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Explore Mysore: Top 3 Sites in One Day
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332 Ratings
Bengaluru
Embark on a thrilling one-day exploration of Mysore, Somnathpur, and Srirangapatna. Uncover ancient temples, lush plantations, and mighty fortifications with an expert guide. Indulge in traditional breakfast and lunch. Enjoy hassle-free round-trip transport from your Bangalore hotel.
Embark on a thrilling one-day exploration of Mysore, Somnathpur, and Srirangapatna. Uncover ancient temples, lush plantations, and mighty fortifications with an expert guide. Indulge in traditional breakfast and lunch. Enjoy hassle-free round-trip transport from your Bangalore hotel.
Duration:
13 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
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Government Cocoon (Silk) Market, Ramanagara - Please Note: The expert guide will accompany you to all the sites mentioned in the itinerary, ensuring a comprehensive experience. By avoiding overly touristy locations, the tour offers a unique and authentic perspective of the region.
The first destination is a silk cocoon market, where sericulturists…
- Government Cocoon (Silk) Market, Ramanagara - Please Note: The expert guide will accompany you to all the sites mentioned in the itinerary, ensuring a comprehensive experience. By avoiding overly touristy locations, the tour offers a unique and authentic perspective of the region.
The first destination is a silk cocoon market, where sericulturists bring millions of silk cocoons for sale. It’s a remarkable sight. With insights from the expert guide, you’ll discover the various stages of the renowned Mysore silk production — from cocoon to yarn, which is then woven into cloth before becoming a wearable garment.
- Maddur Tiffany’s - Food is a vital part of the Indian cultural experience; therefore, the tour begins early with a detour from the highway to visit a traditional eatery serving authentic local breakfast. The guide will lead you through a delightful culinary journey.
- Chennakesava Temple, Somanathapura - The tour takes an extended detour through lush countryside to reach this magnificent UNESCO World Heritage temple from 1268 AD. It features some of the most exquisite stone carvings and sculptures. The expert guide will introduce its history, Hinduism, its pantheon of gods, and the context of each beautiful carving.
- Mysuru Palace - Explore this bejeweled palace, one of the most visited sites in India and once home to one of the wealthiest individuals in the world – the Maharaja of Mysore. Learn about the Wodeyar rulers and their significant contributions to the region’s global recognition as the guide leads you through the interiors and exteriors of this dazzling palace.
- Devaraja Market - The guide will take you on a stroll inside an 1880s market frozen in time. Experience the sights, smells, and sounds of the shops and people in the bazaar selling the finest fruits, flowers, vegetables, bangles, and local produce such as Jaggery, Attar, Masalas, etc.
- Hotel Mayura Riverview - From Mysore, the tour proceeds to the historic river island of Srirangapatana. Here, enjoy a relaxed and sumptuous lunch in a picturesque setting by the flowing waters of the River Cauvery.
- Tipu Sultan Fort - Srirangapatna, a river island coveted for its strategic location, has the river as a natural barrier. The Srirangapatna Fort, established in the 1400s, served as the residence for the ruling class within its fortified precincts. This location gained global attention when the East India Company and the Kingdom of Mysore clashed four times over four decades.
Driving through the fort and taking in the sights offers a fascinating glimpse into what it feels like to be inside one of the few ‘living’ forts in India.
- Dariya Daulat Palace - Tipu Sultan’s Summer Palace - The final stop is the exquisite 1780s wooden palace of Tipu Sultan, where every inch of its interiors features delicate frescoes and murals of evocative battle scenes, floral and geometric patterns, and portraits. The expert guide will provide context to each hand-painted artwork and share stories of the valiant efforts of this ruler, the Tiger of Mysore, against the colonial powers of the time.
What's Included
- Tour in comfort in an A/C vehicle
- Taste the flavors of South India with a traditional breakfast.
- Taste the flavors of South India with a traditional lunch.
- Enjoy a full-day tour with a dedicated expert guide, not brief stops with local guides at monuments.
- Hassle free pick up and drop off included
- All Monument entry fees and Admission tickets.
- Tour in comfort in an A/C vehicle
- Taste the flavors of South India with a traditional breakfast.
- Taste the flavors of South India with a traditional lunch.
- Enjoy a full-day tour with a dedicated expert guide, not brief stops with local guides at monuments.
- Hassle free pick up and drop off included
- All Monument entry fees and Admission tickets.
What's Not Included
- Visiting Tourist trap monuments and shops
- Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
- Gratuities
- Personal shopping
- Visiting Tourist trap monuments and shops
- Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
- Gratuities
- Personal shopping
Additional Information
Discover the Top Three Essential Destinations in the Mysore Area in a Single Day
Experience a comprehensive full-day tour with a knowledgeable expert guide, ensuring a deeper understanding than brief encounters with local guides at each site.
Savor authentic breakfast and lunch during this tour.
Benefit from convenient round-trip air-conditioned…
Discover the Top Three Essential Destinations in the Mysore Area in a Single Day
Experience a comprehensive full-day tour with a knowledgeable expert guide, ensuring a deeper understanding than brief encounters with local guides at each site.
Savor authentic breakfast and lunch during this tour.
Benefit from convenient round-trip air-conditioned transportation from your centrally located Bangalore hotel.
- Dress code is smart casual
Location
Mahatma Gandhi Road
Hotel pick-up and drop-off or M G Road Metrorail Station
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(332 Ratings)
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Andymy1970rb
Mar 20, 2025
Awesome day trip from Bengaluru to Mysore Palace! - Praveen and Chetan were excellent tour guides for our journey from Bengaluru to Mysuru. The Keshava Temple in Somanathapura and Mysore Palace in Mysuru were breathtaking, and our tour guides shared many interesting facts about them. They also knew just where to be to have a private encounter with some elephants at the palace, which was one of the highlights of my trip. The silk cocoon market was an unexpected delight, and Devaraja Market was a fun, colorful, bustling location to pick up a souvenir or two. Lunch was a lot of fun, and we really appreciated Praveen and Chetan's flexibility to make some small adjustments to the tour to suit our interests. Highly recommended!
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Revitoff10
Mar 9, 2025
Great trip to Mysore - The trip was great and the guide Fez had a lot of interesting facts to provide. No unwanted gift shops or stores to go into. The sites we visited we worth going to and the pace of each stop was good, you had time to hear about the facts and take some pictures.
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Culture40420390688
Feb 27, 2025
A Perfect Blend of History, Culture, and Craftsmanship - This private tour in Bengaluru was an unforgettable experience! Our guide was a fantastic storyteller, sharing deep insights and historical details that truly brought each site to life.
We explored magnificent old temples, learning about their intricate architecture, spiritual significance, and the fascinating stories behind them. The visit to the silk-making process—from silkworms to the final exquisite fabric—was equally mesmerizing, offering a rare behind-the-scenes look at this intricate craft.
Another highlight was our visit to the grand palaces around Mysuru. Walking through their opulent halls and learning about their royal history made the experience even more special. The blend of heritage, artistry, and expert storytelling made this tour one of the best I’ve taken.
If you’re looking for a deep dive into Karnataka’s rich history and culture, this tour is a must! Highly recommended!
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Adam_m
Feb 23, 2025
Great trip - Long day but lots of great stuff to see so it’s worth it. Our guide was very knowledgeable and we learned a lot
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Sean_f
Feb 23, 2025
Top Tier Tour - Driver picked me up early and did a great job taking care until we got to Mysore. Met the guide and it was a great experience learning about the area. The guide was engaging as we went to the different areas and the driver did a fantastic job bringing me back to hotel. Been on many many tours, this will stand out as one of my top 3.
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Dallasdrc
Feb 21, 2025
Great way to see a bit of India beyond Bangalore - This was my first visit to India and I was in Bangalore for a meeting. Bangalore is not a tourist city. There is always something to look at and the traffic is a constant adventure, but it is not easy to get around and there don't seem to be many outstanding places to visit. Going to Mysore is worthwhile because it allows a visitor to see to at least a bit of India. That was important for me since there I might never have the privilege of returning.
First, the downside. It is 2.5-3 hours between Bangalore and Mysore. The traffic can be slow and chaotic. I enjoyed the trip, but won't be for everyone.
The upsides are many. Fez is an engaging and kind host. I was the only client that day. He could have canceled, but he and the driving devoted themselves to making my day great. Our first stop was a cocoon auction site, something that no tourist would see on their own. We then went to visit Mysore Palace and the "must see" Mysore Market. I told Fez that my wife liked coffee, so we stopped to my some at his favorite coffee vendor. Lunch was at a riverside restaurant that served the best food I had in India. We finished with a visit to Tipu's summer palace and fort. None of these sites are spectacular, but they are embedded with a trip where everything you see is interesting
I learned a lot about India's current events and culture from Fez, who is a straight-shooter who will tell you exactly what he thinks. I rely on tours like this to teach me about the places/places I visit. This was one of the best. Highly recommend as long as you are OK with a long car ride on boisterous India roads. A memorable day, thank you Fez!
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Hyrum_w
Feb 16, 2025
Long day trip from... - Long day trip from Bangalore, but it was nice to get out of the city and explore the culture of Mysore.
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Travellerontoes
Feb 11, 2025
One day trip to Mysore - Amazing experience. Our travel guide Faizan's insights on various places visited was very interesting and made the tour even more exciting.
Very well done!
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Dan_h
Mar 21, 2025
This is a nice tour... - This is a nice tour organized by a professional team. My wife and I enjoyed a private tour with Kiran, a local of Mysore. We enjoyed learning about the Hindu religion and Indian history while visiting multiple sites. Lots of time driving but worth every dime.
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Tigran_t
Mar 8, 2025
Decent experience but pricey - Good experience to explore India. We did a full itinerary in the allotted time.
## Great / Good
1. Pick me up on time from my hotel, navigated nicely the Bangalore, and in general drove nicely on rather questionable roads.
2. The tour guide was amazing. She nicely explained to us all the major attractions, life in India, and recent cultural events. She made the trip very very enjoyable. There was another guide joining us later and giving us more details, which fully documented everything important.
3. They truly went above and beyond to deliver the great service. Specifically, I had some food restrictions and they fully accommodated me. There was a guy with us with an early flight to catch and they also accommodated that.
4. The ancient temple of Somnathpur is incredible. That's the best part of that tour and as European it is the highlight of the tour. We were super lucky as there were few people.
## To improve / Bad / Be aware of
1. Price. I know that it's hard to mention that in the review, given that the price was given upfront. I realized only after taking a couple of other tours that it is ridiculous to pay $296.00 for a single day in a group tour. For context, I did a personalized full-day tour in New Delhi and that cost me 75 bucks with all the tickets and details.
2. The vehicle quality is terrible. I am not sure if that's common in India, but at least putting some covers would be nice. I recall trying to (unsuccessfully) eliminate the cockroach that was running around.
3. Traffic is pretty bad. Expect to get stuck on the way for a couple of hours.
4. Going to the market is a tourist trap. They were trying to upsell some oils. I wished, the tour guide was more transparent on how much this stuff costs and either negotiated for us before bringing us in there or let us to negotiate. In any case, they were trying to sell some incense sticks around 3-4x the price of regular supermarkets.
5. Mysuru Palace is not worth the visit if you are from Europe in my opinion. It is built by Irish (?) architect and is effectively European + Indian style, leaning more European. After seeing many palaces in Europe, suggest not wasting money. Instead, just spend them more in Somnathpur Temple which is a truly remarkable architectural piece.
6. We did not go into Srirangapatna Fort and Dariya Daulat Palace - Tipu Sultan's Summer Palace. It's possible that things were closed.
In my personal opinion, consider many other options you may have. Knowing all what I know now, I would simply go to Somnathpur Temple + optionally Government Cocoon(Silk) Market and skip everything else.
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