Mysore, Ooty & Coorg: A 6‑Day Royal Trail Through Palaces, Nilgiris & Coffee Country
This carefully planned 6‑day private tour starts from Mysore and takes you through the grandeur of the Wadiyar dynasty, the cool heights of Ooty and Coonoor, and the aromatic coffee estates of Coorg. You’ll travel in a private vehicle with a knowledgeable driver, stay in handpicked hotels, and enjoy breakfast (with South Indian veg options always available).
📜 Your Day‑by‑Day Journey
Day 1 – Mysore to Ooty (160 km, 4 hrs)
Pick‑up from your Mysore hotel/railway station at 7:30 AM. Drive through Bandipur National Park – keep your eyes open for deer and elephants along the road. Stop at Pykara Lake and the Pine Forest for photos. Reach Ooty by lunch, check into your hotel. Evening free to explore the local market for homemade chocolates. Overnight in Ooty.
Day 2 – Ooty & Coonoor Exploration
After breakfast, drive to Coonoor. Visit Sim’s Park (a terraced botanical garden), Lamb’s Rock for valley views, and Dolphin’s Nose viewpoint. If seats are available, take the iconic Nilgiri Mountain Railway toy train from Coonoor to Ooty (optional, we’ll help book tickets). Return to Ooty by evening. Overnight in Ooty.
Day 3 – Ooty Sightseeing & Drive Back to Mysore
Start with Doddabetta Peak (2,637 m) for panoramic Nilgiri views. Then visit the Government Botanical Garden and enjoy a boat ride at Ooty Lake. After lunch, drive back to Mysore. En route, stop at Chamundi Hills for sunset. Check into your Mysore hotel. Overnight in Mysore.
Day 4 – Mysore Heritage & Drive to Coorg (120 km, 3 hrs)
After breakfast, visit the magnificent Mysore Palace (Amba Vilas) – plan 2‑3 hours. If time permits, see Mysore Zoo and the Lokranjan Aqua World. Post‑lunch, drive towards Coorg. En route, stop at Dubare Elephant Camp for an interactive session with elephants (bathing, feeding). Reach your Coorg hotel by evening. Overnight in Coorg.
Day 5 – Coorg’s Coffee & Waterfalls
Morning visit to Abbey Falls – a short walk through coffee and cardamom plantations. Then head to Raja’s Seat for sweeping valley views and the Omkareshwara Temple. In the afternoon, explore Talakaveri (the source of the Cauvery river) and Bhagamandala. Return to Madikeri by evening. Overnight in Coorg.
Day 6 – Coorg to Mysore via Golden Temple
After breakfast, visit the serene Namdroling Monastery (Golden Temple) in Bylakuppe – the golden statues are breathtaking. Stop at Nisargadhama, an island formed by the Cauvery. Drive back to Mysore and drop you at your hotel, railway station, or airport. Tour ends with warm memories.
Customisation: Add Wayanad, Kabini, or extend Coorg – just ask when you enquire.