Up the Thamarassery ghat to Wayanad, through the Bandipur forest to Mysore's palace, Chamundi Hill, Brindavan and Srirangapatna — a royal road trip in your own vehicle.
Highlights: Mysore Palace, Brindavan Gardens, Bandipur forest, Chamundi Hill
Itinerary
Day 1 · 6:00 AM — Pickup & drive to Wayanad From your door in Kochi — about 270 km via Thrissur, Kozhikode and the Thamarassery ghat. Overnight in Wayanad. (Stay booked by you)
Day 2 · morning — Wayanad to Mysore via Bandipur About 140 km through Muthanga and Bandipur forests — watch for deer and elephants. (Forest road closed at night)
Day 2 · evening — Srirangapatna & Brindavan Gardens Tipu Sultan's island fort, then the gardens and musical fountain below KRS dam. (Entry own expense)
Day 3 · morning — Mysore Palace The Wodeyars' palace of stained glass, mirrors and carved doors. (Entry own expense)
Day 3 · afternoon — Chamundi Hill & the lit-up palace The hilltop temple and city view; the palace lights up on Sunday and holiday evenings. (Illumination Sun & holidays)
Day 4 · 6:00 AM — Long drive home About 410 km via Gundlupet, Wayanad and Kozhikode; back in Kochi by night.
Good to know
🏰 Mysore Palace: Plan a Sunday or public holiday for the evening illumination. Shoes are removed inside — carry socks.
🪪 Karnataka entry: Mysore is 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.
🏨 Your stays: You book one night in Wayanad and two in Mysore. Your driver's night allowances are in our price.
