museum and Rose Garden, which are popular for their variety and kinds of roses and are popular amongst domestic travellers.
• Pykara waterfalls are also a great attraction but are most active during the monsoon.
• Have an early lunch at a local cafe or restaurant of your choice before starting the return journey to Bangalore. 
• The journey to Bangalore from Ooty may take up to 7 hours.
• Once in Bangalore, the driver will drop the guests off at their hotel/residence, the same as the starting location.