About Mysore and Ooty
There can be absolutely no doubt in the fact that Mysore serves as a great tourist destination. Thousands of people visit the city during the Dussehra festival that lasts for ten days. Mysore Palace is one important monument that attracts lots of visitors and it also serves as the center for the celebration of Dussehra. Apart from the palaces, there are a large number of temples and gardens found in Mysore. Chamundeshwari temple is a famous temple in the city and people also visit St. Philomena’s Church and Wesley’s Cathedral located in Mysore.
Ooty (short for Udhagamandalam) is a resort town in the Western Ghats mountains, in southern India's Tamil Nadu state. Founded as a British Raj summer resort, it retains a working steam railway line. Other reminders of its colonial past include Stone House, a 19th-century residence, and the circa-1829 St. Stephen’s Church. Its 55-acre Government Botanical Garden lies on the slopes of Doddabetta Peak.
Upon arrival at Mysore Airport, Railway Station, Bus Station, or any other location in Mysore, you will need to arrange your own transportation to the hotel. Once you arrive at the hotel, check in, freshen up, and relax for the night.
After having breakfast at 9 am, we will drive to Mysore for sightseeing. During our visit, we will see St. Philomena's Church, Chamundi Hill, Nandi, Mysore Maharaja Palace & Museum, Mysore Zoo, Sri Ranganatha Swami Temple, Tipu Fort, Gumbaz, Water Gate, Tipu Summer Palace, Jumma Masjid E-Alam, the place where the dead body of Tipu Sultan was found, KRS Dam & Brindavan Garden with Musical Fountain. After the Mysore sightseeing, we will drive to the hotel where we will be staying overnight in Mysore.
After having breakfast at 9 am, we will check out of the hotel and start driving towards Ooty. On our way, we will visit Bandipur National Park, which is known for its deep jungle safari and is home to the second-highest population of tigers in India. The Forest is located in Gundulpet taluk, Chamarajanagar district and is a part of the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve, making it the largest protected area in southern India. It is also the largest habitat of wild elephants in South Asia. After exploring the Forest, we will continue our journey towards Ooty and check into the hotel where we will spend the night.
Drive to the Ooty sightseeing spots at 9 am. After breakfast, visit the Chocolate and Tea factories, Tea Garden, Ooty Botanical Garden, and Ooty Lake. Return to the hotel for an overnight stay.
Drive to Coonoor for sightseeing after breakfast at 9 am. During the trip, you can visit the Sims Park, Dolphins Nose, Lamb's Rock, Doddabetta Telescope House, Tea Factory, and Tea Garden. After the sightseeing tour, you can return to the hotel in Ooty for an overnight stay.Alternatively, you can take the Toy Train to travel to Coonoor from Ooty. If you prefer this option, please note that you need to book your Toy Train tickets in advance from the IRCTC website.
Drive to Mysore after breakfast at 9 AM. On the way, visit Filmy Chakkar Filmy Shooting Points, Pykara Dam (for speed boating), Pykara Waterfalls, and Pine Tree Forest. Drop-off at Mysore.Time to say goodbye to Mysore charm and Ooty's memories.At last, we will have to face reality, and that is quite obvious that you will have to go back home. With the warm heart, you will have to pack your bags along with compiling all the memories that you weaved there. You will say goodbye to the hotel authorities too. Then, our driver will drive you to the Mysore railway station or airport.End of Holiday with Fun!!
