This blog gets you to know about familiar places in Bangalore, Mysore and Ooty. The timings of various places and entry fees of the places are covered in this blog. It is a must to know the history and importance of every sightseeing place you visit. This blog will give you detailed information on each place’s importance, timings, entry ticket cost and more.
Bangalore, Mysore and Ooty have their unique charm and climate that will chill out our mood. On a trip to Bangalore, Mysore and Ooty you will have cherishable moments that will last forever. Bangalore, officially Bengaluru, is the capital and largest city of the southern Indian state of Karnataka. Bangalore has a pleasant climate throughout the year. On the other hand, Mysore, officially Mysuru, is a metropolitan city in the southern Indian state of Karnataka. It is known as “the Heritage City”, and the “Cultural Capital of Karnataka”. On the flip side, Ooty is a town in the Nilgiri district of the South Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It is popularly called the “Queen of Hill Stations.”
There are many places to visit in Bangalore, Mysore and Ooty. Bangalore is well-known as “Garden City” and it's a traveller’s paradise. Mysore is famous for its silk sarees, sculptures, and sandal oil & soaps. Ooty is popular for its Green Tea plantations, eucalyptus trees and waterfalls. You want to know what are the best sightseeing places to visit in Bangalore, Mysore and Ooty. Here is the view of the most famous sightseeing places in Bangalore, Mysore and Ooty.
It will be a fun and educational trip to Bangalore that cherishes your moments. Some of the places that are must-visits in Bangalore, namely
ISKCON Temple is a temple of Lord Sri Krishna in Bangalore which was inaugurated in 1997 by Sri. Shankar Dayal Sharma, former President of India.
It is well-known for its celebration of festivals related to Lord Vishnu avatars or with Vedic Culture. For instance, Sri Rama Navami, Narasimha Jayanthi, Sri Krishna Janmashtami, Vaikunta Ekadasi and more are celebrated.
Entry fee for iskon temple is Free.
The Tippu Sultan Palace is located in Bangalore. It represents Indo-Islamic architecture.
Why Should You Visit Tippu Sultan Palace?
Its architecture is entirely made of teak wood and was attractively ornamented by its pillars, balconies, and arches. The palace was constructed within the walls of Bangalore Fort.
8:30 A.M.- 5:30 P.M.
Rs.5 for local visitors & Rs.100 for foreign visitors
1 hr is the enough time to spend at tippu sultan palace.
The Dodda Ganesh Temple in Bangalore is well-known for its 18-foot statue of Lord Ganapathi on the way to Bull Temple. The Bull Temple is located next to Dodda Ganesh Temple and has a vast statue of a Bull.
People, there, have a belief that it still grows to greater size. This idol is decorated with 4 kg butter in the Ganesh Festival. It is right next to the Nandi Temple. The Bull Temple is famous for its bull statue, which is 4.6 meters high and 6.1 meters long. It was built in the year 1537, under the Vijayanagar empire.
Entry fee for dodda ganesh and bull temple is Free.
Required spending time to visit dodda ganesh and bull temple is less than an hour.
The Lal Bagh botanical garden is an area of 240 acres in Bangalore. From October to March, it is best to visit Lal Bagh Garden as the temperature is low. Over three lakh visitors went to Lal Bagh Botanical Garden.
The Lal Bagh Rock, the ancient rock formations on earth, is another attraction there. It exhibits various species of plants and flower shows. It has the largest collection of tropical plants (grow in hot and humid temperatures and in tropical regions) like Rubber trees and Papaya trees. It also comprises subtropical plants (grow and can bare Burning summer heat, heavy rains, drought, and low temperatures) like Mangoes, Lychee and banana Hibiscus, & Bamboo trees and also contains the oldest trees.
Spending time for lalbagh botanical garden is around 3 hrs.
Lalbagh Botanical Gardens Entry fee
It is located in Maheshwaram, Bangalore and is famous for Mysore silk sarees that originate from the silkworm.
They are selling high-quality cloth at affordable prices. It also has authentic handicrafts and you can enjoy the various arts by artisans. There are many variations in design and you can select any design from that. You can shop for sarees with the best design and quality with pure natural silk.
It is located in Bangalore, India. It is a unit of NCSM (National Council of Science Museums). It was inaugurated on July 14th, 1962. Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru, the first Prime Minister of India, is the curtain raiser of this museum.
It is an industrial and technological museum opened in memory of Sri. M. Visveswaraya (one of the foremost civil engineers). It consists of exhibits like a fun science gallery, Science for Kids, The Space, The Dinosaur Alive exhibit and more.
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There are many best tourist places to visit in Mysore. Here are the best sightseeing places in Mysore.
It is located in Mysore, Karnataka. The palace is in the centre of Mysore. Mysore is also known as the “City of Palaces”. This city has seven palaces. One of the best palaces in Mysore is Mysore Maharaja Palace.
The Mysore Maharaja Palace, also known as ‘Amba Vilas Palace’ is a Royal Residence. It used to be the official residence of the Wadiyar Dynasty. It has attractions like an audience hall and its roof artwork.
2 to 3 hrs is required to see the mysore maharaj palace.
The Tippu Gumbaz is located in Srirangapattana, India. It was built by Tippu Sultan to bury the graves of Tippu's parents. On the western side, Tippu Grave is also buried. His father Hyder Ali's grave is in the middle and his mother Fakhar-Un-Nisa's grave is buried on the eastern side.
The Gumbaz architecture resembles the West-Asia architecture style. The path to the burial place is filled with a garden. The walls are painted with tiger stripes. The dome is in a cubical structure and is supported by 36 granite pillars.
Entry tickets not required to visit the tippu gumbaz.
Sri Ranganathan Swamy temple arrives on the way from Bangalore to Mysore. It is located in Srirangapatna, a town near Mysore City. The Lord Ranganathan Swamy idol is worshipped here.
The Ranganathan Swamy idol is here in a sleeping position, which is called Adi Sesha avatar. It is built during the 9th and 10th centuries with systematic arrangement. It is one of the most famous temples in the ancient times. The temple is considered a National Monument. Lord Vishnu depicted himself as Ranganathan Swamy as Gautama Maharshi asked him to stay forever here. So that, the devotees can worship him in future.
General entry is free & seeghra darshan fee is Rs. 250.
Required Around 2 hours to have darshan and explore the temple.
It is a Catholic cathedral(a church that contains the seat of a Bishop) in Mysore, Karnataka. It was constructed in 1936 and is one of the tallest churches in Asia.
A Frenchman named Daly designed the architecture of this church in a neo-Gothic Style (a Europe architectural style that is a renovation of Gothic architecture). The floor plan represents the cross symbol. The main hall has a seating capacity of 800 members.
It takes around 2 hours to see the catholic church.
N.I. Kauvery Emporium is a cloth store located in Lashkar Mohalla, Mysore, Karnataka. It is special in manufacturing and wholesaling wooden hand-crafted articles and Mysore silk sarees.
The N.I. Kauvery Emporium is an expert in selling ready-made garments, handicrafts like wall hangings, Indian Jewelry, Sculptures, Pottery, Home decoration, photo frames & more, and silk sarees like Benarasi, Mysore silk, Kanjeevaram, Dharmavaram, Eri silks and Muga silks. They have 20 years of experience in serving customers with the best quality products.
Chamundi Hills is located in Mysore, Karnataka. It is famous for Chamundeswari Devi temple, which sits on top of the main hill. It gives a panoramic view of the city.
The asura Mahishasura was killed by Lord Chamundeswari Devi, who is also called Mahishasura Mardhini. Indians celebrate this moment as Diwali Festival. It has 1008 steps to reach the idol. The hill is called “Mahabalachala” which is occupied by Mahabaleshwara and Chamundi. They celebrate Teppothsavam in the Mahabaleshwara temple.
General entry is free & Rs.100 for special darshan
Special darshan- 30 to 60 mins, waiting time 90–120 mins.
Brindavan Gardens is a garden located in Mysore, Karnataka. It is maintained by Cauvery Irrigation Corporation. It is visited by close to 2 million tourists per year.
The Brindavan Gardens in Mysore is famous for its musical water fountain show, and lake for boating. It is world-famous for its beauty and looks. It is attractive with its green lawns and flower beds. It was around the Krishna Sagar Dam. Sir Mirza Ismail (Diwan of Mysore in that period) initiated the idea of beautifying the area around Krishna Sagar Dam.
These are the best tourist spots in Mysore that will grab your attention and attract you to the peaceful environment and entertainment. You can also enjoy the tour package in one day. We are providing the one day bangalore to mysore tour package which is a complete guided tour package. Our representative will guide you to all the places.
Experience the cool charm of Ooty, where the weather is cold throughout the year. Enjoy the famous places in Ooty and collect the memories with you. Here are some most popular sightseeing places in Ooty.
The Kalahatti Falls is a tourist spot near Ooty, The Nilgiris, Tamil Nadu. It is also called Bird Watcher’s Falls. These falls are on the way from Mysore to Ooty. The road is called Sigur Ghat Road.
Tourists visit Kalahatti Falls to take blessings of Agasthya muni. He lived there for a long time in the olden days. The water is so pure and clean that one can drink the water. It is best to visit during the monsoon season. You can see wild animals like deer, wild dogs, and certain hill birds at the falls.
Kalahatti Falls Entry Fee
Nilgiri Hills also known as the Blue Mountains is in the western Ghats in northwestern Tamil Nadu. The Nilgiri Hills are separated from the Karnataka Plateau by the Mayor River.
The Nilgiri Hills protect bio reserves in India. It is known for eucalyptus oil and tea, and produces bauxite. The Nilgiri Mountain Train, also called Toy Train, is the highlight of the area. It has an extensive view of forests and hills.
May-June is the best season to visit
Fee for Mountain railway ride is Rs. 25 for the second class, Rs.150 or Rs.180 for the second class
The tea estate garden is located in Nilgiri Hills, Ooty. They manufacture tea leaves in the garden, and it is well known for its aroma of tea.
In Ooty, we have a Tea Estate View point which has an attractive look that makes passengers stop and stare at it. It is called the Doddabetta Peak, which gives a clear view of the tea plantation and can click pictures using the astonishing background. The tea powder is produced at the nearby factory using the tea leaves from this plantation. You can also enjoy watching the tea-processing activities.
Ooty Lake is an artificial lake constructed by John Sullivan. It is near Ooty in the Nilgiri districts of Tamil Nadu. It is in an area of 65 acres. It is a major tourist spot that mor The boathouse in Ooty Lake is a major attraction for tourists. Te than 1 million tourists visit the place.
The water in the lake is formed from the water flowing down the mountain streams through the dam. It was first used for fishing and the Tourism Department now changed it to a boathouse for tourists.
Rs.560 for foreigners, Rs.240 for 2 seater pedal, Rs.260 for 4 seater pedal boat, Rs.250 for 4 seater row boat, Rs. 290 for 6 seater row boat, Rs.560 for 8 seater motorboat and Rs.680 for 10 seater motorboat and Rs.990 for 15 seater motorboat
Ooty City is the best place for shopping. It is the most popular city for its manufacturing of chocolates, herbals and natural oils.
Ooty produces the best quality natural oils and herbal oils. It has a variety of chocolates that are manufactured for different tastes. The chocolates are originally made and are healthy without any preservatives. It has the best taste. Ooty is also famous for eucalyptus oil that is produced from the eucalyptus trees that are surrounded by the roads. You can buy the best quality products here.
Ooty City Shopping Entry Fee
The Ooty Botanical Garden is the Government Botanical Garden in Udhagamandalam, near Coimbatore, Ooty. The garden has a terraced layout and has an area of 55 acres that is divided into several sections.
It is an amazing place for nature lovers. It has a lower garden that consists of Kikuyu grass like a green carpet. The Italian Garden follows an Italian layout and covers a sense of beauty. It also has a new garden that comprises varieties of rose flowers that have different colours. Nurseries that contain various kinds of plant species. This botanical garden also has a flower show.
7:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
15 Rs. for children, Rs.30 for adults, Rs. 50 for the still camera and 100/- for the video camera
It may take around 2 hours to complete one round.
Ooty is such a cool place that chills your mood and encompasses you to live in beautiful locations like waterfalls and lakes. Enjoy the boat rides and the nature in the Botanical Garden. There is no need to worry about the way to reach Ooty and enjoy all these sightseeing places.
You can easily plan the trip to Bangalore, Mysore and Ooty in a detailed way. Firstly, plan the way of transportation.
You may book a hotel room to stay in Bangalore, Mysore and Ooty. You can also avail the services of government tourist rooms for your stay.
Plan a tourist guide en route to locations that need to be visited.
Execute a plan for the tour covering all the places that you are going to visit.
With the help of Google Maps, mark the locations and routes for Bangalore to Mysore and Ooty in a paper, so that you will get a clear idea of the shortest route to reach there.
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It will take 3 nights and 4 days to visit Mysore and Ooty so that you can cover most of the sightseeing places in Mysore and Ooty.
There are different modes of transport to plan your trip from Bangalore to Mysore. The best way to reach quickly is by bus. You can book a bus through APS RTC or KSTDC or any other private travel. Another way of transport is by trains like Kaveri Express, Tippu Express or Chamundi Express. You can even travel on your own transportation. You can easily visit Mysore by availing of our bangalore to mysore city sightseeing tour package by bus.
To visit Bangalore sightseeing, winter is the best time, that is in the months from October to February. These months are the best time to visit Mysore as well. It will be a comfortable time to see places in cool temperatures. October to June months are the peak season for visiting Ooty because this time is beneficial for sightseeing and adventures.
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On NH-948, you will be en route to Ooty and will take 7 hours of time by car or by bus. If you’re riding a bike, you must carefully drive on Ghat Road. It is safe to drive in the morning, but at nighttime, one must not drive on curved roads.
