The lands inland of the Western Ghats have witnessed a constant succession of influences from the north, making Karnataka the state where South and North most truly meet. This open plateau is the country’s Dravidian heartland, where great civilisations – from the ancient Chola Dynasty to the British Raj – have left behind a legacy of soaring temples, splendid palaces and graceful hill towns. This journey brings together the misty coffee estates of Coorg, the colonial charm of Ooty, and the regal grandeur of Mysore, framed by the gateway city of Bangalore.
Explore a coffee plantation in Coorg and discover how coffee is grown and processed
Tour Ooty, the old British hill station known as the “Queen of the Hills,” nestled in the Nilgiri Hills
Optional boating on Ooty Lake, horse riding, or a visit to a tea plantation
Visit the sprawling Maharaja's Palace in Mysore, with its outstanding treasures and ivory-inlaid doors
See Chamundi Hill and the huge Nandi Bull statue overlooking Mysore
Visit the island fortress of Srirangapatnam, capital of Hyder Ali and Tipu Sultan, including Tipu's summer palace and the Gumbaz mausoleum
Optional Toy Train ride in Ooty (subject to availability)
Optional visit to Brindavan Gardens in Mysore
Follow the journey day by day and discover what each destination has to offer.
This morning you arrive into Bangalore on your own. On arrival, your tour commences as you drive to Coorg, where you will stay for two nights.
This morning, explore a coffee plantation and see how coffee is processed. The afternoon is free.
Drive to the Nilgiri Hills, to the old British hill station of Ooty, where you will be booked for two nights. In the afternoon, you will tour Ooty, also known as the “Queen of the Hills.”
The full day is free to explore Ooty on your own. You have the option of boating on Ooty Lake, horse riding, or visiting a tea plantation.
Today you will be driven to Mysore, where you stay for two nights. The rulers of Mysore State – the Wodeyar Rajas – were connoisseurs of art and architecture and enjoyed a lavish lifestyle. The afternoon is free.
This morning, you will visit the sprawling Maharaja’s Palace, with its outstanding treasures and ivory-inlaid doors. The interior is also lavishly decorated with stained glass, mirrors, pillars, paintings and jewels. Later, you will drive outside the city to Chamundi Hill and see the huge Nandi Bull statue.
Today, drive back to Bangalore for an overnight stay. En route to Bangalore, visit the spectacular island fortress of Srirangapatnam, the capital of Hyder Ali and his son Tipu Sultan. Also see Tipu’s beautifully painted summer palace and Gumbaz, the family mausoleum.
Your tour ends in Bangalore, from where you will depart for your onward destination.
Optional Excursions
Leisure / Optional Half-Day City Tour
Coffee Plantation
Local Tour, Ooty Lake (Optional Boating), Tea Plantation (Optional)
Maharaja's Palace, Chamundi Hill, Nandi Bull Statue, Brindavan Gardens (Optional)
Tipu Sultan's Summer Palace, Gumbaz Mausoleum
| City | Nights | Category 1 | Category 2 | Category 3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangalore | 1 | Hotel Rama | Capitol | Windsor Manor |
| Coorg | 2 | Coorg International | Coorg International | Orange County |
| Ooty | 2 | Sinclairs | Sullivan Court | Savoy |
| Mysore | 2 | Ramanashree | Ramanashree | Southern Star |
Breakfast: 7 breakfasts included
Accommodation on twin-sharing basis at the hotels mentioned
Buffet breakfast as per the itinerary
All arrival and departure transfers, sightseeing and round trip by air-conditioned car
All applicable taxes
Lunch: Not included
Dinner: Not included
Any meals other than those mentioned in the inclusions
Any airfare or train fare
Porterage at airports and hotels, tips, insurance, wine, mineral water, telephone charges, guide charges, entrance fees, and all items of a personal nature
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