Welcome to Kempegowda International Airport, Bengaluru. Our representative will meet you at the airport and escort you by air-conditioned car to your pre-booked hotel. During check-in, you will receive the documents and service information for the tour, with time to clarify any queries regarding the itinerary and included services. If you arrive on an early flight, the remainder of the day can be used to relax or take a short walk around the city, explore nearby markets and cafés, or simply recover from the journey. Overnight stay at the hotel.
After breakfast, check out and drive to Puttaparthi, an important pilgrimage destination associated with Sri Sathya Sai Baba. Upon arrival, check in at the hotel and relax before beginning the afternoon sightseeing. Visit the Sri Sathya Sai Space Theatre, followed by Anjaneya Hanuman Swamy Temple, a temple associated with the local spiritual traditions of Puttaparthi. Later, visit the Chitravathi River, which holds religious significance for devotees because of its association with Sri Sathya Sai Baba and the ashram community. Return to the hotel for dinner and overnight stay.
After breakfast, check out and drive back to Bengaluru. Upon arrival, check in at the hotel and refresh before beginning the city sightseeing tour. Visit ISKCON Sri Radha Krishna Temple on Hare Krishna Hill, followed by Lalbagh Botanical Garden, one of Bengaluru's historic green spaces. Continue to Cubbon Park, a major landscaped park in the heart of the city, and the historic Bull Temple in Basavanagudi, known for its large monolithic Nandi bull. Later, visit Sri Gavi Gangadhareshwara Temple, a rock-cut cave temple dedicated to Shiva, followed by the Visvesvaraya Industrial & Technological Museum and a drive past Vidhana Soudha. If time permits, visit Ulsoor Lake before returning to the hotel. Overnight stay at the hotel.
After an early breakfast, check out and drive towards Mysuru. En route, stop at historic Srirangapatna, an island town on the Cauvery River and an important centre of the former Mysore kingdom. Visit Srirangapatna Fort and the historic Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple, one of the town's principal religious monuments. Continue to Mysuru and check in at the hotel. Later, visit Brindavan Gardens beside the Krishnaraja Sagara reservoir, known for its formal landscaping and evening fountain displays. Depending on operating conditions and available time, explore Devaraja Market for its flowers, spices and everyday local trade. Overnight stay at the hotel.
After breakfast, explore the royal heritage of Mysuru. Begin at Mysuru Palace (Amba Vilas Palace), the principal palace of the Wadiyar dynasty and one of the city's most important architectural landmarks. The palace combines Indo-Saracenic influences with Hindu, Islamic and European architectural elements and is known for its ceremonial interiors, domes, arches and decorative workmanship. Continue to St. Philomena's Cathedral, a prominent Gothic Revival church. Later, drive to Chamundi Hill to visit the historic Chamundeshwari Temple, traditionally associated with the royal city of Mysuru. Stop to see the monumental Nandi Bull on the hill before returning to the city. The evening is free for leisure or independent exploration of local markets and restaurants. Overnight stay at the hotel.
After breakfast, check out and drive towards Hassan, travelling through Karnataka's historic Hoysala heartland. En route, visit Shravanabelagola, one of India's most important Jain pilgrimage centres and home to the monumental monolithic statue of Bahubali (Gommateshwara). Continue to Halebid, the former Hoysala capital, where you will visit the remarkable Hoysaleshwara Temple. Its exterior is covered with highly detailed carvings depicting deities, mythological scenes, animals, dancers and ornamental motifs. Continue to Belur to visit the celebrated Chennakeshava Temple, another major Hoysala monument noted for its intricate sculpture, finely carved pillars and distinctive architectural details. After sightseeing, continue to Hassan and check in at the hotel. Overnight stay at the hotel.
After breakfast, check out and drive towards Coorg (Kodagu). En route, stop around Kushalnagar, an important gateway to eastern Kodagu. Visit Cauvery Nisargadhama, a forested island on the Cauvery River, and, subject to operating conditions, Dubare Elephant Camp, known for its association with elephant care and conservation activities. Continue to Coorg and check in at the hotel. The surrounding landscape changes to coffee plantations, forested hills and spice-growing areas as the road climbs into Kodagu. Evening is free to relax at the hotel. Overnight stay at the hotel.
After breakfast, proceed towards Bhagamandala, a significant pilgrimage site at the confluence of the Cauvery and its tributaries, known for its traditional temple architecture. Continue towards Bylakuppe, one of the largest Tibetan settlements in southern India. Visit the Namdroling Monastery, popularly known as the Golden Temple, whose prayer halls and large Buddhist images form one of the area's principal attractions. Depending on time and local access, continue to the Sera Monastery complex before returning towards Kushalnagar. The remainder of the day can be spent at leisure or exploring the surrounding plantation landscape. Overnight stay at the hotel.
After breakfast, proceed to Madikeri, the administrative centre of Kodagu. Visit Madikeri Fort, a historic fortified complex whose grounds include the former palace and present administrative buildings. Continue to Abbey Falls, where the waterfall drops through forested terrain surrounded by the Western Ghats landscape. Later, travel towards Talacauvery on the slopes of Brahmagiri Hill, traditionally regarded as the source of the Cauvery River and an important pilgrimage site. If time permits, visit Cauvery Nisargadhama near Kushalnagar, a forested river island popular for its natural setting. Return to the hotel in the evening. Overnight stay at the hotel.
After an early breakfast, check out and drive to Nagarhole National Park, one of Karnataka's major wildlife destinations and an important tiger reserve within the wider Nilgiri landscape. Upon arrival, check in at the wildlife resort and relax. The forest supports elephants, gaur, deer, wild dogs, leopards, tigers and a wide variety of birdlife, although wildlife sightings are never guaranteed. Later, depending on the resort's location and local operating conditions, enjoy a coracle ride on the Kabini River or spend time around the resort observing the surrounding forest and birdlife. Dinner and overnight stay at the resort.
After breakfast, proceed for a wildlife safari in Nagarhole National Park, travelling through forest habitats where elephants, gaur, deer and numerous bird species are regularly encountered, with possibilities of spotting larger predators such as tiger, leopard or dhole. Wildlife sightings depend on season, weather and animal movement. Later, visit the area around Rameshwara Temple, associated with the Lakshmana Tirtha River, and continue towards Iruppu Falls if access and seasonal conditions permit. The waterfall is particularly impressive during and after the monsoon, while access may be affected by heavy rain. Return to the resort for dinner and overnight stay.
After breakfast, check out and drive towards Bandipur National Park, another major wildlife destination forming part of the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve. Bandipur is known for its populations of elephants, tigers, gaur, deer and other forest species, and its location along the Mysuru-Ooty corridor makes it a natural transition between Karnataka's plains and the Nilgiri Hills. After check-in at the wildlife resort, proceed for a scheduled Bandipur wildlife safari, subject to forest department operations and availability. The safari provides an opportunity to observe wildlife in its natural habitat, although sightings cannot be guaranteed. Dinner and overnight stay at the resort.
After breakfast, check out from the resort and drive into the Nilgiri Hills towards Ooty. Upon arrival, check in at the hotel and begin sightseeing. Visit the historic Government Botanical Garden, known for its extensive plant collections, landscaped sections and distinctive fossilized tree trunk. Continue to Ooty Lake, where an optional boat ride can be enjoyed depending on local operating conditions. Visit Fern Hill Palace, associated with the former Mysuru royal family and Ooty's history as a colonial-era hill station. Later, visit the historic Ooty Golf Course and continue towards Doddabetta Peak, the highest point in the Nilgiri Hills, followed by the scenic Pine Forest. Return to the hotel for an overnight stay.
After breakfast, board the Nilgiri Mountain Railway for the scenic journey from Ooty to Coonoor, subject to railway operation and ticket availability. The railway forms part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site Mountain Railways of India and is notable for the engineering techniques developed to overcome the steep Nilgiri terrain. The 46-kilometre railway passes through forested hills, tea-growing landscapes, bridges and tunnels. On arrival in Coonoor, visit Sim's Park, a historic botanical garden with a diverse collection of plants, followed by Lamb's Rock and Dolphin's Nose, both known for their views across the Nilgiri valleys. Continue to viewpoints around Ketti Valley where accessible, before returning to Ooty by road. Evening is free for leisure. Overnight stay at the hotel.
After breakfast, check out from the hotel and drive to Bengaluru for your onward flight. The journey descends from the Nilgiri Hills towards the plains, passing through changing landscapes before reaching the city. Upon arrival, proceed to the airport for your scheduled flight to your hometown. Your journey through Karnataka's spiritual centres, royal heritage, Hoysala monuments, coffee country, wildlife reserves and Nilgiri hill stations concludes here.
The final cost of this customized private tour varies according to accommodation category, travel period, number of travellers and individual preferences. An exact quotation can be provided after the travel details are finalized. The following indicative price range is based on a minimum of two persons travelling together and sharing a double room.
