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Mysore to Ooty
2 days from Mysore to the Nilgiri Hills — morning blessings at the sacred Nanjangud Srikanteshwara Temple, a scenic forest drive through Bandipur Tiger Reserve and Mudumalai, then the cool heights of Ooty with its magnificent Botanical Garden, lake, and Doddabetta Peak.
🛕 Nanjangud Temple🌿 Bandipur Forest🏔️ Doddabetta 2,637m🌺 Botanical Garden🏞️ Ooty Lake
1 Night
Duration
2 Days
Itinerary
Daily dep.
Mysore
₹3,192
From / person
🛕Nanjangud
Temple
Temple
🌿Bandipur
Forest
Forest
🏔️Doddabetta
2,637m
2,637m
🌺Botanical
Garden
Garden
🏞️Ooty
Lake
Lake
Tour at a glance
Duration
1 Night · 2 Days
Departs from
KSTDC Office, Hotel Mayura Hoysala, Mysuru
Price from
₹3,192 per person
Transport
AC Deluxe Coach
Frequency
Daily departures from Mysore
Departure
6:45 AM
Hotel
Hotel in Ooty (KSTDC arranged)
Guide
Professional multilingual
Senior discount
20% off on transport
LTC facility
✓ Available
Booking fee
Zero via Padaki
Returns
Day 2 — 8:00 PM Mysore
About this tour
This 2-day KSTDC hill station tour departing from Mysore covers Nanjangud, Bandipur Tiger Reserve, Ooty, Doddabetta Peak and the Ooty Botanical Garden — ideal for Mysore residents or those adding Ooty to an existing Mysore trip.
Day 1 begins at Sri Srikanteshwara Temple in Nanjangud — one of Karnataka's most important Shiva temples on the Kabini River — then passes through Bandipur Tiger Reserve with frequent elephant sightings on the Mysore-Ooty highway before ascending to Ooty Lake and Botanical Garden. Day 2 covers Doddabetta Peak at 2,637m, Karnataka Siri Horticulture Garden, 9th Mile Shooting Point and a tea garden photography stop before returning to Mysore.
Departs every Monday and Thursday at 6:45 AM from KSTDC Office, Hotel Mayura Hoysala, Mysuru. Returns Day 2 evening.
Departure schedule
Departs from
KSTDC Office, Hotel Mayura Hoysala, Mysuru
Departure time
6:45 AM
Frequency
Daily departures
Hotel
Hotel in Ooty (KSTDC arranged)
Contact
+91 97315 56663
Returns
Day 2 — 8:00 PM Mysore
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1Mysore → Nanjangud → Bandipur → Ooty · Ooty Lake · Botanical Garden — Halt Ooty
6:45 AMDeparture from KSTDC Office, Hotel Mayura Hoysala, Mysuru. Report 15 minutes before departure
Nanjangud Sri Srikanteshwara Temple — Dakshina Kashi on the Kabini River
7:30–8:00 AMNanjangud — Sri Srikanteshwara (Nanjundeshwara) Temple — one of Karnataka's most important Shiva temples on the Kabini River, known as the Dakshina Kashi
8:45 AMBreakfast at Gundlupet (own cost)
Bandipur Tiger Reserve — Forest Drive with Elephant Sightings
9:15–11:15 AMScenic drive through Bandipur Tiger Reserve and Mudumalai Wildlife Sanctuary — a contiguous forest corridor; watch for elephants, deer, peacocks and other wildlife
11:15–11:45 AMTea break at Naduvattam on the Ooty Ghat Road
1:30–2:30 PMLunch at hotel in Ooty (own cost)
Ooty Lake & Botanical Garden — Udhagamandalam at 2,240m
3:00–4:30 PMOoty Lake — a picturesque man-made lake in the heart of Ooty. Boating on the lake at actuals
5:00–6:30 PMOoty Botanical Garden (22 hectares) — established in 1848. 650+ plant species, a fossilised 20-million-year-old tree trunk, rose garden and seasonal flower shows
7:00 PMNight halt at Hotel in Ooty (KSTDC arranged)
Day 2Doddabetta Peak · Karnataka Siri Garden · 9th Mile Shooting Point · Tea Garden — Return Mysore
8:00 AMDeparture from hotel after breakfast (own cost)
8:40–9:45 AMDoddabetta Peak (2,637m) — Tamil Nadu's highest peak in the Nilgiri Hills. Telescope house at the summit offers panoramic views
Doddabetta Peak — Tamil Nadu's Highest Point at 2,637m
10:45–11:30 AMKarnataka Siri Horticulture Garden — a garden maintained by the Karnataka Government at Ooty with seasonal flowers and hillside views
12:30–1:30 PMLunch at hotel in Ooty (own cost)
2:00–3:00 PM9th Mile Film Shooting Point — a dramatic rocky hillside viewpoint in the Nilgiris, popular as a film backdrop
3:30–3:45 PMTea Garden — photography stop in the rolling Nilgiri tea estate landscape
5:30–6:30 PMTea break at Gundlupet on the return journey
8:00 PMTour ends at Mysuru. Return to KSTDC Office, Hotel Mayura Hoysala
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20% senior citizen discount
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Senior citizens (60+) receive a 20% discount on transportation. Carry valid age proof at the time of booking.
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Frequently asked questions
What does this Mysore to Ooty tour cover?
Day 1: Nanjangud Srikanteshwara Temple, Bandipur forest drive, Ooty Lake, Botanical Garden, night halt Ooty. Day 2: Doddabetta Peak (2,637m), Karnataka Siri Garden, 9th Mile Shooting Point, Tea Garden, return Mysore 8 PM.
Where does this tour depart from?
This tour departs from KSTDC Office, Hotel Mayura Hoysala, Mysuru at 6:45 AM. It is a Mysore-based departure, not Bengaluru.
What is Doddabetta?
Doddabetta (2,637m) is the highest peak in Tamil Nadu and in the Nilgiri Hills. The telescope house at the summit offers panoramic views of the plains of Karnataka and Tamil Nadu on clear days.
What is the price?
₹4,359 (single), ₹3,359 (double), ₹3,192 (triple). All include GST.
When does this tour depart?
Daily departures at 6:45 AM from KSTDC Office, Hotel Mayura Hoysala, Mysuru.
Are meals included?
No. All meals at own cost.
Does this KSTDC tour depart from Mysore or Bangalore?
This tour departs from Mysore (KSTDC Office, Hotel Mayura Hoysala, Mysuru) — not from Bangalore. It is ideal for Mysore residents or travellers who are already in Mysore.
Is Nanjangud temple on this tour?
Yes. Sri Srikanteshwara Temple at Nanjangud is the first stop — one of Karnataka's most important Shiva temples on the Kabini River, known as the Dakshina Kashi (Varanasi of the South).
Does this tour go through Bandipur?
Yes. The tour passes through Bandipur Tiger Reserve on Day 1 morning — a forest drive on the Mysore-Ooty highway with frequent elephant sightings. This is a drive-through, not a jeep safari.
Is Doddabetta Peak covered on this tour?
Yes. Doddabetta Peak at 2,637m — Tamil Nadu's highest point — is visited on Day 2 morning with a telescope house offering panoramic views of the Nilgiri Hills.
Does this tour include Ooty Botanical Garden?
Yes. Ooty Botanical Garden (established 1848, 22 hectares) is visited on Day 1 evening — 650+ plant species, a 20-million-year-old fossilised tree trunk and seasonal flower shows.
Important notes
GST inclusive. This tour departs from Mysore, not Bengaluru. Report 15 minutes before 6:45 AM at Hotel Mayura Hoysala. Management may cancel if fewer than 15 seats. Smoking, alcohol and tipping strictly prohibited.
Cancellation policy
More than 48 hours before departure10% deducted
Between 48 and 24 hours before departure25% deducted
Within 24 hours of departureNo refund
Ticket transferabilityNon-transferable
Terms & conditions
- 1.KSTDC is not liable for cancellations due to breakdown or events beyond management control. A proportionate refund applies if no alternate arrangement is made.
- 2.For all booking, cancellation or modification queries contact Padaki Travel Desk: +91 97315 56663 / muralidhar@karnatakatravelguide.in.
- 3.Tickets are not transferable to another person.
- 4.Management is not responsible for loss of luggage or personal belongings during the tour.
- 5.Management reserves the right to cancel the trip if fewer than 15 seats are booked. A full refund will be provided in such cases.
- 6.Children above 5 years of age are charged full fare. Children below 5 years are not allotted a separate seat. Valid age proof must be produced at the time of booking.
- 7.Passengers must report 15 minutes before the scheduled departure time. The bus will not wait for late arrivals under any circumstances.
- 8.Smoking and consumption of alcohol are strictly prohibited inside the coach throughout the journey.
- 9.Tipping the guide, driver, or any KSTDC staff member is strictly prohibited. All staff are paid by KSTDC.
- 10.Package tariff covers accommodation and transportation only. Food, entry tickets, and all personal expenses are borne by the tourist. Senior citizens (60+) are eligible for a 20% discount on transportation. LTC facility is available for State Government, Central Government, and PSU employees.
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