Itineraries that fit your days
Two to three days is ideal for Mysuru. These routes group places by distance so you spend your time looking, not travelling.
The essential day
If you only have a single day, this covers the palace, the hill and the market without rushing.
Morning - Mysore Palace
Enter by Gate 1 when it opens at 10 AM. Allow two hours for the Durbar Hall, Ambavilasa Hall and the Royal Gallery.
Midday - Devaraja Market
A ten-minute drive. Flowers, produce, spices and sandalwood in a market working since the reign of Tipu Sultan.
Afternoon - Chamundi Hill
Thirteen kilometres up the hill to the Chamundeshwari temple, the Nandi and the view back over the city.
Evening - Palace illumination
Return for the lamps. The palace is lit on Sunday evenings and through the Dasara season.
Royal HeritageMysore Palace
The Mysore Palace, also known as Amba Vilas Palace, is an architectural gem, a magnificent blend of Indo-Saracenic, Dravidian, and Gothic architectural styles, this royal palace is a testament to the grandeur of India's regal heritage. Constructed between 1897 to 1912 under the supervision of British architect Henry Irwin, the palace was the residence of the Wodeyar dynasty, who ruled Mysore for over 500 years.
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Royal HeritageDevaraja Market
Devaraja Market has deep historical significance and continues to thrive to this day. Built in, 1886, it initially operated as a weekly market but is…
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Temples & SpiritualChamundi Hill
Chamundi Hill, located 3 km southeast of Mysore Palace, rises to a height of 1,074 meters above sea level. When viewed from the Palace to the west,…
ExploreAdding the museums
A second day opens up the galleries, the zoo and the lakes without leaving the city.
Day 2 morning - Jaganmohan Palace
The art gallery holds one of the country’s better collections of Mysore school painting.
Late morning - Rail Museum or Folklore Museum
Two very different archives, both walkable from the centre.
Afternoon - Mysore Zoo and Karanji Lake
One of India’s oldest zoos, with the lake and aviary immediately behind it.
Evening - Silk weaving factory
Watch the looms at the KSIC factory before the shop closes.
Museums & GalleriesJagan Mohan Palace
Jaganmohan Palace (1861): commonly known by its former name Jaganmohana Palace, is a royal mansion, arts museum and auditorium, and formerly an…
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Museums & GalleriesRail Museum
The Railway Museum in Mysuru is an interesting attraction of Mysuru that offers a glimpse into India’s rich rail heritage.
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Parks & WildlifeSri Chamarajendra Zoological Gardens
Sri Chamarajendra Zoological Gardens, commonly known as ‘Mysuru Zoo,’ is one of the oldest zoos in India. It was established in 1892 by the erstwhile Maharajah of Mysore, Sri Chamarajendra Wadiyar.
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Royal HeritageMysore Silk Weaving Factory (KSIC)
The Karnataka Silk Industries Corporation Limited (KSIC) operates a renowned silk weaving factory in the heart of Mysuru.
ExploreOut of the city
The third day is the one to spend outside Mysuru - temples downriver, or big cats upriver.
Option A - Talakadu and Somanathapura
Hoysala stonework at Somanathapura and the sand-buried temples at Talakadu, both on the Kaveri.
Option B - Nagarahole and Kabini
Ninety minutes south-west for a morning safari; tiger, leopard, elephant and dhole all resident.
Option C - Srirangapatna and KRS
Tipu Sultan’s island fort and the Brindavan gardens, on the road back to Bengaluru.
Temples & SpiritualSomanathapura Temple
Somanathapura is a small village near Mysuru, famous for the exquisitely carved Keshava Temple, an outstanding example of Hoysala architecture. The…
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Temples & SpiritualShri Vaidhyanatheshwaraswamy and Group of Temple’s, Talakadu
Shri Vaidhyanatheshwaraswamy and Group of Temple’s, Talakadu, Taluk: T.Narasipura District: Mysuru Talakadu, a quaint town nestled along the banks of…
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Parks & WildlifeNagarahole Tiger Reserve
Nagarahole National Park, also known as Rajiv Gandhi National Park, is a pristine wilderness located in Karnataka, India. Nestled in the heart of the…
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Parks & WildlifeKabini Backwater
Kabini Backwater, Taluk: H D Kote, District: Mysuru The Kabini Backwaters is a serene haven that offers an enchanting blend of natural beauty and…
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