Berge, Wild und mehr
Enjoy a varied journey through Tamil Nadu and Karnataka, with stays in Mysore and Ooty, set amid the scenic Nilgiri Hills. Discover cultural highlights such as the Maharaja’s Palace, Chamundi Hill with its Nandi statue and the Chennakesava Temple. Take in the natural beauty of Bandipur and Mudumalai National Parks, where, if you’re lucky, you may spot wild elephants.
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Mountains, Wildlife and More – Standard Hotels
- 5 nights’ bed and breakfast in Standard Hotels
- All journeys as per the itinerary in an air-conditioned car with an English-speaking driver
- Admission to the attractions listed in the itinerary
- 1 bottle of water on arrival, 2 bottles per day
- Transfer from Bengaluru Airport (BLR) to Coimbatore Airport (CJB)
Note: The itinerary is subject to change and depends on arrival and departure times in Bengaluru and Coimbatore.
Day 1: Bengaluru – Mysore:
Meet and greet at the airport, then drive to Mysore with a stop in Channapatna, the ‘Toy Town’. 3 nights in Mysore.
Day 2: Mysore:
Drive to Chamundi Hill to see Shiva’s stone bull, ‘Nandi’, and the demon statue ‘Mahishasura’. Then visit the Maharaja’s Palace. After sunset, enjoy the fountains and light show at Brindavan Gardens.
Day 3: Mysore – Somanthpur – Mysore:
Drive to Somanthapura to visit the Chennakesava Hindu temple, a masterpiece of southern India’s Hoysala architecture, built from soapstone.
Day 4: Mysore – Bandipur – Mudumalai – Ooty:
Drive towards Ooty (approx. 135 km), stopping at Bandipur National Park and the Mudumalai Wildlife Sanctuary and National Park. 2 nights in Ooty.
Day 5: Ooty – Conoor – Ooty:
Visit the Gothic Church of St Stephen and Ooty Lake, a setting for many Bollywood films. Boats are available to explore the lake (at an additional charge). Then visit Doddabetta Peak, at around 2,630 m the highest in the region. Continue to Conoor through picturesque scenery and tea plantations.
Day 6: Ooty – Coimbatore:
Transfer to Coimbatore Airport (CJB). Domestic flight to Kochi (COK) available on request, approx. £98 (€115) per person (please enquire when booking).
Mountains, Wildlife and More – Superior Hotels
- 5 nights’ bed and breakfast in Superior Hotels
- All journeys as per the itinerary in an air-conditioned car with an English-speaking driver
- Admission to the attractions listed in the itinerary
- 1 bottle of water on arrival, 2 bottles per day
- Transfer from Bengaluru Airport (BLR) to Coimbatore Airport (CJB)
Note: The itinerary is subject to change and depends on arrival and departure times in Bengaluru and Coimbatore.
Day 1: Bengaluru – Mysore:
Meet and greet at the airport, then drive to Mysore with a stop in Channapatna, the ‘Toy Town’. 3 nights in Mysore.
Day 2: Mysore:
Drive to Chamundi Hill to see Shiva’s stone bull, ‘Nandi’, and the demon statue ‘Mahishasura’. Then visit the Maharaja’s Palace. After sunset, enjoy the fountains and light show at Brindavan Gardens.
Day 3: Mysore – Somanthpur – Mysore:
Drive to Somanthapura to visit the Chennakesava Hindu temple, a masterpiece of southern India’s Hoysala architecture, built from soapstone.
Day 4: Mysore – Bandipur – Mudumalai – Ooty:
Drive towards Ooty (approx. 135 km), stopping at Bandipur National Park and the Mudumalai Wildlife Sanctuary and National Park. 2 nights in Ooty.
Day 5: Ooty – Conoor – Ooty:
Visit the Gothic Church of St Stephen and Ooty Lake, a setting for many Bollywood films. Boats are available to explore the lake (at an additional charge). Then visit Doddabetta Peak, at around 2,630 m the highest in the region. Continue to Conoor through picturesque scenery and tea plantations.
Day 6: Ooty – Coimbatore:
Transfer to Coimbatore Airport (CJB). Domestic flight to Kochi (COK) available on request, approx. £98 (€115) per person (please enquire when booking).
Mountains, Wildlife and More – Deluxe Hotels
- 5 nights’ bed and breakfast in Deluxe Hotels
- All journeys as per the itinerary in an air-conditioned car with an English-speaking driver
- Admission to the attractions listed in the itinerary
- 1 bottle of water on arrival, 2 bottles per day
- Transfer from Bengaluru Airport (BLR) to Coimbatore Airport (CJB)
Note: The itinerary is subject to change and depends on arrival and departure times in Bengaluru and Coimbatore.
Day 1: Bengaluru – Mysore:
Meet and greet at the airport, then drive to Mysore with a stop in Channapatna, the ‘Toy Town’. 3 nights in Mysore.
Day 2: Mysore:
Drive to Chamundi Hill to see Shiva’s stone bull, ‘Nandi’, and the demon statue ‘Mahishasura’. Then visit the Maharaja’s Palace. After sunset, enjoy the fountains and light show at Brindavan Gardens.
Day 3: Mysore – Somanthpur – Mysore:
Drive to Somanthapura to visit the Chennakesava Hindu temple, a masterpiece of southern India’s Hoysala architecture, built from soapstone.
Day 4: Mysore – Bandipur – Mudumalai – Ooty:
Drive towards Ooty (approx. 135 km), stopping at Bandipur National Park and the Mudumalai Wildlife Sanctuary and National Park. 2 nights in Ooty.
Day 5: Ooty – Conoor – Ooty:
Visit the Gothic Church of St Stephen and Ooty Lake, a setting for many Bollywood films. Boats are available to explore the lake (at an additional charge). Then visit Doddabetta Peak, at around 2,630 m the highest in the region. Continue to Conoor through picturesque scenery and tea plantations.
Day 6: Ooty – Coimbatore:
Transfer to Coimbatore Airport (CJB). Domestic flight to Kochi (COK) available on request, approx. £98 (€115) per person (please enquire when booking).
Berge, Wild und mehr in detail
Hotel
Day 1 – Bangalore – Mysore
Meet and greet at Bangalore Airport (BLR). En route to Mysore, stop in Channapatna, famous for its colourful wooden toys and known as Karnataka’s “Toy Town”. 3 nights in Mysore.
Day 2 – Mysore
After breakfast, drive to Chamundi Hill (approximately 1,000 m high) to see the stone bull Nandi, associated with Shiva, and the statue of the demon Mahishasura. Then visit the Maharaja’s Palace in the city centre. After sunset, enjoy the fountains and light show at Brindavan Gardens.
Day 3 – Mysore – Somanthpur – Mysore
Breakfast at the hotel. Drive to Somanthapura (approximately 35 km) to visit the Hindu Chennakesava Temple, also known as Kesava. Built over three generations in the 12th century, it is admired as a masterpiece of South Indian Hoysala architecture, crafted from soapstone.
Day 4 – Mysore – Bandipur – Mudumalai – Ooty
Early-morning departure for Ooty (approximately 135 km), a hill station at around 2,200 metres, surrounded by eucalyptus forests and tea plantations, and the largest town in the “Blue Mountains” of the Nilgiris. You may even spot wild elephants along the way. Stop at Bandipur National Park and, after crossing into Tamil Nadu, visit the Mudumalai Wildlife Sanctuary and National Park, home to wildlife including tigers, leopards and bison. 2 nights in Ooty.
Day 5 – Ooty – Coonoor – Ooty
After breakfast, visit the Gothic St Stephen’s Church and Ooty Lake, one of the town’s main attractions and the setting for many Bollywood films. Boats are available to explore the lake (at an additional charge). Next, stop at Doddabetta Peak, the highest in the region at approximately 2,630 m. Continue to Coonoor through picturesque scenery and tea plantations. Return to the hotel in the evening.
Day 6 – Ooty – Coimbatore
Transfer to Coimbatore International Airport (CJB). Domestic flight to Cochin International Airport (COK) available on request, approximately
€115 per person (please enquire when booking).
Arrival
- Kempegowda International Airport (BLR): approx. 142 km / 223 min
Transfer from Bengaluru Airport (BLR) to Coimbatore Airport (CJB) included. Connecting flight to Cochin on the day of departure available on request.
Additional information
The itinerary is subject to change and depends on arrival and departure times in Bangalore and Coimbatore.
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