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Mysuru

City of Palaces & the Dasara Grandeur

Recommended

2 days

Best time

October – March

Entry fee

70

Food / day

450

About

Karnataka's cultural capital, famous for the illuminated Mysore Palace (one of India's most visited monuments), Brindavan Gardens, and the spectacular Dasara festival. Silk sarees, sandalwood, and incense are Mysuru's hallmarks.

Must-see highlights

Mysore Palace illuminated Sunday night show
Chamundeshwari Temple on Chamundi Hill
Brindavan Gardens musical fountain (evening)
Mysore silk saree shopping
Devaraja Market flower & spice lanes
Dasara royal procession (Oct)
Mysore Zoo (one of India's best)
Jaganmohan Palace art gallery
St. Philomena's Cathedral
Lalitha Mahal Palace hotel tea
Karanji Lake bird sanctuary
Mysore Palace heritage walk

On the map

Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors · Mysuru 1km · Mysore Airport / Kempegowda (Bengaluru) 10km

Nearby attractions

Chamundeshwari TempleBrindavan GardensSrirangapatnaRanganathittu Bird SanctuaryCoorg (120km)

How to get here

BengaluruMysuru

train · 2h

150

approx.

BengaluruMysuru

bus · 3h

200

approx.

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Best Time to Visit

October – March (Dasara in October)

Nearest Transport

Mysuru1 km
Mysore Airport / Kempegowda (Bengaluru)10 km

Stay Options

budget700/night
mid2,000/night
luxury7,000/night

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