Through Wayanad's forests and the Bandipur road to Mysore's palace, gardens and Srirangapatna — a royal road trip with your own vehicle.

Highlights: Mysore Palace, Brindavan Gardens, Bandipur forest, Chamundi Hill

Itinerary

Day 1 · 5:30 AM — Pickup & drive to Wayanad
About 470 km, roughly 10 hours. Overnight in Wayanad. (Stay booked by you)
Day 2 · morning — Wayanad to Mysore via Bandipur
About 130 km through forest — watch for deer and elephants. (Bandipur road closed to traffic at night)
Day 2 · afternoon — Chamundi Hill & Brindavan Gardens
The hilltop temple, then the musical fountain at Brindavan. (Entry own expense)
Day 3 — Mysore Palace, Srirangapatna & St Philomena's
The palace, Tipu Sultan's island fort and the Gothic cathedral. (Palace lit up on Sundays and holidays, evening)
Day 4 — Drive back to Wayanad / Kozhikode
Break the return journey. Overnight on the way. (Stay booked by you)
Day 5 — Home
Back in Trivandrum by evening.

🏰 Mysore Palace: Plan a Sunday or public holiday evening to see the palace lit up. Shoes are removed inside — carry socks.
🪪 Karnataka entry: Mysore is in Karnataka: interstate permit, border tax and tolls are billed at actual cost. We check entry rules before you travel.
🐘 Bandipur road: The forest stretch is closed to traffic at night — we plan daytime crossings. No stopping or feeding animals inside the forest.
🏨 Your stays: You book your hotels in Wayanad, Mysore and on the way back. Your driver's night allowances are in our price.

Mysore via Wayanad