Karnataka Golden Triangle

Arrive at Banglore Airport, meet the assitance and proceed to visit 

HAL Aerospace Museum : Exploring the HAL Aerospace Museum is one of the best activities to do in Bangalore. Considered to be one of the best aero-engineering museums in the country, it houses amazing exhibits like a pilotless target aircraft (Lakshya), ejection seats with parachutes, ATC surveillance radars, etc. 

Don’t miss to see the sustainability park with working models of windmills, biogas plants, and solar-powered systems.

 Enjoy a delicious meal at the open-air dining space after the museum tour (meal cost not included)

Timings :  9:00 am-5:00 pm all days

Entry fee : INR 50 per person

Banglore Palace : visit the majestic Bangalore Palace, spread over an area of 45,000 acres! The architecture has influences from Indian, Scottish, and Gothic styles and features beautiful Roman arches, pillars, and vine-covered walls. 

One should not miss to see the 35 rooms inside and their carved walls, fountains, stained glass windows, huge chandeliers, and paintings by artists like Raja Ravi Varma. One of the best attractions inside is the mother of pearl-studded dining table belonging to the Diwan of Mysore. 

Timings:  10:00 am to 5:30 pm  all days

Entry fee : INR. 230 for Indian Nationals & INR 460 for Foreign Nationals

Check into the hotel. Freshen up and proceed to visit

Jawaharlal Nehru Planetarium (if it interests ) : Exploring tha amazing world of science and planets at the Jawahar Lal Nehru Planetarium is one of the best things to do in Bangalore with family. See the fascinating world of the planets, stars, and how humans have engaged with them over the years.

See amazing sky-related movies at the Sky Theatre. See shows on ‘Dawn of the Space Age’ and spacecraft launches at the Mirror Dome. Don’t miss to see the life-size and interactive space & astronomy-related concepts at the Science Park.  

Timings : 10:00 am - 5:00 pm all days (Except Mondays and second Tuesdays).

Entry fee :  INR 50 per person for adult & INR  30 for child

Vidhan Soudha : This grand building, a very popular tourist attraction, is referred to as the ‘Taj Mahal of South India’ for its grandeur and pristine white architecture. This is the largest legislative building in India.

The design of the building has Dravidian, Rajasthani, South Indian, and Indo-Saracen influences and has beautifully carved granite pillars, walls, and domes. While antiques and rare paintings adorn the inside of Vidhana Soudha, the exteriors are dotted with lush gardens, fountains, and flowers. 

Timings: 10:00 am- 5:30 pm – Weekdays (Closed on weekends and holidays)

No entry fee

Iskcon Temple : The temple’s architecture is amazing including a gold-plated flag post, stone carvings, fountains, waterfalls, arches, flowering gardens, and a huge amphitheatre. Don’t miss to see the Vedic museum and the exhibitions here. There are songs, recitals, prayer sessions, and lectures held regularly.

Timings:  7:15 am-1:00 pm & 4:15 pm- 8:30 pm all days

No entry fee

Return to the hotel. Dinner & Overnight stay at Banglore. 

(The itinerary changes as per your time, schedule and the hotel area which you stay in)

(Entry fees & activity cost to be paid directly wherever applicable )

Today morning after breakfast, check out start little early to proceed to Mysore, Enroute visit 

Lal bagh (if time permits) : 17th century Botanical garden, An initiative of the ruler Tipu Sultan, this garden has amazing attractions and is dotted with beautiful flower beds and ponds. It houses a 3,000-million-year-old rock, amongst the oldest in the world. The garden has over 1,000 exotic plants belonging to Afghanistan and Persia. 

Spot birds like Brahminy kite, pond heron, and mynas here. Attend the famous flower shows or boat on the lake. See folk dances and music concerts organized every second & fourth weekend here. 

Timings:  6:00 am to 7:00 pm all days

Entry fee : INR 20 per person 

Tipu Sultan’s Summer palace: Tipu Sultan’s Summer Palace, also known as Dariya Daulat Bagh, meaning “wealth of the sea” has been captivating visitors since long. This palace, which used to be the summer retreat of Tipu Sultan, was often called as the ‘Abode of Happiness’ and ‘Envy of Heaven’ by the constructor himself. Built on a raised stone platform, with pillars of teak and artistic interiors, this palace is one of the most interesting places to see on a Mysore tour.It was Hyder Ali Khan who started constructing this palace in the year of 1778. However, the construction was completed by his son Tipu Sultan in the year of 1784 AD.

Timings : 10:00 am – 6:00 pm on all the weekdays, on Sundays 08:30 am – 5:30 pm

Entry fees : INR 15 per person for Indian Nationals, INR 200 for Foreign Nationals. Check into to the hotel. Freshen up and by 5.00 pm drive to Brindavan gardens to enjoy the sound and light show.

Brindavan Gardens : Brindavan Gardens of Mysore is undeniably one of the best terrace gardens in the world. It is located about 12km towards the north west of the Mysore city. Brindavan gardens with its illuminated fountains, botanical park, extensive varieties of plants. It was the idea of Sir Mirza Ismail, the then diwan of Mysore state to beautify the area around the Krishnaraja Sagar Dam (KRS Dam) which is located in situated in Srirangapatna taluk of Mandya district. This dam, named after Krishnaraja Wodeyar IV, has been built over Cauvery River, which is one of the prominent rivers of South India. Brindavan Gardens have been designed by seeking inspiration from Shalimar Gardens of Kashmir, which have been created in the ancient Mughal style. Hence, it also radiates grandeur and beauty, comprising of a wide array of fountains, terraces, water channels, parterres, lawns and flowerbeds, etc.

Timings : Weekdays : 6:00 am – 8:00 pm & Weekend : 6:00 am – 9:00 pm

Illumination Timings : 

From Jan to Sept : Weekdays – 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm & Weekends – 7:00 pm – 8:55 pm

From Oct to Dec : Weekdays - 7:00 pm – 8:55 pm & Weekends - 7:00 pm – 08.25 pm

Entry fees : INR 20 per person

Return to the hotel. Dinner & Overnight stay at Mysore.

(The itinerary changes as per your time, schedule and the hotel area which you stay in)

(Entry fees & activity cost to be paid directly wherever applicable )

Today morning after breakfast start early and visit Mysore palace and later drive to Ooty. Mysore Palace : The present building of Mysore Palace was completed in 1912. Mysore Palace mesmerizes everyone with its magnificent architecture. Known as Indo-Saracenic, a beautiful blend of Hindu, Islamic, Rajput, and Gothic architectural style which the palace represents has been alluring watchers since time immemorial. Surrounded with an aesthetically designed vast garden, the palace is three storied building, built with stone and marble domes. It also has five-storied tower with a height of 145 feet. The most striking feature of the palace, its deep pink marble domes on top of grey granite three stories building, was designed by Henry Irwin. Its portico is designed with seven vast arches while the central arch is bordered by two smaller arches, surrounded by tall beautiful pillars.

Timings : 10:00 am – 5:30 pm

Sound & light show Timings : 

07.00 pm - 07.40 pm on weekdays (Monday to Saturday) except Sundays, National Holidays and State Festivals.

Illumination Timings : 

07.00 pm - 07.45 pm on Sundays, National Holidays and State Festivals.

07.40 pm - 07.45 pm on Weekdays (Monday to Saturday) after the sound and light show.

Entry fees : INR 40 per person for Indian Nationals & INR 200 per perso for Foreign Nationals

Note: Entry from Varaha gate of the Mysore Palace

Facilities available at Mysore palace :

• Free Wheel Chair Facility

• Free Camera Custody Counter

• Free Stand for Footwears

• Drinking Water

• Clean Toilets

• Govt Approved Guides

Another attractive feature of the Mysore Maharaja Palace is the list of the special events that are organized here. The world famous and Mysore Dussera Festival is held at the Mysore Palace. During this extravagant festival of Mysore Dasara, stages are being set up in the palace ground where many famous artists perform. One the 10th day, when the festival of Dashami is celebrated, a parade with is highly ornamented elephants is conducted from the palace grounds. The festive fervor during this time at the palace and in Mysore is something that every traveler must experience at least once. It mostly occurs during the month of November or October.

During this festival, the Palace is lit with more than 96,000 lights for two months, which add an incomparable charm to the grand palace of Mysore.

Enroute either visit Bandipur national park : Bandipur National Park is located in Karnataka, South India. This park is famous for its wildlife riches. The park covers 874 square km, which covers many endangered species of animals and flora. Bandipur National Park along with Mudumalai National Park, Wayanad National Park and Nagarhole National Park forms the Nilgiri biosphere reserve. This reserve is the largest protected area in South India and the region with highest number of wild elephants in South Asia.

The park is located on the Mysore – Ooty highways. This keeps the park on the route that is covered by numerous tourists, every year. The park has considerable amount of tigers and elephants. Karnataka and Tamil Nadu control this park together. The Tamil Nadu side of the park is called as Mudhumalai reserve. Bandipur national park is recommended for the recognition as a heritage site.

Bus Safari : 6:30 am and 9:00 am & 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm. Approx INR 100 per person + entry fee INR 250 per person

Elephant safari : 10 am and 11 am.

Jeep safari : 6:00 am to 9:00am & from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm. Approx. INR 3000 per jeep (min. 6 pax ) + entry fee INR 250 per person

(The safari timings and duration changes with season, weather conditions, crowd and availability of vehicles.)

On arrival in Ooty check into the hotel. Dinner & Overnight stay at Mysore.

(The itinerary changes as per your time, schedule and the hotel area which you stay in)

(Entry fees & activity cost to be paid directly wherever applicable )

Today Morning after breakfast start early as its going to be a hectic day, proceed to visit sightseeing places like

Botanical garden : The Government Botanical Garden in Ooty is a massive garden spread across 55 hectares and the various flowers here are a delight to the eyes. It has over 650 species of flowers and trees.

Government museum : This museum was built around the year 1989 to maintain and promote the culture of Ooty. Housing some of the best collections of culture, history, tribes, tribal objects and sculptures, there are a lot of remains which reflect the nature and ecology of Udhagamandalam. This museum has preserved the historical art, craft and sculpture which are worth witnessing. Alongside that, this museum is known for preserving the important things which were associated with the Todas which is one of the existing tribes of the region. Famous For: Exploring the culture and history of Ooty

World Wax Musuem :The Wax World Museum in Ooty is located at the 130 year old Colonial Mansion, close to the Ooty Lake. The wax museum houses a number of look-alike wax statues of personalities from Indian history. If you are wondering what to do in Ooty with kids, the wax museum will never let your expectations down. (9.00 AM to 8.00 PM)

Thread Garden :Artificial garden featuring flowers, plants & lawns crafted from thread, canvas & wire.

DodabettaPeak :Doddabetta is the highest peak in the Nilgiris at an altitude of 8606 feet. The Doddabetta peak offers a beautiful panoramic view of the region and has a Telescope House to let travelers catch fascinating views of the surrounding Nilgiri area. (8:30 AM to 6:30 PM), if time permits visit honey and bee museum.

In the evening visit Ootylake to enjoy boating, horse riding, cycling, mini train ride etc. (activities at additional cost). 

Evening return to the hotel. Dinner &  Overnight stay at Ooty.

(The itinerary changes as per your time, schedule and the hotel area which you stay in)

(Entry fees & activity cost to be paid directly wherever applicable )

Today Morning after breakfast either of the below any 1 activity can be done as it’s a full day trip. 

Option 1 : Enjoy the scenic Nilgiri Mountain Railway from Ooty to Coonoor (see details and time table of train below) and visit Lamb’s Rock and Dolphin nose. 

Or 

Option 2 : Day trip to Pykara lake (vehicle cost extra) : Pykara is a village and is known for the Pykara Waterfall and the Pykara lake. One can enjoy the speedboat rides available at the lake, take a walk amid the pine trees, have a picnic with family, among the best things to do in Ooty in June! It is situated about 21 kms from Ooty, on the Ooty-Mysore Road. The tourist attraction are well protected fenced sholas,Toda settlements, undisturbed grassy meadows and also a good wildlife habitat.The Pykara Dam,Pykara falls and the reservoir attracts many tourists.There is a forest Rest House at Pykara. a boat House with Restaurant is available.

Famous For: Speedboat rides

Timings: 9:30 AM to 5:30 PM

Average cost: INR 100 per person

And Mudumalai National Park (vehicle cost extra) : The Mudumalai National Park, one of the first forest ranges to be declared as a National Park is located in the Nilgiri district in the border of Tamil Nadu and Karnataka. The park is located in the Ooty-Mysore route and can be entered from both Ooty and Mysore. The National park was recently declared a Tiger Reserve with a population of about 50 tigers.

Jungle Safari : for 01 hour ride

Bus safari : 7 AM and 10 AM and evening 3 PM to 6 PM. Cost INR 350 p.p.

Jeep safari : INR 4200 per trip for 4 people

(The tickets can be purchased from the reception at Theppakadu.)

Elephant safari : for 30 mins ride(7 AM to 8 AM and from 4 PM to 5 PM. )

Cost : INR 1200 per person

(The booking is made at the reception )

Evening free for shopping, Dinner & overnight stay at Ooty.

(The itinerary changes as per your time, schedule and the hotel area which you stay in)

(Entry fees & activity cost to be paid directly wherever applicable )

Today Morning after breakfast start early check out and drive to Coimbatore Airport. If time permits depending on flight timings one can enroute visit 

Sim’s Park : Sim’s Park located at 4km from Coonoor railway station brims with abundant scenic views to entice and amaze you. Perched at a height of 1780 meters, it is divided into 8 sections and exhibits colourful flower beds, lawns and rockeries. Among its gems are Araucaria, Quercus, Pheonix, Camellia, Pine and Turpentine trees. The 12-hectare garden has a glass house that accommodates diversified ornamental plants and flowers. The magnolias erupting in vibrant pink and white flowers are a feast to the eyes.

Coonoor Tea Estate : The Glimmering tea estates have been widely visited by traveller’s especially avid tea lovers to enjoy the incomparable aroma of their favourite brew.

Later check into the hotel.

Evening free for leisure. Dinner &  Overnight stay at Ooty. Later drop at Coimbatore Airport/Railway station to have your connecting flight/train for your home town with the wonderful memories of Karnataka. 

(The itinerary changes as per your time, schedule)

(Entry fees & activity cost to be paid directly wherever applicable )