7 days in India Itinerary

A cool and relaxing hill station, Kodaikanal has long attracted visitors up to its privileged position in the Western Ghats.

Kick off your visit on the 4th (Sat): take in the pleasant sights at Coakers Walk.

To see traveler tips, other places to visit, maps, and tourist information, read our Kodaikanal trip planning site .

Mumbai to Kodaikanal is an approximately 7-hour combination of flight and taxi. You can also drive; or take a bus. In May, daily temperatures in Kodaikanal can reach 39°C, while at night they dip to 30°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 5th (Sun) 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.

Kick off your visit on the 6th (Mon): explore the activities along Ooty Lake, admire the natural beauty at Rose Garden, and then take in nature's colorful creations at Botanical Gardens.

To see reviews, ratings, where to stay, and tourist information, go to the Ooty (Udhagamandalam) attractions app .

Getting from Kodaikanal to Ooty (Udhagamandalam) by car takes about 5.5 hours. Other options: do a combination of taxi and bus; or do a combination of taxi, train, and bus. Expect a daytime high around 40°C in May, and nighttime lows around 28°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 6th (Mon) to allow time to drive to Mysuru (Mysore).

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.

Kick off your visit on the 7th (Tue): admire the masterpieces at Mysore Sand Sculpture Museum, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Srirangapatna, then admire the local landmark of Brindavan Garden, and finally relax and rejuvenate at some of the top local wellness centers. On the 8th (Wed), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: contemplate the long history of Mysore Maharajah's Palace (Amba Vilas), stroll through Sri Chamarajendra Zoological Gardens, then take in the spiritual surroundings of Sri Chamundeshwari Temple, and finally see the interesting displays at Sea Shell Museum.

To find where to stay, maps, ratings, and tourist information, go to the Mysuru (Mysore) day trip planner .

You can drive from Ooty (Udhagamandalam) to Mysuru (Mysore) in 2 hours. Another option is to take a bus. Expect little chillier weather when traveling from Ooty (Udhagamandalam) in May: highs in Mysuru (Mysore) hover around 34°C, while lows dip to 25°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 8th (Wed) early enough to go by car to Kodagu (Coorg).

The hill station of Kodagu consists of a number of small towns amid a vast landscape of forested hills, rocky outcrops, and waterfalls.

Start off your visit on the 9th (Thu): take in the spiritual surroundings of Golden Temple - Namdroling Monastery, then make a trip to Namdroling Monastery, then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Omkareshwara Temple, and finally take in the spiritual surroundings of Sri Omkareshwara Temple. On your second day here, play a few rounds at Mercara Downs Golf Club, take in the dramatic scenery at Abbi Falls, and then make a trip to Raja's Tomb ( Gadhige).

For other places to visit, where to stay, ratings, and tourist information, you can read our Kodagu (Coorg) online travel planner .

Getting from Mysuru (Mysore) to Kodagu (Coorg) by car takes about 2 hours. Other options: take a bus. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 10th (Fri) to allow time to travel back home.