Through Wayanad and the Bandipur forest to Mysore's palace and Brindavan, then the Golden Temple at Bylakuppe and the coffee hills of Coorg — home by the Makkootam ghat.
Highlights: Mysore Palace, Brindavan Gardens, Golden Temple, Abbey Falls
Itinerary
Day 1 · 5:30 AM — Pickup & drive to Mysore From your door, hotel, Tirur station or the KSRTC stand; about 265 km via Kozhikode, the Thamarassery ghat, Wayanad and Bandipur. (Forest road closed at night)
Day 1 · evening — Srirangapatna & Brindavan Gardens Tipu Sultan's island fort, then the gardens and musical fountain below KRS dam. Overnight in Mysore. (Entry own expense · stay booked by you)
Day 2 · 10:00 AM — Mysore Palace & Chamundi Hill The Wodeyars' palace of stained glass and mirrors, then the hilltop temple and city view. (Entry own expense)
Day 2 · afternoon — Golden Temple & Raja's Seat The Tibetan monastery at Bylakuppe, then sunset over the Coorg hills in Madikeri. Overnight there. (Modest dress · stay booked by you)
Day 3 · morning — Abbey Falls & coffee estates A short walk down to the falls through coffee and pepper plantations. (Entry own expense)
Day 3 · ~6:30 PM — Drive home About 245 km via Virajpet, the Makkootam ghat, Iritty and NH 66.
Good to know
🪪 Karnataka entry: Mysore and Coorg are in Karnataka: interstate permit, border tax and tolls are billed at actual cost. We re-check entry rules before you travel.
🐘 Bandipur road: The forest stretch is closed to traffic from 9 PM to 6 AM — we cross in daylight. No stopping or feeding animals inside the forest.
🏰 Palace & temples: Shoes come off inside Mysore Palace — carry socks. Palace lights are on Sunday and holiday evenings. Modest dress at Chamundi and the Golden Temple.
🏨 Your stays: You book one night in Mysore and one in Madikeri; check that estate stays have road access for the vehicle. Your driver's night allowances are in our price.
