Mysore Coorg Tour Packages From Bangalore

Spanning a massive 152 sq. km., this vast area of land located near the Chamundi Hills has palaces, museums, and stunning artistic attractions galore, all-throughout its expanse. Travelling further southwards from Mysore for about 120 km, and we reach the eastern slopes of the Western Ghats and enter the district of Coorg. Referred to as Kodagu in the colloquial tongue, the district is known for its mountainscapes, with many hill stations scattered along the steep countryside. So, if you’re itching to see the lush and expressive landmarks these places have to show you, opting for a Mysore Coorg package from Bangalore might be a sound decision.

Mysore was historically a dry land, but the construction of the Krishna Raja Sagara Dam on the River Kaveri, at the point where it confluences with two of its important tributaries, the rivers Hemavati and Lakshmana Tirtha. It is a gravity dam, meaning it holds back the weight of the river’s water through the sheer strength of the surkhi mortar it is constructed with. Both the lake created by the dam’s presence and the dam itself is named after a nearby village.

On the fringes of Kodagu district is a mountain range that forms part of the Western Ghats known as Brahmagiri. The titular Brahmagiri Hill, which stands at an altitude of 1608 m., provides a jaw-dropping look at the vistas of this region. Adorning the hills are the Irupu Falls. These falls are the source for the Lakshmana Tirtha River and form a freshwater cascade that measures at 52m in height. Adore all these places through Mysore Coorg package from Bangalore.

Places To Visit

Ideal Duration

If it wasn’t obvious already, there’s a breadth of places to see across both Mysore and Coorg. Even a week-long vacation might not be enough to cover absolutely everything comfortably. The whole point of vacations like these is to relax, after all. If you’re intent on seeing everything you possibly could when booking your Mysore Coorg package from Bangalore, your plan of action would work best if you go to Mysore and check out everything that the “City of Palaces” has to show first. It is closer to your starting point and going here first doesn’t take you too far out of the way from Coorg. So, enjoy the artistic splendour of Mysore for a few days, before you head over to Coorg, and relax in its serene natural scenery.

Best Time To Visit

Summer

In Mysore, the summer season spans from April to June on the calendar, with average temperatures between 20 °C to 30 °C, while in Coorg it lasts from March to May, with temperatures fluctuating between 22 °C and 40 °C. All-in-all, both places are nice to visit in the summer, although Mysore may get a bit too hot at times. Coorg’s temperatures are ideal during the summer, perfectly pleasant without getting too chilly.

Monsoon

Monsoon temperatures at Mysore (July to September) are between 20 °C and 29 °C, while those in Coorg (June to September) range from 23 °C to 29 °C. This is the prime season for those wishing to go on a trek through the mountains and witness all the rivers and waterfalls in the region at the peak of their flow. However, do keep in mind that the mist will also be at its highest, which will affect visibility.

Winter

The winters in Mysore (October to March) are absolutely wonderful, with temperatures staying pleasant, between 15 °C and 30 °C. Also, the festive season at this time of year means the city is dressed up in shimmering lights and is a treat to witness. Coorg, being a hill station, does get cold in the winter (December to February), with temperatures going as low as 11 °C.

How To Reach

By Air

Flights from Bangalore to Mysore make for a brisk journey, with the duration being less than an hour. Mysore has its own airport, and it is only a short distance away from the main city limits. Flying to Coorg directly is a more complicated prospect. As Coorg doesn’t have an airport of its own, the closest destination for a flight would be the airport at Mangalore, 160 km away. The flight from Bangalore to Mangalore only takes about an hour, the car ride from there to Coorg itself may take upwards of 3 hours.

By Train

Train journeys from Bangalore Railway Station to Mysore Railway Station are an extremely convenient affair. There are a whopping 34 direct trains that ply between the two, with the duration averaging at about 3 hours. There are also 18 indirect routes, although these take much longer, with some lasting as long as nearly 11 hours overall. If you wish to take the train to Coorg, you’re in luck, as the nearest railway station from there is Mysore itself, 95 km away, so your trip will remain streamlined.

By Road

There are a few routes you can take when travelling from Bangalore to Mysore via road, ranging between 140 and 170 km in total. The duration of the road trip may fluctuate between about 3 and 4 hours, but if you choose to take a private car, it does afford you the opportunity to take a break at some of the scenic stopovers that line all the routes to Mysore. Travelling from Bangalore to Coorg directly by road is a fairly lengthy journey, with upwards of 250 km to cover, and it may take about 5 hours to cover it. Going on this road trip via Mysore doesn’t add much time or distance to the trip overall, so it may be worth a look as you make your plans. Mysore Coorg package from Bangalore can be customized to include transportation as well.