There are no two views about the unparalleled beauty of Kodaikanal or about the glorious historical touch of Mysore city. Both the cities are worth visiting at least once in our lifetime. Enjoying a close proximity with the capital city of Bangalore, these two destinations can be combined with the metropolitan city for a perfect trip. What can be better than exploring all the three places in one single tour?
A travel plan covering all these three places requires detailed planning and understanding of each place. From knowing the best time to visit, transportation choices, popular sightseeing choices, well maintained hotels at a right location to hiring taxis and tour guides, you have to spend weeks getting everything in place.
However, if you don’t want to exert yourself in planning the tour, or you don’t have the time to make the bookings, then look at our wide list of packages and choose the one which fits your idea of holidaying. Bangalore Tourism offers its customers with all-encompassing Bangalore Mysore Kodaikanal Tour Packages. To make your travel enjoyable and comfortable, a wide range of facilities is offered with every package. Customers are given varied choices of hotels and resorts as well as various other facilities such as cab booking, providing guide, travel arrangements, etc.
A tour to Bangalore, Mysore and Kodaikanal promises a wholesome experience. Explore the nightlife of Bangalore or enjoy its sumptuous culinary choices, learn about the rich heritage of Mysore city and then refresh yourself with the soothing weather and fresh air of Kodaikanal. Some of the places that you can visit during your tour are listed below.
Best Places to Visit in Bangalore with our Bangalore Mysore Kodaikanal Packages
1. Lalbagh Botanical Garden
Conceptualised in 1760 by Hyder Ali, this garden was completed by Tipu Sultan. More than 200 years old, this vast garden has a mesmerizing natural setting for tourists to spend a few rejuvenating moments. Along with lush green lawns, flower beds and paths lined with trees, it has many other attractions as well such as the lake, lotus pond, statue of Sri Chamarajendra Wodeyar, Kempegowda tower, Japanese decorative monument, glass house and museum.
2. Bangalore Palace
Built in 1887, it is one of the most popular tourist attractions of Bangalore. Bangalore Palace was built during the rule of Mysore Wadiyar. Resembling the palaces of England and Normandy, it has the Tudor architectural style. One can see Scottish Gothic influences in its structure. Once at the palace, notice the intricate wood carvings, its wallpapers, geometric tiles and windows with gothic style.
3. Bull Temple
Built in the 16th century by the founder of Bangalore, Kempe Gowda I, Bull temple is dedicated to Nandi, the divine ride of Lord Shiva. This temple has a majestic statue of Nandi, the holy bull, with a height of 4.5 metres and a breadth of 6 metres. The idol has been carved out of a single granite rock.
4. Attara Kacheri
At present the high court’s building, Attara Kacheri was built in 1868. Situated on the Dr. B. R. Ambedkar Road, this building captivates everyone with its massive red walls. It is built with red bricks and stones, which have been painted red. It is a popular place for photographs.
5. Tipu Sultan Summer Palace
Started by Hyder Ali, the Tipu Sultan Fort was completed by his son Tipu Sultan in 1791. Built in the style of Indo-Islamic architecture, it was used as the summer home for the emperor. It is open from 8.30 AM to 5.30 PM for visiting.
Best Tourism Places to Visit in Mysuru with our Bangalore Mysore Kodaikanal Packages
1. Chamundeshwari Temple
When in Mysore, do take time out to visit the renowned Chamundeshwari temple. This temple, as the name indicates, is dedicated to Goddess Chamundeshwari. As it is located on the top of Chamundi Hills, not only devotees but trekkers also visit here for an adventurous trail and a breath-taking view from the top.
2. Mysore Palace
Once the official residence of the Wadiyar dynasty, Mysore Palace was built in 1912. Located at the city centre, it is one of the top places to visit in Mysore. On its east is the Chamundi Hills. Its beautiful structure has many exquisite sections such as Durbar Hall, Sri Lakshmi Ramana Swami Temple, Private Durbar, Royal Howdah. Adding to this is an exciting light and sound show in the evening.
3. Jayalakshmi Vilas Palace
Located on top of a hillock, close to the Kukkarahalli Lake, this palace was built in 1905, for princess Jayalakshmi Ammani, who was the eldest daughter of Maharaja Chamaraja Wodeyar. However, later it was given to the University of Mysore by King Jayachamaraja Wodeyar. The palace was left in neglected state for many years until its renovation in 2006. Jayalakshmi Vilas mansion, now houses a museum. With 125 rooms, it is built on 6 acres of land.
4. Brindavan Gardens
Brindavan Gardens of Mysore, with their well-maintained lawns, lake, topiary, pergolas and gazebos are quite popular among locals as well as tourists. Built in 1932, these gardens are located close to the Krishnarajasagara Dam, which has been constructed over Kaveri River. Garden timings are from 9 AM to 9 PM. The musical fountain, especially at night, is the major attraction here. There is a facility for boating as well.
5. St. Philomena's Church
Built in 1936, by the Maharaja of Mysore, this church is one of the tallest churches of Asia. It was primarily built for the people from Europe who were residing in Mysore. One can find its structure similar to the Cologne Cathedral of Germany. This ancient church is dedicated to St. Joseph and St. Philomena.
Best Tourist Attractions to See in Kodaikanal with our Bangalore Mysore Kodaikanal Tour Packages
1. Coaker’s Walk
Constructed by Lt. Coaker, it is 1 km long walking plaza, offering mesmerising views of the dense greenery and the majestic mountains. People often come here for morning and evening walks to admire the enchanting views as they breathe in the fresh air. is It is only 500 meters away from the Kodai Lake. You can visit from 7 AM to 7 PM.
2. Kodai Lake
Spread over an area of 60 acres, this star-shaped lake was built in 1983, by the then District Collector of Madurai, Sir Vere Henry Levinge. This man-made lake is one of the most entrancing attractions of Kodaikanal. There is a boating facility at Kodai lake, with options of rowing boats, pedalling boats and ferry boats. This lake is located close to the city’s center.
3. Berijam Lake
Situated around 21 km away from Kodaikanal, this is another beautiful lake of the town. It is perfect for picnics and to relax by its serene waters. However, you will require a permit from the forest department to visit this lake. About 3 km long, this lake is surrounded by pine forest.
4. Dolphin's Nose
For the best view of Kodaikanal and the valley around, one must visit the Dolphin’s nose. Around 8 m away from Kodai Lake, this viewpoint is at a flat projecting rock, which is located on the Upper Shola Rd and can be reached via a steep trek. Promising a picturesque view, it is also an adventurous trek. One has to walk on a rocky path after the Pamban Bridge to reach here.
5. Pambar Falls
No Kodaikanal tour can be complete without spending some time at a waterfall. Cascading from a unique rock formation with thick greenery around, Pambar Waterfalls is sure to make everyone fall in love with itself. Rightly called as Grand Cascade, this thunderous waterfall is located in the Pambar village. It can be visited from 10 AM to 6 PM. Along with this, there are other waterfalls which one can visit such as Bear Shola Falls and the Silver cascade fall.
All-Inclusive Custom Made Bangalore Mysore Kodaikanal Tour Packages with Price & Itinerary
Our Bangalore Mysore Kodaikanal Tour Packages are designed for everyone. Whether you want a long relaxing holiday with your family or short vacation with your friends, we offer tour packages suiting every requirement. From an official trip to a group holiday, from a school tour to an adventure trip, a corporate tour to a personal holiday, our travel executives exclusively design every tour package.
If you are on a vacation with children or elderly, we also offer additional facilities like babysitting, cribs, wheelchairs, etc. And for those on their honeymoon, or celebrating special days, we can make arrangements for room decoration, flower beds, midnight cakes or even candle lit dinners.
We give special attention to choosing the accommodation for our packages. Our extensive list of hotels, ranging from budget hotels to 2 star, 3 star and 5 star hotels; resorts and villas, are created after careful consideration and thorough research. Our travel experts ensure that these hotels and resorts follow the standard health and safety protocols along with offering prompt services.
We also make sure that all the facilities are functional and in good condition. Based on your budget and preferences, you can choose any of the hotels and be sure of having a comfortable yet aesthetically pleasing room to relax after a busy day of exploring tourist attractions of Bengaluru, Kodaikanal and Mysore.
Another important aspect of a holiday is the ease with which you can travel within a destination. With our taxi at your service, you can visit varied attractions as per your comfort. You need not worry about finding public transportation or getting up early to board a local tour bus. You can visit each place at your convenience and explore it at leisure. Our driver cum guide will provide details about opening timings of various places beforehand, allowing you enough time to get ready. There are a range of cars that you can choose from, as per the number of people traveling and your budget limit.
We also offer All-Inclusive Bangalore Mysore Kodaikanal Tour Packages which are designed for an ultimate traveling experience. By selecting our all-inclusive packages, you can be sure of having hassle free days. You need not worry about booking tickets, timings for sightseeing, commutation or even food. In these packages, we take care of travel from one destination to another, pickup and drop services, sightseeing in a taxi with a dedicated driver cum guide, meal plans and much more.
As we all are travel lovers too, we try our best in making your trip a memorable one. Tourists can reach us at any point during the trip. Before the travel, we also inform our guests about each destination - places to go for shopping and eating, expected dress codes if any, weather information, and about things to do. We also advocate sustainable tourism. Hence we motivate our clients as well as our guides and drivers, to not harm the environment as they travel.
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If you wish to know more about our packages then reach us at Bangalore Tourism. Our travel experts will suggest packages based on your requirements and duration of holiday. You can also fill the Contact Us form to let us know about your idea of vacation. We will reach out to you with the suitable options.
Bangalore to Kodaikanal is located at a distance of approximately 463 km, while distance between Mysore to Kodaikanal is about 376 km. If travelling via road, one can reach Kodaikanal from Bangalore in 8 hours and 30 minutes. There is no airport at Kodaikanal, so tourists are required to travel either by train or via road. There is a direct train from Bangalore to Kodaikanal, which takes about 9 to 10 hours of time. There are many bus services operating between Bangalore, Kodaikanal and Mysore. One can also hire a cab, if willing to travel at his/her own pace and speed.
