8 Days Golden Triangle Karnataka Itinerary
Day 1: Bangalore: Embark your memorable journey (Arrival)
On arrival at the Bangalore airport, our representative will meet you and assist in your transfer to the hotel. If you take an early flight to the city, relax in your room. After completing your check-in formalities you can get to your room. If you wish not to rest and want to head out, you have the entire day at your leisure to spend. You can start exploring the city. Visit the local markets, restaurants, and other nearby places. After enjoying the entire day, you will have an overnight stay at the hotel. Enjoy your dinner and take some sleep.
Day 2: Bangalore: Sightseeing tour begins
Freshen up and wake up to a scrumptious breakfast. After having the meal head out on your sightseeing tour of the entire city. Start by visiting the holy ISKCON Temple where you can seek blessings from Lord Krishna. This temple is located on a hill which is named Hare Krishna Hill and from there it is not just this temple you can enjoy, but the view of the entire city is simply mesmerizing. From there your next destination will be Lal Baugh which is one of the main gardens of the city. Next on your list will be Cubbon Park which was built in 1864 and still has a charm like its new.
After spending some quality time here your next destination will be the Bull Temple which has a single granite rock carving of 4.57 m high and 6.10 m long. This is a holy place that can’t be missed under any circumstances. The next attraction for you will be the popular Sri Gavi Gangadhareshwara Temple which is dedicated to Lord Shiva. All of these are the prime pilgrim spots but that’s not the only thing you are going to visit in the city.
Your next attraction will be Vishweshwaraiah Technological Museum followed by Vidhana Soudha. The last attraction of the day will be Ulsoor Lake. The eventful day comes to an end post which you will head towards your hotel. There is an overnight stay at the hotel. Enjoy your meal and get some sleep.
Day 3: Mysore: A drive to remember
After having an early breakfast you will have to complete all your checkout formalities and embark on a drive to Mysore. It is not going to be a normal drive for you because the route that will be taken would be through Srirangapatna. This is another very serene place in Karnataka. En route, you will get time to visit the Srirangapatnam Fort and the infamous Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple. After paying a visit to these places, you will head for your destination.
Upon arrival, complete your check-in formalities and rest in your room for some time. Mysore is India’s finest crafts destination and a place where you can buy a lot of souvenirs for your home. There are a lot of splendors in the city apart from the number of enchanting palaces and beautiful gardens. After relaxing you will head to the attractions in the city. Start with enchanting Brindavan Gardens and then the spectacular musical fountains. After enjoying your time here, you will then head to the sandalwood market of the city. From there to the handicraft museum. Spend some time at all of these places and return to your room for a night's stay. Your dinner will be served in your room.
Distance between Bangalore to Mysore: 143 km
Time Taken: 3:30 hours (approximately)
Day 4: Mysore- Sightseeing tour begins!
Once you freshen up and have your breakfast, you will embark on a sightseeing tour in Mysore. This place is also called the city of palaces and surely your main attractions will include the best palaces of the city. Your first attraction of the day will be the Palace of the Maharaja which was built between 1911 and 1912. A humongous and beautiful structure where you can spend some time and enjoy the ambiance. After spending some time at this wonderful Saracenic-style monument, you will head to St. Philomena's cathedral followed by Chamundi hill where you will be offering prayers at Chamundeshwari Temple. The hill is quite high and enjoying the view of the entire city from the summit is quite breathtaking. On your way back to the hotel you will see the Nandi Bull.
You will be dropped off at the hotel after which the entire evening will be left at your leisure. You can either head to your room and take some rest or visit the local market nearby. Enjoy relishing your tastebuds with the local cuisines. Enjoy an overnight stay in your room with a scrumptious dinner.
Day 5: Ooty: Enjoy the serenity at the hill station
Once you freshen up and have your breakfast, you will embark on a sightseeing tour in Mysore. This place is also called the city of palaces and surely your main attractions will include the best palaces of the city. Your first attraction of the day will be the Palace of the Maharaja which was built between 1911 and 1912. A humongous and beautiful structure where you can spend some time and enjoy the ambiance. After spending some time at this wonderful Saracenic-style monument, you will head to St. Philomena's cathedral followed by Chamundi hill where you will be offering prayers at Chamundeshwari Temple. The hill is quite high and enjoying the view of the entire city from the summit is quite breathtaking. On your way back to the hotel you will see the Nandi Bull.
Distance between Mysore to Ooty: 125 km
Time Taken: 3:10 hours (approximately)
Day 6: Ooty: Enjoy the city’s offerings
Ooty is way more than just a hill station of Southern India. There are a lot of things that this place has on offer for all visitors. Once you have enjoyed your breakfast you will head to the picturesque attraction which is the Botanical Garden. Though you have already visited here, starting the day’s tour from here will fill you up with the mesmerizing beauty of the place. The next place for you will be the infamous and beautiful Ooty Lake, then The Fern Hill Palace, and then the king’s private bungalow.
From here you will then head to Ooty golf links and then Doddabetta Peak. Your next attraction will be the Pine Forest and the picturesque landscapes of the Nilgiris. Return to the hotel after enjoying the complete day at these places. Have your meal and get some sleep.
Day 7: Ooty: Visiting Coonoor
Ooty is close to Coonoor and that gives you the chance of covering the other quaint and petite hill stations on this trip. This is going to be a wonderful day and you will start it by having a scrumptious and filling breakfast. After that, you will head out to take a toy train from Ooty to Coonoor. The entire journey will be amazing and memorable as you will be moving through 16 tunnels, 26 viaducts and have beautiful views on both your sides. Upon arrival, your first attraction of the day will be Ketti Valley. Then enjoy your walk from Ketti to Aravangadu, Coonoor Golf Links will be the next attraction for you. Then you will be heading to the Wellington Army Barracks, then SIMS Park, Lamb Nose, Dolphin Nose will be your next two destinations.
From there you will head to Catherine Falls where you will be enjoying some time. Return to the hotel in Ooty by car and enjoy the view en route while traveling through the road. Enjoy your dinner in the hotel and get some sleep.
Distance between Ooty to Coonoor: 22 km
Time Taken: 1:30 hours (approximately)
Day 8: Bangalore: Taking back memories
Have your breakfast and check out from the hotel and complete all the formalities. Drive to Bangalore Airport from where you will be heading on your onwards journey.
Distance between Ooty and Bangalore: 280 km
Time Taken: 6 hours (approximately)
