Enjoy your breakfast today before we set off for a full-day sightseeing to see the grandeur past life of Mysore, the capital of Karnataka known for its rich culture and old architecture. Nerd minds and history buffs alike will love exploring this city that is filled with stories of times bygone as old buildings stand as silent witnesses to those times, not to mention the unapparelled views and shrines that exudes reverence. Starts with the Mysore Zoo, a 157-acre zoo that houses a wide range of wildlife and animals. As you head to the place, you’ll notice Chamundi Hills next to it that compliments the view of one of the oldest zoos in the country. It is the only zoo in India that has a gorilla, aside from orang utans and chimpanzees, and is a popular destination in Mysore for it. Families love spending quality, educational time here with the kids, introducing them to animals like giraffes, zebras, African elephants, bears, white deer, tapirs, otters, and more. From the zoo, we head next to the Mysore Palace, also known as the Maharaja’s Palace, a historical site that used to be the residence of the Wadiyars. It’s one of the most visited monuments in Mysore, featuring some incredible architectural feats and where some incredible artifacts from times bygone are kept safe. The palace is surrounded by greenery and is made of mostly fine grey granite stones and pink marble domes. There’s a 145-foot gilded gold tower that overlooks this structure, a five-story beloved home of the Wadiyars. We won’t stray far and head to Chamundi Hills known for its height and where the Chamundeshwari Temple was built. At almost the elevation of 3,500ft, one can enjoy the most incredible sight of Mysore city from above and naturally, cooler breeze and refreshing air. About 13kms away from the city, the Chamundeshwari Temple is a famous Shakti Peetha, known as the Krouncha Pitha where Sati’s hair fell. One can worship Shakti in the form of Chamundeshwari, which is her fierce form. It was originally said to have been built in the 12th century and the tower was added later in the 17th century. While we’re on the hills, let’s not miss visiting the famous Big Bull, a giant image of the Nandi or the vahana bull of Krishna. This remains as one of the oldest and most iconic landmarks in Mysore as it’s a 350-year-old Nandi statue. The Nandi of Mysore is about 16ft tall and 24ft long, an image commissioned by Dodda Devaraja Wodeyar in mid 1600s. Moving on, the Gothic architecture of St. Philomena’s Church is one to behold. The construction of this Catholic church mimics that of the famous St. Patrick’s Cathedral in New York. It was built in 1936 and is now one of the tallest churches in Asia at 175ft with some of the most gorgeous Neo-gothic architecture. Then head to the Jaganmohan Palace, a royal mansion that is equipped with an auditorium and arts museum that showcases the artifacts and works of the past. Jaganmohan Palace was built in 1861 by Mummadi Krishnaraja Wodeyar as a retreat for the royal family. Since it was converted into a museum, it has the largest collections of artifacts in South India. After the garden, spend your evening looking around at the local market and shopping districts. Take a dip in looking around what Mysore has to offer, from silk saris, sandalwood artifacts & handicrafts, incense sticks, coffee, wooden toys, and Ganjifa paintings, which is a kind of traditional Mysore paintings. Then we’ll head back to the hotel after the tour for an overnight stay in Mysore.

Enjoy your breakfast early today as we’ll be heading our early. Elephant lovers are going to enjoy this next trip to the Dubare Elephant Camp where you can enjoy interaction with the elephant and we’ll arrive at 8.30AM. Elephants are beautiful, smart creatures and in this camp, they’re trained to join the famous Mysore Dasara. Visitors can have fun and interact with them while learning more about the beauty of these beasts. Then we visit the Cauvery Nisargadhama which is about 29km from Madikeri and 7km from Bylakuppe. It is an island that was formed by the River Cauvery with fertile soil, rich in sandalwood trees and bamboo groves. Visitors come here to enjoy outdoor activities and being back in nature. There’s a hanging rope bridge, deer park, rabbit park, peacock park, and orchidarium. You can try boating across the river, or try the elephant ride at extra cost. We continue driving and visit first the world’s second largest Tibetan settlement outside Tibet, Bylakuppe. This Tibetan settlement is about 80km from Mysore. The settlement began forming in 1960 before one settlement after another continued forming and making it one of the largest Tibetan settlements. It is now a small own with all the basic facilities such as a post office, schools, and lodges. You’ll love explore the gorgeous Tibetan architecture and artwork inside the Golden Temple, also known as the Namdroling Monastery, that was established in 1963. It’s known for the red doors with golden knockers, and intricate, ornate decorations on the temple tower and outer walls. The Golden Temple houses several 40-feet high golden statues of Guru Padmasambhava, Buddha Sakyamuni and Amityaus. There’s also a rich collection of paintings that depict Tibetan Buddhist mythology. Once we’re done, we drive back to your hotel in Coorg for an overnight stay.

Post breakfast enjoy a full day tour to Ooty & Coonoor, the jewels of fascinating Nilgiri Hills. These two hill stations are located merely 20km from each other and can be visited in the same day. Morning visit Sim's Park - Located at a height of 1780 meters, Sim’s Park is a botanical garden which was established in 1874. It has more than 1000 species of flora including Queensland Karry Pine, Rudraksha (the bead tree) and Ornamental tree making it a place worth visiting. Enjoy long peaceful walks through the lush greenery and colourful, vibrant flowers, boating & photography. Lamb's Rock - Located on the way to Dolphin’s Nose in Ooty, Lamb’s Rock is laos called as Echo Rock. A popular picnic spot, it offers an admirable view of Coimbatore Plains and surrounding lush greenery. Route to this place offers trekking opportunities too. Dolphin’s Nose - Located 10 km at a distance from Coonoor, Dolphin’s Nose is a peak offering enchanting view of the Nilgiri Hills and the Catherine Falls. The peak of the hills resembles a nose of a dolphin hence the name. Botanical Garden - a vast expanse of lawn like a golf course, going steeply uphill with variety of trees and shrubs as well as some conservatories with exotic ferns and flowering plants. Highlight of this park is the fossilized tree belonging to the pre-historic era, kept as natural exhibit. According to carbon dating findings, it is about 20 million-year-old. Rose Garden- the largest rose garden in India which displays more than 20,000 varieties of roses collected from different parts of the world. Unusual colors of black and green roses are also found. Get a spectacular view of the entire Ooty from Rose Garden. In the evening proceed to Ooty Lake - an artificial Lake & one of the famous tourist spots in Ooty. Enjoy boating, cycling, photography, mini toy train ride etc (on direct payment basis). Indulge in shopping around Ooty lake for chocolates, shawls, eucalyptus oil etc.Later proceed to hotel and relax . Overnight stay at Ooty hotel.