Mysore (Mysuru) Tour

Often known as the cultural capital of Karnataka, the majestic city of Mysore will enchant you with its glorious sights and traditions. Recently gone back to its traditional name- Mysuru, this beautiful city of Tipu Sultan is a slice of preserved glory of the bygone era. Its many heritage buildings, tree-lined boulevard, manicured gardens and bustling bazaars capture the essence of this brilliant city.

Major Attractions of Mysore

Mysore Palace
This grand triple-storied palace is one of India?s most visited attractions. Built in fine granite with deep pink marbled domes, broad arches, decorated columns and false glass ceilings; Mysore Palace is a wonder of art. Its many pavilions, galleries and halls are embellished with exquisite carvings & sculptures, ornate frescos and colorful floral motifs & mandalas.

Jaganmohan Palace Art Gallery
Intricately carved doors lead you to a world of fine art under the roof of this palatial building. Housing original paintings of Raja Ravi Varma, precious metal, ceramic & glass artifacts, engravings from Japan & China and numerous other collectibles; Jaganmohan Art Gallery is an art aficionado?s paradise.

Karanji Lake
A picturesque lake and a birder?s haunt; Karanji Lake is one of the major attractions of Mysore. Extending over 90 acres, this lake area comprises of a butterfly park, boating point, children's park, watchtower and a large walk-through aviary with over 70 bird species.

St Philomena?s Cathedral
The towering 175ft twin spires of Philomena?s Cathedral reign over the skies of Mysore. It?s exquisitely painted French stained glass windows, elegant marble altar, and beautiful sculptures make it prime attraction in Mysore.

Chamundeshwari Temple
A thousand steps take you to the Chamundeshwari Temple perched high up on the Chamundi Hill. A quadrilateral structure with a lofty seven-tier Gopuram, this temple enshrines the family deity of the Mysore royals.

Brindavan Gardens
Bounded by Krishna Sagar Dam on River Cauvery, these ornamental gardens are notable for their symmetrical design and musical fountains. The best time to visit the gardens is at sundown when the fountains lit up and waters dance to famous Bollywood tunes.

Other Attractions

• Mysore Railway Museum
• Keshava Temple
• Lalitha Mahal
• Venugopala Swamy Temple
• Jayalakshmi Vilas Mansion Museum Complex
• Mysore Zoo

Fairs & Festivals in Mysore

• Mysore Dussehra- 10 day festival celebrating the victory of truth over evil
• Mysore Winter Festival- Tourism Festival of Mysore

Shopping in Mysore
Mysore silk sarees, sandalwood products, wooden Channapatna toys, Mysore paintings, rosewood souvenirs and stone sculptures are some of the collectibles from Mysore.

Food in Mysore
Besides the regular Idli, Dosa and Vada; Mysore?s Kesar Bath, Bisibele Bath, Polihora and delicious ghee dripping sweet Mysore Pak are some of the culinary delights of this royal city.

Best Time to Visit
Mysore is a year-round destination with ambient climate through most of the year. However peak tourist season in Mysore is in winters from October to March.

How to Reach
By Air- Bangalore International Airport, 185kms away, is the closest airport serving the city of Mysore.
By Rail- Mysore is well-connected with the major cities in the country by a good network of express & direct trains.
By Road- A well-developed network of roads & highways connect Mysore to all the major cities in the region.

Explore this regal city with us on our Mysore Tour and delight in its splendor. You may reach us to avail Personalized Tour Packages to accommodate individual travel requirements.