7 day itinerary
Mysore, Masinagudi, Bandipur National Park
Itinerary
That sounds like an exciting family trip! , , and are beautiful destinations with a mix of culture, nature, and adventure. Let’s create a fun-filled 7-day itinerary for your family, keeping your budget of ₹60,000 in mind.
Day 1: Pune to
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Morning: Depart from Pune early in the morning. You can either take a flight to (if available) or a train to Junction.
- Expenses: Train tickets (approx. ₹1,500 per person) = ₹6,000 for 4.
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Afternoon: Arrive in , check into a budget hotel (like Hotel Roopa or similar).
- Expenses: Hotel (₹2,500 for 2 nights) = ₹2,500.
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Evening: Visit the , which is beautifully lit at night.
- Expenses: Entry fee (₹50 per adult, free for children) = ₹100.
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Dinner: Enjoy a local meal at a restaurant like RRR or Mylari.
- Expenses: Dinner (₹1,200 for 4).
Total Day 1 Expenses: ₹10,900
Day 2: Explore
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Morning: Breakfast at the hotel, then visit the and the .
- Expenses: Transport (auto or cab) = ₹500.
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Afternoon: Head to the , one of the oldest and well-maintained zoos in India.
- Expenses: Entry fee (₹60 per adult, free for children) = ₹120.
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Evening: Visit the and take a stroll in the nearby park.
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Dinner: Try some local cuisine at a nearby restaurant.
- Expenses: Dinner (₹1,200 for 4).
Total Day 2 Expenses: ₹2,920
Day 3: to
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Morning: After breakfast, check out and head to (approx. 2.5 hours drive).
- Expenses: Taxi fare (₹2,500).
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Afternoon: Check into a homestay or resort in (like Jungle Hut or similar).
- Expenses: Accommodation (₹3,000 for 2 nights) = ₹3,000.
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Evening: Relax and enjoy the natural surroundings. You can take a short nature walk.
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Dinner: Enjoy a meal at the resort.
- Expenses: Dinner (₹1,200 for 4).
Total Day 3 Expenses: ₹6,700
Day 4:
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Morning: Early morning safari in (approx. 30 minutes from ).
- Expenses: Safari cost (₹1,500 for 4).
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Afternoon: Return to for lunch and some leisure time.
- Expenses: Lunch (₹1,200 for 4).
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Evening: Explore the local area or relax at the resort.
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Dinner: Enjoy a campfire dinner at the resort.
- Expenses: Dinner (₹1,200 for 4).
Total Day 4 Expenses: ₹4,900
Day 5: to Bandipur
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Morning: After breakfast, check out and head to Bandipur (approx. 30 minutes drive).
- Expenses: Taxi fare (₹1,000).
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Afternoon: Check into a resort in Bandipur (like ).
- Expenses: Accommodation (₹3,000 for 2 nights) = ₹3,000.
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Evening: Enjoy the resort facilities and relax.
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Dinner: Dinner at the resort.
- Expenses: Dinner (₹1,200 for 4).
Total Day 5 Expenses: ₹6,200
Day 6:
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Morning: Another safari in .
- Expenses: Safari cost (₹1,500 for 4).
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Afternoon: Return to the resort for lunch.
- Expenses: Lunch (₹1,200 for 4).
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Evening: Visit the nearby villages or take a nature walk.
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Dinner: Dinner at the resort.
- Expenses: Dinner (₹1,200 for 4).
Total Day 6 Expenses: ₹5,900
Day 7: Bandipur to and Return to Pune
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Morning: After breakfast, check out and head back to (approx. 1 hour drive).
- Expenses: Taxi fare (₹1,000).
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Afternoon: Visit the local market for some shopping and lunch.
- Expenses: Lunch (₹1,200 for 4).
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Evening: Depart from to Pune by train.
- Expenses: Train tickets (approx. ₹1,500 per person) = ₹6,000 for 4.
Total Day 7 Expenses: ₹9,200
Overall Expenses Summary
- Day 1: ₹10,900
- Day 2: ₹2,920
- Day 3: ₹6,700
- Day 4: ₹4,900
- Day 5: ₹6,200
- Day 6: ₹5,900
- Day 7: ₹9,200
Total Trip Cost: ₹46,920
This leaves you with a buffer of around ₹13,080 for any additional expenses, souvenirs, or unexpected costs.
Tips:
- Always carry some snacks and water for the child during travel.
- Make sure to check the safari timings and book in advance if possible.
- Enjoy the local cuisine and try to engage in activities that the child would enjoy, like nature walks or visiting the zoo.
Have a fantastic trip filled with wonderful memories! If you have any more questions or need adjustments, feel free to ask!