9 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.

Start off your visit on the 24th (Sat): contemplate the waterfront views at Karanji Lake, explore the historical opulence of Mysuru Palace, then see the interesting displays at Melody World Wax Museum, and finally contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Avadhoota Datta Peetham. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: take in the spiritual surroundings of Sri Chamundeshwari Temple, examine the collection at Rail Road Heritage Gallery, then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Sri Venugopal Swamy Devalaya, then examine the collection at R K Narayan House, and finally examine the collection at Railway Museum Mysore.

To see more things to do, where to stay, photos, and other tourist information, you can read our Mysuru (Mysore) online trip planner.

The Route module shows you all the different ways you can get to Mysuru (Mysore). In December, daytime highs in Mysuru (Mysore) are 30°C, while nighttime lows are 20°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 26th (Mon) so you can go by car to Ooty (Udhagamandalam).

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

Let the collections at Tea Museum and Mini Car Museum capture your imagination. Discover out-of-the-way places like Ketti Valley View and St. Stephen's Church. The adventure continues: explore the activities along Emerald Lake, take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Doddabetta Peak, take in the spiritual surroundings of Elk Hill Murugan Temple, and make a trip to Sri Ayyappan Temple.

For maps, more things to do, traveler tips, and tourist information, use the Ooty (Udhagamandalam) trip planner.

You can drive from Mysuru (Mysore) to Ooty (Udhagamandalam) in 3.5 hours. Other options are to take a bus; or take a bus. In December, daytime highs in Ooty (Udhagamandalam) are 30°C, while nighttime lows are 20°C. On the 28th (Wed), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can 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 28th (Wed), stroll the grounds of Tiger Hill Cemetery.

To see reviews, other places to visit, more things to do, and tourist information, go to the Coonoor trip planning app.

You can take a bus from Ooty (Udhagamandalam) to Coonoor in an hour. Other options are to drive; or take a train. When traveling from Ooty (Udhagamandalam) in December, plan for somewhat warmer days and about the same nights in Coonoor: temperatures range from 35°C by day to 24°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 29th (Thu) 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.

You'll discover tucked-away gems like Sree Surya Narayana Swamy Temple and Gavi Gangadhareshwara Temple. Get a sense of the local culture at Infant Jesus Shrine and The Heritage Centre & Aerospace Museum. Change things up with these side-trips from Bengaluru: Goravanahalli Maha Lakshmi Temple (in Tumkur) and Bhoga Nandishwara Temple (in Chikkaballapur). Next up on the itinerary: pause for some serene contemplation at St. Mary's Basilica, view the masterpieces at Cauvery Handicrafts, take in the spiritual surroundings of St. Mark's Cathedral, and make a trip to Anjaneya Swamy Temple.

For traveler tips, ratings, photos, and more tourist information, refer to the Bengaluru trip maker site.

You can fly from Coonoor to Bengaluru in 3 hours. Other options are to drive; or do a combination of taxi and train. Expect slightly colder temperatures when traveling from Coonoor in December; daily highs in Bengaluru reach 32°C and lows reach 19°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 1st (Sun) early enough to travel back home.