Your travel basket is bejeweled with treasures of natural panorama, celebrated world heritage and great opportunities for business when you choose a tour to Karnataka. This particular itinerary encompasses two of the soulful hill resorts of Mysore and Ooty in Karnataka. While Ooty is popularly known as Queen of Hill Stations for its enchanting vistas and expanse of lush tea gardens, Mysore impresses with its spectacular palaces and enthralling elephant safaris.
Bangalore - Mysore (145 Kms / 3.5 hrs)
First destination on this Glimpse of South India will be Bangalore, the IT powerhouse city. From Bangalore you will be driven to Mysore, the seat of power of Wodeyar Maharajas. The regal lineage and traditional painting, sandalwood and silk production are highlights of the region. On arrival in Mysore you will check into a hotel for overnight stay. In the afternoon visit the temple & the huge Nandi Bull on Chamaundi Hill.
Mysore - Ooty (125 Kms / 3.5 hrs)
Drive to Ooty will avail beauteous views of the verdant Nilgiri Hills. As you arrive at Ooty check-in the hotel booked for your overnight stay and then you can have rest of the day free to bask in the natural splendor of the region.
Ooty
In the morning take an Ooty tour, offering the most scenic walk into the dense forest, pretty mountains trails & fabulous view points. The famous ?Queen of Hills?, Ooty looks stunning with its British Raj era constructions and lush tea estates. The Botanical Gardens & the Ooty Lake are the other attractions of Ooty besides a stroll through the town itself.
Bangalore Departure (265 Kms / 6.5 hrs)
You will be driven back to Bangalore from where you will continue your onward journey back home. Or else you can stay back for a little longer to enjoy fascinating pub-culture of Bangalore before you head back home.