Best Sightseeing Activities In Mysore

Get acquainted with the flavour and colour of majestic Mysore. Discover what gives the heritage township its distinct character.

The guided walk of 2 hours can be undertaken any time of the day. Meet at Town Hall that was built in 1884 in memory of the first Dewan of Mysore. Amble through historic avenues and visit monuments. Visit the Fort, Mysore Park and also the iconic Mysore Palace that was the official residence and seat of the Wodeyars. Discover the colonial connections and hear captivating stories about the place. 

Duration: Around 2 hours 

Activity Location: Mysore, Karnataka

Activity Timings: From 05:00 AM to 8:30 PM
Activity Duration: 3 Hours 30 hours

About the Activity:

Mysore is famous for its rich heritage, magnificent palaces, and appetizing food. Walk by some grand old structures and unfold the story of Mysore. Join on the most popular evening walk tour, a combination of the Royal Walk + Food Tour, the Best of Mysore tour. 

Experience the best the city has to offer. You start the tour at 5 pm with the Royal Walk and continue the food tour right after. Explore a century-old market and immerse yourself in the vibrancy and shades enchanted to admire with Mysore’s quaint charm.

With an English speaking guide during the whole tour, explore the abode of untold grandeur and glory of Mysore City on foot. Unfold the story of Mysore and learn about the opulent lives of the Maharajas. Also included are your meals, enjoy some good food especially when there is so much out there to choose from. 

Places Covered:

Old heritage Structures
Fruit and Vegetable market
Local Nook and corner (famous food places)

Note: Children below 8 yr are not chargeable, 9 to 12 yr age group is considered under child package (half price).  

How to reach: The starting point is The Town Hall, near the clock tower, located at a distance of 1.8 KM from Mysore bus stand.  you can easily reach by public or private transport.

About the Activity:

At Mysore market get a sneak peek of a Mysorean’s daily life. Regular shoppers bargaining with local traders, aromas of organic produce, heaps of fresh vegetables and fruits, grocery items, food stalls all embroiled in a singular space makes a captivating scene. The tour stretched over two hours is a good sample of a traditional Indian market. 

Around 10am, you’ll begin your guided walk from Town Hall. Take one of the two main entrances to the market to step into a wonderland, which has been around for over 125 years. An infectious energy engulfs you as you walk in. Each area of the campus is earmarked for vegetables, fruits and other delights. Find a generous mix of incense stalls, shops selling household items, and even some handicraft and souvenir stalls. At the end of this casual walk, Mysore would no longer be a stranger!

A ‘lighter’ part of Mysore is what this enduring walk promises to deliver. Every step of the way you’ll encounter lesser known facets of Mysore’s heritage sites, landmark structures, markets, temples, sprawling gardens and lakes – all in the beauty of the night. The walk takes two hours to capture some amazing sights essentially revolving around the Mysore Palace. 

Around 7pm, just after sunset begin your guided walk from Town Hall. Brace yourself on the sight of illuminated royal palace located in the city’s heart. All ways lead to and from here.  Against the night’s dark background, the lit city blossoms into a new life portraying a unique scene full of splendour. Enjoy shopping for different items such as flowers, fruits, vegetables and household items. Savour the zesty street food. Your walk ends around 9pm, after two hours of wholesome experience of the palace city.

Duration: Around 2 hours 

This walk of around 2 hours is an excellent way to familiarize yourself with Mysore’s epic holds over artistry.  The city is amongst the greatest contributors of sandalwood production in India and its artisans are known world over to carve masterpieces that flaunt their skills. Witness this 600-year-old place’s glorious legacy of art, architecture, heritage and royalty. 

Around 10am, your guided walk begins from Mysore’s Town Hall. You’ll visit Chamarajendra Academy of Visual Arts (CAVA), which offers several art-based courses. The experience throws open an opportunity to meet several artists engaged in age-old art-making, handicrafts production that has been handed down for many generations. You have the chance to converse with the artists while in action, gaining insights into various art forms. By noon, your walk is complete. Head back with knowledge on finer nuances on Mysore’s famous art forms. 

Duration: Around 2 hours 

The best way to experience the glorious heritage of the kingdom of Tipu Sultan is to take a tour of the island of Srirangapatnam in an open jeep. The 4 hour guided trip through the fort city of the 'Tiger of Mysore' will provide you a glimpse of how the Anglo-Mysorean wars were plotted and fought. You will also get a sneak peek at the colonial connections of the city and its linkages with the American and French revolutions. The experience can be undertaken anytime during the day.

Visit places that narrate a story. Colonel Bailey Dungeon is where Colonel Bailey passed away in the 18thcentury. It is said that at the time of siege of Srirangapatna, one cannon rolled back, cut the ceiling and fell into the dungeon. It still lies there today. Tour the Fort where Tippu launched his attack against the British. Inside this fort is a mosque and the Ranganathaswamy Temple. On the outside, you have the tomb of Tippu, the Gumbaz. Also visit the Obelisk, where Tipu Sultan died, while trying to prevent a British soldier from pulling out his legendary sword from its scabbard. 

Duration: 4 hours

Relive the delightful fictional era of the Malgudi Days as you step into this quaint part of Mysore.

Meet at Town Hall around 4pm proceed in a jeep to catch a glimpse of RK Narayan’s University and his paternal home. The guided tour will take around 3 hours. Rejoice in various places in and around the city which served as inspirations for his famous book The Malgudi Days. You will be shown as to how Mysore served as a base point for his book. After which you will be dropped back to the Mysore Town Hall.

Duration: 3 hours 

About the Activity:

Amble through the royal lanes of Mysore and experience the grandeurs of a bygone era. This 4 hour hop-on and hop-off walking tour starts near the Town Hall at around 09:30 am.

From the Mysore Town Hall, visit the Amba Vilas Palace, also known as the Mysore Palace. Built in 14th century, it is the official residence of the Wodeyar dynasty and is also one of the major tourist spots in Mysore. Following this, make it to the Jayalakshmi Vilas Mansion. Built in 1905 by Chamaraja Wodeyar, the then Maharaja of Mysore, this historical building now houses the post-graduate departments of Mysore University.

Visit the Lalitha Mahal Palace that was built by Krishnaraja Wodeyar IV during 1921 for the royal stays of the Viceroy of India. The palace has now been converted into a five star property under the flagship of Ashok Group of Hotels. With this, the walking trail will come to an end.

Revisit the glory of Mysore, the city of palaces, and explore its golden history. This 4 hour tour takes you through cultural and architectural wonders of this royal land and gets you acquainted with its splendours.

Assembling near the Town Hall at around 9:30 am, this walking tour heads toward the Mysore Palace. A testimony of city’s timeless era, it is also known as the Amba Vilas Palace and is the official residence of the Wodeyar dynasty. Following this, visit the Jayalakhsmi Vilas Mansion. Standing tall on a hilltop, this grand building now houses a museum with ageless collection of artefacts and other royal belongings.

The Lalitha Mahal, once the royal residence of the Viceroy of India, will be the next on the itinerary. Painted in elegant white colour, this palace has now been converted into a heritage hotel under the flagship of Ashok Group of Hotels. Post this, visit the Chamarajendra Academy of Visual Arts (CAVA). One of the prominent institute for learning drawing, photography and photo-journalism, graphics and several other courses, it was started by Maharaja Krishnaraja Wodeyar IV in 1906. With this, the walking tour will come to an end.

Duration: 4 hours

Take an enchanting walking tour in Mysore during Dasara when the city comes alive with pomp and revelry. Starting anytime during the day before 2pm and lasting for 4 hours, it usually takes place during the months of September or October 

You may find your guide for the walk dressed in traditional attire. It is believed that in the earlier days, the king invited eminent people from his kingdom to his Durbar. Your guide will take you through the galleries and alleys of the royal courts and Durbar and showcase the different aspects of city.

Also get to learn more about this 600 year old tradition and its significance in the cultural history of the state. Enjoy the procession route and delight in the views of the colourfully decked elephants. 

Duration: 4 hours 

Explore the City of Palaces with a ride on the horseback. In 4 hours, the horse ride tour takes you through some of the major landmarks of the place and promises an experience as unique as the city itself.

Meet at the horse stables near the foothills of Chamundi Hills at around 9am. After a bit of training and practice of horse riding, given by experts, the tour starts with a visit to the Town Hall. Built with hints of Roman architecture, this elegant building today hosts several cultural and political events. The Town Hall is followed by the Mysore Palace, the home of the former royal family of Mysore. It is one of the largest and most exquisite ones in the country. The Jaya Mahal Palace is the next place on the list. As you pass through these places you get a fair glimpse of the richness of the cultural and architectural heritage of the city.

Once done with the palaces, the final stop in the horse ride tour is the Zoo Garden. Among the oldest and the best in the country, it is set against the magnificent backdrop of the Chamundi Hills and is home to a wide variety of animals such as tigers, giraffes, gorillas, jaguars,zebras, lions, chimpanzees, leopards, cheetahs, African elephants and white rhinoceroses. The tour then heads back to the stables for the conclusion.

Duration: 4 hours

Enjoy a horseback trip through the myriad sightseeing locales in the City of Palaces. Covering a to and fro distance of around 15 kilometres, this five hour activity begins at a horse stable at the Chamundi foothills.

On arrival at around 9am, get refreshed with a welcome drink.  Before you set off, get acquainted with horse riding with the help of experts. Your first destination is the Lalith Mahal Palace – a white marvel and the largest in Mysore, it radiates with elegance and artistry.  As you survey the palace on the horseback, reel in the landscaped gardens that surround this region. A two-storied structure, the palace has design influences from English manor homes and cathedrals. Now a five star hotel, the culmination of architectural styles makes the Lalith Mahal Palace unique.

Pass through lush paddy fields visit to the Varuna Canal Backwaters. For about fifteen kilometres, on a horseback, you view beautiful sights of the city leading up to backwater region. Located in Nāganahalli, this canal is of seven kilometres length. After which, you head back to the stables.

Duration: Around 5 hours 

About the Destination:

The celestial like destination of Coorg has since long allured travellers for its misty hills, green delights, rich coffee plantations, waterfalls and pleasant weather throughout the year. Several throng here to get a piece of the beauty. The stunning backdrop also provides some great adventure activities such as white water river rafting in Dubare, trekking, camping and more.

This tour takes you to two great spots offering unique experiences. A trove for animal lovers, the Dubare Elephant Camp rests on river Kaveri. This is where elephants were trained for the Mysore Dussehra. Currently, the delightful animals are looked after here.  

The one day experience takes you to another fetching place, Bylakuppe.  A known Tibetan settlement, step in here and you are transported to another world.  You will come across Namdroling Monastery, also referred to as the Golden Temple. Displaying stunning carvings in Bylakuppe Tibetan Monastery, this revered place is an important teaching centre of a lineage of Tibetan Buddhism.

About the Destination:

Boasting of 600 years of legacy, the old world charmed city of Mysore in Karnataka makes for an engaging place of visit. This is where you can gape at architectural wonders, soak in the rich arts, interact with artisans who have carried tradition since generations and revel in the pleasant green settings. The destination rests on the foothills of Chamundi Hills that further lends in a refreshing air.

This tour will also be taking you to Srirangapatna which is near Mysore. This destination holds religious, cultural and historic prominence. Ringed by river Kaveri, it lies in the Mandya district.

Meal Types: Veg meals, barbeque

Activities: Sightseeing, Cheese Tasting Session

Duration: 1N/2D

About the Destination:

From Shravanabelagola and Melukote Tour, relive the rich history that India holds. With this tour, you flit off to Shravanabelagola. Positioned close to Hassan district, it is a pilgrim destination. The Gommateshvara Bahubali statue here is an architectural marvel and beckons worshippers all across.  Built out of a single rock, the revered sculpture is first of India's 7 ancient wonders.

The tour also takes you to Melukote. Located in the Mandya district of Karnataka, it is a sacred destination. The town was formed on craggy hills that oversee the Cauvery Valley. This is the very place where the illustrious Srivaishnava saint Ramanuja stayed for several years during the 12th Century.

Meal Types: Traditional Iyengar lunch: puliogare (tamrind rice), sihi - pongal (jaggery rice) and curd rice

Activities: Sightseeing

Duration: 1 Day

Location: Mysore Bed and Breakfast, Mysore
Timings: From 07:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Duration: 5Hours

Mysore, a quintessential destination that brings out the essence of royalty, the bond between a diverse range of traditions and culture, is a must-visit destination in Karnataka! Offering lively glimpses of a bygone royal era, this rustic city is also known as the ‘cultural capital of South Karnataka’ and has a lot to explore and discover.

This exciting Mysore cycling tour will take off from the scenic locales of Mysore! After all the participants gather around the Mysore Bed or the base of this tour at around 07:00 in the morning, they will be offered with their bicycles; breakfast will be served in between. Here onwards, an experienced guide will lead the group and lead them all through Heritage of the City; several breaks with refreshments during this pedalling tour will keep the fun and energy of the group members alive!

Route of Cycling Tour in Mysore: 
Introducing the heritage of the city->passing through its diverse local communities-> seeing the institutional buildings created by various maharajas.

How to reach Mysore Cycle Tour Location:
The activity location is 3.9 Km from Mysore City Bus Stand via T Narasipura Rd, you can easily reach by public or private transport.

Note: 
Children with a minimum age of 8 years can enjoy this activity and will be counted as an adult.

About the Activity

• Mysore is a city in Karnataka steeped in history due to its association with royalty and culture.
• Rent a local expert in Mysore and go sightseeing around this beautiful city.
• Visit Mysore Palace, Chamundi Hills, Mysore Zoo, Karanji Hills and a lot of various places in the city.
• The local expert will explain the relevance and history behind each of the places to make your tour all the more meaningful.
• The local expert can be rented for 7 hours. On booking, the local expert will instruct you about the meeting point in Mysore.

About the Activity

• Mysore, the kingdom city, is a city in Karnataka steeped in history due to its association with royalty and culture.
• Rent a local expert in Mysore for 8 hours and go on a tour exploring in and around city.
• Visit Mysore Palace, Chamundi Hills, Mysore Zoo, Karanji Hills, Krishna Raja Sagara dam and a lot of various places in the city.
• The local expert will explain the relevance and history behind each of the places to make your tour all the more insightful.
• The local expert can be rented for 8 hours. On booking, the local expert will instruct you about the meeting point in Mysore.

About the Activity

• Rent a local expert in Mysore for 8 hours and go on a tour exploring in and around the kingdom city.
  
• Visit Mysore Palace, Chamundi Hills, Mysore Zoo, Karanji Hills, Krishna Raja Sagara dam and a lot of various places in the city.
• The local expert will explain the relevance and history behind each of the places to make your tour all the more insightful.
• Sightseeing Mysore will give you a good understanding of the cultural and social importance of the Mysore kingdom in Karnataka history.
• The local expert can be rented for 8 hours. On booking, the local expert will instruct you about the meeting point in Mysore.

About the Activity

• Rent a local expert in Mysore for 8 hours and go on a tour exploring in and around the kingdom city.
  
• Visit Mysore Palace, Chamundi Hills, Mysore Zoo, Karanji Hills, Krishna Raja Sagara dam and a lot of various places in the city.
• The local expert will explain the relevance and history behind each of the places to make your tour all the more insightful.
• Sightseeing Mysore will give you a good understanding of the cultural and social importance of the Mysore kingdom in Karnataka history.
• The local expert can be rented for 8 hours. On booking, the local expert will instruct you about the meeting point in Mysore.