11 days in South India Itinerary

A historic and culturally distinctive city, Mysuru (Mysore) has all the stories, artworks, and architecture you'd hope to find in the former capital city of a rich kingdom.

Satisfy your inner culture vulture at Mysuru Palace and Srikanteshwara Temple Mysuru . Discover out-of-the-way places like Mysore Sand Sculpture Museum and Himada Gopalswamy Temple. There's still lots to do: take in the spiritual surroundings of Sri Venugopal Swamy Devalaya, stroll through Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary, examine the collection at R K Narayan House, and pause for some serene contemplation at Saint Philomena Church.

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Mumbai to Mysuru (Mysore) is an approximately 8-hour combination of flight, taxi, and bus. You can also drive; or take a bus. When traveling from Mumbai in December, plan for a bit cooler days in Mysuru (Mysore), with highs around 30°C, while nights are about the same with lows around 20°C. You will have some time to spend on the 27th (Tue) before leaving for Ooty (Udhagamandalam).

Tea gardens and eucalyptus trees scent the air of the fields surrounding Ooty, a popular summer tourism destination up in the hills.

On the 27th (Tue), take in the architecture and atmosphere at St. Stephen's Church and then take in the spiritual surroundings of Sri Ayyappan Temple. Keep things going the next day: explore the activities along Emerald Lake and then identify plant and animal life at Mudumalai National Park.

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Traveling by car from Mysuru (Mysore) to Ooty (Udhagamandalam) takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus; or take a bus. In December, plan for daily highs up to 30°C, and evening lows to 20°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 29th (Thu) to allow enough time to take a bus to Coonoor.

A small town up in the hills, Coonoor has a wealth of scenic sights and pleasant urban places of interest.

On the 29th (Thu), take in nature's colorful creations at Sim`s Park.

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Traveling by bus from Ooty (Udhagamandalam) to Coonoor takes an hour. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. Traveling from Ooty (Udhagamandalam) in December, you will find days in Coonoor are somewhat warmer (35°C), and nights are about the same (24°C). Finish up your sightseeing early on the 30th (Fri) so you can catch the flight to Bengaluru.

Flourishing development and a bustling IT industry transformed Bangalore into a vibrant metropolis, but the city preserves its numerous historic and cultural sights.

Visit Ragigudda Sri Prasanna Anjaneyaswamy Temple and Gavi Gangadhareshwara Temple for their historical value. Do some cultural sightseeing at Sree Surya Narayana Swamy Temple and The Heritage Centre & Aerospace Museum. There's much more to do: take in the spiritual surroundings of Infant Jesus Shrine, admire the landmark architecture of Bull Temple, wander the streets of Basavanagudi, and visit Malleswaram.

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Fly from Coonoor to Bengaluru in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of taxi and train. Prepare for little chillier weather when traveling from Coonoor in December: high temperatures in Bengaluru hover around 32°C and lows are around 19°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 3rd (Tue) early enough to fly back home.