Family holidays

Bengaluru, Mysuru & Ooty

A classic South Indian loop: Bengaluru's gardens, Mysuru's palace and a scenic climb through Bandipur and Mudumalai to Ooty.

Trip at a glance

Duration5 days / 4 nights
Starts inBengaluru
RouteBengaluru · Mysuru · Ooty
Places3 destinations
StateKarnataka, India
Ideal forFamily holidays, Hill-station holidays
Trip stylePrivate, customisable
Package codeNX-83RHO0

Best time to visit: October to February

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Government Botanical Garden – Ooty

Trip overview

A classic South Indian loop: Bengaluru's gardens, Mysuru's palace and a scenic climb through Bandipur and Mudumalai to Ooty.

The route spends 1 night in Bengaluru, 1 night in Mysuru and 2 nights in Ooty, so you get time for the main sights without changing hotels every day. It suits family holidays, hill-station holidays and road trips, and every day can be shortened, swapped or extended.

Highlights

Lalbagh Botanical GardenBangalore PalaceTipu Sultan's Summer PalaceMysore PalaceChamundi HillBrindavan GardensNilgiri Mountain RailwayGovernment Botanical GardenDoddabetta Peak

Day-by-day itinerary

Day 1Arrive in Bengaluru

Arrive via Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) and transfer to your hotel
Check in and settle in
Later: Lalbagh Botanical Garden: Historic garden with a glasshouse

Day 2Bengaluru to Mysuru

Travel from Bengaluru to Mysuru by private vehicle, with stops on the way
Check in at your Mysuru hotel
Mysore Palace: Indo-Saracenic royal palace

Day 3Mysuru to Ooty

Travel from Mysuru to Ooty by private vehicle
Check in at your Ooty hotel
Nilgiri Mountain Railway: Steam-hauled toy train from Mettupalayam, UNESCO-listed

Day 4Ooty: Government Botanical Garden and Ooty Lake

Government Botanical Garden: Terraced gardens laid out in 1848
Ooty Lake: Boating lake in the town centre

Day 5Depart from Ooty

Breakfast and hotel check-out
Transfer to Coimbatore International Airport (CJB) for your journey home

How this version is planned

Daily drives kept short, with stops for children
Family rooms, connecting rooms or extra beds requested and confirmed in the quote
One active day followed by a slower morning
Child-friendly sights and meals noted for each stop
Realistic drive times on hill roads

This is a suggested itinerary. Sightseeing order may change with opening days, weather and local conditions; your final plan is in your written quote.

Good to know

Bengaluru: Avoid driving across the city at peak hours; plan sights by neighbourhood.
Mysuru: Visit the palace by day for the interiors and come back on a Sunday evening for the lights.
Ooty: Book the toy train well ahead and ride uphill from Mettupalayam in the morning for the best views.

At a glance

Duration: 5 days / 4 nights
Route: Bengaluru, Mysuru, Ooty
Ideal for: Family holidays, Hill-station holidays, Road trips
Best time: October to February; October to June
Trip style: Private, customisable
Package code: NX-83RHO0

Plan this trip

Request a customised quote

Prices depend on dates, hotel category and group size, so we quote each trip individually.

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Typically included

Hotel stay for 4 nights with daily breakfast (hotel category as per your quote)
Private air-conditioned vehicle for transfers and sightseeing as per the itinerary
Pick-up and drop at the arrival and departure point
Driver allowances, tolls, parking and fuel for the itinerary route
Trip support from our Chennai team on WhatsApp

Not included

Flights or train tickets unless added to your quote
Lunch and dinner unless stated
Entry tickets, camera fees and optional activities unless stated
Personal expenses such as laundry, tips and shopping
Travel insurance
GST as applicable

Final inclusions are listed in your written quote.

FAQs

Questions about this trip

Can I change this itinerary?

Yes. This is a private, customisable itinerary. We can add or remove nights, change hotels, swap sightseeing and adjust the pace before you book.

When is the best time for this trip?

Bengaluru: October to February. Mysuru: October to February. Ooty: October to June.

How do I start the trip from Chennai?

The trip begins in Bengaluru (Kempegowda International Airport (BLR)). We can add flights or train tickets from Chennai or any other city to your quote.

How much does this package cost?

We quote each trip individually because the price depends on travel dates, hotel category, room sharing and group size. Request a quote and we send a price on WhatsApp.

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