This unique package combines the misty mountains of the Nilgiris with the regal charm of Mysore. From the breathtaking Pykara waterfalls to the magnificent Mysore Palace, this journey offers the best of nature and history.
Trip Essentials
Route: Ooty - Pykara - Mysore
Highlights: Waterfalls, Wildlife, Palaces, and Gardens
Best Time: Throughout the year (September to March is ideal)
Famous For: Pykara Boating, Mysore Palace, and Filming Locations
TOP SIGHTSEEING PLACES
Pykara Lake & Waterfalls
Located 21km from Ooty, it is famous for its clean water, speed boat rides, and the majestic falls surrounded by shola forests.
Mysore Palace
An architectural marvel and one of India's most visited monuments, known for its grand Indo-Saracenic style.
Brindavan Gardens
Located across the Cauvery River, famous for its symmetric design and the evening musical fountain show.
Chamundi Hills
A sacred hilltop temple in Mysore offering a bird's-eye view of the entire city.
Shooting Point (9th Mile)
A vast green meadow on the way to Pykara, famous as a location for many Indian movie songs.
Pykara Special: Morning visit to Ooty Pine Forest and Shooting Point. Afternoon dedicated to Pykara Waterfalls and Boating. Return to Ooty town for evening shopping.
Day 1: Full Ooty & Pykara sightseeing (Botanical Garden, Lake, Pykara Falls). Overnight stay in Ooty.
Day 2: Travel to Mysore. Visit the Mysore Palace, Zoo, and Brindavan Gardens. Evening departure.
Day 1: Arrival in Ooty. Visit Doddabetta Peak, Tea Factory, and Rose Garden. Stay in Ooty.
Day 2: Travel toward Mysore via Pykara. Visit Shooting Point, Pykara Falls, and transit through Mudumalai/Bandipur Forest. Stay in Mysore.
Day 3: Mysore City Tour: Chamundi Hills, St. Philomena's Church, Mysore Palace, and Jaganmohan Art Gallery. Evening departure.
